43 episodes
Sleep is My Waking Passion Alison Kole
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- Health & Fitness
I am a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist, and chronic insomniac turned sleep biohacker, who is on a mission to empower my listeners to improve their sleep naturally. Season 2 will explore insomnia as a symptom of other deeper issues and sleep disorders. It is all about circadian misalignment, sleep apnea, rare central disorders of hypersomnia, and beyond. Wellness is about maintaining our health as long as possible, and maximizing our potential for restful sleep is a critical part of the equation. Have a listen!
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What does it mean when you act out your dreams featuring Dr. Dan Barone, MD
Join me for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Daniel Barone, as we discuss acting our your dreams (aka REM behavior disorder) and what it means. Dr. Barone, who received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his Neurology residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, currently serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine. With extensive experience in managing sleep disorders, he is also a published author of two books. You can f...
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GLP1 drugs, Sleep, and CV Health with Dr. David Fieno
In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. David Fieno, MD, PhD, a board-certified surgical cardiologist, and a former residency colleague from our days at Cedars-Sinai. Though we've both moved away from Los Angeles, we remain lifelong friends.In this episode, Dr. Fieno shares his personal and professional journey with GLP-1 drugs, discussing the profound impact these medications have had on the health of his cardiac and obese patients. As a specialist in a variety of cardiology-related procedures...
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Treat Sleep Apnea by Treating Obesity? YES! But... with Dr. Audrey Wells
Dr. Audrey Wells, MD is a board certified pediatrics, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine specialist and founder of SuperSleepMD. She is a seasoned public speaker and together we dive deep on GLP1 RAs and GLP1 RA/GIP medications (aka Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound) and get the skinny on what we know and don't know about how these medications impact weight and might impact OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). If you are on your weight loss journey, this is a must-listen and please do not toss your CPA...
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S4 Teaser
I am a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist, and chronic insomniac turned sleep biohacker, who is on a mission to empower my listeners to improve their sleep naturally. Season 2 will explore insomnia as a symptom of other deeper issues and sleep disorders. It is all about circadian misalignment, sleep apnea, rare central disorders of hypersomnia, and beyond. Wellness is about maintaining our health as long as possible, and maximizing our potential for restful...
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The Sleepy American Story of "Narco-wreck me Narcolepsy"
Season 4 Episode 1 kicks off with an interview with Rachel Nesmith, a dynamic mom from Dallas, TX, living with obstructive sleep apnea and treatment-emergent central sleep apnea (OSA/CSA), severe Type 1 narcolepsy, and autism spectrum disorder. Rachel is a dedicated Project Sleep ambassador committed to dismantling the stigma associated with narcolepsy and is known for her beautifully creative mind. As a singer and songwriter, she uses her talents to promote a more understanding and tolerant ...
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FINALE! Stacy Ochoa Returns to Talk CPAP Alternatives for OSA in Adults
Anyone with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) knows that CPAP is definitely not for everyone. In our Season 3 Finale, Stacy Ochoa, DDS, D-ABDSM,FICOI returns to discuss what sleep dentists can do to improve the airway of adults who cannot tolerate or do not want to use CPAP. Stacy started her journey in Dental Sleep Medicine 20 years ago when her Dad was found to be CPAP intolerant. She went on to receive specialized training is sleep dentistry and is one of the co-founders of ASAP Pathway,...