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The Origin Series
Listen to the origin stories of SleepTech Talk... where it all began.
Ever wonder how a podcast gets started?
Listen to some of the first episodes on how the STT Crew got into sleep.
Robert Miller
Episode 1
Gerald George Mannikarote
Episode 2
Emerson Kerr
Episode 3
Episode 97
What is better than CPAP? with
Dr. David White and Dr. Peter Gay
What’s better than the current CPAP? Well, let’s talk to a couple of really smart guys about why we’ve been doing it backwards for 35 years!
The STT Crew talk to Peter Gay, MD and David White, MD, from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School respectively, about Kairos PAP (KPAP), its current developments, and what’s next. They will be having a webinar on May 12, 2025 along with Bill Noah, MD discussing this in more detail.
You can get details about this webinar hosted by SleepWorld Magazine here: https://sleepworldmagazine.com/the-fallacy-of-ipap-correcting-35-years-of-treating-osa-backwards/?hss_channel=lcp-87174120
More information about KPAP can be found here: https://sleepres.com/
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Episode 96
What is sleep apnea?
Let’s talk to a Sleep Educator
Ever wonder what it takes to become a sleep technologist? Things have changed since the days of on the job training. This week, the STT crew talk to Jordan Rusk, BS RPSGT CCSH, Associate Professor at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. Jordan is the program director of the polysomnography program at Lone Star College. Jordan has a passion for teaching and tells us about her journey from becoming a professional dancer to healthcare and ultimately sleep medicine and sleep technology.
You can learn more about Jordan and her program at https://www.lonestar.edu/117615
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Episode 95
How do you make CPAP More Comfortable? Use AI of Course!
Can you use artificial intelligence to make CPAP more comfortable? This PhD says you can! Meet Hamed Hanafi, PhD, founder and CEO of NovaResp. Dr Hanafi is leveraging AI to make CPAP more comfortable for patients! Listen as he describes NovaResp's algorithm and AI technology that helps users receive a better experience with PAP therapy.
Learn more about NovaResp at https://novaresp.ai/
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Episode 94
Magic pill for OSA? No mask? No hose? No implant? What's going on?
The STT crew talks to John Cronin, MD, Senior Vice President, Apnimed. Dr Cronin tells us about his journey in the field of sleep medicine and his current project at Apnimed.
Dr Cronin tells us where Apnimed is in the process of getting their novel pharmaceutical treatment for OSA to the market. Listen in and learn more about the latest in OSA therapy.
For more information visit https://apnimed.com/
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Episode 93
Resmed: How it All Started! Founder and Former CEO- Peter Farrell, PhD
From Pickwickian Syndrome to Sleep Disordered Breathing, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, OSA, and everything in between. Well it all started with a vacuum cleaner!
Meet Dr Peter Farrell, founder and former CEO of Resmed; the little company we all know very well! Dr Farrell tells about his time in university in Australia, then at MIT, and finally meeting with Dr Collin Sullivan to develop the first commercially available CPAP machine.
Learn the fascinating origin story of the CPAP and how Resmed grew from 9 people to the 10,000 person multinational company we know today.
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Episode 92
SleepTech Talks 2024 Person of the Year!
Emma Cooksey
It's SleepTech Talk's 2024 Person of the Year, Emma Cooksey! We've met Emma previously on the show as a fellow podcaster. Emma was the host and producer of Sleep Apnea Stories. In 2024, Emma decided to retire her podcast and work full time as a patient advocate. Listen in and learn why Emma is STT Person of the Year and the work she is doing to spread awareness about OSA and finding ways to help patients. You can learn more about Emma's work at https://project-sleep.com/
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Episode 91
What happened in 2024 and what to expect in 2025- Sleep medicine, health, wellness, and technology
Happy 2025 everyone! This episode the STT crew talks about the past year in sleep medicine, health, wellness, and technology. We also talk a little about what we can expect this year.
