THE COUNTERFEIT SLEEP® PODCAST

Swallowing and Sleep Problems with Judee Macias--Harris | When you think of the work of a speech pathologist, what comes to mind?  . Most people think of a speech pathologist as someone who could help Daffy Duck say “suffering succotash” without a lisp. And that is part of speech pathology. But, as you’ll find out in this episode of The Counterfeit Sleep® Podcast, the profession goes way beyo...

The Vitamin D Controversy with Dr. Stasha Gominak | Are you Vitamin D deficient? If you have sleep challenges, a Vitamin D deficiency just may be your smoking gun.  But then again that depends on who you talk to, especially if you’re talking to someone who is not aware of the current research on Vitamin D.  So today we talk to the greatest Vitamin D authority I know, Dr. Stasha Gominak.&...

Never Retract Your Teeth with Dr. William Hang Have you ever done something you’ve come to regret? Hey, we all have, right? Like the saying goes, “To err is human.”  But what happens when you come to regret something you’ve done to other people. A practice you’ve done for years. A practice you and everyone else in your profession were trained to do? Well, if you’re like Dr. Bill Hang, a class...

Migraines in the Morning and Other Pain  What do you do when you’ve got pain, and it keeps coming back? It could be pain from playing softball on the weekends. It could be pain from spending too much time on a screen. It could be a full blown migraine when you wake up. The point is this: If you get pain and it keeps coming back, you need more than pain medication. To get relief from recurring...

Disrupt, Adapt and Thrive with Lisa L. Levy What does the word “disruption” feel like to you?  That may sound like a strange question, but lots of people have a strong response to the word disruption, like the equivalent of the words ‘oh no’ if your gut could talk. How can one word evoke such strong feelings? It’s because disruption means change—and many of us don’t like change. Yet...

Saying yes to change with Peter Margaritis, CSP & C.P.A. Let me ask you a question about change: How many people say that change is challenging? If you’re thinking just about everybody, you’re right. There’s no question that change is hard. But if we want to move the needle on anything—and that includes going from low performance sleep to high performance sleep!—we have to embrace change. And...

Make better decisions with Jill J. Johnson What do you do when you have a business problem that impacts your bottom line? You implement solutions, right? But what happens when those solutions don’t work? What can you do?  That’s exactly what we get into today in part 2 of our special BUSINESS IMPACT SERIES, where we’re shining the light on Counterfeit Sleep® in the workplace . There are two p...

Growing your bottom line with Jeffrey Hayzlett We kick off a special BUSINESS IMPACT SERIES on The Counterfeit Sleep Podcast. Whether you work for a business or run your own business, this series on Counterfeit Sleep® in the Workplace is mission critical for continued growth and success. And that’s for two reasons: the impacts of Counterfeit Sleep® in the workplace are substantial, from...

The Napping Controversy Today we step into the controversial side of sleep: Napping. If you’re like most people, you’re thinking, “Napping? Is there really a controversy??  There is, and it’s a major controversy. For example, an estimated 34% of companies encourage naps on the job. For some employees, that’s a great strategy that increases productivity and grows the bottom line. But for far t...

Stop Snoring Before It Stops You with Ironman Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP Imagine being a competitive athlete…an Ironman competitor. You run. You bike. You swim open water. You feel great and you plan to continue feeling great so you can perform at your best! But then you make a big move to a new place with a different climate. You develop some pesky post nasal drip. You start snoring a little bit. Yo...

When’s the last time you heard these two words? “Be careful.” We say these words to each other all the time because we know life comes with risk. And this is especially true in the workplace. So what can you do to create a truly safe workplace—one that goes beyond simply checking the boxes that OSHA requires? You make safety part of the culture, just like today’s guest, Ray Brown, CEO of ESCO Grou...

ER Visits, Panic Attacks & Believing in Yourself! Have you ever had the feeling that your drive….has slipped into neutral? Or maybe you even feel like you’re just stalling out completely? That’s the core of the story you’ll hear today. Our guest is Lisa Moler, Founder of Medmark LLC, an ever-expanding media company. Lisa’s high energy and laser-focus surely qualify her as a Type A pe...

Grief Is So Personal with Tanya Detrik | Pandemic living puts grief front and center in all of our lives. It affects the way we eat. It affects the way we sleep. And it even affects the way we breathe. But here’s the tricky thing about grief: it can be hard to see when you’re in it. Our guest today, Tanya Detrik, experienced the tunnel vision of grief first hand after losing her spouse suddenly in...

