Sleep Apnea Stories
Sleep Apnea Stories is a podcast featuring guests who are coping with sleep apnea and the medical experts who treat them. The goal of the podcast is to shatter stereotypes around sleep apnea. We also want to build a community of people coping with Sleep Apnea to provide inspiration and hope to listeners. Do you have Sleep Apnea? Would you be willing to share your story with our community? If so, I'd love to hear from you! Email: sleepapneastories@gmail.com
Episodes
144 - Professor Vik Veer - Surgical Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Professor Vik Veer, a leading ENT surgeon based in the UK, who serves as Head of Sleep Surgery at the Royal National Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital in central London. He also practices at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. Vik has a popular YouTube channel where he discusses sleep apnea/apnoea along with other ENT topics.In this episode:* Prof. Veer discusses how he began his YouTube cha
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143 - Live from SLEEP 2024
Emma co-hosted an event called "Rise, Shine and Share" in Houston, Texas to bring together a group of great sleep people in one place.
My co-hosts:
Mollie Eastman
https://www.sleepisaskill.com
Teresa Palmer
https://www.sleepbetter.nyc
Featured in this episode:
Nathan Blamick
https://www.4thquarterfocus.com/
Dr. Allison Kole:
https://www.askthesleepmd.com/
Dr. Valerie Cacho:
https
142 - Emma Cooksey - Sleep Apnea Q&A
Emma answers listener questions.
In this episode:
Q) How can I stop air leaking from the mask? I can't wear it any tighter.
Q) How can I keep the mask from irritating my face? Any liners that work well?
Q) If there's no leaking, do I still need to change them every 3-6 months?
Q) Do you wash new CPAP supplies?
Q) How do people manage camping/adventures with their kids and using CPAP?
141 - Dr. Adam Goldberg - A Cardiologist Shares his OSA Journey
Emma is joined by Dr. Adam Goldberg M.D., a Cardiologist at Electrophysiology at Cardiovascular Associates of Charlottesville and at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In this episode:
* Dr. Goldberg shares about his medical training and his exposure to patients with sleep apnea.
* Adam explains atrial fibrillation and the irregular rapid heartbeat that people expe
140 - Dr. Eric Thuler - Tongue Reduction Surgery for OSA
Emma is joined by Dr. Eric Thuler, an adjunct Professor in sleep surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
In this episode:
* Dr. Thuler explains how he trained in medicine and got into otolaryngology for his residency.
* Eric explains research into DISE and CT scans of OSA patients.
* Research with myofunctional therapists and how tongue positioning could change the airway.
* Joining the g
139 - Ginny Oliaro - CPAP for the Win!
Emma is joined by Ginny Oliaro, a young woman sharing her journey to diagnosis and treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Ginny shares about the loud snoring and daytime sleepiness that prompted her to seek help from her doctor.
* Snoring running in the family and being treated as not a big health problem.
* Ginny explains struggling to keep her eyes open on her shor
138 - Dr. Clare Simon - Mandibular Advancement Devices for OSA in the UK
Emma is joined by Dr. Clare Simon, a dentist offering mandibular advancement devices to patients in the UK.
In this episode:
* Clare shares how she discovered dental sleep medicine after around 10 years of general dentistry.
* Clare's husband's snoring and how he became her first patient.
* Why Clare decided to leave general dentistry to set up The London Dental Sleep Clinic.
* How p
137 - Nathan Pounds - Advocating for a Child with Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Nathan Pounds who shares his journey as a parent advocating for his child to get a diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Nathan explains how he and his wife have four children who are 9, 8, 4 and 1.
* Breathing issues showing up in their eldest child as a baby and having him diagnosed as having "failure to thrive".
* As their son becomes a todd
136 - Dr. Anne Marie Morse & Matthew Allard - "Sleeping Around The Podcast"
Emma Cooksey is joined by Dr. Anne Marie Morse and Matthew Allard, the hosts of "Sleep Around The Podcast".
In this episode:
* Dr. Morse explains how her mother's experience living with multiple sclerosis encouraged her to pursue a career in medicine and specifically neurology.