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Episode 90
Concierge Sleep Testing? It's more than just a breathing disorder!
This week, STT chats with Stanford Professor, Fullpower AI medical advisor, and founder of Sleep and Brain, Anil Rama MD. Dr Rama brings a concierge approach to sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea with the thought that it is more than just a breathing disorder. Dr Rama keeps in mind that there is an underlying traumatic brain injury taking place with sleep disordered breathing and goes beyond simple stenting of the airway. Listen in as Dr Rama talks about his approach to OSA and sleep disordered breathing.
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Episode 89
A New Approach to Sleep Apnea Therapy!
In this episode of SleepTech Talk, the crew talk to Dr Ingo Mahn of Natural Dental Services in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr Mahn takes us through his journey as a dentist and his need to find new ways to treat obstructive sleep apnea. This led him to work with patients using autonomic nervous system therapy for sleep disordered breathing. Listen as Dr Mahn describes his approach to therapy and the success he's had with it. Dr Mahn also teaches physicians and dentists on this therapy as well.
You can learn more about Dr Mahn at https://www.mynaturaldentist.com/ .
If you are interested in his training course, please check out https://myairwaytraining.com/
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Episode 88- New Product Alert!
Insomnia treatment: No medication? No drugs? How?
This week we talk about a new FDA approved non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical treatment for insomnia, Neurovalens. The STT crew sits down and talks to Neurovalens CEO, Dr Jason McKeown and VP of Commercialization, Kate Willis, about this amazing new technology for insomnia. Learn more about the science: https://neurovalens.com/science/
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Episode 87
It's Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week 2024 and we have the AAST President, Emerson Kerr!
It's Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week 2024 and we have a very special episode for you. It's our very own Emerson Kerr, president of the AAST! Listen as Emerson talks about the recent changes in the AAST and what's in store for the future.
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Episode 86
New Product Alert!
Newest PAP Mask from React Health
In this episode, SleepTech Talk talks to Kim Applegarth of ReactHealth, one of their sponsor partners. Kim talks about the latest mask from ReactHealth, the Rio II Full face Mask. She also talks about partnering with sleep centers and sleep labs with their new lab mask program. Listen in to learn more. You can also learn more at ReactHealth.com
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Episode 85
ZZoma is on your side!
Join the team as we meet Mike Markus, PHD
The STT Crew follows up with Dr Michael Markus after meeting with him at SLEEP 2024 in Houston. In this conversation, we talk to Dr Markus about Zzoma, a CPAP alternative for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Listen in as we discuss Zzoma and how Dr Markus came up with the concept and what he's doing to bring it to everyone.
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Episode 84
Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders in
All 50 States?
This week, the STT Crew talks to Dr Haramandeep Singh and Fatima Denney of iSleep Physicians! This jet setting duo can be found all over the country where sleep diagnostics and therapeutics are talked about and discussed. They can be seen at most sleep conferences and are an integral part of many dental sleep programs. Listen in as they detail how they are supporting the expansion of private and hospital based sleep clinics across the U.S. via telehealth.
On this episode this literal Who's Who in sleep telehealth services talk to us about diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in all 50 states.
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Episode 83
Sleep is HER Waking Passion!
with Allison Kole, MD, MPH
Meet Alison Kole, MD MPH host of Sleep is My Waking Passion Podcast! It's so cool when we get to talk to another podcaster. Join the STT Crew as we talk to Dr Kole about her waking passion, her approach to sleep disorders, her podcast, and all her other projects.
Dr Kole is also the founder of ASKtheSleepMD.com, Director, Medical Affairs and Strategy at US HealthConnect, as well as the Medical Director, Oak Health Sleep Program. She offers a holistic approach to treating and working sleep disorders with a special connection to women's sleep disorders. You can learn more about Dr Kole at https://www.askthesleepmd.com/ and find her podcast, Sleep is My Waking Passion, on most podcast platforms.
