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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 slee ...
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Narcolepsy Navigators isn't just another podcast; it's a lifeline, a space where every story shared is a step towards changing the narrative around narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Every episode is a peek into the lives of people navigating these conditions every single day. It's raw, it's real, and it’s about sharing stories that are way too important to miss. Because when we share, we have the power to change narratives – that’s our mantra, "Share a story to change a story." Everyday ...
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What if … you could get a better night’s sleep? Welcome to Sleep Eazzzy with HIF, the podcast dreams are made of. Join hosts Guy Rowlison, Kelly Petering and our expert guests, as they challenge myths and misconceptions about sleep, identify determining factors that are hindering people from getting a decent night’s shut eye and provide practical tips on how to catch those elusive zzzs. We know there are a lot of podcasts out there focussed on helping you actually fall asleep. What we hope i ...
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Welcome to today's episode! Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown returns! She is a triple board-certified pediatric sleep and pulmonary medicine physician known for her expertise in pediatric sleep disorders. As the founder and CEO of RestfulSleepMD and The Restful Sleep Place, Dr. Afolabi-Brown provides holistic and comprehensive sleep care for children and yo…
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Dr. Caissa Troutman, MD is the Physician Founder of WEIGHT reMDy, a Direct Care Wellness practice in central Pennsylvania, focusing on Weight Wellness and Midlife Empowerment. As a quadruple board-certified physician (Obesity, Family Medicine, Culinary Medicine, Menopause), she offers a holistic, individualized approach to sustainable weight loss u…
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Bio: Ellen Joseph, PhD (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist working at GI Psychology in Virginia. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and has trained at numerous academic health centers across the country, including Cooper University Health Care, the University of Texas Health Science Cent…
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Imagine being the youngest person ever diagnosed with narcolepsy at just three years old. Today, we're honoured to share the extraordinary journey of Mathilda, who has spent her life battling and thriving despite this complex condition. Joined by our Marketing Manager Iris, also living with narcolepsy type 1, we dive into Mathilda's world—from her …
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Join us on this heartwarming episode of Narcolepsy Navigators as we welcome our special guests Laura, an experienced animal foster parent from Illinois, and her narcoleptic dog, Toast. From being a breeder dump to becoming a beloved family member, Laura's journey is filled with challenges, adaptations, and the joy of raising a special needs pet. La…
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Many date the start of the field of Sleep Medicine to the discovery of REM sleep by Eugene Aserinsky and Nathaniel Kleitman in 1953. But was it actually discovered 27 years earlier by Russian investigators? In this podcast Dr. Michael Silber discusses the fascinating story of how REM sleep was identified and what this means for Sleep Medicine.…
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Dr. Sofia is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist. She trained at the prestigious Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, she practices at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhab…
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Emma Cooksey is a writer, speaker, and patient advocate. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories” to break down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. In 20…
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Season 5 of Sleep Is My Waking Passion is launching on September 11th! Join me as I chat with experts in sleep, physical therapy, and much more! This will be a women's health-focused season, packed with essential topics like sleep in perimenopause, hormonal changes, pelvic floor health, travel tips, and tips for optimizing sleep with new additions …
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The number of medications available to treat narcolepsy has grown dramatically in the last few years. While these have changed the landscape for patients, the future may hold even better treatments. In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber discusses the currently available new medications and the development of orexin receptor agonists which may transfo…
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Experience the raw and transformative journey of Sarah Duncan, a courageous 29-year-old from Oregon, as she navigates the complexities of life with narcolepsy. From her pre-med college days filled with relentless fatigue to the frustrating misdiagnoses that dismissed her symptoms as mere anxiety and depression, Sarah's story highlights the often-ov…
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Can navigating life with narcolepsy impact your mental health and career? Join us on Narcolepsy Navigators as we explore these pressing questions with our special guest, Christine from Northern Ireland. You'll hear firsthand about her journey with narcolepsy type 1 and cataplexy, and how symptoms manifest uniquely in her jaw. We share our personal …
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The multiple sleep latency test was developed in 1978. While it is still the standard test used for the diagnosis of central disorders of hypersomnolence, its interpretation is complex and many factors can affect the validity of its results. In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber discusses the practical use of the MSLT in 2024.…
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Dr. Sarah Silverman is a Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist, insomnia expert, and wellness consultant who's passionate about sleep health and wellness. Dr. Sarah uses a personalized, mindfulness-based approach to help improve sleep problems. Notably, she is an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), the first-line, drug-fr…
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I am thrilled to have Dr. Mary E. Burns share her perspective on sleep changes in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Burns is a highly accomplished, board-certified orthodontist with over 40 years of experience in the dental field. She has spent 26 years in private practice, specializing in adult orthodontics, interdiscipli…
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is the first-line therapy recommended for chronic insomnia. What does it comprise and who should teach it? Is Internet-based therapy available and effective? In this podcast, Dr. Mark Hansen discusses practical use of CBT-I for healthcare practitioners.由Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B.
