Healthy Sleep Revolution

Feeling exhausted, struggling with sleep, or wondering why you don't feel like yourself?

In this episode of The Healthy Sleep Revolution, Dr. Meghna Dassani welcomes women's health practitioner, educator, and author Claire Snowdon-Darling for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the everyday foundations of well-being.

Claire shares the personal health journey that changed her career and inspired her Triangle of Hormonal Health framework. Together, they explore sleep, stress, nutrition, and why women can feel unheard when seeking care. They also discuss reframing self-care as a necessity rather than another task on the list.

In This Episode

• Claire's experience with chronic fatigue and premature ovarian insufficiency

• Questions to ask about your sleep, nutrition, movement, and connection

• Lifestyle habits alongside prescribed treatment

• Protein and nourishment when appetite is reduced on GLP-1 medications

• Gaps in women's health education and conversations around hormone testing

• Making space for yourself without guilt

About Claire Snowdon-Darling

Claire Snowdon-Darling is a leading women's health pioneer with over eighteen years of clinical experience. She is the Clinical Director of Functional Hormones Clinic, an award-winning online hormone and menopause clinic, and Head of The College of Functional Wellness, an international training college.

Her five-star Amazon-rated book, Improving the Menopause Experience Through Nutrition and Lifestyle: The Triangle of Hormonal Health, was published in 2025. Her mission is to provide women with the knowledge and tools to end their hormone chaos.

Connect with Claire

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairesnowdondarlingofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairesnowdondarlingofficial/ Substack: https://clairesnowdondarling.substack.com

Subscribe to Claire's Substack to access her free Healthy Hormone Reset course and community.

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/channel/UC9Lh_n7xmbhQVPGQrSjBIrw Get a copy of Airway Is Life: https://www.airwayislife.com

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What happens to your brain and body when you're under anaesthesia? And why does sleep apnoea matter when you're having surgery?

In this episode of The Healthy Sleep Revolution, Dr. Meghna Dasani sits down with Dr. Jenni Majumdar, PhD, a professor, researcher, nurse scientist, and creator of The Art of Anaesthesia, to explore the important differences between natural sleep and anaesthesia.

Jenni explains how anaesthesia affects awareness, memory, pain, movement, and protective reflexes, and why sleep apnoea is important to discuss with your anaesthesia team before surgery.

They also discuss:

• Why anaesthesia is different from natural sleep
• How sleep apnoea can affect anaesthesia and airway management
• What to tell your healthcare team before surgery
• Why you should bring your CPAP or other sleep-apnoea devices when appropriate
• The connection between sleep, anxiety, pain, and recovery
• Why advocating for yourself can make a difference in your care

If you have sleep apnoea or symptoms such as snoring or waking up gasping, this conversation offers important information to help you prepare for surgery and communicate with your healthcare team.

About Dr. Jenni Majumdar

Dr. Jenni Majumdar, PhD, is a professor, researcher, nurse scientist, and writer whose work focuses on perioperative anxiety, symptom science, surgical recovery, patient safety, and nurse anaesthesia education. She is also the creator of The Art of Anaesthesia, where she combines science, storytelling, and patient education to make anaesthesia easier to understand.

Find Dr. Majumdar and subscribe to The Art of Anaesthesia through the links in the show notes. Connect with Dr. Jenni Majumdar Instagram: @jennimajumdar LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennimajumdar

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/channel/UC9Lh_n7xmbhQVPGQrSjBIrw Get a copy of Airway is Life: https://www.airwayislife.com

What if better sleep starts with addressing what's happening inside your body?

In this episode of The Healthy Sleep Revolution Podcast, Dr. Meghna Dassani sits down with dentist-turned-peptide coach Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger to explore peptides, inflammation, cortisol, healing, and their potential role in supporting better sleep and overall wellness.

After 28 years in dentistry, Dr. Aimee retired from clinical practice in 2026 and shifted her focus to peptide therapy and coaching for high-achieving women. She shares what led her down this path, how peptides work, and why she believes addressing the underlying causes of inflammation, stress, and poor sleep can be an important part of a broader health strategy.