* Matthew shares his experience of supporting his wife and child through their journeys to diagnosis w
135 - Bijo Sebastian - Sleep Apnea, Mental Health and Relationships
Emma is joined by Bijo Sebastian, a father of three who lives between India and France.
In this episode:
* Bijo explains how he fell asleep at the wheel with his wife and 3 kids in the car.
* A polysomnogram shows severe sleep apnea with an AHI in the 50s.
* Starting CPAP therapy and Bijo's kids naming the machine and reminding him to pack it every time he traveled.
* Bijo explains how
134 - Mollie Eastman - "Sleep is a Skill" - Practical Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
Emma is joined by Mollie Eastman, sleep coach and host of the "Sleep is a Skill" podcast.
In this episode:
* Mollie shares her own rock-bottom moment with her sleep problems and how she set out to fix her own sleep habits.
* Tracking sleep using wearables and creating "Sleep is a Skill".
* The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light can disrupt this natural cycle.
Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby - Interview with Emma Cooksey
Emma was recently featured on an episode of "Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby". A fantastic podcast hosted by Dr. Shelby Harris. Enjoy!
Check out more episodes of the podcast here: https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/
133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASE
Emma is joined by Dr. Pam Sheets, a retired doctor who embarked upon a palate expansion called the 'EASE' procedure with Dr. Kasey Li. Pam was able to completely cure her sleep apnea following her procedure.
In this episode:
* Pam noticed that she was very tired a lot of the time and had nasal congestion.
* Stereotypes playing into Pam's thinking that she could not possibly have sle
132 - Dr. Steven Park - 'Sleep, Interrupted'
Emma is joined by Dr. Steven Park, author of "Sleep, Interrupted" and host of the 'Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better' podcast.
In this episode:
* Dr. Park's personal experience with sleep-disordered breathing and how that informed his work.
* How improving nasal patency through nasal surgery can improve CPAP use.
* Dr. Park explains why he recommends people to sto
131 - Tom Wilson - The Philips CPAP Recall
Emma is joined by Tom Wilson, the leader of a Facebook support group for patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall.
In this episode:
* Tom explains his journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea and how he came to hear about the Philips CPAP recall.
* Tom shares how patients can register their recalled devices and the current status of a class action lawsuit being brought by some affe
130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It"
Emma is joined by Dr. Karen Davidson, an expert on measuring nasal function and how that can help sleep apnea patients.
In this episode:
* Why nasal resistance matters for patients with sleep apnea.
* Rhino manometry and how it works to determine nasal resistance.
* Dr. Davidson identifies some of the reasons that rhino manometry hasn't been widely offered to sleep apnea patients in the U
Emma at the 2024 North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium
Emma took a trip out of her podcast recording closet and interviewed some people in person at the NADSM Symposium in Clearwater, FL.
In this episode:
* Hear from oral appliance manufacturers Airway Management and Somnomed about their latest innovations.
* The ‘Sleep Noodle’ and how it helps with positional OSA.
* How to find a well-trained dentist in
129 - Dr. Ben Cable - A Pediatric ENT Shares Advice for Parents
Emma is joined by Dr. Ben Cable, an ENT surgeon who treats kids with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Where parents should go if they suspect their child has sleep-disordered breathing.
* When to pursue a sleep study and when it's not as necessary.
* Dr. Cable speaks about rapid palate expansion in kids.
* The need to have referral links with other providers
128 - Rachel Nesmith - Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 and Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Rachel Nesmith, a patient advocate with narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Rachel shares her journey to diagnosis with narcolepsy type 1.
* The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings.
* Rachel describes finding sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse D.O. and being so grateful to find a provider who was so pa
127 - Dr. Audrey Wells - 'Super Sleep MD'
Emma is joined by Dr. Audrey Wells, the sleep specialist behind "Super Sleep MD".
In this episode:
* Dr. Wells shares her background working as a sleep medicine physician and how she struggled with the system not allowing enough time to spend with each patient.
* The courses, group coaching and Facebook group Audrey is now offering patients.
