Sleep is My Waking Passion

K Praveen Vohra, MD, MBA is a pulm, critical care and sleep medicine specialist with Ascension Medical Group in Carmel, Indiana. He completed his residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo and his fellowship at the University of Pittsburg. He has volunteered his time to the AASM for years, and is the first author on an incredibly important position statement by the AASM in support of...

Dr. Anne Marie Morse is a TikTok superstar, phenomenal public speaker, and one of the OG social media Sleep Medicine physician advocates promoting sleep health. She is a  Pediatric Sleep Medicine specialist and Neurologist, Director, Child Neurology, Director,  Pediatric Sleep Medicine, and Program Director, Child Neurology Residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She is both a resea...

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 6 begins on 1/29/2025, so catch up now and have a listen! Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@asktheSleepMD https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_to...

On the Season 5 podcast finale, I am joined by a dear friend of over 20 years, Dr. Sarah McCormack, a 2009 graduate of Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, began her career in Boston, MA, working in feline-only and diverse companion animal practices. After moving to Portland, she joined VCA Rock Creek in 2023, bringing expertise in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and exotic animal...

Karese Laguerre is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. She is also the author of Accomplished: How to Sleep Bette...

Mariah Lohr, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializes in treating pelvic health conditions with a focus on helping patients achieve their best health and wellness through optimized movement. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South College. Mariah is dedicated to empowering patients to live fuller, m...

Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD is a sleep neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh and an advocate for adolescent sleep health. With expertise in the medical and public health implications of sleep deprivation, she has been actively involved in policy advocacy, including championing later school start times. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse has testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Education Commit...

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 The Better Sleep Blueprint. She is launching her new online program entitled Taming Toddler Sleep.  On this episode, Jemma introduces her Taming Toddler Sleep prog...

 Parul Yadav, MD, is an OB-GYN who has transitioned into a successful career as a medical writer. After completing her medical training and practicing as an OB-GYN in India, she moved to the United States and completed a residency in OB-GYN at Baystate Medical Center, UMass School of Medicine, affiliated with Tufts University. Her clinical experience, both internationally and in the U.S., has give...

n this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Jasmine Steele, a 43-year-old mother of three, writer, author, U.S. Air Force veteran, and owner of Steele Intentional LLC, a life coaching platform. Jasmine's mission to help others heal and step into their authentic selves began with her own health struggle—a battle with sleep apnea that nearly cost her life. What she thought was a single...

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 young adults, addressing everything from physic...

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 using the 4M Pillar Foundation Plan, integrating nu...

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 Center, and Denver Health. Dr. Joseph has a wealth of...

    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 Dhabi, where she leads the Pediatric Sleep Service...

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 2023, Emma released "The 6-Week CPAP Solut...

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 like kids or pets in the home. Whether you&ap...

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-free approach for adults with chronic insomnia....

 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, interdisciplinary care, and the treatment of obstructive sleep...

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 Hypoglossa...

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 medi...

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  ...

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, Su...

 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...

Dr. Shelby Harris, Director of Sleep Health at Sleeepopolis, Clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Director Founder of NY Sleep and Psychology, social media advocate.

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 extens...