Understanding Sleep Apnea with Emma Cooksey
My guest today, Emma Cooksey, was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.
Once diagnosed, she felt incredibly alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy.
After learning a great deal she began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.”
By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options.
During our conversation today we touch on:
What's it like doing a sleep study
What are they measuring during a sleep study
What exactly is sleep apnea
Symptoms of sleep apnea
Treatments for sleep apnea
Risk factors for sleep apnea
Why does it seem to come up at menopause
Nervous system implications
So listen now if you're ready to enjoy gaining some new knowledge.
Emma's Links:...
How to Have More Energy
I was hanging by a thread, like a piece of over rip fruit about to fall from the tree and go splat on the floor. Heavy and lethargic. No energy to lift a finger let alone think about what to cook for dinner.
Energy is a precious resource, but the good news is, it's renewable, unlike time. Once time is gone, it's gone, you can't get it back but energy can be renewed. All we have to do is plug back in.
But how?
This episode of The Menopause Mindset Podcast is a demonstration of how that is possible.... literally.
The entire episode was improvised from start to finish, not because I was lazy and didn't want to write any notes, but because I've been able to generate so much energy over the last couple of days, my mind was clear and my heart was full.
Since a friend pulled me up on my waining energy levels, I've been making a concerted effort to problem solve this issue and I'm delighted to bring you my musings.
In this...
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Are you in your 40’s or early 50’s and feel like you’re going a bit mad sometimes? You’re not alone. It could be the onset of peri menopause. The effect of menopause usually starts in the brain not in the reproductive organs and, as a result, massively impacts our mental health. If you’ve been diagnosed with anxiety disorder it could actually be a symptom of peri menopause. If you want to learn more and also find out how you can help, please watch my video it’s 29 mins.
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Drift into a wonderful state of relaxation fully guided by me to help your body and mind rest and restore....and breathe.