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Episode 82
New Product Alert! FDA Approved
Home Sleep Testing Device - SANSA by Huxley Medical
Let's meet Cathy Goldstein, MD as she talks to SleepTech Talk about some exciting new technology in portable sleep studies. Dr Goldstein was the principle investigator (PI) for validation study Huxley Medical's latest FDA approved portable PSG unit, Sansa. She talks to us about why it's different and how it will help even more patients.
Dr Cathy Goldstein is a Professor of Neurology at University of Michigan. She is also an internationally recognized expert in sleep tracking and sleep tracking technology. Dr Goldstein serves as a senior editor of Principles and Practices of Sleep Medicine and holds editorial roles for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Listen in as we talk to Dr Goldstein and dive into her wealth of knowledge.
Huxley Medical - https://www.huxleymed.com/
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Episode 81
Better than mouth tape! It's SomnoSeal
This week we talk to Kimberly Hutchison, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of SomnoSeal. SomnoSeal is an innovative, patent-pending device to comfortably and effectively eliminate dry mouth and mouth breathing during sleep. Dr Hutchison is a board certified neurologist and sleep specialist. She is an associate professor at Oregon Health and Science University and the medical director at Saipan Pacific Sleep Center.
Dr Hutchison created SomnoSeal to improve CPAP tolerability by allowing mouth breathers to successfully use smaller, nasal-only CPAP masks.
Dr Hutchison also leads KimberlyMD, LLC, an online sleep apnea education company that offers a CPAP 101 online course, CPAP coaching, support groups, and free weekly Sleep Byte educational videos.
You can find more information about Dr Hutchison at https://www.kimberlymd.com/
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Episode 80
Dental Sleep and Myofunctional Therapy
with Maria Sokolina, DDS
Meet Maria Sokolina, DDS with Harmony Dental Art. Dr Sokolina is passionate about dental sleep medicine and helping patients improve their sleep. She talks about myofunctional therapy and nasal airway patency in this episode of SleepTech Talk. Listen in as, Dr Sokolina shares her views. You can check out her YouTube channel-
https://www.youtube.com/@MariaSokolina
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Episode 79
Make Your CPAP Mask More Comfortable!
Meet Karen Moore of Pad-a-Cheek
This week, the SleepTech Talk Team meets with another innovator in the world of sleep health and sleep wellness, Karen Moore of Pad-a-Cheek, https://www.padacheek.com/.
Karen was diagnosed with OSA years ago and wasn't happy with the way her therapy was working; so she did something about it. Listen as Karen went from patient to entrepreneur, ultimately being recommended by one of the largest CPAP manufacturers in the world! Karen is a great example of one of the many innovators that have helped sleep health progress forward.
You can get more information about Pad-a-cheek at padacheek.com or you can call them directly on their phone number at 434-985-4003. You can even contact Karen at karen@padacheek.com.
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Episode 78
New CPAP Product! Vortex PAP
Sleep Isn't Rocket Science, But We've a Rocket Scientist on the Show!
This week, we talk to Dr Liran Oren from the University of Cincinnati, about the latest technology in CPAP therapy, Vortex PAP. Dr Oren is a real life rocket scientist and has applied his experience and knowledge from engineering to bring a more comfortable CPAP experience to the user.
Listen in as Dr Oren demonstrates the new unit for the SleepTech Talk audience! He also has a call for testers, from the Cincinnati area for now, for this breakthrough design product. People from the Cincinnati metropolitan area can enroll in our study using the link below and search for the keyword “VortexPAP.
https://www.uchealth.com/research/clinical-study
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Episode 77
What happened at SLEEP 2024?
It was WAY more than OSA!
This week the SleepTech Talk crew discusses the big sleep conference, SLEEP 2024. We were lucky enough to meet up once again at this conference and there was a lot to take in... and there's a lot to talk about! Tune in as we discuss our take-aways from the conference.
