Myofunctional Therapy, Airway Health, and Self-Advocacy with Kaitlyn ShrumHolly Joy McCabe interviews Kaitlyn Shrum, a speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist specializing in airway health, to explain myofunctional therapy as “physical therapy” for the tongue, lips, face, and neck to build correct resting posture (tongue suctioned to the palate, lips closed, teeth gently apart, nasal breathing) and improve swallowing, speech sounds, TMJ issues, nervous system regulation, and sleep-disordered breathing.

They discuss how dysfunctional breathing and poor tongue posture can contribute to fight-or-flight patterns, and how therapy can support sleep by strengthening oral and pharyngeal structures. Kaitlyn shares her own upper airway resistance syndrome experience and the role of dentistry and orthodontic history, while both discuss women being dismissed in healthcare and the need to advocate, seek open-minded practitioners, and take a multidimensional, connected approach to health. Kaitlyn can be found at

https://www.southernspeechandmyo.com/ and on

https://www.instagram.com/southernspeechandmyo/

Get a copy of her new book here https://a.co/d/0bgMJo6v 00:00 Show Intro01:37 Podcast Mission02:37 Meet Kaitlyn03:07 Breath Journey05:31 Kaitlyn Origin Story09:14 Myo Therapy Basics13:42 Whole Body Connections18:18 Tongue Vagus Link19:42 Sleep Breathing Impact22:53 UARS And Orthodontics26:55 Women Dismissed In Care35:39 Sponsor Magnesium Break38:13 Self Advocacy Tips40:05 Invisible Illness Bias41:11 Women Under Pressure43:34 Breathwork for Baseline44:41 Nasal Surgery Wakeup46:13 Body Awareness Skills51:30 Moms and Regulation53:40 Finding Myo Therapy56:06 Zoom Smile Assessment01:01:16 Asymmetry and Growth01:06:14 Posture Confidence Shift01:08:53 Key Takeaways Recap01:13:00 Advocacy and Medicine Gaps01:15:20 Where to Find Kaitlyn01:17:22 Final Wrap

The way you listen AND TALK to yourself matters. Here’s what to know and what to do to create change in the mind and body.

She had the titles. The family. The success.

But inside, Alison Bridges was unraveling.

In this intimate and powerful conversation, Alison sits down with Holly Joy McCabe to share what happens when a high-achieving woman finally admits she’s in survival mode — and chooses a new path forward.

This is a story of reclamation: of nervous system healing, of self-trust, and of learning to lead from a place of clarity instead of chaos.

You’ll hear Alison’s raw truth about burnout, the turning point that led her to the Satori Method, and how she finally found peace after years of pushing.

Inside this episode:🧠 Subtle signs of dysregulation most high performers miss🤍 Why talk therapy alone wasn’t enough🧘🏽‍♀️ How brain-based, somatic healing actually works🩶 What it means to reclaim your intuition, clarity, and power

This episode will move you — and it might just feel like permission to finally exhale.

Ready to go deeper? Listen now.

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What if the thing that breaks your heart… is what saves your life?

In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Holly Joy McCabe welcomes former professional footballer Mark O’Brien for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever aired on Brain Body Speak.

At 16, Mark was told he needed open-heart surgery or he would die. He came back against all odds — only to face the same surgery again 11 years later. But what followed wasn’t just physical recovery. It was identity collapse, debilitating panic, and a deep reckoning with purpose, presence, and who we become when everything we’ve built falls away.

• What it means to lose your identity and start again
• How trauma and medical challenges live in the nervous system
• Panic attacks, PTSD, and high-functioning suppression
• The invisible grief of chronic illness
• Why community is often the missing piece in healing
• How to rewire your mindset when your life no longer makes sense

Mark’s story is more than resilience. It’s a reminder that you’re not broken — you’re just dysregulated.

If you’ve ever felt lost, exhausted, or like you’re being asked to become someone new... this one’s for you.

