Dietitians Unplugged Podcast

Episode 83 - Sleep Apnea and Weight Stigma


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Aaron and Glenys talk about their personal experiences with sleep apnea. They discussed how weight stigma sadly surrounds this diagnosis, and how they overcame related shame to get appropriate treatment. Also discussed in this episode were:

  • How better sleep has changed their lives
  • The importance of good sleep for health
  • The different levels of weight stigma they experienced in pursuing treatment
  • Developing a bedtime routine for easier falling asleep
  • Some of the treatments available for sleep apnea

BONUS: Glenys and Aaron share their latest internet obsessions (ASMR, calming TikTok videos).

Self-Care for Diabetes is available now!! Find out more about this online and group support program created by Rebecca Scritchfield and Glenys Oyston.

Glenys' favorite ASMR channelsJoJo ASMRGIBI ASMR

Aaron's favorite TikTok account @hannahbreadtok @kristieflips

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