Naturally Indiana

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By: Tina Reece

Welcome to a collaborative space for holistic health professionals and families across Indiana. This podcast is dedicated to connecting providers, empowering clients, and elevating conversations around whole-body wellness. Hosted from the heart of Indiana, this show highlights the powerful intersection of myofunctional therapy and lactation consulting—my two specialties that profoundly impact airway health, feeding, oral development, and long-term wellness. Each episode brings together holistic providers, bodyworkers, dental professionals, birth workers, and wellness practitioners to foster meaningful collaboration and better outcomes for the families we serve. Through expert interviews, real-life case discussions, and practical education, we explore topics such as in...

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Reflexes
#7
Last Friday at 2:24 AM

What if the challenges we see in our children—difficulty focusing, emotional outbursts, clumsiness, or struggles with learning—aren’t just phases… but clues?
Welcome to the podcast.Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents have never heard of—but once they do, everything starts to make sense.
Reflex Integration: Is this the missing link?From the moment a baby is born, they come equipped with a set of innate reflexes—automatic movements that are essential for survival and early development. These reflexes are meant to emerge, do their job, and then integrate as the brain matures...


Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
#6
03/24/2026

FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers
Fishers location: Near 131st Street and Highway 37 (near Walmart Neighborhood Market) | (317) 588-9333
East Indianapolis location: In Lawrence, near Historic Fort Ben on Post Road | (317) 723-6089
Carmel location (note: neither Ashley nor Brooke works at this location) | (317) 689-7564Website: http://www.fyzical.com/Indianapolis
Ashley Raby, PT, DPT - Balance, Vertigo, & Dizziness 
Certified Level 3 Advanced Balance & Vestibular SpecialistCertified in Graston Technique M1
Rock Steady Coach  https://rocksteadyboxing.org/become-a-boxer/
Brooke Doxtator, PT, DPT - Pelvic Health 
Certified Level 1: Bladder Control and Pelvic Floor...


Welcome to the whole-body conversation
#1
03/08/2026

Episode 1: Introduction – What I Do & How I Serve In this very first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind my work and why I’m so passionate about supporting families and collaborating with providers across Indiana. I dive into what myofunctional therapy really is, how it impacts airway health, oral development, feeding, sleep, and long-term function—and why it matters far beyond childhood. I also explain my role as a lactation consultant, how early feeding challenges connect to oral function, and why looking at the whole picture is essential for lasting outcomes. You’ll hear how my business is structured, how I work...


breastfeeding journey 1
#4
03/08/2026

What do you want your breastfeeding journey to look like? This episode dives into what to expect to help you make this about your journey, however, that may be. 


Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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my myofunctional journey 1
#5
03/08/2026

My journey; who I am and how I was in the right place at the right time to help my son. If you ever had that gut feeling as a mom and just knew that something was not right this is the episode for you. 


Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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My Myofunctional Therapy Journey
#5
03/04/2026

My journey with my oldest son regarding Myofunctional Therapy. How we were able to help him get a healthy foundation and overall better health


Your Breastfeeding Journey
#4
03/01/2026

Your breastfeeding journey. What does that look like? What is important in the first two weeks to establish a good system with your baby.


To release or not to release the tongue, that is the question
#3
03/01/2026

Not every tongue-tie causes problems — but when it does, it can affect: 1. Feeding (especially in babies)
Difficulty latching during breastfeedingClicking sounds while feedingPoor weight gainMaternal nipple painIn infants, this is the most common reason doctors consider treatment. 2. Speech In some children, tongue-tie may affect pronunciation of sounds that require tongue elevation (like “t,” “d,” “l,” “r,” “th”).
However, many children with mild tongue-tie speak completely normally. 3. Oral health & function
Difficulty licking lips or clearing food from teethGaps between lower front teethTrouble with certain oral movements (kissing, playing wind instruments)Should it be done sooner rather than later? It depends on symptoms...


Why Tongue Position Matters – The Foundation of Jaw Growth
#2
03/01/2026

Episode 2: In this episode, we take a deeper dive into myofunctional therapy and explore one of the most overlooked aspects of oral health: tongue posture. The tongue is more than a muscle for eating and speaking—it’s a powerful guide for facial growth and airway development. I break down how proper tongue-to-palate positioning supports optimal jaw growth, nasal breathing, and balanced muscle function. We also discuss what happens when the tongue rests low in the mouth, including how it can contribute to narrow palates, crowded teeth, mouth breathing, sleep challenges, and long-term structural changes. You’ll learn how early habits...