Best Alison Kole Podcasts (2024)

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Pelvic Power: Mastering Nighttime Urination with Mariah Lohr PT, DPT, PRPC 38:29

1d ago38:29

38:29

Mariah Lohr, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializes in treating pelvic health conditions with a focus on helping patients achieve their best health and wellness through optimized movement. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South College. Mariah is …

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Wny Later School Start Times? featuring Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD. 31:04

8d ago31:04

31:04

Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD is a sleep neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh and an advocate for adolescent sleep health. With expertise in the medical and public health implications of sleep deprivation, she has been actively involved in policy advocacy, including championing later school start times. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse has testifi…

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Jemma Munford Returns with more tips for Taming Toddler Sleep 28:13

15d ago28:13

28:13

Jemma Mumford is a former corporate powerhouse turned busy mum of two who shares my passion for the science of sleep. She has completed training with Lyndsey Hookway and Gordon Neufeld and is a now Toddler Sleep Consultant And author of The Better Sleep Blueprint. She is launching her new online program entitled Taming Toddler Sleep. On this episod…

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Optimizing Sleep in Perimenopause featuring Dr. Parul Yadav, MD 38:41

23d ago38:41

38:41

Parul Yadav, MD, is an OB-GYN who has transitioned into a successful career as a medical writer. After completing her medical training and practicing as an OB-GYN in India, she moved to the United States and completed a residency in OB-GYN at Baystate Medical Center, UMass School of Medicine, affiliated with Tufts University. Her clinical experienc…

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Overcoming Obesity and OSA featuring Patient Advocate Jasmine Steele 48:20

29d ago48:20

48:20

n this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Jasmine Steele, a 43-year-old mother of three, writer, author, U.S. Air Force veteran, and owner of Steele Intentional LLC, a life coaching platform. Jasmine's mission to help others heal and step into their authentic selves began with her own health struggle—a battle with sleep apnea that nearly…

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Beyond Tired Book Launch! with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

Welcome to today's episode! Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown returns! She is a triple board-certified pediatric sleep and pulmonary medicine physician known for her expertise in pediatric sleep disorders. As the founder and CEO of RestfulSleepMD and The Restful Sleep Place, Dr. Afolabi-Brown provides holistic and comprehensive sleep care for children and yo…

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The Menopause Shift: Easing Symptoms and Finding Healthy Weight Loss featuring Dr. Caissa Troutman, MD 38:20

1M ago38:20

38:20

Dr. Caissa Troutman, MD is the Physician Founder of WEIGHT reMDy, a Direct Care Wellness practice in central Pennsylvania, focusing on Weight Wellness and Midlife Empowerment. As a quadruple board-certified physician (Obesity, Family Medicine, Culinary Medicine, Menopause), she offers a holistic, individualized approach to sustainable weight loss u…

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Gut Feeling: The Microbiome's Role in Sleep Health featuring Dr. Ellen Joseph, PhD 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

Bio: Ellen Joseph, PhD (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist working at GI Psychology in Virginia. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and has trained at numerous academic health centers across the country, including Cooper University Health Care, the University of Texas Health Science Cent…

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Optimizing sleep when travelling with Dr Sophia Konstantanopoulou 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Dr. Sofia is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist. She trained at the prestigious Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, she practices at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhab…

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The One, the only...Emma Cooksey shares her Sleep Apnea Story! 42:35

2M ago42:35

42:35

Emma Cooksey is a writer, speaker, and patient advocate. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories” to break down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. In 20…

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Season 5 Teaser 1:14

2M ago1:14

1:14

Season 5 of Sleep Is My Waking Passion is launching on September 11th! Join me as I chat with experts in sleep, physical therapy, and much more! This will be a women's health-focused season, packed with essential topics like sleep in perimenopause, hormonal changes, pelvic floor health, travel tips, and tips for optimizing sleep with new additions …

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Circadian Health Optimization featuring Dr. Sarah Silverman, PsyD 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

