Sleep Apnea Pathfinders
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.
Episodes
22 episodes
Who Else Is Podcasting About Sleep Apnea?
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 info...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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8:55
Sleep Apnea Nuggets from our 1st Few Episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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9:55
"You Don't Look Like You Have Sleep Apnea!"
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 ap...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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38:15
3 Reasons Why Sleep Apnea Goes Undiagnosed for Years Or Even Decades
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 abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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18:48
Untreated Afib & Sleep Apnea? An interview with STOPAFIB.org's Mellanie Hills
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:43
Part 2 of Interview with Dr. Gretchen Kubacky-Health Psychologist on Sleep Apnea and PCOS
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 wom...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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16:56
Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Interview with Health Psychologist Dr. Gretchen Kubacky
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 rep...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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28:15
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Introducing Season 2 Sleep Apnea Pathfinders
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 Juanit...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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5:41
Highlights Season One of Sleep Apnea Pathfinders
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 muc...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:00
It Hurts Your Brain’s Feelings When You Don't Treat Your Sleep Apnea
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:05
8 Reasons Why Someone Is Afraid/Overwhelmed With Getting Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
In this episode, hosts of Sleep Apnea Pathfinders Podcast David and Juanita discuss 8 reasons someone may be afraid or overwhelmed with the idea of being diagnosed with sleep apnea. The reasons may vary and there may be many ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:38
Sleep Studies: Part B-The really juicy stuff!
This is part B of our Episode 8 on Sleep Studies. If you haven't listen to Part A please go back and listen for some really great gems on sleep studies. Part B has juicy stuff too such as:What the heck ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:30
Sleep Studies: Part A-All the questions a patient wanted to ask a sleep tech
Have you ever wanted to ask a sleep technician why they need to watch you sleep during a sleep study? Well, David gets to ask Juanita that and more!This is part A of our discussion about in lab and home sleep studies. In thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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13:03
Connecting the Dots? Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Apnea
How many people are aware that symptoms of Sleep Apnea (SA) & depression overlap? There is a
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:48
Tips on Sleep Apnea and Heart Conditions: Reasons To Take Earlier Action
In episode 6, Juanita and David share a couple of areas people may benefit in taking earlier action around undiagnosed sleep apnea and developing heart conditions. Often times, when a person is experiencing a heart condition they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:48
Strained Relationships and Financial Burden: Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Hurts Us Where It Counts
What many people may not realize is sleep apnea may fly under the radar for years or even decades. There are two consequences which have a lasting effect on our quality of life. One consequence of undiagnosed sleep apnea, is relatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:09
Is There A Difference Between Signs and Symptoms for Sleep Apnea? YES
Have you ever thought that signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are the same? Well, we discuss the difference between signs and symptoms in this episode. Signs are generally not observable, (with the exception of a few signs such as ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:33
Sleep Apnea and The Rollercoaster of Emotions
Are you wondering if sleep apnea has any connection to our emotions, mood and mental health?The connection sleep apnea has with our emotions and mental health are not widely talked about. Juanita Crawford, a sleep health professio...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:02
Chicken or The Egg: Did Sleep Apnea Come First or The Serious Medical Condition
This episode discusses the issue of sleep apnea and various serious health conditions. There has been many discussions and studies about whether sleep apnea contributed to the onset of specific serious health conditions. The researc...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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15:42
Long Naps, Micro-sleeping, Sleep Debt, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Ingredients for Sleep Apnea
This episode discusses from a social lens, some of the key ingredients of sleep apnea. One thing that jumps out to other and maybe not the person for who it's happening, is that napping becomes a constant goal. The other event which...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:10