Breathing Deeper: The Power of Oxygen and Addressing Sleep Issues

In this episode of The Story Project, host Joanna Scott sits down with Dr. Kalli Hale, an airway specialist passionate about the connection between oral health and overall well-being. With a deep background in obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Hale shares how her training has not only transformed her career but also her personal life. Together, they explore the incredible power of oxygen—both physically and metaphorically—and why proper breathing, especially during sleep, is essential for our health as individuals, mothers, and caregivers.
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Joanna and Dr. Hale dive into key signs parents should watch for in their children that could indicate airway issues and how early intervention can make a life-changing difference. Shifting gears, they explore the broader significance of breath in our daily lives—how chronic stress affects both our mental and physical well-being and how intentional breathing can help us reclaim balance. Joanna highlights the importance of responding to life's challenges in alignment with our values and desires, acknowledging that while it takes practice, stepping into our power starts with a single, conscious breath.
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Key Takeaways

• Point 1: Take things as learning moments and don’t be so hard on yourself.
• Point 2: Breathing properly, especially during sleep, is vital to your overall health.
• Point 3: Intake strips and mouth tape are some alternative ways to help with your airways and breathing.
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Guest Information Dr. Kalli Hale is passionate about how our teeth affect our systemic health. Her training in obstructive sleep apnea has transformed both her personal and professional career. Dr. Hale is a Clinical Advocate for VIVOS Therapeutics and works with dentists around the country to develop clinical protocols for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Her work in pediatric expansion and sleep-disordered breathing catapulted her speaking career and lives by the slogan “we have to stop getting it wrong for our kids.” She is faculty for the Dental Success Network & is proud to be a founder and the Chief Dental Officer for Toothpillow, Inc.

How to Connect with Dr. Kalli Hale

• Website: https://theairwaydentists.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theairwaycentereddentist/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalli-hale-dds-mph-d-abdsm-d-absb-00624818a/
• Email: drkallihale@gmail.com
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Episode Highlights

• [17:16]: Major signs of airway issues within children to look out for.
• [45:13]: Recognizing what stress feels like and how you can change your mindset in that moment of serious anxiety.
• [46:05]: The power of your mind can change how you perceive everything.
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• The 7E Solution to Burnout- Dr. Sharon Grossman
• The Let Them Theory- Mel Robbins