* Dr. Wells describes the "Sleep Deep
126 - Kath Hope - Part Two - Starting "Hope2Sleep"
Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO at "Hope2Sleep", a wonderful charity in the UK.
In this episode:
* Kath describes first trying to get used to her new CPAP mask.
* Ordering comfort products like CPAP mask strap covers from suppliers in the US.
* Working with the local sleep clinic to provide CPAP comfort products to local CPAP users and providing connection and support.
125 - Kath Hope - Part One - Journey to Diagnosis with OSA
Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO of the UK charity 'Hope2Sleep'.
Watch this conversation on YouTube now at https://youtu.be/XLcjlhywHnA
In this episode:
* Kath shares her journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.
* Getting glandular fever and panic attacks/anxiety which led to helpful weekly counseling.
* Kath describes how difficult her pregnancies were with undi
124 - Dr. Shane Pahlavan - An ENT Surgeon on the Inspire Implant
Emma is joined by Dr. Shane Pahlavan, an ENT surgeon in Dallas, Texas.
In this episode:
* Dr. Pahlavan talks about his work as an ENT surgeon and how he started offering hypoglossal nerve surgery for sleep apnea patients.
* Shane explains that the Inspire implant is not for every patient and shares some of the criteria.
* Emma asks Dr. Pahlavan to explain the procedure in detail for patients
123 - Emma Cooksey - Winter Break Wrap Up
Emma shares with listeners that she is taking a winter break before introducing new episodes in January 2024.
Emma's podcast suggestions:
"Sleep is a Skill"
https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts
"Sleep Tech Talk"
https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/
"Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby"
https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/
"Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better&quo
122 - Dr. Meredith Broderick - Rethinking Sleep Medicine for a Better Patient Experience
Emma is joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick, a triple board-certified doctor specializing in neurology, sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine.
In this episode:
* Dr. Broderick's childhood as a Korean/American adoptee and finding her sleep very different from her parents'.
* Meredith shares about her training in Neurology and then completing a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford
121 - Dr. Steve Carstensen - A Deep Dive on Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Dr. Steve Carstensen, a dentist and dental sleep medicine educator/trailblazer.
In this episode:
Steve talks about how he first discovered oral appliance therapy and got interested in the field of sleep-disordered breathing.
The type of patients Steve has seen do really well with oral appliance therapy in his practice.
Emma asks Steve whether there is a place for an in
120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP Settings
Emma is joined by Bob File, a former MLB player recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Bob's career in major league baseball playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.
* His childhood and history of allergies, asthma and disrupted sleep.
* Bob's interest in fitness and performance and noticing he struggled to run long distances.
* Working with Pulmonologists and h
119 - Dr. Sahil Chopra - 'Empower Sleep' - Changing Sleep Medicine for Patients
Emma is joined by Dr. Sahil Chopra, co-founder and CEO at Empower Sleep, a virtual care platform allowing people to get personalized sleep care in the comfort of their homes.
In this episode:
* Emma's experience trying out the Empower Sleep platform.
* Dr. Chopra's background from medical training in India to continuing his training in California and completing a fellowship at Harvard.
118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSA
Emma is joined by "Sleep Doctor Chris" from Instagram, AKA Dr. Chris Allen, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Specialist.
In this episode:
* Becoming a sleep influencer on social media to help raise awareness about sleep issues.
* Chris shares his own journey with OSA and how it helps him to relate to the experiences his OSA patients have.
* Attending a conference and leaving CPAP be
117 - Lindsay Scola - Narcolepsy and UARS - "Is YOUR Tired Different?"
Emma is joined by Lindsay Scola who speaks about her journey to diagnosis with Narcolepsy and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.
In this episode:
* Lindsay shares about her childhood and moving into politics after college.
* Working on the Obama campaign and for President Obama in the White House.
* Moving to LA to work in the entertainment industry.
* How sleepiness symptoms showed up in Lin
116 - Olivier Lauzeral - The iNAP Device for OSA
Emma is joined by Olivier Lauzeral, General Manager at Somnics Health, the maker of iNAP Sleep therapy for OSA treatment.