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Episode 76
NEW PRODUCT ALERT!
KPAP! The latest in PAP therapy
This week, the crew talks to David White, MD, about Kairos, KPAP, the latest in PAP therapy. Listeners and viewers have heard of the beginnings of this therapy when we had Dr Bill Noah on a previous episode.
KairosPAP (KPAP), a novel way to deliver the minimum pressure needed across the respiratory cycle to keep the pharyngeal airway patent during sleep.
Kairos is a Greek word meaning “at the right time,” and, in this context, it means positive airway pressure at the right time across the respiratory cycle.
First, previous attempts to improve CPAP comfort (BiPAP, C-Flex, and EPR) will be discussed and why they negatively affected airway patency and did not improve adherence.
Next, the concept of reducing IPAP to less than EPAP will be addressed first with a full discussion of the effect of a simple resistor (V-Com, approximately 2 cm H20/L/s) placed in the PAP tubing, which lowers IPAP by about 2 cm H20. This resistor did not affect PAP efficacy, reduced leak, improved adherence, and eliminated TECSA when present.
There is also a webinar with Dr White on KPAP coming up on May 29 and 30, 2024 by Sleep World Magazine.
Register for the webinar here: https://20612425.hs-sites.com/kairospap-kpap-webinars?utm_campaign=KPAP&utm_content=294340781&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-87174120
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Episode 75
GLP 1 drugs and Sleep Apnea
There's been a lot of talk about GLP 1 drugs recently and how it relates to sleep apnea. Have you wondered what's all the hype about? The STT crew talk about it in this episode.
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Episode 74
Sleep Apnea help, ASAP?
with Dr. Monica Mallampalli
Executive Director Alliance of
Sleep Apnea Partners
Dr. Monica Mallampalli is the executive director of the Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP), a nonprofit patient-oriented organization dedicated to advocating for optimal health of those suffering with sleep apnea and ensuring sleep apnea is a national priority.
She is also the President/Founder of the Institute of Women’s Health Strategies providing subject matter expertise and thought leadership in women’s health. For over a decade, Dr. Mallampalli has been advocating for the advancement of women’s health from a sex and gender lens within the areas of chronic diseases, clinical trials, drug development, and personalized medicine. She has co-authored many publications, reports and op-eds, and has been interviewed in the media on several occasions. Dr. Mallampalli currently serves on several boards and committees.
You can learn more about Dr Mallampalli and the ASAP at https://www.apneapartners.org/
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Episode 73
Transforming Dental Sleep
with Jason Tierney
This week the STT crew meets Jason Tierney, founder of Transform Dental Sleep.
For nearly 20 years, Jason Tierney has contributed to the fields of Dental Sleep Medicine and TMD treatment. From co-developing widely used oral appliances and countless continuing education events to growing and building teams with a mix of innovative solutions and best practices, Jason has seen the field of sleep medicine become what it is today. He’s seen so much that he actually wrote the book on it. Literally. His new book is entitled, Transform Dental Sleep.
Apart from writing books and transforming dental sleep medicine, Jason was also on Wheel of Fortune, has run several ultramarathons, and is obsessed with pugs. Listen in as the crew talks with Jason about dental sleep and some of his other interests.
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Episode 72
Is OSA more than just AHI?
with Dr. Sahil Chopra
Meet Sahil Chopra, MD, co-founder of Empower Sleep. Dr Chopra talks to the STT Crew about his work with his OSA patients and long term adherence. He talks about with OSA, not chasing the AHI to zero, but finding a way to improve the quality of the patient's life. This includes looking at not just AHI, but also other factors in the patient's life, environment, and sleep environment. Listen in to this fascinating discussion about Dr Chopra's work.
