The Project Sleep Podcast

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The Project Sleep Podcast

Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. The Project Sleep Podcast is hosted by our President.& CEO, Julie Flygare. We’re glad you’re here as we work together toward making sleep cool! https://project-sleep.com/podcast/

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  1. Could I Have Sleep Apnea? - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 1

    EPISODE 1

    Could I Have Sleep Apnea? - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 1

    Sleep apnea symptoms can fly under the radar, even in the doctor’s office. Are you questioning if you or a loved one has sleep apnea symptoms? If you are living with sleep apnea, did you experience a delay to diagnosis?   About Our Guests:   Sam Kashani, MD Dr. Sam Kashani is a board-certified Sleep Physician who practices at UCLA Health in Los Angeles. His clinical interests include chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, pediatric sleep disorders, and the associations between sleep, mental, and metabolic health. Dr. Kashani completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Southern California, where he worked with the medically underserved population of San Bernardino County with plans of becoming a primary care physician. Upon completing his residency, he chose to pursue his interest in Sleep Medicine and completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  Dr. Kashani currently serves as President-elect of the California Sleep Society and is an enthusiastic member of Project Sleep’s expert advisory board. Bob File  Bob File is a former major league baseball player living with obstructive sleep apnea. At Jefferson University Bob was a 2004 Hall of Fame inductee and 2018 Retired Jersey Recipient was one of the strongest all-around baseball players in school history. He is only one of four Rams to have their jersey retired by the school. File was drafted in the 1998 MLB Amateur Entry Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 19th round (561st overall) and went on to appear in three 1/2 seasons for the Blue Jays with 89 appearances across 111.1 innings. Currently the Sr. Director of Solution Engineering at Ledger Run, Bob provides leadership and oversees Ledger Run’s solution engineering, ensuring successful solution architecture, application delivery, and standing up enterprise tech solutions for life sciences’ business challenges. Bob is a proud husband and father who enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.   Download the Could I Have Sleep Apnea Toolkit for more resources: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad-could-i-have-sleep-apnea/   Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/   Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with Sleep Apnea. https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/

    43 min
  2. Sleep Apnea Testing - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 2

    EPISODE 2

    Sleep Apnea Testing - Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 2

    What’s a sleep apnea test? The latest Apple Watch alerts users of possible sleep apnea. But what kind of doctor do you see to get tested for sleep apnea and what’s the difference between an at-home test versus an in-lab test? Join us to discuss all the options, insurance v. paying out of pocket, and advocating for yourself and your health. About Our Guests:   Jody Martin Jody Martin is a husband, Marine Corps veteran, and business owner. He lives in Texas with his wife of 30 years, Rachel. In 2019, Jody underwent testing in a sleep clinic and received a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea. After a difficult start to CPAP therapy, Jody abandoned it. Later, when he tried to get help, he was told he would have to go through the entire process again, starting with his primary care doctor. It was a process he was unwilling to repeat. That was until he discovered Lofta, an online sleep apnea home testing company, and was able to go through testing, diagnosis, and getting set up on CPAP therapy entirely from home and with the support of Lofta staff. Jody is passionate about sharing his journey to encourage other people living with undiagnosed sleep apnea to learn about their testing options and get the testing, diagnosis, and treatment they need. Andrea Ramberg MS, CCSH, RPSGT Andrea Ramberg has spent 16 years in sleep medicine, learning every component of polysomnography, from clinical to administrative. She is double credentialed with her RPSGT and CCSH and holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.  Andrea is EnsoData’s Clinical Director, and she joined the team in 2020 because of her passion for bringing Sleep Medicine into the future. From 2021-2023, Andrea served as President of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, BRPT, and her goal is to empower sleep technologists in new roles through the CCSH credential as Sleep Coaches, Sleep Educators, and Sleep Navigators.    The Sleep Apnea Testing Toolkit is coming soon!    Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/   Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with Sleep Apnea. https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/

    57 min
  3. Sleep Apnea Treatment Options- Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 3

    EPISODE 3

    Sleep Apnea Treatment Options- Sleep Apnea Squad Ep. 3

    CPAP is a commonly used first-line treatment for sleep apnea, but it’s not the only option! In this Sleep Apnea Squad broadcast, we explored ALL the currently available treatments for sleep apnea and how to access them.   About our Guests: Karen Wolk Karen Wolk was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in late 2015 at the age of 44. Karen first tried using CPAP therapy for two years and had problems adapting to it.  Karen’s doctor suggested that a hypoglossal nerve stimulator could be a good treatment option for her, and she received her Inspire implant in July 2018. Following her successful implant, Karen is back to working full-time and enjoying life to the fullest. Her memory has drastically improved, and she no longer falls asleep unintentionally during the day. Karen is the mother of three adult children and three dogs. She works full-time managing a Petco store and uses her story to help others as a volunteer patient ambassador for Inspire Medical Systems. Karen is also an Advisor at the Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners. Dr. Meredith Broderick, MD Dr. Meredith Broderick is a triple board-certified sleep neurologist based in Seattle, WA.  Her passion is combining holistic, preventative, allopathic, and behavioral sleep medicine to optimize health and wellness.  In her personal life, she is passionate about the performing arts and outdoor adventure, and she has climbed some of the highest mountains on planet Earth.  She sees patients one-on-one from her boutique sleep practice, Sound Sleep Guru, and shares from her life and tips as a sleep medicine physician on Instagram and TikTok @sleepdoctormer. The Sleep Apnea Treatment Options Toolkit is coming soon!    Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/   Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Squad series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with Sleep Apnea. https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad/

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Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. The Project Sleep Podcast is hosted by our President.& CEO, Julie Flygare. We’re glad you’re here as we work together toward making sleep cool! https://project-sleep.com/podcast/

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