Trigger warning: there is some discussion of suicidal thoughts in this episode.

Patrick Zwally shares his health journey from debilitating chronic pain to life-saving double jaw surgery and jaw joint replacement.  Together Patrick and Emma discuss:

* Patrick's childhood including his mouth breathing and poor oral posture;

* The traditional orthodontics Patrick had as a teen;

* The beginning of TMJ problems, 2 shoulder surgeries and neck pain;

* Patrick developing chronic pain and feeling suicidal;

* Lots of people are having serious sleep problems but don't meet the official criteria for a sleep apnea diagnosis;

* Patrick discovering the work of Professor John Mew and Dr Mike Mew;

* Meeting with Dr Bill Hang and Dr Reza Movahed;

* Double jaw surgery and jaw joint replacement and Patrick's amazing results;

* Myofunctional Therapy to improve oral posture.

Sarah Hornsby talking about exercises she does with Kourtney Kardashian https://youtu.be/qgUPm4Y5azk

The book Patrick mentioned - Jaws: the story of a hidden epidemic

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This episode is sponsored by:

Mute Nasal Dilators www.mutesnoring.com

eXciteOSA www.exciteosa.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.