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In this compelling episode of Brain Body Speak, host Holly Joy McCabe engages with Dr. Nima Rahmany, an expert in healing attachment wounds and creator of the Trigger-Proof Method. They delve into the intricacies of attachment styles, trauma bonds, and the path to genuine healing.​

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding Attachment Styles: Dr. Nima explains how our early relationships shape our attachment patterns and influence adult connections.​
  

• The Reality of Trauma Bonds: Exploring the dynamics of relationships that, while intense, may be rooted in unresolved trauma rather than genuine connection.​
  

• Empathy vs. Hypervigilance: Challenging the notion of being an "empath" and recognizing when heightened sensitivity is a response to past trauma.​
  

• Pathways to Healing: Strategies for individuating from past wounds, regulating the nervous system, and fostering healthier relationships.​Apple Podcasts
  

Notable Quotes:

"You're not falling in love with them... you're falling in love with how they make you see yourself." — Dr. Nima Rahmany​

"People pleasing feels virtuous… until you realize it’s rooted in fear and hypervigilance. It’s not love. It’s survival." — Holly Joy McCabe​

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• Attachment Style Assessment: Gain insights into your attachment patterns with Dr. Nima's Attachment Style Quiz.​Apple Podcasts
  

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The Truth About Emotional Eating—It’s Not What You Think

🎙 Episode Title: The Truth About Emotional Eating—It’s Not What You Think

🧠 What if everything you thought you knew about emotional eating was wrong?

If you’ve ever felt out of control with food, struggled with cravings, or found yourself stress-eating despite knowing better… this episode is for you.

The truth is, emotional eating isn’t just about emotions. It’s not about willpower, self-control, or needing more discipline. It’s about your nervous system, your survival instincts, and how your body responds to stress and restriction.

In this deep dive, I break down:✔️ Why your body treats dieting like a famine (and how it forces you to binge)✔️ The nervous system’s role in emotional eating—it’s not just about stress!✔️ Why extreme dieting backfires and makes cravings worse✔️ How the fitness & diet industry set you up to fail (and what to do instead)✔️ The REAL reason you can’t “just stop” emotional eating—hint: it’s biological✔️ How to regulate your nervous system so food stops feeling like a battle

🚨 This isn’t another “just eat intuitively” talk. This is the science behind why your body fights you—and how to work with it to create sustainable, long-term healing.

🔊 Listen now and learn how to stop the cycle of stress, restriction, and bingeing—for good.

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Unlocking True Self-Awareness: The Path to Personal Growth and Healing

Most People Are NOT as Self-Aware as They Think

Research shows that only 10-15% of people are actually self-aware, yet 95% of people believe they are. (Eurich, 2018)

Why? Because the human brain is wired to overestimate its strengths and downplay its weaknesses—a bias known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect. The less aware we are, the more confident we feel in our perception of ourselves.

In short: Most people are walking around convinced they know themselves, while their blind spots run the show.

Self-awareness is often mistaken for self-reflection. But the ability to look back on what you did is not the same as understanding why you did it—or changing what happens next.

A lot of people can list 50 reasons for their behaviors: 🚩 “That’s just my personality.” 🚩 “It’s my trauma response.” 🚩 “I’m a Virgo—what do you expect?” 🚩 “That’s just the way I’ve always been.”

But labeling a pattern isn’t the same as breaking it. If anything, it reinforces it—creating an identity around behavior that makes it harder to change.

If your self-awareness isn’t leading to different choices, it’s just self-analysis.

Reflection ≠ Self-Awareness
In this episode of BrainBodySpeak, hosted by Holly Joy McCabe, the focus is on the crucial topic of self-awareness. Holly discusses how true self-awareness is rare, with only 10-15% of people genuinely possessing it, while 95% believe they do. She delves into the critical role of self-awareness in personal development, trauma healing, and entrepreneurship.

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The episode highlights the irony and challenges of self-perception, using practical examples and statistics to illustrate the gap between assumed and actual self-awareness. Holly also addresses the limitations of traditional talk therapy and the importance of integrating actionable strategies for authentic change. Listeners are encouraged to audit their patterns, seek feedback, and implement new responses to foster genuine self-awareness and transformation in their lives.00:00 Introduction to Self-Awareness01:23 The Importance of True Self-Awareness03:00 Common Misconceptions About Self-Awareness05:01 The Role of Plant Medicine and Integration06:48 Misattribution and Rationalization of Behavior17:22 Special Announcement and Closing Remarks20:21 Challenges in Couples Therapy24:26 Narcissism and Self-Awareness30:17 Practical Steps to Develop Self-Awareness31:43 Final Thoughts and Conclusion