Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Maria Paola Guzman, a triple-board-certified physician in Sleep Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We dive into why sleep is a vital sign, how perimenopause and menopause raise the risk of sleep apnea in women, and what most screenings miss (including REM-related events). Dr. Guzman breaks down modern testing options—from comfortable home sleep studies to multi-night data—and treatments beyond CPAP, including GLP-1s approved for OSA and an exciting oral airway-tone therapy in late trials. We also cover allergy management for better CPAP tolerance and two simple changes you can make tonight to sleep better. Tune in for practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep and overall health.

Dr. Guzman is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine, trained at Mayo Clinic and Emory University. With years of experience and a passion for empowering others, she combines medical expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges busy individuals face. Dr. Guzman inspires and empowers patients to live the healthiest version of themselves through a holistic and evidence-based approach. Her passion is working with patients to unlock their potential and reach their health goals in a way that feels doable and sustainable, so they can enjoy a life that they LOVE living!

00:28 Intro & guest welcome
01:29 Why Sleep + Obesity Medicine (Mayo → Emory)
04:07 Why direct specialty care vs. insurance friction
05:15 Sleep as a vital function & cardiometabolic links
10:26 Obstructive vs. central apnea—clear explanation
13:39 Insomnia, PLMD, and Restless Legs in women
17:18 Treatments: CPAP myths, GLP-1 approval, oral therapy coming
20:18 Testing advances: home studies, rings, multi-night data
27:36 Allergies, masks & humidity—CPAP troubleshooting
30:48 Two habits to improve sleep tonight (alcohol & wake-time)

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