Together, Dr. Meghna and Dr. Aimee discuss:

• What peptides are and how they communicate with our cells

• The difference between natural and synthetic peptides

• How inflammation and cortisol can affect sleep, recovery, and overall health

• Peptides that may support relaxation, restorative sleep, and inflammation management

• Why peptides should not replace evidence-based treatment for sleep apnea, such as CPAP or oral appliance therapy

• The connection between chronic stress, the central nervous system, and restorative sleep

• Why high-achieving women and busy moms may be particularly vulnerable to chronic stress and burnout

• How Dr. Aimee approaches peptide therapy through personalized coaching

• The role of medical oversight when using peptide therapies

• Why addressing the foundation of health may be more effective than continually adding another "band-aid"

Dr. Aimee also shares her own experience with stress, cortisol, weight changes, and the transition from practicing dentistry to helping women reclaim their energy, clarity, and vitality.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Peptide therapies may not be appropriate for everyone. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before starting any new treatment. About Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger

Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger has spent 28 years in medicine as a Doctor of Dental Surgery — and today she brings that same clinical rigor into an entirely different mission: helping high-achieving women reclaim their energy, clarity, and vitality from the inside out.

Certified in Peptide Therapy through The Empowered Academy and an affiliate of MAKE Wellness, Dr. Aimee founded the Powerhouse Peptide Method, a science-backed, faith-rooted approach designed to help women feel like themselves again.

As a speaker, coach, and host of The Dr. Aimee Podcast, she brings decades of clinical experience and a deeply personal conviction that true longevity starts with caring for the whole person — body, mind, and soul.

Dr. Aimee's first book is set to release in December 2026.

Connect with Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger Website & Socials: https://linktr.ee/Dr.Aimeehealth Take the Free Assessment: https://boards.com/a/XesvKn.OZi0K0

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/channel/UC9Lh_n7xmbhQVPGQrSjBIrw

Get a copy of Airway is Life: https://www.airwayislife.com

In this episode, we sit down with Lewis Meyers, Vice President of Business Development at SomnoMed, to explore his career journey and the leadership philosophy that has shaped his 25 years as a people leader. We discuss the pivotal moments that led him into the dental sleep space and how his role has evolved alongside the rapid growth of dental sleep medicine.

We also take a closer look at how SomnoMed has transformed over the past eight years, from product innovation to global expansion, and what that evolution means for dentists treating obstructive sleep apnea. Lewis shares why adding SomnoMed devices can be a strategic advantage for OSA treating dentists, how appliance therapy continues to gain recognition, and what practices should consider when integrating additional treatment options.

Beyond business, we explore leadership and purpose. Lewis reflects on the most valuable lessons he has learned over 25 years of leading teams, what it truly means to develop people, and the deeper "why" that drives his work. This conversation is not just about devices or growth, it is about impact, service, and building something that lasts.

• Lewis's career path and what led him to become Vice President of Business Development at SomnoMed

• How SomnoMed has evolved over the past eight years and where the company is headed

• Why OSA treating dentists should consider adding SomnoMed devices to their treatment options

• The most valuable leadership lessons Lewis has learned over 25 years

• The personal "why" that fuels his passion for growth, service, and impact

About Lewis Meyers

Lewis spent 21 years in surgical urology and gynecology sales before transitioning over to the dental field in 2011 as Director of Sales & Marketing for American Eagle Instruments. After helping to engineer the sale of AEI to Young Innovations, he joined SomnoMed in 2017 as Senior Director of Sales in the US and was promoted to Vice President in 2022. He has steered the SomnoMed sales team through multiple regime changes and changes in SomnoMed's go-to-market strategy. Under his sales leadership, SomnoMed surpassed 1 million patients treated worldwide with SomnoMed devices.

On a personal note, Lewis and his wife Shari, have been married for 31 years. Their son, Jeremy, is a PhD candidate in Genetics at the University of Arizona. Their daughter, Madison, is married to a US Marine and they recently welcomed their second son into the family.

Lewis was a world class athlete in diving and competed for the University of Nebraska where he was a 5-time All American and 4-time Big 8 Conference Diving Champion. He is an avid road cyclist and pedals over 4,000 miles per year.

Connect with Lewis Meyers

https://www.facebook.com/lewis.meyers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewismeyers/

SomnoMed website: https://somnomed.com/en/SomnoMed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@somnomed

Email [email protected] to claim your FREE SomnoMed Avant! It's important that you speak from experience when consulting with patients. And the comfort and efficacy of the Avant is simply outstanding!