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Episode 71
It's World Sleep Week!
and we're going to Charleston, SC
It's World Sleep Week and we're excited to bring you a very special treat. This week, we go to the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. We meet with Dr Gregory Jackson, transplant cardiologist, and Francis Holland, RRT RPSGT. They together discuss moving away from the siloed approach of treating patients to working together and achieving better outcomes. Listen in as we discuss bringing therapies together. Extra points if you figure out what's missing in the picture!
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Episode 70
Meet TED Talk Sleep Scientist,
Dr Daniel Gartenberg
This week the STT Crew meet Dr Daniel Gartenberg, CEO of SleepSpace, Asst Prof at Penn State University, and TEDx Speaker.
Listen in as Dr Daniel talks about deep sleep, sleep entrainment, and AI in sleep. We also congratulate Dr Daniel on his newborn! He stepped out of the hospital just to join us on the show.
You can connect with Dr Daniel on LinkedIn and learn more about his company, SleepSpace, at https://sleepspace.com/. There is also a link in the site for his TED talk.
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Episode 69-
Let's meet SleepTech Talk's 2023
Person of the Year
And the Winner is??!!
Gregory Arneaud is the 2023 SleepTech Talk Person of the Year!
This time, we talk about his work which earned him 2023 SleepTech Talk's Person of the Year Award.
Gregory is a US Air Force Veteran and a veteran in healthcare for over 25 years. A certified respiratory therapist and a background in medical device sales and DME, Gregory also has a passion for sleep health. This passion caused him to help develop sleep centers and HST solutions throughout the Caribbean's.
This work includes his newly released book: The Wake Up Call! Get your copy today and always remember, “*How You Sleep Is How You Live*!” Click here to order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2hDKVmX
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Episode 68
Nocturia and Surgery in Sleep
with Dr. Steven Park
How often do you talk about nocturia? What about surgery for sleep? Let’s join Dr Steven Park, surgeon, author, YouTube sensation, and sleep wellness ambassador, in talking about some not so commonly talked about topics in sleep.
Listen to the show on most podcast platforms or watch us on YouTube- SleepTech Talk
Dr Park took time off from performing surgeries to take a holistic approach to sleep health and wellness. He’s the author of the book, “Sleep Interrupted” and also has a FREE guide for you to help you get started with energizing your life! https://doctorstevenpark.com/energizeyourday
You can find Dr Park on LinkedIn or at https://doctorstevenpark.com/
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Episode 67
New Year with Restful Sleep MD,
Dr Funke Afolabi-Brown!
Happy New Year!
The STT Crew brings in the new year with Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD CEO of RestfulSleepMD.com. Dr Afolabi-Brown breaks down her approach to sleep health and sleep medicine, where she not only takes the patient into consideration, but also the surrounding factors, including the family. You can find Dr Afolabi-Brown on LinkedIn and learn more about her practice at https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
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Episode 66
Women's Sleep Health and Hawaii!
It’s sleep in Hawaii!
Aloha, everyone! In the cold of the winter, join us as we meet Dr Valerie Cacho in the beautiful state of Hawaii!
Valerie Cacho, MD is an integrative sleep medicine practitioner and the founder of https://www.sleeplifemed.com/. Listen as she talks about providing a holistic approach to sleep medicine and sleep health among women. She has additional free resources on women's health https://sleephoria.com/. Mahalo!
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Episode 65
Meet SuperSleepMD!
This week, the crew meets Audrey Wells MD, founder and CEO of SuperSleepMD. Dr Wells talks to us about her journey into sleep medicine and into sleep health and wellness. Dr Wells provides not only clinical help to patients, but also education to patients as well. Listen in as Dr Wells also provides some free education to everyone. You can learn more about Dr Wells and her program at https://www.supersleepmd.com/
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Episode 64-
Let's Navigate Sleep in the Hospitals...
some more!
We meet the Sleep Navigators from Wellstar in Georgia once again. The team is Kelly Gladden, Donnie Brown Hill, and Keir Noe. Let's listen as they walk us through the the program and how they help the Wellstar Hospital system screen and provide care to patients suffering from sleep apnea. This time we go into a little more detail of their program.
