{"podcast":{"title":"ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST","slug":"asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","podcast_index_feed_id":6613127,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5940263/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast--5940263","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f73526eedf4c8940e030f1037790b376.jpg","author":"Drs. Stacy Becker and Michelle Weddle","episode_count":81,"summary":"In a world where discussions about sleep and airway issues dominate the dental landscape, the journey to understanding and addressing these concerns has evolved drastically. Join us as we dive into the remarkable transformation of dental care over the last decade, from overlooking airway and sleep health to making it a core aspect of treatment planning. Join us as we uncover the journey of understanding and addressing sleep and airway concerns in children. Whether you're a dedicated Dentist seeking comprehensive guidance, a health care provider wanting to collaborate and Find a Provider to work with, or a concerned Parent evaluating your child's well-being, our podcast sheds light on a clear pathway forward. To take the next step, become a member of our community or access valuable resources for your child's evaluation. Visit our website now and be a part of the positive change! https://asappathway.com/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127"},"episode":{"title":"Ep.66, Super Breathers to the Rescue!, Kelley Richardson","slug":"ep-66-super-breathers-to-the-rescue-kelley-richardson","published_at":"2025-12-08T13:06:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-66-super-breathers-to-the-rescue-kelley-richardson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-super-breathers-to-the-rescue-kelley-richardson--68931803","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68931803/kelly_richerdson_audio.mp3","summary":"🎙️ 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…","meta_description":"🎙️ PODCAST DESCRIPTION In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy sits down with Kelley Richardson, a longtim…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4668,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/episodes/ep-66-super-breathers-to-the-rescue-kelley-richardson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-66-super-breathers-to-the-rescue-kelley-richardson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}