<![CDATA[Our Lips Are Sealed]]>Our Lips Are Sealed... Until Now.

Welcome to Our Lips Are Sealed, the podcast where we finally let you in on the conversations we’ve been having for years. We're your hosts — Nadda , SLP, IBCLC, sleep coach, and founder of Two Can Grow, and Arielle Gates, SLP, Myofunctional Therapist, CLC, and found of Stellar Speech & Myo. 

Join us as we sit down to chat with each other, our friends, colleagues, and experts we trust to share their knowledge and expertise to cover it all. From fertility, pregnancy, feeding, sleep, tongue ties, airway, and everything in between. All the stuff nobody has told you, but absolutely should have.

Wherever you are on the journey — TTC, expecting, a new or seasoned parent, or a professional, this podcast is your new home for real advice, stories that make you feel less alone, and a little hope for anyone looking for it.

So grab your coffee (or tea!), and join us! 

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:52:17 GMTMon, 21 Sep 2026 15:50:26 GMT60Nadda Diasti, Arielle Gates<p><b>Our Lips Are Sealed... Until Now.</b></p><p></p><p>Welcome to <i>Our Lips Are Sealed</i>, the podcast where we finally let you in on the conversations we’ve been having for years. We're your hosts — Nadda , SLP, IBCLC, sleep coach, and founder of Two Can Grow, and Arielle Gates, SLP, Myofunctional Therapist, CLC, and found of Stellar Speech &amp; Myo. </p><p></p><p>Join us as we sit down to chat with each other, our friends, colleagues, and experts we trust to share their knowledge and expertise to cover it all. From fertility, pregnancy, feeding, sleep, tongue ties, airway, and everything in between. All the stuff nobody has told you, but absolutely should have.</p><p></p><p>Wherever you are on the journey — TTC, expecting, a new or seasoned parent, or a professional, this podcast is your new home for real advice, stories that make you feel less alone, and a little hope for anyone looking for it.</p><p></p><p>So grab your coffee (or tea!), and join us! </p>episodicNadda Diasti, Arielle Gatesourlipsaresealedpod@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 4: Arielle's Airway Journey ]]>This week Arielle is in the guest seat, sharing her own airway and myo journey, from the red flags she'd had for years to life after MARPE.

In this episode:

  • The red flags she didn't know were red flags: teeth grinding, mouth breathing at night, jaw clicking and always being tired
  • What a full airway evaluation looked like, and finding out she had mild sleep apnea
  • Why she chose MARPE, what getting it installed was really like, and yes, the gap
  • Doing her own myo, plus PT alongside expansion
  • How she feels now: breathing easier, better sleep and no more jaw pain
  • Where to start if you're seeing red flags in yourself, and what to look for in an airway dentist
  • Why having expansion as a kid doesn't mean you're in the clear now
  • If you’re interested in finding a provider using some of the directories we mentioned, you can get Arielle’s finding a provider guide here.

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]]>35e1a801-6cae-47ab-87b8-b10be36c6d80Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>This week Arielle is in the guest seat, sharing her own airway and myo journey, from the red flags she'd had for years to life after MARPE.</p><p><b><strong>In this episode:</strong></b></p><ul><li>The red flags she didn't know were red flags: teeth grinding, mouth breathing at night, jaw clicking and always being tired</li><li>What a full airway evaluation looked like, and finding out she had mild sleep apnea</li><li>Why she chose MARPE, what getting it installed was really like, and yes, the gap</li><li>Doing her own myo, plus PT alongside expansion</li><li>How she feels now: breathing easier, better sleep and no more jaw pain</li><li>Where to start if you're seeing red flags in yourself, and what to look for in an airway dentist</li><li>Why having expansion as a kid doesn't mean you're in the clear now</li><li>If you’re interested in finding a provider using some of the directories we mentioned, you can get Arielle’s finding a provider guide <a href="https://stellarslp.myflodesk.com/e9745o6hi9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.</li></ul><p>Follow along<br />If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!</p><p>Need support? Find us here:</p><ul><li>Nadda: <a href="https://www.twocangrow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Two Can Grow Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/two.cangrow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@two.cangrow</a></li><li>Arielle: <a href="https://www.stellarslp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stellar Speech &amp; Myo Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellarspeechandmyo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@stellarspeechandmyo</a></li></ul><p><i><em>This podcast is educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice</em></i></p>no00:41:05Episode 4: Arielle's Airway Journey full<![CDATA[Episode 3: Trust Your Gut (Literally) with Caroline Niemeier, Mom to 3, SLP, IBCLC]]>Before having kids, Caroline Niemeier, was a pediatric feeding therapist, but it didn't prepare her the challenges she'd have to navigate when her first was born. Now 3 babies and 3 very different feeding experiences later, she's sharing her journey what each of her kids taught her.

In this episode we talk through:

  • Multiple releases with no therapy, 10 weeks of triple feeding, and the 16 month release that did the most
  • Doing everything "right" with her second, and still having a baby who screamed for hours and fell off his growth curve
  • Constipation, food reactivity, gut dysbiosis, and why mom's gut matters too
  • Normal newborn fussiness vs. red flag fussiness to dig deeper
  • Her message for parents and providers