In this episode:
* Olivier describes his background and how he became interested in solutions for sleep apnea.
* The iNAP device and how it works to treat OSA by using negative pressure to open the airway.
* How to try the iNAP device through their website if your doctor d
115 - Emma at the Collaboration Cures Conference 2023
Emma interviews some attendees and exhibitors at the AAPMD's Collaboration Cures 2023 conference.
In this episode:
* Justin from ResMed gives an update on the resolution of the data issues affecting Airsense 11 users.
* Future podcast guest, Dr. Steve Carstensen, explains some work he's been doing with the American Dental Association to help dentists spot airway problems early in kids.
114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could YOU Have Insomnia AND Sleep Apnea?
Emma is joined by Dr. Michael Grandner, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher from the University of Arizona.
Together they discuss:
* Some of the real-world sleep issues Dr. Grandner is addressing in his current research.
* How people with a sleep apnea diagnosis can spot signs that they might be dealing with chronic insomnia too.
* Treatment options for insomnia, including medication
113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire Implant
Emma is joined by Dr. Scott Saunders D.D.S., a dentist and obstructive sleep apnea patient.
In this episode:
* Sleep issues that began in childhood and were exacerbated by the development of obstructive sleep apnea.
* Seeing a psychiatrist who ordered the sleep study that led to a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea.
* Cognitive behavior therapy and how it didn't work well for Sco
112 - Dr. Kevin Coppelson - The M.I.N.D. Technique and MMA Surgery
Emma is joined by Dr. Kevin Coppelson, an oral and maxillo-facial surgeon at the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, CA.
In this episode:
* Dr. Coppelson explains how narrow nasal cavities can lead to mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, and sleep problems.
* Not having enough space for the tongue to rest at the roof of the mouth and why that causes problems breathing at night.
* Nasal resistance
111 - Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira - Women with OSA and Central Sleep Apnea Causes & Treatment Options
Emma is joined by Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira, a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician practicing at Hospital de Braga in Portugal.
In this episode:
* Dr. Vieira explains gender differences and unique aspects of obstructive sleep apnea in women.
* She covers prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, health consequences, and treatment.
* Sleep apnea medical care in Portugal.
* Central sleep apnea - the differe
110 - Doug Toombs - Improved Sleep Apnea with a Vivos DNA Appliance
Emma is joined by Doug Toombs, a patient who has seen a significant improvement in his sleep apnea from using a Vivos DNA appliance.
In this episode:
* Doug explains how he ignored sleep apnea symptoms in his 20's.
* The PAC (premature atrial contraction) symptoms that got his attention and a referral to a cardiologist.
* Diagnosis with severe obstructive sleep apnea and a rocky time starting
109 - Dr. Monique May - Nutrition and Sleep Apnea with the ‘Physician in the Kitchen’
Emma is joined by Dr. Monique May, a doctor and vegan chef.
In this episode:
* Dr. May describes her background in medicine and her lack of training in nutrition.
* The personal reasons Dr. May changed her own eating habits and decided to train as a vegan chef.
* The importance of sleep when it comes to metabolic health.
* Grehlin and Leptin and how fragmented sleep disrupts these important
108 - Anders Olmanson - REMplenish Myo Nozzle - Reducing Snoring while Drinking Water
Emma is joined by Anders Olmanson to talk about the REMplenish Myo Nozzle.
In this episode:
* Anders talks about research his team did to understand the problems surrounding sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.
* Research on myofunctional therapy/oropharyngeal exercises and how they were shown to decrease AHI significantly.
* Brainstorming ideas around a gadget or device which could encourage p
107 - Dr. Shereen Lim - "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive"
Emma is joined by Dr. Shereen Lim, author of the book "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive".
In this episode:
* Dr. Lim explains how to encourage optimum jaw growth in babies and young children.
* The important role lactation consultants can play in spotting tongue-ties and or breastfeeding issues.
* Tongue placement and the importance of nasal breathing.