Dr. Sarah Silverman is a Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist, insomnia expert, and wellness consultant who's passionate about sleep health and wellness. Dr. Sarah uses a personalized, mindfulness-based approach to help improve sleep problems. Notably, she is an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), the first-line, drug-fr…

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Exploring Sleep in Perimenopause: A Dentist’s Insight featuring Dr. Mary Burns 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

I am thrilled to have Dr. Mary E. Burns share her perspective on sleep changes in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Burns is a highly accomplished, board-certified orthodontist with over 40 years of experience in the dental field. She has spent 26 years in private practice, specializing in adult orthodontics, interdiscipli…

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INSPIRE'd sleep: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for OSA featuring Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

Join me for an insightful and candid conversation with Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud, MD, who is both a friend and colleague. He is an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist who trained at University of Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health and the founder of the INSPIRE program at a multispecialty practice in northern New Jersey. In this …

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The Intersection of Sleep and Healthy Lifestyle featuring Lifestyle Medicine physician Solmaz Amirnazmi, MD 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Dr. Solmaz Amirnazmin is a Boston-based, Stanford and Harvard trained physician, board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine with 14 years of clinical experience and a Weight Loss and Wellness Coach with training in culinary medicine and extensive background in nutrition research. She started her own lifestyle coaching practice called Enso Lifestyle Heal…

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Sleep Training Tips every Toddler Parent should know about featuring Jemma Mumford 33:25

4M ago33:25

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Jemma Mumford is a former corporate powerhouse turned busy mum of two who shares my passion for the science of sleep. She has completed training with Lyndsey Hookway and Gordon Neufeld and is a now Toddler Sleep Consultant And Author of her first book The Better Sleep Blueprint. She is based in Sale, South Manchester and works with families online,…

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Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Sleep Extension featuring Dr. Cheri Mah, MD 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

Dr. Cheri D. Mah is a renowned sleep physician and Adjunct Lecturer at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center. With over a decade of experience, her research has focused on the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes. Dr. Mah consults with professional teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, including the World Champion Golden State W…

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The Sleep, Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrythmias Connection featuring Dr. Paul H. Nguyen, MD 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

Dr. Paul Nguyen interventional electrophysiologist with Elite Cardiology Solutions in Elgin, Illinois and Founder/Executive Director of the SCARF (Sudden Cardiac Death Awareness Research Foundation). He lectures all over the country to dentists and healthcare professionals, spreading awareness of the importance of optimizing sleep to optimize your …

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Typical Insomnia Profiles and How to break the cycle featuring Dr. Shelby Harris, PsyD. 28:00

5M ago28:00

28:00

Dr. Shelby Harris, Director of Sleep Health at Sleeepopolis, Clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Director Founder of NY Sleep and Psychology, social media advocate.By Alison Kole

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What does it mean when you act out your dreams featuring Dr. Dan Barone, MD 33:02

5M ago33:02

33:02

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 We…

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GLP1 drugs, Sleep, and CV Health with Dr. David Fieno 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

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 profo…

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Treat Sleep Apnea by Treating Obesity? YES! But... with Dr. Audrey Wells 24:15

6M ago24:15

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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 w…

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S4 Teaser 1:29

6M ago1:29

1:29

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…

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The Sleepy American Story of "Narco-wreck me Narcolepsy" 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

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 narcol…

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FINALE! Stacy Ochoa Returns to Talk CPAP Alternatives for OSA in Adults 48:20

7M ago48:20

48:20

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 w…

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Sleep on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Beth Ann Malow 35:13

8M ago35:13

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Dr. Beth Ann Malow is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, holds the Burry Endowed Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development, and serves as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Neurology and director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Clinical Translational Core. She is also a fellow member …

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Rare Disease Alert: Idiopathic Hypersomnia, featuring Logan Schneider 38:48

8M ago38:48

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Dr. Logan Schneider, MD is a physician scientist specializing in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor affiliated with Stanford University, a Neurologist at the Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center, and a Clinical Specialist at Alphabet. On this episode, he discusses idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a central disorder of…

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Holistic Strategies for Better Sleep in Women with Morgan Adams, MSW 30:16