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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 …
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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 Heal…
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Can you imagine trying to balance parenting, a creative passion, and a chronic sleep disorder? Join us on Narcolepsy Navigators as we explore this challenging reality through the inspiring life of Katie, a 30-year-old mom from South Dakota. Diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) in early 2022, Katie shares her journey of self-discovery and the …
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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,…
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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 W…
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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 …
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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 We…
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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 profo…
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Many physicians are reluctant to prescribe even low-dose opioids for chronic problems such as refractory restless legs. But opioid therapy can be life transforming for the correct patient. In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber discusses the appropriate use of opioids for patients with restless legs refractory to other medications.…
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What if a sleep study could be the key to unlocking a 13-year mystery? Join us as we sit down with Henry from Queens, New York, who shares his deeply personal journey from experiencing his first symptoms of narcolepsy type 2 in 1996 to finally receiving a diagnosis in 2009. In this episode, Henry opens up about his trial-and-error process with medi…
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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 w…
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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…
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Season 4 Episode 1 kicks off with an interview with Rachel Nesmith, a dynamic mom from Dallas, TX, living with obstructive sleep apnea and treatment-emergent central sleep apnea (OSA/CSA), severe Type 1 narcolepsy, and autism spectrum disorder. Rachel is a dedicated Project Sleep ambassador committed to dismantling the stigma associated with narcol…
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Nobody wants to embark on a journey across the turbulent seas of narcolepsy, but Natalie, a German mother and teacher, offers her moving story of doing just that. In her world, the emergence of narcolepsy in her late twenties was only the start of a journey marked by delayed diagnosis, developing cataplexy, and the struggle with ineffective sleep a…
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Anyone with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) knows that CPAP is definitely not for everyone. In our Season 3 Finale, Stacy Ochoa, DDS, D-ABDSM,FICOI returns to discuss what sleep dentists can do to improve the airway of adults who cannot tolerate or do not want to use CPAP. Stacy started her journey in Dental Sleep Medicine 20 years ago when her Dad w…
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Discover the untold stories of life with narcolepsy as Sakhara Johnson joins us for an intimate conversation about her journey. We peel back the curtain on her day-to-day battles, from the initial misdiagnoses and the arduous path to discovering she had severe narcolepsy, to the ongoing struggles with treatments and their impact on her personal lif…
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Dr. Beth Ann Malow is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, holds the Burry Endowed Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development, and serves as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Neurology and director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Clinical Translational Core. She is also a fellow member …
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The last few years have shown a major change in first-line management of restless legs. In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber discusses why gabapentinoids are now first-line therapy rather than dopamine agonists, how they are used, and whether there is any role still for the dopaminergic drugs.由mayoclinicsleepmedicine
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Dr. Logan Schneider, MD is a physician scientist specializing in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor affiliated with Stanford University, a Neurologist at the Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center, and a Clinical Specialist at Alphabet. On this episode, he discusses idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a central disorder of…
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Morgan Adams, MSW is a Holistic Sleep Coach for women based in Virgiinia. She and I share the same affliction: Insomnia. She found a way to liberate herself from need a sleeping pill to feel like she could rest, and she is on a mission to help other women do the same. She is full of great advice and I highly recommend you have a listen. I guarantee…
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Dr. Kim Hutchison is a Neurologist and Sleep specialist, CPAP expert and educator based in Portland, Oregon. She is also the inventor of Somnoseal. She is NOT sponsoring this podcast, though we will be mentioning her product in today’s discussion. She joins the podcast to discuss some of the most common problems faced by individuals with sleep apne…
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In this episode, Mikey joins me for a heart-to-heart conversation that started when I discovered his product about a year ago and decided to try it out for my 6-year-old daughter. The results were astonishing as we watched her thrive despite her vibrant yet restless mind. While this episode is brought to you by a sponsor, rest assured, it's far fro…
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Jen Walsh is a Sleep researcher, educator & consultant and Director of the Centre fro Sleep Science in Perth, Western Australia. She has studied cannabis for insomnia not associated with other medical conditions and has a fantastic TEDx talk on this topic available on YouTube. Have a listen as we talk honestly about the challenges of solid research…
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This has been a highly anticipated episode for us here on the Narcolepsy Navigators podcast. Our hosts Kerly and Liz, are both taking on an incredibly deep and detailed dive into what living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia is really like and what is actually the difference between narcolepsy and IH? Chapters (01:57 - 05:22) Living With Idiopathic Hyper…
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Dr. Jeff Durmer, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and sleep specialist, and former competitive rower. He is the current CMO for AbsoluteRest, and CMO and founder of Limbico Health. He is an expert in management of RLS and serves as board member for the RLS foundation. This condition has a genetic component and is an incredibly common reason for sleep di…
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Dr. Jeff Durmer, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and sleep specialist, and former competitive rower. He is the current CMO for AbsoluteRest, CMO and founder of Limbico Health, and has served as a sleep consultant assisting Olympic level athletes in treatment of sleep disorders and sleep quality optimization for maximal performance.…
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