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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.
You can learn more about Dr Chopra's work or contact him at https://www.empowersleep.com/
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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