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It's SleepTech Talk's 2024 Person of the Year, Emma Cooksey!We've met Emma previously on the show as a fellow podcaster. Emma was the host and producer of Sleep Apnea Stories. In 2024, Emma decided to retire her podcast and work full time as a patient advocate.Listen in and learn why Emma is STT Person of the Year and the work she is doing to spread awareness about OSA and finding ways to help patients.You can learn more about Emma's work at https://project-sleep.com/A huge thanks to our sponsors:Medbridge Healthcare: For Job Opportunities with MedBridge Healthcare click here: https://medbridgehealthcare.com/careers/ReactHealth: reacthealth.comDon't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!Learn more about the show at https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/thetechroomCredits:Audio/ Video: Diego R Mannikarote; Music: Pierce G MannikaroteHosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George MannikaroteCopyright: ⓒ 2024 SleepTech Talk ProductionsEpisode 93Sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, oral sleep appliance, inspire, surgery, sleep surgery, CPAP
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? Q) 2 weeks using CPAP, when should I see a change? I honestly feel more exhausted than before. Q) Suggestions for having a big tongue that could be causing sleep apnea? This episode is sponsored by Aeroflow Sleep - learn more here: https://www.aeroflowsleep.com Research on nasal pillows masks: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5014980/ Mask Liners: https://www.padacheek.com Emma's Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories Emma's Favorite CPAP Battery (10% off) https://www.exppropower.com/discount/emma Vik Veer's video on tongue procedures: https://youtu.be/DAvt3sc5NSI?feature=shared Positional Therapy options: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sleepapneastories/list/3S85ZEI4N1VB1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfsleepapneastories_26ZX6K0ZQQN5ADRW99XG Amazon page links: please note these links earn a small commission for the podcast at no additional cost to you. It's a great way to support the podcast! Connect with Emma: Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com https://www.sleepapneastories.com Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey Click here: https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 with obstructive sleep apnea. * Matthew shares his background working in CPAP therapy and then transitioning to working with Somnomed building relationships between sleep physicians and dentists specializing in dental sleep medicine. * Anne explains how doctors are often not exposed to oral appliances as a treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. * Matthew on how he met Anne at SLEEP 2022 and was blown away by her presentation. * Deciding to co-host "Sleeping Around The Podcast" together. * Anne explains how she learned more about oral appliances and is getting opportunities to speak at dental sleep medicine conferences. * Issues patients with obstructive sleep apnea are facing when trying to access oral appliance therapy. Emma shares her experience as a patient, Matthew explains what happens when the relationships between doctors and dentists work well and Anne explains medical insurance reimbursement issues patients and doctors face. * Dr. Morse shares her take on CPAP compliance and the infuriating situation patient and social media personality Tre Burge found himself in when his CPAP was taken away. * Anne mentions Amy Sawyer's work on CPAP adherence and programs like MonitAir to improve the patient experience with CPAP. * Teaming up with Neurology Live on the podcast. * Anne explains her recently launched Sleep Wake Advisor Institute - https://www.mycme.com/pages/sleep-wake-advisor-institute-free-cme Connect with Dr. Anne Marie Morse: https://www.dammgoodsleep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dammgoodsleep/ https://www.mycme.com/pages/sleep-wake-advisor-institute-free-cme Connect with Matthew Allard: https://somnomed.com/en/ https://somnomed.com/en/find-a-dental-sleep-medicine-expert/ Sleeping Around The Podcast Website: https://www.sleepingaroundthepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepingAroundThePodcast?sub_confirmation=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundthepodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sleeping-around-11a4bb293/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepingaroundthepodcast Audio Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleeping-around-the-podcast/id1589079877 FB: https://www.facebook.com/sleepingaroundthepodcast Connect with Emma: Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com https://www.sleepapneastories.com Mentioned in the episode: Tre Burge - Educator and Designer - https://www.instagram.com/hefallsasleepshop/ Rachel Nesmith - Artist and Musician - https://www.instagram.com/thenapcave/ Amy Sawyer is the researcher Dr. Morse referred to on CPAP adherence. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21652236/ The American Sleep Apnea Association's program where CPAP machines and supplies can be donated. https://www.sleephealth.org/asaa/cpap-machine-donation/ Project Sleep's Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/ Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey Click here: https://a.co/d/1KUzY0O in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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