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/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode of The Healthy Sleep Revolution, we speak with Dr. Robert Kerstein, prosthodontist and leading authority in computerized occlusal analysis, about how bite alignment and jaw function can interfere with sleep quality. We explore how excessive tooth contact and poor disclusion can overactivate swallowing and airway-related muscles, gradually narrowing the airway and contributing to non-restorative sleep, clenching, grinding, headaches, and facial tension.

We also discuss why bite-related sleep issues are so often overlooked in standard dental exams and medical evaluations. Dr. Kerstein explains why primary care providers, neurologists, and even many dentists may miss the connection, and how traditional bite assessment tools fail to capture the timing, force, and friction patterns that drive neuromuscular overload and sleep disruption.

Finally, we walk through what patients can do if they experience grinding, jaw soreness, morning headaches, or restless sleep. Dr. Kerstein outlines how computerized bite analysis using T-Scan and EMG can identify whether bite alignment is contributing to symptoms, what the Disclusion Time Reduction process looks like, and why working with a properly trained provider is essential for meaningful, lasting results. What You Will Learn

• How an unhealthy bite or jaw alignment can interfere with airway function and sleep

• Why headaches, TMJ symptoms, facial tension, and poor sleep often share a common bite-related cause

• Why bite problems affecting sleep are frequently missed in dental and medical settings

• What computerized bite analysis reveals that traditional methods cannot

• The most important first step in determining whether bite alignment is contributing to sleep disruption

About Dr. Robert B. Kerstein Dr. Robert B. Kerstein earned his D.M.D. in 1983 and his Prosthodontic certificate in 1985 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he later served as a clinical professor of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics for 13 years. Beginning in 1984, he has studied every generation of T-Scan technology, from the original T-Scan I to the current T-Scan 10 Novus, and over the past four decades has become the leading authority in Computerized Occlusal Analysis. Dr. Kerstein has published extensively in leading dental journals and edited nine research volumes on T-Scan applications. A pioneer and academic advocate for digital occlusal technology, he teaches a measured, data-driven approach that improves bite-related treatment outcomes, enhances patient comfort, reduces prosthesis failure and remakes, and shortens overall treatment time.

Connect with Dr. Robert B. Kerstein

Website: https://www.drrobertkerstein.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerstein-dmd-0b01b410/ Resources from Dr. Robert B. Kerstein

Handbook of Research on T-Scan Technology Applications in Dental Medicine: https://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-scan-technology-applications/318679

Airway Expansion from DTR Treatment for Healthy Sleep Podcast: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIqOa4S4SlreoRwLZwLJ6y9I8dq8P4tL/view

About Dr. Meghna Dassani

Dr. Meghna Dassani is a high-performance strategist, biologically-driven leadership expert, and award-winning dentist who helps women stop living overwhelmed and start leading with clarity, strategy, and science.

For over two decades, she built and scaled a thriving dental practice, became a nationally recognized airway sleep expert, and trained thousands of clinicians across the world. But her deeper calling emerged in the conversations happening behind closed doors — with women doctors who were exhausted, overextended, and silently questioning whether this version of success was worth the cost.

Meghna saw a pattern:

Burnout wasn't a mindset issue.

It was a biology issue.

And leadership wasn't a personality trait — it was a learnable system.

That's when The Making of Her was born.

Today, Meghna blends neuroscience, physiology, business strategy, and real-world leadership to help women doctors and leaders operate at their highest level — without grinding themselves into the ground. Her frameworks support women in making better decisions, executing at a higher level, and reclaiming ownership of their time, energy, and results.

Through her mastermind, The Expansion Collective, her newsletter The Audacity Edit, and now The Making of Her Podcast, Meghna is on a mission to give women the tools, language, and systems to rise without burnout — and build the kind of lives they don't need a vacation from.

This isn't self-help.

This is science-backed leadership for women who are done settling.

Meghna lives in Houston with her husband and their two daughters who are her greatest reminders of legacy, courage, and possibility.

The Making of Her is where strategy meets real talk.

Where biology meets leadership.

Where women stop shrinking and start becoming the version of themselves they always knew existed.

