
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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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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
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
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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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Recent guests on Sleep is My Waking Passion include:
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2. Dr. Valerie Cacho
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