Sleep is My Waking Passion
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 experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.
Sleep is My Waking Passion
Robert Miller
Join me for a sit-down with Robert Miller, VP of Sleep Business for Apria Healthcare, a nationally recognized CPAP supply company in the United States. He is a seasoned sleep technologist with 30+ years of experience in sleep medicine and durable medical equipment (DME). In this candid conversation, Robert sheds light on:Robert also shares personal insights from his own sleep apnea journey, including 50-pound weight loss success and strategies to avoid "PAP burnout." Whether you’re a patient navigating CPAP frustrations or a provider seeking smoother DME partnerships, this episode unpacks systemic healthcare flaws—and how to work within them.Thank you!AK
- The evolution of sleep studies: From paper-based diagnostics to modern digital systems.
- CPAP therapy hurdles: Why insurance delays, incomplete orders, and compliance requirements frustrate patients.
- DME dynamics: How providers and physicians can streamline CPAP approvals and improve patient adherence.
- Real-world solutions: Mask-fitting tips, post-paddle insomnia fixes, and alternatives like BiPAP for non-responsive patients.