Welcome home. Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani

Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode of the Healthy Sleep Revolution podcast, we sit down with Dr. Leslie Pasco, a general dentist with over 25 years of clinical experience who has dedicated her career to early airway intervention in children. Our conversation explores why sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) often begin far earlier than most families and providers realize, and how modern lifestyle changes have contributed to what Dr. Pasco describes as a global "small jaw pandemic." We discuss why waiting until adulthood to address airway issues is too late, and how prevention-focused care can fundamentally change long-term health outcomes.

We dive into the early signs and symptoms of pediatric SRBD, including chronic mouth breathing, snoring, bedwetting, poor sleep quality, and ADHD-like behaviors such as inattention, hyperactivity, and emotional dysregulation. Dr. Pasco explains how compromised breathing and sleep can impact a child's neurocognitive development, behavior, and ability to thrive both academically and socially. We also explore why crowded teeth and facial growth patterns are not merely cosmetic concerns, but important indicators of airway restriction and functional imbalance.

Finally, we explore the role of myofunctional therapy and early, non-invasive intervention through MyoWay Centers for Kids, which Dr. Pasco founded to focus exclusively on airway-centered pediatric care. She shares how guiding jaw growth, correcting oral muscle function, and addressing mouth breathing during critical developmental windows can dramatically improve sleep, behavior, and overall health. This episode is a powerful reminder that children do not need to "grow out of" sleep and breathing issues — with the right awareness and collaboration, we can intervene early and change the trajectory of a child's life. What You Will Learn:

• Early signs and symptoms of sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) in children

• How mouth breathing and poor jaw development affect sleep, behavior, and brain function

• The connection between pediatric SRBD and ADHD-like symptoms

• Why early intervention is critical for healthy neurocognitive development

• How myofunctional therapy supports airway health and facial growth

• The mission and model behind MyoWay Centers for Kids

About Dr. Leslie Pasco

With over 25 years of experience as a general dentist, healthcare consultant, and professional speaker, Dr. Leslie Pasco has witnessed firsthand the widespread impact of underdeveloped jaws and restricted airways. After treating hundreds of thousands of patients, she recognized a growing public health issue linked to mouth breathing, poor jaw development, and sleep-related breathing disorders. As a trained orofacial myologist and certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor, Dr. Pasco now dedicates her work to early, preventive care for children.

Driven by research showing that airway dysfunction in childhood is connected to ADHD-like symptoms, poor sleep, and long-term health risks, Dr. Pasco founded MyoWay Centers for Kids. Her programs focus on non-invasive, early myofunctional therapy using FDA-approved appliances to guide healthy jaw and airway development during critical growth periods. Through both in-person and virtual care, Dr. Pasco's mission is to help children breathe better, sleep better, and build a healthier future from the very start. Connect with Dr. Leslie Pasco Website: https://myowaycenters.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlesliepasco/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLesliePasco/

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/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode of Healthy Sleep Revolution, we're joined by Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, a leading expert in dental sleep medicine and co-editor of Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide, a comprehensive textbook used by clinicians to understand the intersection of dentistry and sleep medicine. Dr. Patel has spent decades focused on TMJ disorders, orofacial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing, bringing a depth of clinical experience and academic insight that challenges how many dental and sleep practices currently operate. Boswell Books+1

We discuss the significant gaps that exist between traditional dental practice and effective sleep medicine, including why sleep-disordered breathing often goes unrecognized in dental settings and how expanding screening protocols can change patient outcomes. Dr. Patel explains practical approaches for dentists and sleep clinicians to better identify, assess, and manage sleep-disordered breathing, emphasizing the role of thorough airway evaluation, collaboration across disciplines, and taking patient symptoms seriously rather than overlooking them. Boswell Books

We also delve into the clinical realities that are frequently missed, including the nuanced presentation of airway issues in patients, and why oral appliance therapy and comprehensive management strategies need to be more widely adopted. Dr. Patel further explores the often-overlooked connection between pain and sleep, highlighting how unresolved orofacial pain and airway dysfunction can create a cycle of poor sleep, increased pain sensitivity, and systemic health consequences. This episode equips listeners with a clearer framework for bridging dental care and sleep health, empowering both providers and patients to pursue more holistic, effective solutions.

About Dr. Mayoor Patel

Dr. Patel received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in 1994. After graduation he completed a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). In 2011 he completed a Masters in Science from Tufts University in the area of Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Patel is Board certified in Orofacial pain and Dental sleep medicine.