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" https://doctorstevenpark.com/category/podcast-2 "I Spy with My Myo Eye" https://www.ctorofacialmyology.com/podcast Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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. * Experiencing the work of orthodontists, dentists, psychologists and surgeons as part of the fellowship. * Dr. Broderick explains having a sleep study using esophageal manometry to diagnose her upper airway resistance syndrome. * Meredith talks about having a tonsillectomy and starting CPAP. * The traditional model of care in sleep medicine and how Dr. Broderick has been able to reimagine the patient experience in her practice. * A little bit on kids and some of the options available to parents. * Dr. Broderick on developing her "Sound Sleep Skin" skincare products developed with CPAP users in mind. The paper referred to during this discussion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390750/ Connect with Dr. Broderick: https://soundsleepguru.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepdoctormer Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 interim, non-custom appliance such as over-the-counter 'boil and bite' devices or the myTAP from Airway Management. How to find a well-trained dentist to make a custom oral appliance. Steve talks about the work he is doing to identify kids with airway issues so they can receive treatment earlier to prevent health problems like sleep apnea later in life. Steve's Dental Sleep Practice magazine and how it can help dentists get involved with dental sleep medicine training. Connect with Steve: https://www.premiersleepassociates.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stevecarstensendds/ https://www.facebook.com/premiersleepassociates https://dentalsleeppractice.com/ Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 hearing about sleep testing but rejecting the idea of spending the night in a sleep lab. * Bob's doctor noticing elevated red blood count levels and suggesting a sleep test to rule out sleep apnea. * The combination of teeth grinding, night sweats and daytime sleepiness prompted Bob to do a home sleep test. * Starting CPAP and really struggling the first few weeks. Bob on working with Jason Sazama of AXG Diagnostics to help refine his CPAP settings. * Bob on combining a mouthguard with CPAP and Emma on combining her oral appliance and CPAP together. Connect with Bob: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfile/ X(Twitter) https://twitter.com/BobFile Connect with Jason Sazama Sleep tech and host of the "Lanky Lefty 27" YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_Rj5qrxlCo4OX6MMq08gQ https://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/ Emma's Sleep Apnea Stories podcast episode with Jason Sazama https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-jason-sazama-cpap-with-a-sleep-tech/id1523358819?i=1000553425660 Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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. * Sahil's discovery of sleep as a specialty and experiencing how broken the medical system was for patients. * Starting 'Empower Sleep' to change the patient experience. * Sleep Apnea as a chronic illness that needs remote patient management over the long term. * Dr. Chopra seeing patients with well-controlled sleep apnea but poor sleep quality. * How Dr. Chopra approaches complex cases to improve patients' sleep. * Looking at data from a Sleep Image ring over time to allow patients and their doctor to see what works and what doesn't with their sleep. * The importance of using FDA-approved medical-grade sleep diagnostic tools. * How patients pay for care under the Empower Sleep model. * Dr. Chopra's experience looking at more complicated cases and how they try different options and monitor the outcomes. Connect with Dr. Chopra: https://www.empowersleep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/empowersleep/ Information Dr. Chopra mentioned on nonvented mask / diamox in treatment for CSA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3014237/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3998090/ Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 behind and realizing how much worse he felt without CPAP therapy. * Discovering the University of Chicago sleep clinic for pediatrics and then completing a fellowship at the University of Michigan. * Normalizing the need to attend regular CPAP checkups as sleep apnea changes over time and the pressures needed can change. * Dr. Allen on the range of options available to treat obstructive sleep apnea. * Misunderstandings between minimum usage requirements vs. using the CPAP every time you sleep. * The importance of representation as a black doctor with OSA. Connect with Chris: www.instagram.com/sleepdrchris Connect with Chris's wife: https://www.instagram.com/wiseweightmanagement Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Librarians and bookstore owners, the workbook is also available to order on Ingram Sparks now and it comes out on that platform on 1st October 2023. US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 Lindsay's life and how difficult it is to spot a sleep disorder when everyone is talking about being tired in work settings. * Getting a diagnosis with narcolepsy and how different symptoms felt to Lindsay compared with media portrayals of that sleep disorder. * Testing negative for sleep apnea in home sleep tests and during an in-lab polysomnogram. * Eventually receiving a diagnosis of UARS (upper airway resistance syndrome). * Finding a dental sleep medicine provider because she was married to her sleep doctor. * Lindsay's experience of dealing with the stimulants shortage. Connect with Lindsay: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.scola https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-scola-a75b431/ Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Librarians and bookstore owners, the workbook is also available to order on Ingram Sparks now and it comes out on that platform on 1st October 2023. Emma speaking at the virtual PCOS CON event: https://www.pcoscon.org/ Emma speaking at the Carolina Sleep Society: click here US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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 does not offer it. * Cleaning of the iNAP and how often to replace parts. * The FDA approval of the device and a recent change allowing doctors to titrate the iNAP to patients of all severity levels of OSA. Connect with Olivier: https://www.inapsleep.online/ https://support.inapsleep.online/hc/en-us https://www.facebook.com/inapsleep.online https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierlauzeral/ Connect with Emma: Get on the email list here Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com *NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now! I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users. Click here in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country. Librarians and bookstore owners, the workbook is also available to order on Ingram Sparks now and it comes out on that platform on 1st October 2023. US and Canadian patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall. Please complete this survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_cM7jj2mP2RapabY Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-cooksey/support
