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Sleep is My Waking Passion

Alison Kole
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Sleep
Sleep Disorders
Women's Health
Sleep Deprivation
Mental Health
Chronic Insomnia
CPAP Therapy
Menopause
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia
Sleep Health
Sleep Medicine
Perimenopause
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Sleep Quality
Health and Wellness
Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier exp... more

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Live from London, Sleep Is My Waking Passion joins forces with multi‑award‑winning ENT and specialist sleep surgeon Dr. Ryan Chin Taw Cheong to break down how obstructive sleep apnea is managed in the UK versus the USA. From earlier ENT involvement a... more

What if treating sleep apnea isn’t just about machines, mouthguards, or surgery—but actually changing the structure of your airway?

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with Stanford sleep expert and orthodontist Dr. Audrey Yoon to... more

What if a sleep doctor didn't recognize her own sleep apnea? Dr. Valerie Cacho shares her personal journey from diagnosing patients to becoming one—revealing how women's sleep apnea symptoms look nothing like the textbook.

In this episode, Dr. Cacho... more

When does “crappy sleep” in women stop being a normal part of aging and start being a dangerous, underdiagnosed sleep apnea? In this episode, living legend Dr. Nancy Collop, MD—former AASM president and former director of the Emory Sleep Center in At... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Audrey Yoon
Dentist and orthodontist specialized in sleep medicine innovations
Stanford University, World Dento-Facial Sleep Society (founder/president)
Episode: On The Fringe: Sleep Apnea Treatment You Haven’t Heard Of featuring Dr. Audrey Yoon, DDS, MS
Dr. Valerie Cacho
Board-certified sleep medicine physician
Episode: Can Women Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring? A Sleep Doctor's Story | REM OSA & Heart Risk
Dr. Nancy Collop
Sleep medicine expert; former president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; director of Emory Sleep Center
Emory Sleep Center
Episode: Talking Women’s Sleep in Atlanta and Beyond: An Interview with Sleep Legend Dr. Nancy Collop
George T. Nierenberg
Award-winning filmmaker
Nierenberg Films / Out of Breath
Episode: Sleep Apnea Nearly Killed Me: ‘Out of Breath’ Documentary (with NJ Sleep Doctor Dr. Alison Kole & George Nierenberg)
Sleep Doctor Chris
Pediatric sleep medicine physician, author of Sweet Dreams
Quality Sleep and Neurology PC
Episode: Is Your Child’s Snoring Dangerous? Red-Flag Signs of Pediatric Sleep Apnea with Sleep Doctor Chris
Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
Board-certified in sleep medicine; president-elect of the Board of Directors, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Episode: Better Questions, Better Sleep: Why Smarter OSA Conversations Could Be the Data We’re Missing featuring Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
Xavier Schumann
Guest sharing his personal experience with kratom, alcohol, sleep issues, and hospitalization
Episode: Kratom, Alcohol & Sleep: A Near‑Death Wake‑Up Call featuring Xavier Schumann
Solomon Briggs
Patient advocate, narcolepsy type 1 activist and artist, also known as The Narcoplexic
Independent advocate, writer, artist
Episode: Living With Narcolepsy Type 1: Cataplexy and the Invisible Attacks of Emotion with Sol Briggs
Anthony Fontana
AMFT and APCC, holistic psychotherapist
Self-identified holistic psychotherapy practice
Episode: Somatic Therapy, EMDR, and DBT for High‑Achiever Insomnia featuring Anthony Fontana

Host

Dr. Alison Kole
Host of Sleep is My Waking Passion; triple-boarded physician specializing in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine; clinician-scientist and sleep health advocate.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Excellent medically sound sleep podcast

    This is a “must-listen” for those with sleep problems or those like me who help those with sleep disorders. Congratulations on your first episode Dr Alison and great topic with Dr Val. Love it and looking forward for your future episodes. - Dr V Santiago

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bikerguest159
    United States3 years ago
  • Sleep is my Waking Passion

    I cannot wait for this!! I’ve personally suffered from chronic lifelong insomnia and even chose the pathway to a career of “required insomnia”(neonatal ICU doctor). I honestly had given up on getting regular sleep—I had survived (and thrived) thus far in my life on little sleep. Until I developed a chronic debilitating case of Long CoViD and PoTS. Thank you, Dr. Alison Kole, for being one of the smartest, most compassionate doctors I know. You are a true inspiration!! I know that the positive i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrClown Mona
    United States3 years ago

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The host is described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and credible.
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Can Women Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring? A Sleep Doctor's Story | REM OSA & Heart Risk
Q: What personal treatment decisions did you pursue for your own sleep apnea, and why?
Dr. Cacho discusses trying palate expansion and eventual adjustments to her airway approach, with the goal of potentially reducing or stopping machine use, illustrating an individualized, multi-path strategy beyond traditional CPAP.
Can Women Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring? A Sleep Doctor's Story | REM OSA & Heart Risk
Q: What are the cardiovascular risks associated with sleep apnea in women, and how should they be interpreted beyond mild diagnoses?
Even mild sleep apnea, particularly REM-related events, can increase risks for high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues; clinicians should consider the overall clinical picture, not just the apnea-hypopnea index, when evaluating risk and deciding on treatment.
Can Women Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring? A Sleep Doctor's Story | REM OSA & Heart Risk
Q: How do sleep apnea symptoms present differently in women, especially around midlife and pregnancy?
Women may experience non-traditional symptoms such as insomnia, restless sleep, vivid dreams, headaches, and fatigue, and REM-related apnea can be more prominent, making diagnosis trickier and underscoring the need for broader screening criteria beyond snoring and daytime sleepiness.
Why Your Insomnia Isn’t About Sleep Time (And How Digital CBT-I Can Actually Cure It) with Dr. Jason Ong
Q: What are the core components of Somryst and CBT-I?
The core components are behavioral strategies like Sleep Restriction (bed restriction) to boost sleep drive and Stimulus Control (sleep reconditioning), plus the cognitive part that reduces sleep-related worry and effort; the program is structured to build these in sequence with diaries and homework to drive gradual improvements.
Living With Narcolepsy Type 1: Cataplexy and the Invisible Attacks of Emotion with Sol Briggs
Q: What needs to change to better unite scientific advances with the lived experience of narcolepsy?
There needs to be a shift in terminology to better capture the full range of cataplexy severity, along with a stronger emphasis on the human experience in research, so that advances in treatment align with real-world daily challenges and stigma is reduced.

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A clinically grounded, listener-friendly exploration of sleep that blends medical expertise with real-life stories. Episodes frequently center on sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and pediatric sleep concerns, while also examining the social, technological, and emotional facets of how we sleep. Noteworthy is the host's strong medical background and a pattern of inviting top sleep specialists, patients, and occasionally filmmakers and researchers to illuminate diagnosis, treatment, and patient-centered care. The show often translates complex sleep science into practical guidance for both patients and providers, making it a strong fit for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone curious about optimizing rest. more

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1. Dr. Audrey Yoon
2. Dr. Valerie Cacho
3. Dr. Nancy Collop
4. George T. Nierenberg
5. Sleep Doctor Chris
6. Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
7. Xavier Schumann
8. Solomon Briggs

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