The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS
The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi dives into the critical but often overlooked link between how children breathe and how they grow. Hosted by Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS—functional pediatric dentist and airway health expert—this podcast explores mouth breathing, snoring, jaw development, and pediatric sleep apnea, and how each impacts sleep, behavior, and long-term wellness.Parents will gain tools to recognize early signs of sleep-disordered breathing in their children, while healthcare providers will discover practical strategies for screening, prevention, and treatment. Each episode features expert insights, real family stories, and actionable steps to support healthier, happier kids.If y...
From Motherhood to Lactation Expertise with Leah Whitley [Ep 6]
In this episode of The Pediatric Breathing Project, Dr. Piya Gandhi sits down with Leah Whitley, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with SOS Lactation, to talk about the powerful connection between infant feeding, tongue function, airway development, & long-term health.
Leah shares her personal story of how painful early breastfeeding challenges with her first child led her into the world of lactation support and ultimately into a career helping families navigate feeding difficulties with more clarity and confidence. They discuss what an IBCLC actually does, why feeding issues are often more complex than they appear, and...
Chiropractic Care and Pediatric Wellness with Dr. Caroline Long [Ep 5]
Pediatric Chiropractic, Tongue Ties & Airway: Dr. Caroline Long on Craniosacral Care, Fascia, and Infant Red Flags
Dr. Piya Gandhi interviews Dr. Caroline Long, a chiropractor and owner of West U Wellness with 25 years of experience, about pediatric and pregnancy-focused chiropractic care and its role in airway and tongue-tie care. Dr. Long shares her path into pediatric chiropractic, her additional pediatric certification training, and how she built trust with doulas, midwives, and parents. They discuss how pediatric chiropractic differs from adult-style adjustments, the gentle approach used with infants, and craniosacral concepts including skull plate motion, intracranial pressure, and...
From Motherhood to Myofunctional Therapy with Catherine Kangas [Ep 4]
Episode 4: From Motherhood to Myofunctional Therapy - The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi
In this episode of The Pediatric Breathing Project, Dr. Piya Gandhi is joined by Catherine Kangas, orofacial myofunctional therapist, educator, and author of Your Tongue Has a Home. Catherine shares her powerful journey into myofunctional therapy—one that began as a mother searching for answers for her own children struggling with tongue ties, feeding challenges, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Together, Dr. Gandhi and Catherine explore how oral rest posture, tongue function, and airway health impact sleep, development, an...
The Pediatric Breathing Project: A Team Approach to Airway Disorders
The Power of Teamwork in Treating Pediatric Airway Disorders
Join Dr. Piya Gandhi, a pediatric dentist, as she discusses the critical role of a collaborative team approach in treating pediatric airway disorders. Through the story of a 4-year-old patient, she illustrates the importance of involving various specialists like ENTs and myofunctional therapists to achieve optimal outcomes. Gandhi emphasizes the necessity of continuous learning, parental advocacy, and open communication among practitioners. She provides insights for parents on choosing the right providers who employ a holistic, team-based strategy for their child's airway and sleep health.
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Understanding Oral Ties - The Pediatric Breathing Project [Ep 2]
Oral ties (tongue-ties and lip-ties) are one of the most debated topics in both the parenting and professional dental world.
Are they over-diagnosed? A trend? Or a critical piece of airway and functional health that we’ve been overlooking for far too long?
In this episode, Dr. Piya Gandhi shares her perspective as both a pediatric dentist and a mom. She breaks down the myths, explains why oral ties are not “new,” and outlines how they can affect feeding, speech, breathing, jaw growth, and overall development at every age.
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The Pediatric Breathing Project: Changing Lives One Airway at a Time with Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS [Ep 1]
The Pediatric Breathing Project: Changing Lives One Airway at a Time with Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS - Episode 1
The Importance of Pediatric Airway Health
In this episode, Dr. Piya Gandhi explores pediatric airway health, emphasizing the critical impact good sleep quality has on a child's development, behavior, and overall health. Sharing personal experiences and patient success stories, Dr. Gandhi discusses the significance of early intervention, the role of oral and facial structures, and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in treatment. She highlights the need for awareness and education among parents...
Welcome to The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS
The Pediatric Breathing Project with Dr. Piya Gandhi is a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to one of the most overlooked foundations of childhood health: breathing.
Hosted by Dr. Piya Gandhi, DDS—functional pediatric dentist and airway health advocate—this show explores the vital connection between oral development, jaw growth, sleep, and overall wellness. From mouth breathing and snoring to pediatric sleep apnea, Dr. Gandhi breaks down the science in a way that parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals can easily understand and apply.
Each episode brings together real stories from families, practical screening strategies, and insi...