There's also a special treat from Kelly Gladden! She's written a book on building a sleep navigator program. You can learn more about the book and how to purchase it onhttps://clinicalsleephealtheducator.com/
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Episode 63-
Let's Celebrate World Sleep 2023
Last week was along with STAW, World Sleep 2023 was also celebrated. The SleepTech Talk crew talk to Lourdes Delrosso, MD PhD about the World Sleep Society and World Sleep 2023 in Brazil. You can find Dr Delrosso on LinkedIn and learn more about World Sleep at https://worldsleepsociety.org/
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Episode 62-
Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week 2023
It's 2023 STAW and the STT crew is celebrating with you!
Listen in as we discuss the developing role of the sleep technologist and their value in the health care system. Join us in a lively discussion during this special week.
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Special Episode
Discussion with Shane Mobley
(GA State Board Department of Community Health)
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of SleepTech Talk and its team members. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "SleepTech Talk" name and all forms and abbreviation are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Episode 61
Let's talk Remote Patient Monitoring and telemedicine!
(How to monetize PAP Adherence for your sleep medicine practice)
Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP is the co- founder and CEO of MonitAir, an RPM (remote patient monitoring) and TM (tele medicine) company. It was designed by doctors for doctors who manage patients on PAP/NIV for chronic sleep and respiratory conditions, predominantly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Listen as we discuss how RPM and TM works, how it is changing the landscape of healthcare and improve outcomes, as well as a discussion on what everyone wants to know about when it comes to RPM (you'll have to stay tuned until the end to learn more)!
You can find Dr Mezerhane on LinkedIn and learn more about MonitAir at https://monitairhealth.com/
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Episode 60
Warning- watch out for the shark!
This week we get into the Shark Tank of Insomnia!
Join STT as we talk to Shark Tank contestant, and CEO and Founder of Sleep Reset, Yunha Kim. Learn about Yunha's journey in the start up world that led her into the world of sleep health. Watch until the end to listen to Yunha talk about her experience on Shark Tank where one of the Sharks got all wet!
You can find Yunha Kim on LinkedIn and learn more about Sleep Reset at https://www.thesleepreset.com/
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Episode 59
New Tech Alert!
Diagnosing sleep disorders with new technology!
This week we meet with Andy Deguilio, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of Onera Health. Andy has been in the sleep industry in various roles for about 2 decades. He's been in the start up side, as well as in the top 10 organizations for sleep in the United States. Andy talks to us about his journey in sleep as well as the new technology from Onera Health. Listen as we discuss how Onera Health is redefining sleep diagnostics and monitoring.
You can learn more about Oneara Health at https://www.onerahealth.com/
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Episode 58
Let's Navigate Sleep in the Hospitals
Our largest episode ever! We have three (3!) guests on this episode! Meet the Sleep Navigators from Wellstar in Georgia. The team is Kelly Gladden, Donnie Brown Hill, and Keir Noe. Listen as they walk us through the the program and how they help the Wellstar Hospital system screen and provide care to patients suffering from sleep apnea.
There's also a special treat from Kelly Gladden! She's written a book on building a sleep navigator program. You can learn more about the book and how to purchase it on
https://clinicalsleephealtheducator.com/
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
Copyright: ⓒ 2023 SleepTech Talk Productions
Episode 57
Do you take mental health naps?
Meet Kajsa Bradley of Mental Health Naps. Kajsa is a social media influencer and blogger. Listen as she discusses with the STT Crew her mental health journey as well as her journey with sleep apnea.
You can learn more about Kajsa on her social media @mentalhealthnaps or on her website https://www.mentalhealthnaps.com/
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 56
What's your Sleep Number?
