Sleep Apnea Pathfinders

Oct 29 2021

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Bringing awareness and information on sleep apnea so people can see the pathways to connect the dots with different signs and symptoms when it isn’t always clear. Sharing from his experiences from 15 years of being diagnosed with sleep apnea, David’s passion for research and talking to other patients comes through in this podcast. This podcast will cover a multitude of dimensions: discussing health conditions which show a high correlation; guests to share their experiences; and experts from various fields who will discuss the impact on sleep apnea and our overall health. Join us on Sleep Apnea Pathways weekly as we unpack these important dimensions in an effort to understand this sleep disorder more. We invite you to comment, give feedback and share in our collaborative effort. Our number one goal for the podcast is to spread the message that there is hope for those with sleep apnea and those that love and support them.

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Who Else Is Podcasting About Sleep Apnea?

Oct 29 2021 8 mins

In this episode, we discuss who else is podcasting about sleep apnea. Specifically, what patients are also trying to raise the awareness of sleep apnea.Are you one of those people who really love podcasts and can't get enough information about sleep apnea (I'm one of those people)? There are some patients who have great podcasts and we are becoming a community of patients

Sleep Apnea Nuggets from our 1st Few Episodes

Oct 22 2021 9 mins

I wanted to take a step back and thank all of the listeners of Sleep Apnea Pathfinders. This seasons episodes have been heard in 7 different countries and 37 cities in the U.S. It reminds me that sleep apnea is a worldwide issue and many of us are searching for information which is empowering and actionable. In this episode, I talk about some of the important issues I covered in th

"You Don't Look Like You Have Sleep Apnea!"

Oct 16 2021 38 mins

Are you one of those who only think sleep apnea is something that only people who are overweight can develop? Well, sleep apnea can be found in people with all body types. I interview John Dortch, a thin person with sleep apnea. His body mass index is 24, which is normal weight for his height, according the a BMI calculator from the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute of the

3 Reasons Why Sleep Apnea Goes Undiagnosed for Years Or Even Decades

Oct 09 2021 18 mins

In this episode, David and Yvette discuss the three reasons why sleep apnea can go undiagnosed for years or even decades. Fatigue becomes normal to the individual due to their life circumstancesUneducated about sleep disorders and sleep hygieneYou slowly become the person We are faced with managing fatigue within the context of what is happening in and around our lives. We often (e

Untreated Afib & Sleep Apnea? An interview with STOPAFIB.org's Mellanie Hills

Sep 29 2021 46 mins

Have you ever experienced heart palpitations and were unsure if it warranted speaking to your doctor? Has your doctor placed you on statins for rising cholesterol based on a family history of heart disease? What does sleep apnea have to do with heart palpitations? The American Heart Association issued a statement in June 2021 that “between 40% and 80% of people in the U.S. with c

Part 2 of Interview with Dr. Gretchen Kubacky-Health Psychologist on Sleep Apnea and PCOS

Sep 29 2021 16 mins

In Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Kubacky, we discuss how fatigue is a hallmark of PCOS and how a host of other health issues are associated such as diabetes, high cholesterol, infertility, and hypothyroidism. We discuss how women tend to be diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and how some sleep physicians will recommend weight loss in place of using other interventions such as a CPA

Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Interview with Health Psychologist Dr. Gretchen Kubacky

Sep 25 2021 28 mins

This interview with Dr. Gretchen Kubacky, a health psychologist whose practice includes people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. According to Womenshealth.gov, this a serious health condition that caused by a hormonal imbalance of the reproductive hormones. The imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. She shared so much beneficial information about dealing with chronic health iss

Introducing Season 2 Sleep Apnea Pathfinders

Sep 17 2021 5 mins

Welcome Back to Season 2 of Sleep Apnea PathfindersWe are so excited to be back for a second season! There have been many things happening while we were on break. Covid-19 rates have risen in some parts of the country and Juanita, Co-Host of Sleep Apnea Pathfinders is taking a hiatus due to her role as a healthcare worker in sleep medicine. We started this podcast together in March

Highlights Season One of Sleep Apnea Pathfinders

Aug 02 2021 15 mins

In this episode Juanita and David go over all of the highlights from each episode briefly. Listen in if you missed any episodes and want to go back. This episode also lets the listener hear how many topics we covered to show how much the social, physical, and emotional aspects of sleep apnea affect a person. We also hoped that our episodes help listeners understand that not only is

It Hurts Your Brain’s Feelings When You Don't Treat Your Sleep Apnea

Jul 17 2021 18 mins