* Sucking habits and how these can often be
106 - Sharon Forstner - Living with Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and Insomnia
Emma is joined by Sharon Forstner, a patient advocate living with multiple sleep disorders who went undiagnosed for far too long.
In this episode:
* Sharon describes how her symptoms began and how she knew nothing about sleep disorders.
* Working night shifts as a nurse and assuming that sleep problems were explained by that schedule.
* Coping with having 2 kids and a deployed husband and sympt
105 - Dr. Sarah Silverman - Behavioral Sleep Medicine to Help Adjustment to CPAP Therapy
Emma is joined by Dr. Sarah Silverman Psy.D., a behavioral sleep medicine specialist.
In this episode:
* Dr. Silverman explains how behavioral sleep medicine can help with insomnia but also other sleep disorders.
* The shortage of behavioral sleep medicine experts and how to find them.
* What CBT-i (Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia) involves.
* How Dr. Silverman works with CPAP patients t
104 - Dr. Dan Gartenberg Ph.D. - Advancing Research into Sleep Apnea and the SleepSpace app
Emma is joined by Dr. Dan Gartenberg, the Founder and CEO of the SleepSpace App.
In this episode:
* Dr Gartenberg's Ph.D. in applied psychology.
* The technology behind the Sleepspace app and using sound to improve sleep.
* Using wearable tech, to collect heart rate data and estimate stages of sleep and the correct sounds.
* Ideas Dan has for improving treatment for people with sleep apnea
103 - Emma’s Update - Combining Oral Appliance Therapy with CPAP
Emma is sharing the latest in her own journey with obstructive sleep apnea.
First, Emma is joined by her lovely friend, Lauren Freedman, a health coach and the host of the Uninvisible Podcast. If you'd like to connect with Lauren, visit www.uninvisiblecoaching.com and also check out her podcast here: https://uninvisiblepod.com/
In this episode:
* Emma's update on her own journey with s
102 - Dr. Jasmine Elmore - Nervous System, Breathwork and the 'SOMA' Appliance
Emma is joined by Dr. Jasmine Elmore, a dentist specializing in healing patients by working on their nervous system using breathwork and the SOMA appliance. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Elmore describes her own painful injuries and how physical therapy helped her in healing.
* Jasmine's background in pediatric dentistry and training in breathwork and myofunctional therapy.
* The role the nerv
101 - Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson - The AGGA Controversy
Emma is joined by Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson, a Board-Certified Orthodontist, and together they discuss:
* The NBC news coverage of the AGGA appliance court case https://www.cbsnews.com/news/agga-dental-device-lawsuits-teeth-damage/
* Dr. Mostafiz-Levinson explains the group of fixed appliances being discussed including AGGA, Crozat and ALF.
* FDA approval of dental appliances such as DNA by V
100 - Emma Cooksey on the Sleep Tech Talk Podcast
Emma was recently interviewed for the ‘Sleep Tech Talk’ podcast.
You can find the video version of this conversation at
https://www.youtube.com/@sleeptechtalk1797
99 - Geoff Eade - Sleep Techs Helping Patients 1:1 with CPAP
Emma is joined by Geoff Eade, a Sleep Coach with BetterNight - a company offering home sleep testing and patient support.
Together they discuss:
* Geoff explains a bit about his background and how he got into sleep working as a sleep tech.
* BetterNight home testing and how patients can receive support over telehealth without leaving home.
* How better remote monitoring is improving outcomes for
98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSA
Emma is joined by Laing Rikkers, co-founder and Executive Chair at ProSomnus. Together they discuss:
* Laing shares a bit about her background and experience with ProSomnus, an oral appliance manufacturer.
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea signs and symptoms and how difficult it can be to persuade a loved one to seek help.
* Laing talks about losing her sister who was only 46 at the time of her death.
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97 - Karen Wolk - Inspire Implant Update
Emma is reunited with her first podcast guest, Karen Wolk. Together they discuss:
* Karen talks about her journey with her Inspire Implant.
* She explains how the hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy works to move her tongue out of her airway and demonstrates the remote control, turning it on and off.