8M ago30:16

30:16

Morgan Adams, MSW is a Holistic Sleep Coach for women based in Virgiinia. She and I share the same affliction: Insomnia. She found a way to liberate herself from need a sleeping pill to feel like she could rest, and she is on a mission to help other women do the same. She is full of great advice and I highly recommend you have a listen. I guarantee…

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CPAP Success Secrets Featuring Dr. Kim Hutchison 37:36

8M ago37:36

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Dr. Kim Hutchison is a Neurologist and Sleep specialist, CPAP expert and educator based in Portland, Oregon. She is also the inventor of Somnoseal. She is NOT sponsoring this podcast, though we will be mentioning her product in today’s discussion. She joins the podcast to discuss some of the most common problems faced by individuals with sleep apne…

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The ADHD and Sleep Connection featuring Quiet Mind founder Mikey Goldman 47:20

8M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode, Mikey joins me for a heart-to-heart conversation that started when I discovered his product about a year ago and decided to try it out for my 6-year-old daughter. The results were astonishing as we watched her thrive despite her vibrant yet restless mind. While this episode is brought to you by a sponsor, rest assured, it's far fro…

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Cannabis for Sleep, A Scientist Perspective with Jen Walsh 46:45

9M ago46:45

46:45

Jen Walsh is a Sleep researcher, educator & consultant and Director of the Centre fro Sleep Science in Perth, Western Australia. She has studied cannabis for insomnia not associated with other medical conditions and has a fantastic TEDx talk on this topic available on YouTube. Have a listen as we talk honestly about the challenges of solid research…

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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) with Dr Jeff Durmer 32:38

9M ago32:38

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Dr. Jeff Durmer, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and sleep specialist, and former competitive rower. He is the current CMO for AbsoluteRest, and CMO and founder of Limbico Health. He is an expert in management of RLS and serves as board member for the RLS foundation. This condition has a genetic component and is an incredibly common reason for sleep di…

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Sleep and Athletic Performance with Dr Jeff Durmer 33:54

9M ago33:54

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Dr. Jeff Durmer, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and sleep specialist, and former competitive rower. He is the current CMO for AbsoluteRest, CMO and founder of Limbico Health, and has served as a sleep consultant assisting Olympic level athletes in treatment of sleep disorders and sleep quality optimization for maximal performance.…

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Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 featuring Julie Flygare, JD 39:13

9M ago39:13

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Julie Flygare, JD, is President and CEO of Project Sleep as well as an awarding-winning author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. She is internationally recognized as a patient-perspective leader and is an accomplished advocate living with with type 1 narcolepsy. She shares her journey and experiences in this podcast episode. She d…

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Mastering your potential for Longevity: Practical Implementation of Diet, Exercise, and Sleep with Jacqueline Llovet, BSN, CNC 36:11

10M ago36:11

36:11

Jackie is nurse, mom of three, and certified nutrition, physique, and bodybuilding coach who has expanded my understanding of proper nutrition and how to create practical changes to your lifestyle to achieve your health goals permanently. She is a Women's Health coach with Team Biolayne. Have a listen because creating a lifestyle that is healthy an…

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Beauty Rest Redefined: How Body Image Influences Our Sleep 47:19

10M ago47:19

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Marissa Sharkey is a registered dietician with 7 years of clinical experience working with patients of all ages, both in and out of the hospital. She and I worked closely side-by-side in the ICU at our local hospital, and I can tell you there is nothing like being in the trenches and knowing you have a friend who has your back. She is a master at o…

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Season 3 Teaser 2:45

10M ago2:45

2:45

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 3 drops on January 24.By Alison Kole

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Kids and the Importance of Dental Sleep Collaboration 25:35

12M ago25:35

25:35

Stacy Ochoa, DDS, D-ABDSM,FICOI lives in Missouri with her husband and 4 children, and is passionate about dental sleep medicine. 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 in sleep dentistry and treats adults and children. She is one of t…

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Sleep and Your Heart featuring Dr. Lee Surkin 33:02