The science behind SleepIQ in the Sleep Number Bed
Meet Rajasi Mills, VP SleepIQ Health at Sleep Number Corporation. Rajasi talks to us about the science behind SleepIQ and how it measures and helps with addressing sleep issues. Check it out.
You can learn more about SleepIQ and Sleep Number at https://www.sleepnumber.com/
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 55
How to become a Super Saiyan
This week, we meet Jorge Rey, RPSGT, CCSH.Jorge is a sleep technologist, sleep educator, certified personal trainer, black belt holder, mixed martial artist, and ultra marathoner (we may have missed other things this man does!). Learn about his journey into sleep health and into physical fitness, combining both to promote holistic wellness.
You can find Jorge on social media @finalflashfitness
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 54
We talk about sleep studies for everyone, everywhere with Dylan Springer of restASSURED
In this episode, the crew talks to Dylan Springer is VP of Clinical Services of restAssured.
Dylan believes in the mantra that "Everyone, everywhere, deserves the best sleep." Through restAssured, Dylan talks about making sleep testing easily available to anyone, anywhere.
Learn more about them at https://restassuredonline.com/
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Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 53
With the OG Sleep Tech Podcaster, Joe Anderson....
and a special CEU discount for listeners!
The SleepTech Talk crew talks to Joe Anderson this week. Joe is an OG in sleep, with the original Sleep Tech Podcast. Joe has such a full resume that it is hard to put it all down here. He's currently the Director of Business Development and Education for Priority Health Education and the Clinical Manager for Sleep, EEG, Wound Care, and Hyperbaric Medicine at Sovah Health. He is also a former committee member of the AASM and the BRPT.
Listen in as Joe tells us about his journey into sleep healthcare. And listen closely as he gives listeners a priority one discount on CEUs!
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
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Episode 52
Get your smart caps on.... We are meeting a sleep scientist!
Elie Gottlieb, PhD with
SleepScore Labs
joins the STT on this episode
This week we meet Elie Gottlieb, PhD, Lead applied Sleep Neuroscientist at SleepScore Labs. Listen as Elie talks about technology in sleep, new gadgets, and the future.
You can get more information about SleepScore labs at https://www.sleepscore.com/
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Credits: Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann; Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 51
What's your Sleep Apnea Story?
Join us as we do a crossover with podcast host Emma Cooksey!
This week we join Emma Cooksey, patient advocate and host of the popular and highly rated podcast, Sleep Apnea Stories. Listen in as we do a crossover with Emma and hear about her sleep apnea story as well as some other interesting ones!
Catch her podcasts on most podcasting platforms or https://www.sleepapneastories.com/
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Audio/ Video: Diego R Mann
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Hosts:
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Robert Miller
Gerald George Mannikarote
Copyright: ⓒ 2023 SleepTech Talk Productions
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Episode 50!
And we're going to England! How do we improve sleep health at the grass roots level with Adrian Zacher?
And where did Robert go?
Celebrate 50 episodes and join the STT Crew as they go to England! This week we meet Adrian Zacher. Adrian is the CEO of BSPSS.org and a task member for the APPG for Sleep. Listen in as Adrian talks about helping patients at the grassroots level for sleep health within the pharmacy space.
... and be sure to stay until the end to see where Robert went!
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Hosts:
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Robert Miller
Gerald George Mannikarote
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Episode 49
Hani Kayalli from CleveMed
This week, we meet Hani Kayyali.
Hani is President and CEO of CleveMed. Learn about his journey from Lebanon to the United States, to Case Western University, to becoming the President and CEO of CleveMed.
Learn more about CleveMed at www.clevemed.com
1-877-CleveMed
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Episode 48
Dr. Amy Bender from Cerebra
Meet Dr Amy Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra. Listen in as the STT Crew talks with Dr Bender and learns more about her journey in sleep and about what's going on over at Cerebra.
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Credits:
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Intro Music: Pierce G Mann
Hosts:
J. Emerson Kerr
Robert Miller
Gerald George Mannikarote
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