Have OSA and Can't Sleep? You may have both OSA and insomnia, aka COMISA. Alex Sweetman and his colleagues are actively investigating COMISA and how it impacts our health. On this episode we talk about what we know so far, what we want to know, and the challenges it creates for treatment. Spoiler alert: I truly was amazed to discover how effective cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can be in this population. Definitely an eye-opening discussion.

Together, Joselyne and I review the brand new 2023 recommendations for healthy sleep in shift workers, published in Sleep. This is a MUST LISTEN if you are a shift worker. Link to the article: https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsad182

Joselyn John is a sleep science coach with deep personal experience navigating the night shift as a nurse. She shares her amazing journey from refugee to career nurse turned sleep educator. She is the real deal, and has reviewed the literature on how lack of sleep caused by shift work negatively impacts our health.

You can learn more about Jocelyn, purchase her book "Sleep Tight" , and book a free consultation at  https://sleepishealth.com/

Attention all snorers and sleep apnea folks! Matt Davis, MD is a Sleep Neurologist affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health. He also happens to be a TikTok superstar! Matt shares with us his take on treatment for OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) beyond simple CPAP. Please have a listen, especially if you or a loved one cannot tolerate CPAP. You are not alone, and unfortunately one of the ~30% of folks who are simply intolerant. There is hope for you right now. 

Claire Wylds-Wright is the CEO of the Hypersomnia Foundation, and the author of Waking Mathilda, a memoir about her journey to California in search of an answer for her daughter's sleepiness. Her daughter Mathilda is one of the youngest patients to be diagnosed with narcolepsy in documented history. Claire is an inspiration. Her organization is doing phenomenal work both in promoting research for conditions of hypersomnia to improve treatment and if possible a cure for debilitating sleepiness, as well as acting as a hub of information for patients and their families. It is an honor to chat with her and I guarantee you this episode will inspire you. 

Dr. Funke and I chat about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) affecting both kids and adults, highlighting their differences, underscoring why we should care, and pinpointing moments when it’s crucial to advocate for oneself and family members.

Dr. Funke is board-certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, and specializes in improving sleep for your child. She is available for consultation at https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

Find out about how lifestyle change can positively impact chronic diseases, how sleep is one of many pillars necessary for optimal health, and how you can better handle the inevitable stressors we face on the daily, with Dr. Liz Munoz.

Dr Munoz is the founder of Liz Munoz Coaching LLC, and her Lifestyle Coaching approach is holistic and evidence-based focusing on whole food plant-based nutrition, activity, sleep, stress management, building healthy relationships and reducing risky substances to prevent, treat and even reverse a variety of health conditions without medication.

She is available to help you. Check out her website: http://lizmunozmd.com/

Dr. Kevin Trice is a Board Certified Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine specialist from Louisville, KY and a terrific speaker. Together we discuss what narcolepsy is, why is happens, and what you can do about it. 

Anyone who spends enough time around kids is reminded of the magic of childhood all over again. Kids are observers of the world, free of ego, capable of absorbing so much information and inferring from their environment. To kick off Season 2 of the Sleep Is My Waking Passion podcast, I am joined by my daughter, Lily, who managed to provide me with 10 awesome recommendations for sleep in what felt like a nanosecond. Amazing! I just had to share. 

Season 2 will explore insomnia as a symptom of other deeper issues and sleep disorders. It is all about circadian misalignment, sleep apnea, rare central disorders of hypersomnia, and beyond.  Wellness is about maintaining our health as long as possible, and maximizing our potential for restful sleep is a critical part of the equation. Have a listen!