* Karen describes working with Dr. Sarah Silverman on CBT-i techniques to help adjust to CPAP
96 - Dr. Pat McBride - Collaborating for Best OSA Patient Outcomes
Emma is joined by Dr. Pat McBride, Executive Director of the Foundation for Airway Health and a Board member at the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD). Together they discuss:
* Dr. McBride's background working with her late husband in his dental sleep medicine practice.
* The founding of the AAPMD and developing a new collaborative approach to the treatment of ai
95 - Trent and Theresa Tidball - 'Sleepily Ever After' - Searching for an Effective OSA Treatment
Emma is joined by Trent and Theresa Tidball to discuss Trent's journey with OSA. Together they discuss:
* Trent's symptoms of daytime sleepiness as a teen and doing a sleep study but not following up.
* Undergoing a UPPP, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction at the same time with an ENT without ever having a sleep study.
* Getting a sleep test and diagnosis of obstructive s
94 - Dr. Jill Ombrello - Developing Healthy Airways in Kids and Oral Appliance Therapy for Adults
Emma is joined by Dr. Jill Ombrello, a dentist from Dallas, Texas. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Ombrello working with families to get to the root airway causes of problems she sees in many of the kids in her practice.
* Moms dealing with poor quality sleep and being told they are fine because their AHI is too low for a sleep apnea diagnosis.
* Dr. Ombrello stepping in as "Quarterback of Care
93 - Maggie Carr - "Diary of a Wimpy Airway" - MSE Palate Expansion
Emma is joined by Maggie Carr, a small business owner from Vermont. Together they discuss:
* Maggie describes having a tonsillectomy as a child to improve her airway.
* Having 8 teeth extracted for braces and Dr. Bill Hang's concept of "Extraction, Retraction, Regret Syndrome".
* Getting a diagnosis of Sleep Apnea and finding a CPAP during a recall and shortage.
* Maggie's decis
92 - Ken Hooks - AHI Too Low for Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...Now What?
Emma is joined by Ken Hooks, a Sleep Tech and owner of True Sleep Diagnostics. Together they discuss:
* Difficulties trying to integrate oral appliance therapy into the current medical system.
* Women with an AHI under 5 testing negative for Sleep Apnea but still trying to find answers and treatment options for their symptoms.
* RERAs - Respiratory effort-related sleep arousals and the diagn
91 - Jason Webb - Missed OSA Diagnosis in Small-Town Australia
*trigger warning* - discussion of suicidal thoughts
Emma is joined by Jason Webb who comes from a small town in Queensland, Australia. Together they discuss:
* Jason's debilitating sleep apnea symptoms and his difficulties in getting a diagnosis.
* Doctors' attitudes that sleep apnea is only for "older, overweight men".
* Jason's mental health deteriorating to the point of feeling suicidal.
90 - Dr. Keith Matheny M.D. - ENT Surgeries, NasoClenz and Remote Patient Monitoring for OSA Patients
Emma is joined by Dr. Keith Matheny M.D., an ENT surgeon specializing in Rhinology and Sleep. Together they discuss:
* How the current healthcare system is failing so many patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
* The importance of looking at the nose when treating sleep apnea.
* Insurance issues patients come across when trying to get nasal surgeries covered when they have OSA.
* How Dr. Mat
89 - Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi - Helping Kids Breathe
Emma is joined by Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi from "Breathe Kids Dental" at the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, California. Together they discuss:
* The signs Dr. Nora looks for in children to spot pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, including mouth breathing, mentalis strain, tonsil hypertrophy, ankyloglossia, dental wear and a narrow high arched palate.
* Fairest.org - Functional Airway Ev
88 - Heather McAdoo - Combining CPAP, Oral Appliance Therapy and Myofunctional Therapy
Emma is joined by Heather McAdoo who has found an excellent treatment plan for her sleep apnea using Empower Sleep and combining therapies.
Together they discuss:
* Heather's experience of trying Vivos DNA appliances to help her sleep apnea and being disappointed with the results.
* Her referral to Dr. Chopra at Empower Sleep by her dentist.
* Heather describes having a one-hour one-on-one
87 - Jody Martin - Lofta Home Sleep Apnea Testing & Support vs Traditional Testing
Emma is joined by Jody Martin, a marine corps veteran and business owner who shares his personal experience of using Lofta home sleep apnea testing. Together they discuss:
* The symptoms Jody was experiencing from undiagnosed sleep apnea such as loud snoring and daytime sleepiness.
* Jody explains the process he went through to get his BiPAP - from his GP to a respiratory therapist to a sleep stud
86 - Drew Copeland - Home Sleep Apnea Testing Explained
Emma is joined by Drew Copeland, a Sleep Tech and Sleep Coach with Sleep Better NYC. Together they discuss:
* Drew talks about his background in sleep medicine working as a sleep tech and running a sleep program.
* Working with Sleep Better NYC as a sleep coach to help people navigate sleep testing, sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.
* Some of the problems patients come across when trying
85 - Emma Cooksey - My Vivos Palate Expansion Failed
Emma shares all about her recent failed palate expansion using "The Vivos Method".
In this episode, Emma discusses:
* the timeline of her palate expansion and descriptions of the DNA and mmRNA appliances she used.
* experiencing improvements in nasal breathing and facial pain and tension soon after beginning palate expansion.
* switching from a DNA appliance to an mmRNA appliance part-way th
84 - Dr. William Noah - Improving PAP Comfort with V-Com
Emma is joined by Dr. William Noah, a sleep specialist, and inventor of the V-Com. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Noah shares about his background in sleep medicine and running a large sleep center.
* Encouraging PAP adherence among patients and how introducing remote monitoring helped to identify patients struggling with their PAP therapy.
* Dr. Noah explains IPAP (inspiratory positive airwa
83 - Dr. Steve Lamberg - "Treat the Cause...Treat the Airway"
Emma is joined by Dr. Steve Lamberg, a dentist and author of the book "Treat the Cause...Treat the Airway". Together they discuss:
* Dr. Lamberg's background as a general dentist and how he got into dental sleep medicine.
* His interest in obstructive sleep apnea in pregnant patients and how dentists can help screen for it.
* Developing the "Lamberg Questionnaire" to help dentists join the d
82 - Jeff, Kattia & Nate Krouse - Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Jeff and Kattia Krouse, parents to Nathan, a child with Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea. Together they discuss:
* Nathan's Down Syndrome coming as a surprise to Jeff and Kattia.
* Going for a sleep study and receiving a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and beginning CPAP therapy.
* Difficulties finding a well-fitting CPAP mask for a non-verbal child.
* A tonsillectomy tha
81 - Thomas Hinton - A Sleep Performance Coach with Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Thomas Hinton from Circadian Health Systems, together they discuss:
* Thomas losing his father tragically young to a heart attack, the family now suspects came from undiagnosed sleep apnea.
* His training as a Sleep Tech and working shifts supervising sleep studies.
* Being in denial about his own sleep apnea symptoms.
* Thomas going for a sleep study where he worked to get a dia
80 - Craig Baker - Successful Tonsillectomy, Turbinate Reduction & Septoplasty
Emma is joined by Craig Baker for a follow up interview.
Together they discuss:
* Craig briefly recaps his long journey to diagnosis with sleep apnea.
* The surgeries recommended for him by an ENT/Otolaryngology Surgeon - tonsillectomy and septoplasty.
* Paying to have the procedures privately to avoid a long wait time.
* Emma and Craig discuss their experiences of t
79 - Olivia Arezzolo - "Bear, Lion or Wolf" - Sleep Chronotypes
Emma is joined by Olivia Arezzolo, an Australian Sleep Coach and author of the book "Bear, Lion or Wolf".
Together they discuss:
* Olivia's experience with sleep coaching clients who have sleep apnea.
* Her decision to move to Italy (not entirely sleep-related but so exciting!).
* Olivia's struggles with depression, anxiety and anorexia during her teenage years. &nbs
78 - Sandy Smith - EnsoData's Mission to Improve Sleep Testing
Emma is joined by Sandy Smith, EnsoData's Director of National Accounts. Together they discuss:
* The very personal and tragic loss Sandy experienced because of lack of awareness about sleep apnea and its symptoms.