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
This week we join Emma Cooksey, patient advocate and host of the popular and highly rated podcast, Sleep Apnea Stories. Listen in as we do a crossover with Emma and hear about her sleep apnea story as well as some other interesting ones! Catch her podcasts on most podcasting platforms or https://www.sleepapneastories.com/ Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Be sure to check out our sponsors, React Health, at https://www.reacthealth.com/ Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann Music: Pierce G Mann Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr Robert Miller Gerald George Mannikarote Copyright: ⓒ 2023 SleepTech Talk Productions
GUEST BIO: Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems. Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy. In 2020, Emma began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.” By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. As a board member at Project Sleep, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit, Emma works to raise awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders. SHOW NOTES:
In this episode, Emma Cooksey joins Dr. Meghna Dassani for the second time to continue important conversations on undiagnosed sleep apnea which affects millions of people worldwide. Here, Emma shares her journey of recognizing the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and advocating for herself to get the right diagnosis and treatment despite being told “no” by other doctors. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone who suspects they may have sleep apnea or knows someone who does. It highlights the importance of taking action and seeking help to improve overall health and well-being. FREE: Get the first chapter of my new book “The Tired Child” at www.thetiredchild.com Sign up for the Airway is Life Summit 2023: https://www.meghnadassani.com/summit2023/ About Emma Cooksey Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems. Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy. In 2020, Emma began hosting a weekly podcast, Sleep Apnea Stories. By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. She has also recently been appointed as a new member of the Board for Project Sleep Connect with Emma Cooksey Website: www.sleepapneastories.com; https://project-sleep.com/ Podcast: www.anchor.fm/emma-cooksey; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-apnea-stories/id1523358819 Instagram: @sleepapneastories About Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep. Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthysleeprevolution/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghnadassanidmd197 Get a copy of Airway is Life: https://www.airwayislife.com Get a copy of The Tired Child: https://thetiredchild.com Sign up for the Airway is Life Summit 2023: https://www.meghnadassani.com/summit2023/
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 through treatment. * seeing airway expansion and seeing some positive sleep changes like getting some more deep sleep and dreaming more. * Graham Stoney's experience of 20 months of palate expansion using Vivos appliance resulting in no change to his sleep apnea or AHI. * the sleep tests showing Emma's sleep apnea not only hadn't been improved by the palate expansion but also that it was significantly worse. * her decision to abandon treatment in September 2022. * lessons learned through this process and tips Emma recommends to other people embarking upon palate expansion. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com Details of this Sunday's Facebook LIVE https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-story-sharing-meet-kristen/ Graham Stoney's blog post about his Vivos palate expansion failing to improve his sleep apnea here. Also an interview with Graham at the beginning of his Vivos treatment here. Facebook group Emma has found helpful: Vivos Therapeutics Support Group, particular thanks to Doug Toombs! 'Sleep Apnea Stories' podcast episode with successful Vivos patient, Chandra Hartman is here. This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/emma for 10% off your first month of online therapy Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
My guest today, Emma Cooksey, was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.Once diagnosed, she felt incredibly alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy.After learning a great deal she began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.”By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options.During our conversation today we touch on:
This time Rachel meets with Emma Cooksey - the host of the Sleep Apnea Stories podcast. Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems. Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy. In 2020, Emma began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.” By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perryapp/message