Presently, Dr. Patel is a co-founder of the British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Ben-Pat Institute and a visiting faculty at Tufts University. He also served on the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain as secretary, board member of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a board member and as examination chair for the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. In the past has served as a founding and board member of the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals.

Since 2003, Dr. Patel has limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ Disorders, Headaches, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Apnea. Additional contributions have been published: a textbook for Dental Sleep Medicine and numerous textbook chapters on orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, consumer books, one on treatment options for sleep apnea and the other on understanding temporomandibular disorders, and various professional and consumer articles.

Dr. Patel speaks nationally and internationally on topics of dental sleep medicine, Orofacial pain and TMJ disorders.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpcgeorgia/ and https://www.instagram.com/benpatinst/

Websites: https://mpateldds.com/ and https://benpatinstitute.com/

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/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode of Healthy Sleep Revolution, we challenge one of the most common misconceptions in sleep medicine: that weight loss alone can resolve sleep apnea. We explain why this belief is scientifically incomplete and often leads to frustration and self-blame for patients. Many individuals with sleep apnea are not obese, including children, athletes, and women undergoing hormonal changes, which highlights that body weight is not the primary driver of disordered breathing during sleep.

We break down the critical role of airway anatomy and physiology, including jaw position, palate structure, tongue posture, nasal obstruction, muscle tone, and chronic mouth breathing. We also explore the bi-directional relationship between sleep apnea and metabolic dysfunction, showing how fragmented sleep can worsen insulin resistance, hormonal balance, inflammation, and energy regulation, even independent of weight. At the same time, metabolic instability can further impair airway stability and sleep quality.

What you will learn:

• Why sleep apnea is not simply a weight-related condition

• How airway anatomy drives obstructive sleep apnea

• The connection between fragmented sleep and metabolic dysfunction

• Why calorie restriction alone rarely resolves sleep apnea

• How airway-first treatment supports metabolic and sleep health

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/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode, we dive into a conversation every parent, teacher, and clinician needs to hear: how screens, posture, mouth breathing, and airway development are all deeply connected. While most discussions focus on blue light and screen limits, we explore how modern tech habits are quietly reshaping children's facial growth and long-term sleep health.

We break down how forward head posture and constant downward gazing narrow the airway, encourage mouth breathing, and interfere with deep, restorative sleep. We also explain how poor tongue posture and underdeveloped palates contribute to sleep-disordered breathing and why today's tech neck can become tomorrow's airway compromise.

We also unpack the powerful overlap between sleep deprivation and ADHD-like symptoms in children. Many behaviors labeled as attention or behavioral issues may actually be signs of fragmented sleep and restricted breathing. Most importantly, we share simple, practical steps families can start using immediately to protect their child's airway, sleep, and development. What you will learn:

• How screen posture directly impacts airway space and breathing

• Why mouth breathing changes facial growth and narrows the palate

• The role of tongue posture in healthy airway development

• How sleep deprivation can mimic ADHD symptoms

• The three main ways screens disrupt sleep quality

• Early warning signs of airway and sleep issues in children

• Practical steps parents can start using right away

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/meghna_dassani/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani

In this episode of the Healthy Sleep Revolution Podcast, Dr. Meghna Dassani breaks down one of the biggest, and most overlooked, disruptors of modern sleep: screens.

We all know we should put our phones away before bed, but few people understand why it matters so much. Dr. Dassani explains how blue light, digital overstimulation, notifications, and nighttime scrolling impact melatonin, cortisol, airway stability, and your nervous system's ability to shift into deep, restorative sleep.

You'll learn:

• How blue light signals your brain that it's daytime

• Why melatonin drops and cortisol rises with screen use

• What "social jet lag" is and why your nervous system thinks you flew from Houston to Tokyo

• How late-night scrolling worsens snoring and sleep apnea

• The link between digital dopamine hits and a hyperactive nervous system

• The real science on EMFs and sleep

• Simple, practical device rules for families

• The 90-minute "digital sunset" Dr. Dassani teaches in her practice

Plus, Dr. Dassani shares her favourite screen-time hacks: warm lighting, bedroom boundaries, charging baskets, and behavioural shifts that turn chaotic evenings into calmer nights for the whole family.

If your nights feel restless, your mornings feel punishing, or you suspect technology is taking a toll on your sleep, this episode will give you the tools you need to take back your evenings — one habit at a time. About Dr. 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/meghna_dassani/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani