# Ep.66, Super Breathers to the Rescue!, Kelley Richardson

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Podcast: [ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127)
Published: 2025-12-08T13:06:35+00:00
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🎙️ PODCAST DESCRIPTION In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy sits down with Kelley Richardson, a longtime dental industry leader, airway advocate, and author of the children’s book The Very Stuffy Nose. What begins as a professional conversation quickly becomes a powerful personal story of motherhood, persistence, and the life-changing impact of understanding pediatric airway health. Kelley shares her son’s early struggles with feeding, mouth breathing, restless sleep, and learning challenges—and the six-year journey it took to finally uncover the root cause: disordered breathing and improper craniofacial development. Through this lived experience, Kelley found her calling in airway education, myofunctional therapy awareness, and collaborative care. Together, Dr. Stacy and Kelley explore: Why mouth breathing in children is so often missed How sleep affects brain development, learning, and emotional regulation The critical role of the tongue in facial growth and airway Why teachers, hygienists, dentists, ENTs, and physicians must work together And how early intervention can change a child’s entire life trajectory The episode closes with practical guidance for parents, inspiration for providers, and a reminder that awareness is the first step toward transformation. ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to ASAP Pathway & Introducing Kelley Richardson Kelley’s background in dentistry, airway education, and her children’s book. 05:10 – From Dental Sales to Airway Advocacy Kelley’s early career and transition into aligner therapy and occlusion. 10:35 – Why the Tongue, Occlusion, and Airway Are Inseparable How improper tongue posture affects facial growth and breathing. 15:40 – Kelley’s Son: Early Feeding Challenges & Mi…

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