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]]>d8697822-7162-4c43-adb4-23ef31e5572eWed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Before having kids, Caroline Niemeier, was a pediatric feeding therapist, but it didn't prepare her the challenges she'd have to navigate when her first was born. Now 3 babies and 3 very different feeding experiences later, she's sharing her journey what each of her kids taught her.</p><p>In this episode we talk through:</p><ul><li>Multiple releases with no therapy, 10 weeks of triple feeding, and the 16 month release that did the most</li><li>Doing everything "right" with her second, and still having a baby who screamed for hours and fell off his growth curve</li><li>Constipation, food reactivity, gut dysbiosis, and why mom's gut matters too</li><li>Normal newborn fussiness vs. red flag fussiness to dig deeper</li><li>Her message for parents and providers</li></ul><p>About our guest</p><ul><li>Caroline Niemeier, is an in-house SLP and IBCLC at <a href="https://www.tonguetiecenteratl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tongue Tie Laser Center of Atlanta</a>, working with babies 0 to 12 months.</li><li>Follow her on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinytongues.slp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@tinytongues.slp</a></li></ul><p>Caroline's Instagram handle and/or website]</p><p>Follow along</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!</p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe to Our Lips Are Sealed. Need support? Find us here:</p><ul><li>Nadda: <a href="https://www.twocangrow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Two Can Grow Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/two.cangrow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@two.cangrow</a></li><li>Arielle: <a href="https://www.stellarslp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stellar Speech &amp; Myo Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellarspeechandmyo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@stellarspeechandmyo</a></li></ul><p><i><em>This podcast is educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice</em></i></p>no00:40:4713Episode 3: Trust Your Gut (Literally) with Caroline Niemeier, Mom to 3, SLP, IBCLCfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Tongue Tie Myths]]>Tongue ties are a hot topic right now, and everyone has an opinion! In this episode, we're busting the most common myths and misconceptions we hear from families (and providers).

We cover:

  • "Ties are just a fad" - ties have actually been recognized for centuries
  • Why ties can affect bottle feeding too, not just breastfeeding
  • The "passenger princess" baby, and why feeding challenges might not show up in the first 3 months
  • Why a release is not a magic fix, it's only one piece of the puzzle
  • Why not every provider is trained to assess or release ties, and why who you see matters
  • "They'll just grow out of it" - why that band of tissue is never gonna stretch and grow
  • What "it's just a mild tie" really means, and why 45 minute feeds and constant clogs are not mild
  • Plus, why "we all turned out fine" is not the bar. It's not about being fine.

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]]>9ca8672d-d264-4aba-9b7c-1892f37f985bWed, 30 Sep 2026 01:25:30 GMT<p>Tongue ties are a hot topic right now, and everyone has an opinion! In this episode, we're busting the most common myths and misconceptions we hear from families (and providers).</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>"Ties are just a fad" - ties have actually been recognized for centuries</li><li>Why ties can affect bottle feeding too, not just breastfeeding</li><li>The "passenger princess" baby, and why feeding challenges might not show up in the first 3 months</li><li>Why a release is not a magic fix, it's only one piece of the puzzle</li><li>Why not every provider is trained to assess or release ties, and why who you see matters</li><li>"They'll just grow out of it" - why that band of tissue is never gonna stretch and grow</li><li>What "it's just a mild tie" really means, and why 45 minute feeds and constant clogs are not mild</li><li>Plus, why "we all turned out fine" is not the bar. It's not about being fine.</li></ul><p>If today's episode helped you, share it with someone who needs it, and leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you!</p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe to Our Lips Are Sealed. Need support? Find us here:</p><ul><li>Nadda: <a href="https://www.twocangrow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Two Can Grow Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/two.cangrow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@two.cangrow</a></li><li>Arielle: <a href="https://www.stellarslp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stellar Speech &amp; Myo Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellarspeechandmyo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@stellarspeechandmyo</a></li></ul><p><i><em>This podcast is educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice</em></i></p>no00:25:10Episode 2: Tongue Tie Mythsfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Get to Know Your Hosts, Nadda & Arielle!]]>Welcome to Our Lips Are Sealed! In our FIRST episode, we share how we met all the way back in 2019, started our own businesses, where we are now and what what we do, and what you can expect from our new podcast about feeding, tongue ties, airway, sleep, and everything in between!

We're your hosts:

  • Arielle (Are-E-Elle) Gates, Mom of 3, SLP, Certified Myofunctional Therapist, CLC, and the owner of Stellar Speech & Myo in Alexandria, VA
  • Nadda (Ned-Uh) Diasti, SLP, IBCLC, Sleep consultant, owner of Two Can Grow in Vienna, VA, and currently TTC

Whether you're a parent or a provider, we're so glad you're here!

Please follow & subscribe to Our Lips Are Sealed. Join us and our guests for new episodes every Wednesday. We'd love to connect with you! You can also find us here:

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This podcast is educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice

]]>381058da-1bce-47d8-ad59-1a34add5d717Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:05:51 GMT<p>Welcome to <i><em>Our Lips Are Sealed</em></i>! In our FIRST episode, we share how we met all the way back in 2019, started our own businesses, where we are now and what what we do, and what you can expect from our new podcast about feeding, tongue ties, airway, sleep, and everything in between! <br /><br />We're your hosts: </p><ul><li>Arielle (Are-E-Elle) Gates, Mom of 3, SLP, Certified Myofunctional Therapist, CLC, and the owner of Stellar Speech &amp; Myo in Alexandria, VA</li><li>Nadda (Ned-Uh) Diasti, SLP, IBCLC, Sleep consultant, owner of Two Can Grow in Vienna, VA, and currently TTC</li></ul><p>Whether you're a parent or a provider, we're so glad you're here! </p><p>Please follow &amp; subscribe to Our Lips Are Sealed. Join us and our guests for new episodes every Wednesday. We'd love to connect with you! You can also find us here:</p><ul><li>Nadda: <a href="https://www.twocangrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Two Can Grow Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/two.cangrow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@two.cangrow</a></li><li>Arielle: <a href="https://www.stellarslp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stellar Speech &amp; Myo Website</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellarspeechandmyo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@stellarspeechandmyo</a><br /></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review!</p><p><i><em>This podcast is educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice</em></i></p>no00:24:3111Episode 1: Get to Know Your Hosts, Nadda & Arielle!full