Emma finishes up season 6 with an update on her own journey to improve her sleep apnea. She covers: * Her progress with using removable palate expansion appliances and switching from DNA appliances to an mmRNA appliance - seeing airway expansion on a CBCT scan. * Consulting with an ENT on nasal inflammation solutions. * Emma explains working with a sleep tech to improve her CPAP settings. * Simple things that can help some people with sleep apnea - sleep position, inspiratory muscle trainers, myofunctional therapy exercises and buteyko breathwork. Throat Exercises - https://youtu.be/2nq8YjWIIUI - Dr Vik Veer on his great youtube channel explaining the exercises he has his patients do to strengthen their oropharyngeal muscles. Buteyko Breathwork - https://buteykoclinic.com/ - they have a lot of free resources including youtube videos with breathwork exercises. Emma's Article with pics of palate expansion - https://rtsleepworld.com/2022/04/29/seeing-red-my-palate-expansion-journey/ Graham Stoney's blog article on palate expansion techniques from a patient perspective - https://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2020/10/27/why-i-chose-dna-over-homeoblock-mse-dome-mma-and-agga/ Follow the podcast on Instagram @sleepapneastories This episode is sponsored by: Somnomed https://somnomed.co/en/find-a-clinic/ and Bleep Sleep Special offer for Sleep Apnea Stories podcast listeners: Sleep Apnea Stories podcast listeners get 20% off Bleep Sleep DreamPorts when shopping with the unique links and codes here: https://www.sleepapneastories.com/services Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
Today's podcast is with sleep apnea expert, Emma Cooksey. Sleep apnea is a condition that's highly overlooked and may be showing symptoms that you wouldn't expect. Christina shares her own story with sleep apnea and they get into the nitty gritty details of the importance of sleep and what to do when your body just isn't doing it. We hope you enjoy this episode with Emma Cooksey! In today's episode we chat about: Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing and how it ties in to chronic illness Brain fog caused by sleep disorders and how it affects daily life Symptoms of sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing that are often overlooked Different treatment options-CPAP isn't the only option anymore! Links and things: Emma's Website Emma's Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook Group
In this episode, we're joined by Emma Cooksey of the Sleep Apnea Stories Podcast–a show where she shares her experiences with sleep apnea to support and inspire people suffering from the same condition. She's an advocate for each sleep apnea patient finding the right treatment to suit their own unique case. Join Emma as she shares how she struggled with symptoms since childhood before she even knew sleep apnea exists! Key points: Sleep apnea symptoms during childhood, teenage, and early adulthood Impact of undiagnosed sleep apnea Importance of oral appliance Learn more about Emma Cooksey Website: www.sleepapneastories.com Podcast: www.anchor.fm/emma-cooksey Instagram: @sleepapneastories Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep. Learn more about Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: www.meghnadassani.com; www.dassanidentistry.com Facebook: Meghna Dassani; Dassani Dentistry Instagram: @healthysleeprevolution; @dassanidentistry LinkedIn: Meghna Dassani Get a copy of Airway is Life: www.airwayislife.com
Emma wraps up season 5 with an update about what she's working on to raise awareness about sleep apnea in 2022. In this episode she shares: * Project Sleep recently appointed Emma to its Board of Directors. Emma shares how she hopes to help Project Sleep expand its programs to include sleep apnea; * Emma is looking for people interested in joining her fundraising team for Project Sleep's "Sleep In" in March. Sign up for email below if you're interested! * Plans for the podcast in 2022. Are you interested in telling your story on the podcast? If so, email sleepapneastories@gmail.com with the subject line "podcast guest". To join the email list go here: https://www.sleepapneastories.com/emailsignup and scroll to the bottom of the page. Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sleepapneastories Learn more about Project Sleep here: https://project-sleep.com/ This episode is sponsored by: Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com and Betterhelp www.betterhelp.com/emma Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
In this episode, we discuss who else is podcasting about sleep apnea. Specifically, what patients are also trying to raise the awareness of sleep apnea.Are you one of those people who really love podcasts and can't get enough information about sleep apnea (I'm one of those people)? There are some patients who have great podcasts and we are becoming a community of patients who are working to raise awareness and hopefully helping people take action.I am someone who learns by listening to something more so than reading things. So, podcasts are a perfect format for me. I can slow them down and also play them again and again. Since developing this drive to learn all that I can about sleep apnea, I turned to podcasts to find quality information. What I found was podcasts by sleep physicians as well as dentist who are board certified in dental sleep. Well that was not satisfying for me and I wanted more of a patient focus.I found three podcasts that have been fantastic sources of information as well as inspiration. They are Emma Cooksey's Sleep Apnea Stories, The American Sleep Apnea Associations Awake podcast, and Dr. Steven Park's Breath Better, Sleep Better, Live Better podcast. It may be curious that I am talking about other podcasts, but I believe the more information for people to listen to raise awareness the better. Our focus at Sleep Apnea Pathfinders has a distinct approach that sets it apart from these other fantastic podcasts.Our first season was structured around discussing the Social, Physical, and Emotional impact of sleep apnea. This season we are interviewing patients and discussing related medical issues they experienced in addition to their sleep apnea. We also will dive deeper into issues around diagnosis and treatment. After all, there are millions of people diagnosed who could not find a treatment that worked for them. This is a staggering number on top of those who are also undiagnosed as yet. There are lots of myths out there which cause sleep apnea to be viewed as an overweight mans issue. We as patients should feel empowered to advocate for ourselves and ask more questions. I hope to bring information which can help illuminate more issues which are actionable and useful to patients and their famililies.
