Chewing, Brain Development, and the Power of Myo Munchee with Mary Bourke

In this episode, we sit down with Mary Bourke, CEO and Clinical Advisor at Myo Munchee, a practicing chiropractor and health professional who has transformed her father’s kitchen-table invention into a globally trusted brand. Recognized by dentists, hygienists, therapists, and health practitioners worldwide, Mary is on a mission to educate families, clinicians, and communities about the lifelong benefits of chewing—and how something as simple as oral function can shape our overall health and development.

Mary brings her unique blend of clinical expertise and visionary leadership to the conversation, shedding light on the overlooked role chewing plays in everything from early childhood milestones to long-term brain health.

Key Topics in This Episode
-Overuse of Pacifiers & Lack of Chewing – Why chewing is a critical developmental step for babies and toddlers, how over-reliance on pacifiers can stall oral motor control, and what parents should know about setting their children up for success.

-Brain Health & Chewing – The surprising connection between chewing and brain activity across the lifespan, from cognitive benefits like sharper thinking to research showing its role in neurological health.

-Myo Munchee 101 – A practical guide to the Myo Munchee device: what it is, how it works, the different products available by age, and how health practitioners prescribe it for daily use.

About Mary Bourke
Mary Bourke is the CEO and Clinical Advisor of Myo Munchee. A practicing chiropractor, she has combined clinical insight with business leadership to expand Myo Munchee into a global brand used by health professionals around the world. Passionate about empowering the next generation, Mary is helping to reframe chewing as a vital key to lifelong health and development.

Website: https://myomunchee.com/
Shop: https://myomunchee.com/shop/
Instagram: @myomunchee
Mary’s IG: @m.bourke

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