Sleep is My Waking Passion

Join me for an insightful and candid conversation with Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud, MD, who is both a friend and colleague. He is an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist who trained at University of Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health and the founder of the INSPIRE program at a multispecialty practice in northern New Jersey. In this episode, Dr. Mahmoud candidly discusses Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation as a promising alternative to CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions for managing sleep apnea from an expert in the field!

Dr. Solmaz Amirnazmin is a Boston-based, Stanford and Harvard trained physician, board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine with 14 years of clinical experience and a Weight Loss and Wellness Coach with training in culinary medicine and extensive background in nutrition research. She started her own lifestyle coaching practice called Enso Lifestyle Health, where she offers evidence-based lifestyle medicine coaching to help individuals optimize their health, prevent and reverse chronic illness, and achieve long-term weight loss. On this episode she shares specifics on her sustainable weight loss approach, her whole food/plant based/anti-inflammatory diet philosophy, how sleep and stress and avoidance of toxic substances (including alcohol), as well as exercise/movement all fit together.

Jemma Mumford is a former corporate powerhouse turned busy mum of two who shares my passion for the science of sleep. She has completed training with Lyndsey Hookway and Gordon Neufeld and is a now Toddler Sleep Consultant And Author of her first book The Better Sleep Blueprint. She is based in Sale, South Manchester and works with families online, you can find her at www.blissedoutbabies.co.uk   

Instagram: @blisedoutbabies

In this episode, we discuss various aspects of toddler sleep, covering topics such as managing expectations of toddler sleep, dealing with split nights and circadian rhythm issues, handling tricky bedtimes, the importance of connection, promoting relaxation before bed, night weaning, helping children self-regulate, and supporting independent sleep.

Dr. Cheri D. Mah is a renowned sleep physician and Adjunct Lecturer at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center. With over a decade of experience, her research has focused on the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes. Dr. Mah consults with professional teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, including the World Champion Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Her expertise extends to serving on the Nike Performance Council, advising Supermoon Capital, and collaborating with companies like Gatorade, ESPN, Google, and various sleep technology startups. Dr. Mah’s work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as the NY Times, ESPN, NPR, NBC Bay Area, Time, BBC, and the Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Mah is board-certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, having completed her fellowship at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center and residency at Kaiser San Francisco. She earned her MD from the University of California San Francisco, where she was a research fellow at the UCSF Human Performance Center. Additionally, she holds an MS in Biological Sciences and a BAS dual degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology from Stanford University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. 

In this episode, she shares her research findings on sleep deprivation among athletes and the significant improvements seen when athletes extended their sleep. Dr. Mah provides practical strategies for extending sleep, such as gradual changes, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. She also discusses the impact of sleep on jet lag and offers tips for minimizing its effects. Overall, Dr. Mah highlights the importance of prioritizing sleep for optimal performance and well-being.

You can follow her on social @drcherimah

 Dr. Paul Nguyen interventional electrophysiologist with Elite Cardiology Solutions in Elgin, Illinois and Founder/Executive Director of the SCARF (Sudden Cardiac Death Awareness Research Foundation). He lectures all over the country to dentists and healthcare professionals, spreading awareness of the importance of optimizing sleep to optimize your cardiac health and the dangers of untreated sleep apnea.

Join me for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Daniel Barone, as we discuss acting our your dreams (aka REM behavior disorder) and what it means. Dr. Barone, who received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his Neurology residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, currently serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine. With extensive experience in managing sleep disorders, he is also a published author of two books. You can find his books on Amazon using the links below: 

https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Talk-about-Sleep-Understanding/dp/1538103982

https://www.amazon.com/Story-Sleep-Zzzz-Daniel-Barone/dp/1538169738/

In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. David Fieno, MD, PhD, a board-certified surgical cardiologist, and a former residency colleague from our days at Cedars-Sinai. Though we've both moved away from Los Angeles, we remain lifelong friends.

In this episode, Dr. Fieno shares his personal and professional journey with GLP-1 drugs, discussing the profound impact these medications have had on the health of his cardiac and obese patients. As a specialist in a variety of cardiology-related procedures, including pacemakers and defibrillators, Dr. Fieno also delves into his role as a vein specialist and his experiences founding an obesity clinic at Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC, in Alabama. Under his guidance, the clinic has seen remarkably successful outcomes.

Tune in to hear Dr. Fieno's story of innovation and care in the field of cardiology, and learn about the transformative potential of GLP-1 therapies in managing obesity and enhancing cardiac health.

He is a seasoned public speaker and heart health advocate and if you would like to learn more about him, please visit: 

https://heartsouthpc.com/staff/fieno/

https://www.davidfieno.com/insidethemedicine-aboutme

Dr. Audrey Wells, MD is a board certified pediatrics, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine specialist and founder of SuperSleepMD. She is a seasoned public speaker and together we dive deep on GLP1 RAs and GLP1 RA/GIP medications (aka Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound) and get the skinny on what we know and don't know about how these medications impact weight and might impact OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). If you are on your weight loss journey, this is a must-listen and please do not toss your CPAP in the closet until you have listened to this episode. 

Dr. Wells offers several programs to help you get your best rest. You can find her at: 

SuperSleepMD.com

https://linktr.ee/supersleepmd

I am a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist, and chronic insomniac turned sleep biohacker, who is on a mission to empower my listeners to improve their sleep naturally. 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. Here's what's coming for Season 4!