The Airway Edit with Brittny Murphy
Welcome to The Airway Edit. I’m Brittny Murphy, and I’m so happy you’re here. Airway health will always be at the heart of what I do, so we’ll talk breathing, sleep, oral function, and the connections that can make such a big difference in our health. But we’re also going beyond airway—into entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, and the real-life moments that shape us along the way. I’ll be sitting down with experts, mentors, and friends for conversations that I hope leave you educated, inspired, and maybe looking at something a little differently. Because sometimes, one small edit can create a ripple effect in everything else. Let’s get into it.
Episodes
In the very first episode of The Airway Edit, host Brittny Murphy opens up about the experiences that reshaped not only her career, but the way she sees motherhood, success, grief, and personal growth.
Brittany shares her deeply personal journey through multiple pregnancy losses, the search for answers that eventually led her to reproductive immunology, and the hope that ultimately brought her twin girls into her life. She a...
In this episode, Brittny sits down with the incredible team from Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, a pioneering pediatric dental practice known for its whole-body, airway-centered approach to oral health.
Together, we explore what true prevention looks like—starting as early as pregnancy and infancy. From supporting expectant moms and evaluating infant feeding patterns, to guiding toddlers and young children through healthy ...
From living with orofacial pain to becoming a leading voice in TMJ and complex pain therapy, Vita Zhylyak’s journey is as inspiring as it is transformative. In this episode, we dive deep into:
-Vita’s personal story and the spark behind her “Unlocking Jaw Secrets” course
-Her clinical philosophy for navigating intricate diagnoses like TMJD, Eagle Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, POTS, and MCAS, ...
In this episode, I’m joined by airway-centered dentist and Toothpillow co-founder Dr. Kalli Hale to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in pediatric airway care:
➡️ That a guidance appliance alone can "fix" the problem.
We dive into the truth about the Toothpillow model—what it is, what it’s not, and why true, lasting growth requires more than just passive tools.
Dr. Hale shares:
-Why myofunct...
From Burnout to Balance: Nervous System Tools Every Hygienist Needs
Stress is more than just part of the job—it’s living in our bodies, shaping our breath, and impacting our well-being far beyond the operatory. In this episode, I sit down with a fellow dental hygienist, Heather DeJonge who’s turned her personal stress journey into a passion for nervous system regulation.
We dive into what stress really looks like in...
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant and bold Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, to talk about the power of airway awareness from the hygiene chair—even when you’re not a myofunctional therapist.
Katrina shares how hygienists can recognize early signs of airway dysfunction, confidently start the conversation with patients, and become a powerful part of the collaborative care team without stepping outside...
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Stanley Liu, a dentist and a physician, trained as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon and ENT sleep surgeon to discuss a critical (yet often overlooked) part of airway surgery: the muscles that surround—and make up—the airway.
We dive into why jaw surgery isn’t just about skeletal correction or airway volume. It’s about functional muscle rehabilitation. Dr. L...
In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I’m joined by Tricia Rogers, CCC-SLP—founder of Miss Tongue & Friends—to explore how storytelling can transform therapy.
We dive into how creative tools like character-based education, visuals, and playful narratives can help make complex myofunctional and speech concepts click for both kids and their families.
Tricia shares:
- Why personifying the tongue and muscles...
In this eye-opening episode with Elizabeth Dooher-Anthony, RDH, OMT, we dive deep into how undiagnosed airway issues can lead to difficult patient interactions—and what dental professionals can do about it. Our guest shares their journey into the world of airway-focused dentistry and why this knowledge is critical for anyone working chairside.
You’ll learn how to spot both obvious and subtle red flags in patients, hear r...
As Myofunctional therapists, we know that nasal breathing is essential for optimal health, sleep, and overall airway function. But what if a breakthrough technology could make it easier for patients to breathe through their nose? In this episode, we sit down with the CEO and Founder of SONU, an innovative device designed to enhance nasal airflow using acoustic resonance therapy.
We dive deep into how SONU works, its potential benefi...
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Levi, a leading expert in Pediatric Craniofacial Sleep Medicine, to explore innovative approaches to improving children's sleep and overall well-being. With over 30 years of experience in dentistry and more than two decades in craniofacial dental sleep medicine, Dr. Levi brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. Dr. Levi explains how conditions like mouth breathing, snor...
The Voice, The Tongue & The Airway with Jessica Luffey
In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Jessica Luffey (CSOM, MM)—a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology and professional operatic soprano—to explore the profound connection between vocal performance, orofacial myology, and airway health.
Raised in a dental family and trained in elite vocal performance, Jessica has pioneered groundbreaking insights into ...
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of West U Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Gandhi is dedicated to helping children establish a strong foundation for oral and airway health, emphasizing early intervention and collaborative care.
Join us as we explore the vital connection between pediatric dentistry, myofunctional therapy, and airway development. Dr. Gandhi shares her expertise...
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecka Clark, RDH, LMT, CSOM, CMLDT, CH-ONC, a leading expert in orofacial rehabilitation who is revolutionizing the way we approach muscle function, movement, and recovery. With a unique background in dental hygiene, massage therapy, myofunctional therapy, and intraoral massage, Rebecka emphasizes the critical role of muscle rehabilitation in optimizing oral and overall health.
Join us as we explor...
In this episode, I sit down with airway orthodontist, Dr. Michael K. DeLuke, DDS, to explore the crucial link between orthodontics and airway health. We dive into how orthodontic treatments can impact breathing, sleep quality, and overall well-being especially in children. Dr. DeLuke shares insights on recognizing early signs of airway issues, the importance of a collaborative approach with myofunctional therapy, and the latest adv...
In today's episode, Brittny chats with her colleague, Dave Henrichsen, an oral myofunctional therapist in the Seattle area who has built a successful practice focusing on mouth breathing, tongue thrust, sleep apnea, tongue tie, TMJ pain and other myofunctional concerns. Over the last several years his strong desire to provide quality care to his patients has built a fire in him to help grow other myofunctional therapists to h...
In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Neel Bulchandani, DC, a holistic chiropractor, bodyworker, movement teacher, podcaster, and philosopher. He utilizes systems thinking in a field he developed called Integrative Airway & Feeding Chiropractic. He launched an intuitive movement practice in 2017 called Movintuit. He began teaching other bodyworkers and birth workers his holistic approach to aiding in the freeing of tethere...
In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP. Dr. Stagg shares that the teeth and mouth are profoundly connected with the health of the whole body, and vice versa. She has a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive dental philosophy. Her practice, Smile Professionals, was the first on the Space Coast to provide safe mercury-free dentistry. She is the founder of Health Connections Dentistry and...
In today's episode, Brittny chats with Julie Flygare, JD. Julie serves as President & CEO of Project Sleep. Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals about the importance of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. Project Sleep educates and empowers individuals using events, campaigns, and programs to bring people together and talk about sleep as a pillar of h...
In today's episode, Brittny chats with the fabulous Dr. Michelle Weddle, DDS, FAGD, D-ABDSM. Dr. Weddle is highly trained in Dental Sleep Medicine and Sleep Apnea Management, TMJ Treatment and Management, and focuses on the reconstruction of the worn bite and dental occlusion (jaw mechanics).
Brittny and Dr. Weddle discuss topics like why SDB is more difficult to diagnose in children and TMD treatment and management, not only ...
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