* Sandy explains how EnsoData are improving sleep testing by applying new artificial intelligence technology.
* The huge number of people still going undiagnosed with obstructive
77 - Dr. Madiha Ellaffi - The App for Parents and Kids with Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Dr. Madiha Ellaffi, a French Pulmonologist, Allergist and Pediatric, and Adult Sleep Specialist. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Ellaffi's experiences as the mother of 4 children who developed sleep problems.
* The book and app she developed, along with a dedicated team, about pediatric sleep apnea, to help children and parents that struggle with sleep issues to underst
76 - Stacy Erickson Edwards - Cushing Syndrome and Sleep Apnea
Stacy Erickson Edwards joins Emma for an update. Stacy was last interviewed on the podcast in March 2021. Listen to her first interview here. Together they discuss:
* Stacy's continued daytime sleepiness and taking a medication at night to improve her wakefulness during the day.
* The search for answers about new symptoms which seemed hormonal.
* Gaining weight and developing oth
75 - Karen Moore - Sleep Apnea and Menopause
Emma is joined by Karen Moore, a woman living with sleep apnea and the founder of CPAP accessories company "Pad A Cheek". Together they discuss:
* The brain fog and cognitive impairment Karen experienced and how it is often mistaken for menopause symptoms.
* Karen shares about her diagnostic sleep study and titrating study and how they differed.
* Learning about CPAP through forums and readi
74 - Mental Health and Sleep Apnea
In this shortie episode, Emma reminds listeners that they are not alone. She talks about some past interviews where guests discussed the mental health challenges they were dealing with along with sleep apnea. The episodes mentioned were:
Karen Wolk - cognitive impairment and depression listen here
David Madow - anxiety listen here
Kajsa Bradley - depression listen here
This episode is
73 - Lifestyle and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma shares some lifestyle tips for living with sleep apnea.
Episodes Emma mentioned:
Episode 4 on weight loss: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/lPHwSFdVJsb
Episode 69 on bariatric surgery: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ux1E4hbVJsb
Episode 36 on "health at every size": https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/E2nP7ymVJsb
Vik Veer's throat exercises https://youtu.be/2nq8YjWIIU
72 - Finding the Right CPAP Mask
Emma gives listeners advice on:
* how to find the right CPAP mask.
* resolving problems with leaks and face marks.
* 2016 study showing nasal pillows masks improve compliance: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27648308/
* two mask options you might not have heard about.
For the Amazon affiliate links mentioned on the podcast go here: https://www.sleepapneastories.com/services
Pad-a-cheek: http
71 - CPAP Problems Solved
In this "shortie" episode, Emma answers listeners' questions about their CPAP problems. Listen for advice and help on what to do if:
* you can't access CPAP data beyond what the myAir app provides.
* your hose is causing problems and tugging on your mask.
* you are looking for a backup battery supply recommendation.
Emma's Amazon Suggestions here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastorie
70 - Dr. Louise O'Brien - Pregnancy & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Dr. Louise O'Brien from the University of Michigan. Together they discuss:
* How Dr. O'Brien got interested in researching sleep in pregnancy and how it brought her to the United States from the UK.
* Pregnancy and obstructive sleep apnea, common signs and symptoms.
* Various research projects showing the rates of OSA in pregnant women from specific groups e.g. high blood p
69 - Tairis Morales Medina - Bariatric Surgery
Emma is joined by Tairis Morales Medina who shares about a successful bariatric surgery that resolved her sleep apnea along with other health problems. Together they discuss:
* The mini-stroke that alerted Tairis to her high blood pressure.
* Considering bariatric surgery to resolve obesity and other health problems.
* Doing a sleep study as part of qualifying for bariatric surgery and getti
68 - Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown - Kids with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Emma is joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. Together they discuss:
* Signs to watch for in kids that could indicate a sleep problem.
* Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in kids with obstructed airways.
* Dr. Afolabi-Brown's participation in an American Academy of Sleep Medicine task force to explore the safe use of CPAP and
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