{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"35. Tongue Tie Surgery: A Personal Journey","description":"Thinking of getting the snip? Heidi dives into the world of tongue ties with Lyndal Thomas, Pop Family's Head of Speech Pathology. Together, they explore their personal and professional journey of understanding and treating tongue ties, highlighting the impact on speech, eating, and overall health.  Lyndal shares her own experiences and insights from tongue tie surgery as an adult (aka a lingual frenectomy or tongue-tie release), offering a no-nonsense look at the challenges and triumphs faced by those with orofacial myofunctional disorders. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that blends personal stories with a peek behind the curtain of life as an orofacial myofunctional speech pathologist.   RESOURCES FROM TODAY\u2019S SHOW Meet Lyndal Thomas: https:\/\/popfamily.au\/team\/lyndal-thomas  Download the free snapshot \u201cHow Tongue Ties Can Impact Everyday Life\u201d\ud83d\udc47 \ud83d\udd17  https:\/\/popfamily.au\/podcasts\/tongue-tie-surgery-journey\/   KEY TAKEAWAYS\ud83d\udca1 \u2022 Tongue ties can significantly impact speech and eating. \u2022 Holistic treatment approaches are crucial for effective management. \u2022 Personal experiences can provide valuable insights into treatment, but everybody's experience will not be the same. \u2022 Speech pathologists play a key role in managing tongue ties. \u2022 Orofacial myofunctional therapy can be an essential part of pre and post-surgery for a frenectomy. \u2022 Understanding facial development is important in treatment. \u2022 Early intervention can prevent long-term issues. \u2022 Collaboration with body workers enhances treatment outcomes. \u2022 Education empowers patients to make informed decisions. \u2022 Each tongue tie journey and tongue tie release is unique and requires personalised care. CONNECT WITH US \ud83e\udd1d Listen to more episodes |  popfamily.au\/podcasts\/ Watch the Episodes On YouTube | @BeyondWordsbyPopFamily Follow us on Instagram |  @beyondwordsbypopfamily @popfamily.au  HOSTS | Heidi Trusler, Founder of Pop Online Speech Therapy and Speech Pathologist MUSIC | Track: "Mountain Anthem" by Ryan Carlson PRIVACY | Hosted on Libsyn. See libsyn.com\/tos-policies\/privacy-policy\/ for more information. DISCLAIMER  General Information Only (Not Medical Advice) The information provided in this podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for personalised assessment, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified Speech Pathologist or other registered healthcare professional. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as medical, therapeutic, or clinical advice. You should seek individualised medical professional advice if you have specific concerns. Australian Context This podcast is created within the Australian regulatory and professional context, including the Speech Pathology Australia standards. Listeners outside Australia should consider any local guidelines, regulations, or requirements. Content Rights & Modifications Pop Family reserves the right to edit, update, modify, replace, or remove any part of this podcast or its associated materials at any time, without prior notice. This includes audio episodes, transcripts, show notes, resources, or linked content. Information presented in earlier episodes may not remain current, complete, or accurate over time. No Liability Pop Family and any guests accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or injury that may arise from reliance on the information shared in this podcast. ","author_name":"Beyond Words by Pop Family","author_url":"https:\/\/www.popfamily.au","html":"