Best Emma Cooksey Podcasts (2024)

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Join the Sleep Apnea Squad! 10:37

3M ago10:37

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Join the Sleep Apnea Squad! 1) Sign up for e-updates from Emma about the Sleep Apnea Squad - click here 2) Join Emma this Tuesday for a live stream on YouTube! Could I Have Sleep Apnea? Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET Join us as we share about sleep apnea symptoms and bust some unhelpful stereotypes along the way! To join LIVE click here: https…

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143 - Live from SLEEP 2024 31:43

5M ago31:43

31:43

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.askthesleep…

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142 - Emma Cooksey - Sleep Apnea Q&A 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

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/advent…

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141 - Dr. Adam Goldberg - A Cardiologist Shares his OSA Journey 33:37

6M ago33:37

33:37

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 …

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140 - Dr. Eric Thuler - Tongue Reduction Surgery for OSA 42:49

6M ago42:49

42:49

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 position…

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139 - Ginny Oliaro - CPAP for the Win! 24:17

6M ago24:17

24:17

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…

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138 - Dr. Clare Simon - Mandibular Advancement Devices for OSA in the UK 32:59

6M ago32:59

32:59

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…

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137 - Nathan Pounds - Advocating for a Child with Sleep Apnea 32:26

7M ago32:26

32:26

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 thr…

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136 - Dr. Anne Marie Morse & Matthew Allard - "Sleeping Around The Podcast" 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

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…

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135 - Bijo Sebastian - Sleep Apnea, Mental Health and Relationships 30:23

7M ago30:23

30:23

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…

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134 - Mollie Eastman - "Sleep is a Skill" - Practical Ways to Improve Sleep Quality 55:13

7M ago55:13

55:13

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 di…

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Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby - Interview with Emma Cooksey 38:49

8M ago38:49

38:49

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/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support

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133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASE 45:37

8M ago45:37

45:37

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 t…

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132 - Dr. Steven Park - 'Sleep, Interrupted' 47:42

8M ago47:42

47:42

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 …

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131 - Tom Wilson - The Philips CPAP Recall 38:44

9M ago38:44

38:44

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 …

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130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It" 55:28

9M ago55:28

55:28

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…

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Emma at the 2024 North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium 20:55

9M ago20:55

20:55

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 …

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129 - Dr. Ben Cable - A Pediatric ENT Shares Advice for Parents 48:53

9M ago48:53

48:53

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 …

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128 - Rachel Nesmith - Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 and Sleep Apnea 27:14

9M ago27:14

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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…

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127 - Dr. Audrey Wells - 'Super Sleep MD' 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

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. …

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126 - Kath Hope - Part Two - Starting "Hope2Sleep" 38:38

10M ago38:38

38:38

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…

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125 - Kath Hope - Part One - Journey to Diagnosis with OSA 38:18

10M ago38:18

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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 dif…

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124 - Dr. Shane Pahlavan - An ENT Surgeon on the Inspire Implant 44:37

10M ago44:37

44:37

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 …

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123 - Emma Cooksey - Winter Break Wrap Up 11:49

12M ago11:49

11:49

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 Bett…

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122 - Dr. Meredith Broderick - Rethinking Sleep Medicine for a Better Patient Experience 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

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 f…

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121 - Dr. Steve Carstensen - A Deep Dive on Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 52:48

1y ago52:48

52:48

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 S…

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120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP Settings 57:55

1y ago57:55

57:55

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…

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119 - Dr. Sahil Chopra - 'Empower Sleep' - Changing Sleep Medicine for Patients 50:25

1y ago50:25

50:25

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 a…

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118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSA 45:37

1y ago45:37

45:37

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. * Attend…

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117 - Lindsay Scola - Narcolepsy and UARS - "Is YOUR Tired Different?" 52:14

1y ago52:14

52:14

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…

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116 - Olivier Lauzeral - The iNAP Device for OSA 39:03

1y ago39:03

39:03

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 …

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115 - Emma at the Collaboration Cures Conference 2023 32:55

1y ago32:55

32:55

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 dentist…

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114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could YOU Have Insomnia AND Sleep Apnea? 1:07:31

1y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

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…

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113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire Implant 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

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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 th…

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112 - Dr. Kevin Coppelson - The M.I.N.D. Technique and MMA Surgery 1:09:41

1y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

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 p…

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111 - Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira - Women with OSA and Central Sleep Apnea Causes & Treatment Options 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

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…

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110 - Doug Toombs - Improved Sleep Apnea with a Vivos DNA Appliance 1:13:26

1y ago1:13:26

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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 obst…

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109 - Dr. Monique May - Nutrition and Sleep Apnea with the ‘Physician in the Kitchen’ 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

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 ho…

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108 - Anders Olmanson - REMplenish Myo Nozzle - Reducing Snoring while Drinking Water 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

44:56

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 ar…

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107 - Dr. Shereen Lim - "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive" 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

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. * Suc…

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106 - Sharon Forstner - Living with Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and Insomnia 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

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…

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105 - Dr. Sarah Silverman - Behavioral Sleep Medicine to Help Adjustment to CPAP Therapy 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

51:47

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…

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104 - Dr. Dan Gartenberg Ph.D. - Advancing Research into Sleep Apnea and the SleepSpace app 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

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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 impro…

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103 - Emma’s Update - Combining Oral Appliance Therapy with CPAP 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

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: * E…

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102 - Dr. Jasmine Elmore - Nervous System, Breathwork and the 'SOMA' Appliance 1:07:16

1+ y ago1:07:16

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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 a…

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101 - Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson - The AGGA Controversy 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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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. * F…

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100 - Emma Cooksey on the Sleep Tech Talk Podcast 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support

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99 - Geoff Eade - Sleep Techs Helping Patients 1:1 with CPAP 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

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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 be…

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98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSA 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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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 si…

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97 - Karen Wolk - Inspire Implant Update 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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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 Silve…

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