12M ago33:02

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Dr. Lee Surkin, MD is board-certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Sleep Medicine. He is also the President of Empire Sleep Medicine and Founder of the American Academy of Cardiovascular and Sleep Medicine (AACSM). In this eye-opening episode, we explore how the quality and duration of our sleep directly impacts our cardiovascular system.…

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Why Later School Start Times are a Must with Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH Director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship at UPENN 36:39

12M ago36:39

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Dr. Indira G and I got a chance to discuss why biology in teens must be respected. Sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic. Approximately 80% of high school teens are chronically sleep deprived! Why? Because the majority of our teens have a delayed circadian rhythm. They are tired later and naturally want to get up later. In addition, they ha…

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Defining COMISA with Alex Sweetman 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

Have OSA and Can't Sleep? You may have both OSA and insomnia, aka COMISA. Alex Sweetman and his colleagues are actively investigating COMISA and how it impacts our health. On this episode we talk about what we know so far, what we want to know, and the challenges it creates for treatment. Spoiler alert: I truly was amazed to discover how effective …

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Shift Work Part 2: Preserving your sleep during shift work with Joselyne John 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

Together, Joselyne and I review the brand new 2023 recommendations for healthy sleep in shift workers, published in Sleep. This is a MUST LISTEN if you are a shift worker. Link to the article: https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsad182By Alison Kole

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Beyond Fatigue: Chronic Health Effects of Irregular Work Patterns with Joselyn John - Part One 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

Joselyn John is a sleep science coach with deep personal experience navigating the night shift as a nurse. She shares her amazing journey from refugee to career nurse turned sleep educator. She is the real deal, and has reviewed the literature on how lack of sleep caused by shift work negatively impacts our health. You can learn more about Jocelyn,…

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CPAP Alternative Treatments with Dr. Matt Davis 38:08

1y ago38:08

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Attention all snorers and sleep apnea folks! Matt Davis, MD is a Sleep Neurologist affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health. He also happens to be a TikTok superstar! Matt shares with us his take on treatment for OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) beyond simple CPAP. Please have a listen, especially if you or a loved one cannot tolerate CPAP. You are not alon…

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Patient Advocacy Tips from the Hypersomnia Foundation, featuring Claire Wylds-Wright. 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

Claire Wylds-Wright is the CEO of the Hypersomnia Foundation, and the author of Waking Mathilda, a memoir about her journey to California in search of an answer for her daughter's sleepiness. Her daughter Mathilda is one of the youngest patients to be diagnosed with narcolepsy in documented history. Claire is an inspiration. Her organization is doi…

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Breathless Nights: Insight into Sleep Apnea from Kids to Adults 53:22

1y ago53:22

53:22

Dr. Funke and I chat about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) affecting both kids and adults, highlighting their differences, underscoring why we should care, and pinpointing moments when it’s crucial to advocate for oneself and family members. Dr. Funke is board-certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, and specializes in…

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Stress Management Tips with Dr. Liz Munoz 40:00

1y ago40:00

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Find out about how lifestyle change can positively impact chronic diseases, how sleep is one of many pillars necessary for optimal health, and how you can better handle the inevitable stressors we face on the daily, with Dr. Liz Munoz. Dr Munoz is the founder of Liz Munoz Coaching LLC, and her Lifestyle Coaching approach is holistic and evidence-ba…

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Let's talk Narcolepsy with Dr. Kevin Trice 38:18

1y ago38:18

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Dr. Kevin Trice is a Board Certified Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine specialist from Louisville, KY and a terrific speaker. Together we discuss what narcolepsy is, why is happens, and what you can do about it.By Alison Kole

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Kids Say the Smartest Things, featuring Lily Studer, Age 8 27:13

1y ago27:13

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Anyone who spends enough time around kids is reminded of the magic of childhood all over again. Kids are observers of the world, free of ego, capable of absorbing so much information and inferring from their environment. To kick off Season 2 of the Sleep Is My Waking Passion podcast, I am joined by my daughter, Lily, who managed to provide me with …

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Welcome to Season 2 with Dr. Alison Kole 1:08

1y ago1:08

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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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