HOW TO SURVIVE MENTALLY DURING STRESSFUL TIMES | Here’s a question for you: What is the best way to survive mentally during stressful times? If you’re like most people, you may be trying to figure this out right now as stress, uncertainty, and related sleep problems skyrocket. Today we bring you a guest who is uniquely experienced to answer this question. Our guest is Tara Rolstad, and she is an a...

Depression, Anxiety & Counterfeit Sleep® Problems with Cindy Tschosik | When was the last time you felt sad? If you’re like most people, feelings of sadness are more common than ever, especially with all the loss and uncertainty we have in our world right now.  But what happens when feeling “blue” persists and deepens? What happens when on a beautiful sunny day with your precious young ch...

Post-nasal Drip, Reflux and Inflammation | You probably know that sensation you get when you’re coming down with a cold…that gooey drip that runs down the back of your throat. Gross, yes, but a sure sign your immune system is working to protect you.  But what if you have that dripping sensation all the time. What’s that a sign of? You get an answer to that exact question in this episode of&nb...

Snoring, Hip Pain and Attention Problems with Ronda Holman, DA Getting left back in kindergarten is a tough way to start your school career. And for today’s guest, Ronda Holman, DA, it only got worse: Her attention problems made her hate being in school. Her tooth-grinding at night was seriously wearing down her teeth. And by the time she got married, she snored so loudly that she woke her husband...

Why do you have a bump in your nose? If you're like many people, you have a subtle bump in your nose--and you have no idea why. No Marcia Brady "football in the nose" incident. You'd remember that, right? And even your mom can't recall an "elbow to the nose" event that could possibly explain the bump. So where did it come from? And what does it mean for your risk of Counterfeit Sleep®? Get the ans...

We’ve all heard that stress is bad for the body. But you know how sometimes you just have to see it to believe it? Well, here’s your opportunity! In this episode, you get an insider’s view of just how bad stress is for the body. And when I say insider's view, I mean that—literally. Today’s guest is an ENT surgeon and a sleep physician, and he walks us through what he observed on the operating tabl...

TMJ problems, Death During Childbirth, and Stunted Growth Martha Cortes, DDS, provides a dental solution to a medical condition...one that leads to many problems including TMJ pain, death during childbirth and stunted growth in children. Listen as she shares her insights and innovative treatment methods. In this episode, Dr. Cortes also shares how she treated Lauren, the NYC model who shared her s...

TMJ pain can be debilitating. Ask any of the estimated 35 million Americans who deal with TMJ disorder. Or better yet, ask Lauren Koenig who lived with TMJ pain for years. Tune in to this episode to learn: the unusual signs of TMJ how Lauren finally said goodbye to TMJ pain--thanks to a surprising question from a stranger in a NYC coffee shop what her story means for you and your chances of gettin...

THE NIGHTIME URINATION CONTROVERSY Is there a deadly side to "waking up to go?" In this Counterfeit Sleep® Controversy special feature, we take a deep dive into the common but controversial problem of nighttime urination. You'll find out: why asking two different doctors about waking up to go might give you two different answers, which answer is right based on today's science, and how two steps AN...

If I asked you if you felt tired, what would you say? If you’re like most of us living in the modern world, you’d say "Yes." And if I asked you why, you’d probably have a reason…something that “explains” why you’re tired. Maybe it’s work, maybe it’s family, maybe its work and family. If that’s true for you, this episode is a game-changer for you! Christine McManus, a mom of two and an ul...

Solve Your Sleep Problem with Bruce Willis and Sloths  How can Bruce Willis and sloths help you solve your sleep problem? They give you valuable lessons for success on your sleep! Learn the exact steps to start your Counterfeit Sleep® journey today! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When you're ready to harness the benefits of high performance sleep™, clink the link below. You take the first step, and we'll ta...

What is Counterfeit Sleep®? Counterfeit Sleep® shines the light on your health and wellness like never before. Listen in to find out what it is, why it's today’s most important health and wellness topic, and why The Counterfeit Sleep® Podcast is the #1 podcast for you if you’re serious about maintaining your health and wellness.  Listen now to get these answers: 1 What is Counterfeit Sle...