Sleep is My Waking Passion
I am a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist, and chronic insomniac turned sleep biohacker, who is on a mission to empower my listeners to improve their sleep naturally. Season 2 will explore insomnia as a symptom of other deeper issues and sleep disorders. It is all about circadian misalignment, sleep apnea, rare central disorders of hypersomnia, and beyond. Wellness is about maintaining our health as long as possible, and maximizing our potential for restful sleep is a critical part of the equation. Have a listen!
Sleep is My Waking Passion
Can Weight Loss Drugs Cure Sleep Apnea? Dr. Ruchir Patel Breaks It Down"
Dr. Ruchir Patel is a trailblazing sleep medicine expert, entrepreneur, and industry consultant with over 15 years of experience in the field. As the founder of multiple innovative healthcare ventures, including Knightly, Attara Labs, and the Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, Dr. Patel is redefining how sleep disorders are diagnosed and treated. With expertise spanning neuromodulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and obesity medicine, he is passionately committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and cutting-edge research.
In this episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, host Dr. Alison Kole dives deep with Dr. Patel into the intersection of weight loss drugs like tirzepatide (Monjaro/ZepBound) and their potential role in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). From the science behind GLP-1 agonists to the challenges of navigating insurance hurdles, Dr. Patel shares his candid insights on prescribing practices, patient counseling, and the broader implications for sleep medicine. Together, they explore critical topics such as metabolic inflammation, collaborative care models between specialties, and why tirzepatide should be seen as a powerful tool—not a standalone solution—for OSA management.
