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Root Cause Conversations
Root Cause Conversations is the podcast for curious people who want to look beyond the obvious, ask better questions, and better understand the many pieces that shape our health, families, and our lives.
I'm Amanda Mavrakos, MS, CCC-SLP, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, and owner of Salt & Light Speech-Language Resources.
My professional background gives me one lens for looking at whole-person health, but I certainly don't have all the answers. And honestly…
Episodes
- Root Cause Conversations
Mouth Breathing in Kids: Snoring, Sleep & Oral Habits
Send us Fan Mail Does your child sleep with their mouth open, snore at night, or struggle to stop sucking their thumb? Have you ever wondered if their mouth…
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Beyond Behavior: Sensory Processing, Pediatric OT & Aging in Place with Amy Marchant
Send us Fan Mail What if your child's behavior is actually telling you something? Or what if a few simple changes to your home today could help you stay…
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When Breastfeeding Suddenly Gets Hard: Milk Supply, Tongue Ties & the 3-Month Shift with Tabitha Baker, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Send us Fan Mail Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally and when something isn’t working, there’s usually more to the…
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Pelvic Floor Therapy Isn’t Just for Postpartum: Pain, Constipation, Leakage & More with Dr. Stephanie Perez
Send us Fan Mail Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for pregnancy or postpartum recovery and a tight pelvic floor doesn’t necessarily mean a strong one. In this…
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Beyond the Symptoms: PANS/PANDAS, Heavy Metals & Root-Cause Pediatric Health with Kristin from Bloom Pediatrics
Send us Fan Mail What if the symptoms we see in our children are only one piece of a much larger story? In this episode of Root Cause Conversations, Amanda…
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Why "Wait & See" Isn't Always the Right Answer (with Jill Moscicki from Leap Pediatric Therapy)
Send us Fan Mail Okay everyone at the table, if you've ever noticed your baby favoring one side, a flat spot forming on their head, or something that just felt…
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What a Doula Actually Does (It's Not What You Think)- with Rachel Bailey
Send us Fan Mail What a Doula Really Does: Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Support (with Birmingham Doula Rachel Bailey) Okay, y'all — this episode is one every…
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What Is Root Cause Thinking? Introducing Root Cause Conversations
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've been told what is happening, but no one could explain why? Welcome to the very first episode of Root Cause…
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Welcome to Root Cause Conversations
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Root Cause Conversations! I'm Amanda Mavrakos, MS, CCC-SLP speech-language pathologist, small business owner, and woman of faith…