#12 - Growth, Airway, Money, and the Mindset Shifts No One Talks About with Courtney Robertson

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Courtney Robertson, Founder of Archway Myo and AIR Course educator to unpack her personal and professional journey into airway health, sleep, and myofunctional therapy — and how it completely shifted the way she understands the body.

What began as frustration with traditional healthcare quickly turned into a deeper exploration of breathing patterns, tongue posture, sleep-disordered breathing, pregnancy considerations, and the long-term impact of airway on overall health — for both children and adults.

Courtney shares how discovering airway education changed her clinical lens, why so many symptoms are overlooked or dismissed, and what she wishes patients, parents, and providers understood sooner. This conversation is honest, relatable, and eye-opening — especially for anyone navigating fatigue, sleep issues, or feeling like “something is off” but can’t quite get answers.

A major part of this conversation centers around the AIR Course (Airway Impact Recognition) — why it was created, who it’s for, and how it helps providers finally see what they’ve been missing. Together, Melissa and Courtney discuss how AIR bridges the gap between medical, dental, and therapeutic providers by offering a clear, accessible framework for identifying airway-related dysfunction early — without overstepping scope or overcomplicating care.

This episode is a must-listen for providers, parents, and anyone who suspects that breathing, sleep, or oral function may be the missing link in their health journey.

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00:00 Welcome & Introduction: How Courtney and Melissa's Friendship Began
05:46 Who is Courtney Robertson and How Did She Become a Myofunctional Therapist?
12:47 Adapting to AI & Technology and Staying Authentic
19:09 Working Harder Doesnt Always Make you More Successful
22:33 Payroll and Growth: Are you Pushing Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone
26:04 Are you micromanaging your team?
28:30 Negativity in the Airway Space
30:54 Road to Social Media Stardom & Being the Best Version of Yourself
40:25 Elevator Pitch for AIR Course, Screening and Scaling Your Practice
45:33 The Good and Bad in Dental Offices
49:55 Melissa’s Mission Statement: Airway Screening
52:12 Normalizing Airway in Every Practice
53:40 Money Can be Weird for Everyone
01:00:03 Investing in Yourself and Your Authentic Self
01:05:35 The Real Change is in Mindset Shift
01:12:50 Where Can you Find Courtney Robertson?
01:17:51 What Does Mind Your Mouth Mean to Courtney Robertson