SleepTech Talk

This episode looks back at APSS Sleep 2026 with Dr. Gerald George Mannikarote, Emerson Kerr, and Robert Miller. The conversation focuses on how the conference reflected a shift in sleep medicine toward more options, more pharmaceutical involvement, and a stronger need for technologists to stay grounded in fundamentals.We discuss why the live conference experience still matters, how AI and automation are changing scoring and diagnos...

Sleep Is the Missing Piece of Recovery? | Nurse Sarah Jeffries on Sleep, Addiction & Healing

What if sleep is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of recovery?

On this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Sarah Jeffries, RN, BSN, MSN, an ER nurse, nurse educator, and sleep health advocate, for a wide-ranging conversation about why sleep needs to be treated as an essential part of recovery—n...

Twice every year, Americans change their clocks—but should we?

Should the United States eliminate Daylight Saving Time? More importantly, if we do, should we adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time or permanent Standard Time?

As Congress debates the Sunshine Protection Act, Karin Johnson, MD discusses the health, safety, and productivity implications of our current system, the scientific evidence behind permanent Standard Time, an...

What if the best Sleep Apnea ENT solution isn’t surgery?

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Madan Kandula, MD, board-certified ENT, founder and CEO of ADVENT, to explore a different approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, breathing problems, and other ENT-related conditions.

Dr. Kandula challenges the idea that seeing a surgeon must lead to surgery. Instead, the conversation focuses on understand...

What if CPAP isn't the only option for treating obstructive sleep apnea?

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Eric Mongeau, Chief Commercial Officer at Daybreak, to discuss the growing role of oral appliance therapy in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

While CPAP remains the gold standard treatment for OSA, many patients are surprised to learn that oral appliance therapy can be an effective option for cer...

Sleep apnea treatment isn't one-size-fits-all—and CPAP isn't the only option.

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Thai, DDS, TEDx speaker, dental sleep medicine specialist, and one of the leading voices in dental sleep medicine on social media. Dr. Thai shares how oral appliance therapy is helping patients find effective treatment for sleep apnea and why collaboration between sleep physicians and sl...

Lessons from Sleep Experts: What We Learned From Our Biggest SleepTech Talk Episodes

In this special host-only episode of SleepTech Talk, we take a step back to reflect on some of our biggest conversations, most impactful guests, and the incredible response from listeners across the sleep medicine community. From episodes that reached hundreds of thousands of views to conversations that challenged the way we think about patient care...

From Snowboarding Trip to Nationwide Sleep Business | Bretton Lane on Building Patient-First Sleep CareHow does a snowboarding trip turn into building a nationwide sleep business?In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Bretton Beine Lane, President of BetterNight, to unpack her unconventional journey from the slopes to scaling one of the country’s leading sleep care organizations.With more than a decade of experie...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Dr. Muhammad Usama, MD, FACP, DiplABOM, a triple board-certified physician in sleep medicine and obesity medicine, to explore one of the most important shifts in healthcare today.

As GLP-1 medications continue to transform the obesity landscape, what does that mean for patients with sleep apnea?

Dr. Usama breaks down the clinical connection between obesity and sleep-disordered breat...

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What happens when sleep health meets social media influence?

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Lindsay McFarland—better known as @yoursleepbff—to explore how she built a powerful platform educating thousands about sleep apnea, with a special focus on women.

Sleep apnea is often underdiagnosed in women, and Lindsay is working to change that narrative—one post at a time.

We dive into...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we explore the critical connection between sleep and heart health with Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the inaugural Digital Health Advisory Committee of the FDA.

Sleep and cardiovascular health are deeply interconnected, yet often overlooked. Dr. Bhatt breaks down how sleep impacts heart health — and what patients and clinicians should b...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I sleep?”

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we explore the growing problem of sleep anxiety and how it can prevent people from getting the rest they need.

Our guest is Janet Kennedy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist known as the “NYC Sleep Doctor.” She specializes in helping people overcome insomnia, sleep anxiety, and poor sleep habits through e...

Welcome to the SleepTech Talk Awards 2025, where we honor the leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of sleep medicine, sleep technology, and sleep science.

In this special solo episode, we announce and discuss the winners across five prestigious categories recognizing excellence in clinical care, research, technology, and public education.

These individuals and organizations represent the forefront of sleep innova...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we’re joined by TV personality and sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta to discuss the latest updates in sleep medicine and sleep apnea care.

Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM is a board certified, pulmonary, critical care, internal medicine and sleep specialist known for his appearances on “The Doctors” and “Chasing the Cure.” He brings a unique perspective that blends...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we’re joined by Aubrey Sawyer, President and Co-Founder, and Michelle Alencar, PhD, Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of inHealth and CoachLinq, to discuss how developing better habits—especially in the new year—can transform sleep outcomes and improve adherence to PAP therapy.

We dive into why PAP adherence is one of the biggest challenges in sleep medicine, and how coaching, ...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with leaders from React Health to discuss how CPAPs and masks are evolving to improve comfort, safety, and long-term patient success.

Joining us are:

• Colleen Lance, MD, Chief Medical Officer, React Health
• Bill Shoop, Chief Executive Officer, React Health

We explore React Health’s newest CPAP devices — including foam-free designs and some of the quietest machines on the...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we explore how patient involvement is reshaping the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Our guest, Chris Gouveia, MD, is a sleep apnea surgeon and otolaryngologist with training at NIH, Northwestern, and Stanford, currently practicing at Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Gouveia shares why involving patients more deeply in their diagnosis and therapy leads to better outcomes — a...

In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we introduce the SleepBros — a group of four forward-thinking sleep physicians who are redefining collaboration in sleep medicine.

Joining us are:

• Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CPE
• Jeremy McConnell, MD, MFOMA, Dipl. ABOM
• Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP, DABOM, CPI
• Asim Roy, MD, Dipl. ABPB (Sleep Medicine), Dipl. ABPB (Neurology)

Together, the Sleep Bros share how open collaboration, cur...

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In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we explore the newest breakthroughs in treating Central Sleep Apnea (CSA).
Our guest, Timothy Morgenthaler, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Quality and Affordability at the Mayo Clinic, and past President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), helps explain the updated AASM treatment guidelines and how Transvenous Phrenic Nerve ...