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Daily Wellness Podcast

Daily Wellness Podcast

By: Melisha Meredith
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This podcast is for you if you want to pursue wellness in your family, but (fill in the blank). Maybe you think you’re too busy or too broke. Maybe you just don’t know where to start. Maybe you’ve tried to be healthier and feel like you failed. Daily Wellness is going to provide the encouragement, inspiration and tools you need for your family’s wellness journey. I can’t wait to share all of the ways that our family has been pursuing health and wellness over the last decade. You’ll see… you can do the same! Full episodes coming soon, subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! @dailywellnesscommunityMelisha Meredith Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 113 | How to be Prepared For Tick Season

    113 | How to be Prepared For Tick Season
    May 31 2026

    Tick season is here, and if your family loves spending time outdoors like mine does, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. After walking through Lyme Disease with my own son, I’ve become much more intentional about tick prevention—not out of fear, but out of preparation. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, natural ways to help protect your family, what to do if you find a tick, and the signs you don’t want to ignore.

    In this episode we cover:

    • Why tick awareness mattersLyme Disease and Alpha-Gal Syndrome are becoming increasingly common, and understanding the risks helps us stay proactive—not fearful.

    • My family’s Lyme Disease storyI share our personal experience navigating my son’s Lyme diagnosis and why learning about prevention became so important to me.

    • Natural ways to repel ticksWe talk about essential oil bug sprays, natural repellents, and tick-repelling stickers or patches that can add an extra layer of protection.

    • What to wear outdoors to lower riskSimple clothing choices can make a big difference when hiking, exploring wooded areas, or spending time in tall grass.

    • How to naturally treat your backyardFrom natural yard sprays and cedar products to keeping grass maintained—and even backyard chickens—there are several ways to help reduce tick habitats.

    • The family tick-check routineLearn where ticks love to hide, how to do a quick but thorough body check, and why timing matters when coming inside.

    • What to do if you find a tick biteProper removal, cleaning the area, saving the tick for identification or testing, and understanding which ticks carry which diseases.

    • Signs of Lyme Disease to watch forThe bullseye rash is not the only symptom. We discuss early warning signs, what I personally would do after a bite, and when it may be worth seeking additional medical support.

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:• Natural bug sprays and Repelling Stickers• Yard treatment options like Cedarcide and Wondercide• Tick removal tools• Tick identification and testing resources: see this blog post.

    You can find the full resource list on my website here.

    If this episode helped you, share it with a friend or tag me on Instagram so I can see you’re listening! 🌿


    New Resource: Breast Health Guide - dailywellnesscommunity.com/breast-health-guide

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    • Website: dailywellnesscommunity.com

    • Email us at: info@dailywellnesscommunity.com

    Some products I mention may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. Our family greatly appreciates your support, it helps us keep creating the free resources we make for you all!

    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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    18 mins
  • 112 | Ryan’s Tongue Tie Release at Age 42

    112 | Ryan’s Tongue Tie Release at Age 42
    May 25 2026

    At age 42, Ryan had a tongue tie release procedure. Why?

    Over the past couple of years, I have been learning a lot about airway health. I have two previous podcast episodes on the topic.

    Episode 109: Improve Your Airway, Improve Your Health

    Episode 111: Fixing the Airway: Effects on Sleep, Behavior and Hormones

    And through that learning, I realized that Ryan had many of the symptoms of a restricted airway. After having him evaluated by our integrative dentist (contact info below), he helped us understand that Ryan had a class 3 tongue tie that was keeping his tongue from being in the proper position for optimal breathing AND creating a lot of tension in his body.

    His symptoms were snoring, grinding his teeth, waking up in the middle of the night, general tightness in his jaw, neck and shoulders and also plantar fasciitis. Yes, a tongue tie can affect your feet! We explain how in this episode.

    Ryan joins me in this episode to share about his airway health journey and the results of the tongue tie - it's been truly amazing! We are so thankful that we learned about this and have been able to find some relief for Ryan. I hope this info blesses you and those you know too, it’s share worthy stuff!

