The Shocking Health + Beauty Implications of an Underdeveloped Jaw: With Katrina Fahey

Did you know we’re in the middle of a jaw epidemic? 

50% of adults aren’t breathing correctly, and it all connects to an underdeveloped jaw. 

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sat down with Katrina Fahey, a craniofacial health coach and author of “Beauty is Bone Deep.” They explore the deep-seated issues and causes of our shrinking jaws.

From chronic pain and premature aging to digestive issues and even sleep and mood disorders, Katrina will show you why facial structure has a surprising domino effect on your health.

Tune in to hear a discussion on:

• Why an underdeveloped jaw narrows the airway, keeping you stuck in fight or flight and oxidative stress

• The critical role of the tongue in early jaw growth and facial structure + the problem with pacifiers and soft foods for babies

• The impact our nutrient-deficient food and water sources have on bone and jaw health (plus, why you need to eat more tough, chewy foods)

• How an underdeveloped jaw can create a cascade of issues leading to misdiagnosed behavioral disorders
  

• How folic acid supplementation in pregnancy could be causing tongue ties, + how to address tongue ties in children

• Why traditional orthodontic care may be doing more harm than good and why Katrina strongly advocates for palate expanders to promote jaw growth – even as an adult

• The reason wisdom teeth extraction isn’t necessary (+ why fixing an underdeveloped jaw is the real solution)

• Why facial structure is the long-lost secret to preventing premature aging

• Cosmetic procedures like fillers and nose jobs that only mask poor facial structure (+ why supermodels prove this theory)

• How you can start to address a narrow jaw to improve your quality of life, feel more beautiful, and even prevent long-term disease

From kids to adults, this conversation will open your eyes to the far-reaching effects of jaw development and how proper facial structure massively improves your health. Explore the fascinating connection between an underdeveloped jaw and overall wellness.

As Katrina says, we were born to look good AND feel good. 

XO

If you enjoyed this post, check out the full episode of Grounded Wellness to hear Katrina and Bethany discuss other topics like:

→ The exact steps Katrina used to change her facial structure without surgery 

→ The concept that there aren’t ugly people, just underdeveloped faces

→ Katrina’s take on mouth tape, plastic surgery, and the potential risks of Botox 

→ The connection between jaw development and spinal posture
→ Bethany’s personal journey with an airway dentist 

→ What Katrina thinks is contributing to rising osteoporosis rates/poor bone health 

→ How mouth breathing impacts physical and emotional well-being
→ Why you should never let an orthodontist install a permanent retainer 

→ When and how to find an airway-focused orthodontist or dentist

→ A sneak peek at Katrina’s new book on bone health