AWAKE: The Sleep Health Podcast

Today Eugena Brooks sits down for an interview about her life before and after treatment. This interview was originally recorded in 2019. This stream can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, including our podcast archive where every episode is available to stream right from your browser. AWAKE:The Sleep Apnea Po...

Today former naval pilot John Andrews sits down for an interview about his path to a sleep apnea diagnosis. This interview was originally recorded in 2018. This stream can be viewed on YouTube , Facebook   as well as sleephealth.org The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, including our podcast archive where every episode is available to stream righ...

Today sleep apnea patient and board chair of the ASAA Will Headapohl sits down for an interview about his struggles with sleep apnea treatment and his road to patient advocacy. This interview was originally recorded in 2018. This stream can be viewed on YouTube , Facebook   as well as sleephealth.org The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, includin...

Our guest: Elana Oberstein, M.D. - Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology  On our panel: Theresa Shumard, Education Manager - American Sleep Apnea Association Gilles Frydman, Chief Strategy Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association Our host: Justine Amdur, Program Coordinator - American Sleep Apnea Association. In today's show we are joined by Elana Oberstein, M.D. a board-cer...

Our guest: Ashok Sastry, M.D. - Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology  On our panel: Justine Amdur, Program Coordinator - American Sleep Apnea Association Gilles Frydman, Chief Strategy Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association Our host: Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association On today's show our panel is joined by Ashok Sastry M.D. , (Board Certifi...

Toby Wallwork, Producer Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association Toby sits down with Adam Amdur for a special chat about everybody's favorite PAP, the CPAP. THIS CONVERSATION WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE ARE CURRENTLY OBSERVING SAVE ISOLATION PRACTICES AND HOPE THAT YOU ARE TOO . The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever...

This is the audio from this week's Facebook LIVE stream. Marc Ostrick, Filmmaker - Ostrick Productions Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association This stream can be viewed on YouTube , Facebook   as well as sleephealth.org The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, including our podcast archive where every episode is ava...

Our guest: Aziz Seixas, PhD. - Assistant Professor, NYU Langone   On our panel: Eugena Brooks, Patient Advocate - American Sleep Apnea Association Gilles Frydman, Chief Strategy Officer -American Sleep Apnea Association Theresa Shumard, Education Support Manager - American Sleep Apnea Association Our host: Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer- American Sleep Apnea Association This stream can be viewe...

On our panel: Gilles Frydman, Chief Strategy Officer - American Sleep Apnea Association Will Headapohl, Chair Emeritus - American Sleep Apnea Association Theresa Shumard, Education Support Manager - American Sleep Apnea Association Our host: Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer- American Sleep Apnea Association This stream can be viewed on YouTube , Facebook   as well as sleepapnea.org The podcast is...

A bit of a special episode today. We did have another episode all set to drop but as the COVID 19 pandemic continues we thought this was a little more important. On our panel: Craig Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM,FACPh  Peter Stein, PhD. Gilles Frydman, Chief Strategy Officer- sleephealth.org Our host: Adam Amdur, Chief Patient Officer-sleepapnea.org This stream can be viewed on YouTube , as well as slee...

A very special bonus episode with Adam Amdur. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: stories@sleepapnea.org. The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, including our podcast archive where every episode is available to stream right from your browser. AWAKE:The Sleep Apnea Podc...

Today we join Adam Amdur to discuss the 100% virtual AWAKEtogether Summit 2020. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: stories@sleepapnea.org. The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, including our podcast archive where every episode is available to stream right from your b...

Today we're talking to ASAA's Chief Patient officer, Adam Amdur. Adam is an “innovative patient advocate”. He was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in 2008, more than thirty years after he first showed symptoms. As he struggled to learn how to manage his treatment, he was able to successfully identify and get treatment for his then two-year-old daughter and wife as well...

Today we are talking with Bray Patrick-Lake. Bray Patrick-Lake, M.F.S., is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Evidation Health. She develops collaborations to support the design and implementation of participant-centered studies. This interview was recorded at the AWAKETogether Summit in San Francisco, September 19, 2019. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we&apos...

Christina Semonick is not actually a sleep apnea patient. She's a speech pathologist, and a part of the sleep apnea community with insights to share. This interview was recorded at the AWAKETogether Summit in San Francisco, September 19, 2019. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: asaa@sleephealth.org PORTRAITS: Liv...

Being a doctor made him a unique patient. Dr. Borelli's case has been extreme, as has his recovery. His strong opinions make him a true advocate for sleep apnea patients everywhere. This interview was recorded at the AWAKEtogether Summit in San Francisco, September 19, 2019. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: asa...

Today we're talking with Brian Delaney. Brian knew that something was wrong with his sleep for a long time before a life threatening accident literally woke him up to the problem. Today he has lots of advice for new members of the sleep apnea community. AWAKE:The Sleep Apnea Podcast ,  is presented on Thursdays by sleephealth.org, the American Sleep Apnea Association. If you have questions or...

Today we're talking to Janie Seto. Janie often finds herself very drowsy or even falling asleep in meetings or other times when it can be embarrassing. Like many sleep apnea patients, it was her snoring that finally sent her to the doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment. AWAKE:The Sleep Apnea Podcast ,  is presented on Thursdays by sleephealth.org, the American Sleep Apnea Association . If y...

In addition to dealing with chronic pain, Matt Gentry has had a difficult time coming to terms with the lack of information available for his condition. Now he spreads information and engages in the public discussion. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: asaa @sleephealth.org. The podcast is available thru Apple Podcast...

When Karen sought treatment for her sleep apnea, she found an innovative technological solution. Unlike CPAP therapy, Karen has an Inspire device implanted like a pacemaker. She tells us all about it in this fascinating conversation. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: asaa @sleephealth.org . PORTRAITS: Living with Sle...

Today we're talking with Janice Sternfeld. Like many sleep apnea patients, denial was impacting her health and quality of life. At the urging of family and loved ones, she sought diagnosis and treatment. Her chronic pain and anxiety didn't stand a chance. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like to hear from you. You can reach us at: asaa @sleephealth....

Richard waited a long time to get a sleep study, which is remarkable since his wife was a sleep technician and caregiver. Hear his story and why he's glad that he got a diagnosis and treatment. This interview was recorded at the AWAKEtogether Summit in San Francisco, September 19, 2019. To learn more go to www.sleephealth.org . If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we&...

Today we’re talking to Ariel Berwaldt  Ari had a long and windy road to diagnosis. And he’s not quite there yet. Struggling with misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments he has learned a lot about being his own best advocate. This conversation was recorded at The AWAKEtogether Summit, in San Francisco, in September 2019. If you have questions or comments about this (or any episode) we'd like t...

Announcing AWAKE:The Sleep Apnea Podcast , presented by sleepapnea.org, the American Sleep Apnea Association. Starting Thursday January 2nd, 2020 If you, or a loved one has sleep apnea or questions about sleep apnea you wont want to miss it. So for 2020 make a New Year's Resolution to yourself and your sleep health. The podcast is available thru Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get yo...