Emma was recently invited by Fariya Doctor, a Feldenkrais practitioner in Canada, to give an online talk about Women and Sleep Apnea. Since raising awareness about Sleep Apnea is part of Emma's mission with this podcast, she jumped at the chance! This bonus episode is an edited audio version of Emma's talk. In this episode Emma discusses: * Her own journey with Sleep Apnea; * Overview of symptoms to look for and how these can often present differently in men and women; * Case Studies of women featured on the podcast and different reasons they went years without diagnosis; * Different treatments for Sleep Apnea, including CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices and Inspire. Emma touches on other less well known treatments, like palate expansion, buteyko breathing, myofunctional therapy, didgeridoo playing and the new Excite OSA treatment. Vote for the Podcast (takes 1 minute - voting ends 1st August 2021!!!) - The Sleep Apnea Stories podcast got nominated for awards at this years WEGO Health Awards! If you'd like to support Emma and the podcast to win an award, click the link below, scroll to underneath the categories and click "Endorse this patient leader". https://www.wegohealth.com/Emma34/awards Complete Short Survey (takes 2-5 minutes) - If you listen to the podcast, please compete this short survey to help shape future episodes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VD5JMPV Follow the podcast on Instagram: @sleepapneastories www.sleepapneastories.com Follow Fariya Doctor on Instagram: @movement_detective https://fariyadoctor.com/
In this episode, Hallie talks with Emma Cooksey about her journey with undiagnosed sleep apnea. She shares her major wake up call and the efforts she went through to find providers to help her address her undiagnosed sleep apnea. Emma shares that myofunctional therapy and a frenectomy have improved her sleep. She highlights the importance of undergoing pre-op myofunctional therapy before a frenectomy and how she recently started palatal expansion via a vivos appliance.Please click here to download the show notes.For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For the final episode of this season, Emma gives an update on her own journey with Sleep Apnea. She explains her goals of getting to the root cause of her Sleep Apnea and introduces the people who are helping her: * Emma discusses her Myofunctional Therapy experience working with Kaitlyn Shrum. They discuss Emma's classic signs of a compromised airway: high vaulted narrow palate, tongue-tie, history of thumb sucking and mouth breathing. How they worked together before and after Emma's tongue-tie release. Kaitlyn Shrum - Myofunctional Therapist Instagram: @southernspeechandmyo www.southernspeechandmyo.com * Emma discusses her functional breathing training with Jo Brierly, this included Buteyko breathing re-education. Jo shares the trauma she experienced as a result of a terrorist attack and how discovering breath work changed her life. Jo Brierly - Functional Breathwork Coach Instagram: @thebreathingclinic www.thebreathingclinic.org * Emma discusses her palate expansion, using vivos appliances, with her dentist, Dr Michelle DeFelice Hucke. Dr Hucke shares about her intake procedure for these devices and the expected outcome. Dr Michelle DeFelice Hucke - Dentist Instagram: @jaxbeachesfamilydentistry https://jacksonvillebeachdentist.com/ * Emma introduces her husband to listeners of the podcast! Jason Cooksey - Emma's husband on supporting a partner with sleep apnea. Connect with Emma on Instagram @sleepapneastories or email sleepapneastories@gmail.com The sponsor of this episode of the podcast is Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com Vote for the show in this year's "WEGO Health" Awards: scroll to the bottom and click where it says "endorse this patient leader" https://www.wegohealth.com/Emma34/awards Please complete this 5 minute listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5TWGMT5
Episode 48 In this episode I speak with Emma Cooksey the founder of Sleep Apnea Stories Podcast. Emma tells her journey from a overly tired youth and her constant struggles with keeping focus, enjoying life and able to maintain a steady career due to constant exhaustion. Emma shares her discovery steps and a scary moment as a young mother driving that really pushed her to dig into understanding her struggles. Now Emma shares her story and many others through her podcast Sleep Apnea Stories to help address the large scale challenge of poor sleep and under-diagnosed sleep disorders helping shine a light to aid in living this one live well. Topics Discussed: - Poor Sleep & Mental Health Issues - Scary Moment as a Catalyst for Change - Reclaiming Your Life - Negative Effects of Mouthbreathing - Contributing Factors to Sleep Apnea - CO2 Tolerance - Impact of Food on Sleep Apnea - Optimal Sleep Positions and Aids - Importance of Breathwork - Finding Your Tribe (you are not alone) Instagram: @sleepapneastories Podcast: Sleep Apnea Stories Reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Podcast: Brene Brown So Money Armchair Expert Uninvisible Favorite Rest & Recovery: Alone Time / Self-Care *Anything discussed in this episode is not medical advice and you should always check with a health professional prior to taking any actions. Please leave a rating and review Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Great Ways to Support Your Sleep: CBD purespectrumcbd.sjv.io/rrpod BioStrap: https://biostrap.com/order-evo/?ref=scottshortmeyeru Infrared Saunas: https://qj959.isrefer.com/go/restandrecovery/restrecoverypodcast/
Episode 48 In this episode I speak with Emma Cooksey the founder of Sleep Apnea Stories Podcast. Emma tells her journey from a overly tired youth and her constant struggles with keeping focus, enjoying life and able to maintain a steady career due to constant exhaustion. Emma shares her discovery steps and a scary moment as a young mother driving that really pushed her to dig into understanding her struggles. Now Emma shares her story and many others through her podcast Sleep Apnea Stories to help address the large scale challenge of poor sleep and under-diagnosed sleep disorders helping shine a light to aid in living this one live well. Topics Discussed: - Poor Sleep & Mental Health Issues - Scary Moment as a Catalyst for Change - Reclaiming Your Life - Negative Effects of Mouthbreathing - Contributing Factors to Sleep Apnea - CO2 Tolerance - Impact of Food on Sleep Apnea - Optimal Sleep Positions and Aids - Importance of Breathwork - Finding Your Tribe (you are not alone) Instagram: @sleepapneastories Podcast: Sleep Apnea Stories Reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Podcast: Brene Brown So Money Armchair Expert Uninvisible Favorite Rest & Recovery: Alone Time / Self-Care *Anything discussed in this episode is not medical advice and you should always check with a health professional prior to taking any actions. Please leave a rating and review Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Great Ways to Support Your Sleep: CBD purespectrumcbd.sjv.io/rrpod BioStrap: https://biostrap.com/order-evo/?ref=scottshortmeyeru Infrared Saunas: https://qj959.isrefer.com/go/restandrecovery/restrecoverypodcast/
Emma shares an update on her own journey with Sleep Apnea. Since starting the podcast earlier this year, Emma has learned so much from her guests and her own reading and research. On this episode, Emma discusses: the books "Breath" by James Nestor and "Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick McKeown. Both these books discuss the benefits of nasal breathing; beginning Myofunctional therapy to improve tongue placement for proper nasal breathing; her discover of Myotape to gently keep her mouth closed at night. Emma recaps the first 9 episodes and looks ahead to new episode coming in January 2021! Connect with Emma on instagram: @sleepapneastories Email: sleepapneastories@gmail.com www.sleepapneastories.com Emma mentioned Myofunctional Therapy with Kaitlyn Shrum, you can contact her here: www.southernspeechandmyo.com
Meet your host, Emma Cooksey, and join her as she shares her personal journey with Sleep Apnea. Emma shares her lowest moment when she realized she needed to get help along with the tips and tricks she wishes someone told her about her Cpap when she was first diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in 2008. Emma talks about living her best life with sleep apnea 12 years after diagnosis, including her 3 step morning ritual which helps her face the day no matter how the night's sleep went. Do you have a sleep apnea story to share? Get in touch! @sleepapneastories on instagram or email sleepapneastories@gmail.com *Emma and her guests are not medical professionals. Their discussions are about the personal journeys of people suffering with Sleep Apnea and are not giving medical advice. Be sure to consult with your own healthcare providers about your own unique circumstances.* Struggling with your CPAP? Sign up for Emma's "Mastering your CPAP" online course here
Sleep Apnea Stories is a new podcast with Emma Cooksey. Emma has lots to share about her own journey with sleep apnea but really wants to hear from YOU. If you suffer from sleep apnea but haven't let it hold you back from living every day to the fullest, get in touch! Contact Emma on Instagram @sleepapneastories or email sleepapneastories@gmail.com.
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