    For a consultation or info from Roberts Integrative Dentistry:

    Myofunctional Therapy Info: https://robertsintegrativedentistry.com/oral-myofunctional-therapy/

    Roberts Integrative Dentistry Phone and Email: (417) 246-3029 and office@robertsintegrativedentistry.com

    Myofunctional Therapy can be performed virtually.

    New Resource: Breast Health Guide - dailywellnesscommunity.com/breast-health-guide

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    YouTube: Subscribe

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    Connect with Melisha and the Daily Wellness Community

    • instagram.com/dailywellnesscommunity/

    • facebook.com/dailywellnesscommunity

    • Website: dailywellnesscommunity.com

    • Email us at: info@dailywellnesscommunity.com

    Some products I mention may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. Our family greatly appreciates your support, it helps us keep creating the free resources we make for you all!

    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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    21 mins
  • 111 | Fixing the Airway: the Effects on Sleep, Behavior and Hormones with Kristi Dobbs

    111 | Fixing the Airway: the Effects on Sleep, Behavior and Hormones with Kristi Dobbs
    Feb 24 2026
    If your tongue could talk, it would tell you it affects far more than speech — from sleep quality and hormones to jaw development and restless kids. In this episode I interviewed Kristi Dobbs, a dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist from Roberts Integrative Dentistry, about how oral posture, nasal breathing, tongue-tie releases, and simple device and exercise-based therapies can transform sleep, behavior, pain, and overall health.What myofunctional therapy is: muscle-focused therapy for the face, tongue, jaw, and soft palate (like physical therapy for the neck up).Some modern lifestyle contributors to poor jaw development: softer diets, early solids/formula, early tooth removal and braces timing.Common signs linked to oral function problems: narrow palate, long face, gummy smile, mouth-breathing, snoring, TMJ, speech issues, picky eating, digestive problems, plantar fasciitis.The four pillars of myofunctional therapy: nasal breathing, lip seal, correct tongue posture, and proper swallowing.Device options: MyoMunchie (from ~6 months), Myobrace, Myo nozzle/Remplenish, and Invisalign palatal expansion when needed.Tongue-tie approach: pre- and post- myofunctional therapy plus a laser release and suturing to optimize outcomes and retrain function.Timing and commitment: therapy typically runs 12 sessions over ~6 months; results improve with ongoing maintenance exercises but require occasional practice to retain gains.Integration with other therapies: best results come when myofunctional therapy is combined with ENT, SLP, chiropractic, massage/lymphatic work, orthodontics, and other integrative providers.Virtual options: evaluations and much of the therapy can be done via telehealth; surgical procedures require an in-person provider.Contact Kristi Dobbs and Roberts Integrative Dentistry:Myofunctional Therapy Info: https://robertsintegrativedentistry.com/oral-myofunctional-therapy/Roberts Integrative Dentistry Phone and Email: (417) 246-3029 and office@robertsintegrativedentistry.comMyofunctional Therapy can be performed virtually.Signs and symptoms of disordered breathing: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBkQwSbXXmnqckwjRmgSCfkTp?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1New Resource: Breast Health Guide - dailywellnesscommunity.com/breast-health-guide→ Please take 1 minute to show your support of the show! Apple Podcasts: Sign in and scroll to the bottom to review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-wellness-podcast/id1651051841Spotify: Leave a rating and follow the show! (Click on the 3 dots.) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melisha-meredithYouTube: Subscribehttps://www.youtube.com/@DailyWellnessCommunity-podcastConnect with Melisha and the Daily Wellness Communityinstagram.com/dailywellnesscommunity/facebook.com/dailywellnesscommunityWebsite: dailywellnesscommunity.comEmail us at: info@dailywellnesscommunity.comSome products I mention may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. Our family greatly appreciates your support, it helps us keep creating the free resources we make for you all!DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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    50 mins
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