Podcast Episode: Do you know about this common sleep disorder?

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Aug 08, 2023

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Did you know that an estimated 1 Billion people globally suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? That is 1 in 5 adults. 

Our recent podcast guest, Laing Rikkers, shares the details of these statistics and the fact that many Americans (of all ages) don't even know that they have this common sleep disorder. While the statistics are alarming, the good news is that there are treatments available, and Laing is on a mission to advocate for people to be informed of the symptoms and get checked out.

Laing shares with us that the signs and symptoms of OSA can include: 

⚫ Snoring
⚫ Daytime drowsiness
⚫ Waking up with a dry mouth
⚫ Waking up gasping for air
⚫ Depression and moodiness
 

Laing Rikkers is the founder of  ProSomnus and author of Morning Leaves, and she is on a mission to educate people on the warning signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), especially after losing her sister to the disorder's complications at the age of 46. Laing and her company have developed a life-changing device for sleep apnea patients. 
 

Episode Highlights:

• 4:44 What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? What are the warning signs?
• 7:48 Why this is the best alternative device for sleep apnea.
• 9:51 Losing her sister to complications from sleep apnea.
• 12:13 An outlet for grief
• 15:12 The impacts of sleep apnea. Can it take 15 years off your life?
• 17:15 What steps should you take if you have OSA?
• 22:27 How to find a treatment that works with your lifestyle.
• 24:58 Why writing is healing for those grieving.
• 28:45 How grief can be a gift.

Links and Resources

To learn more about the Prosomnus Device: https://prosomnus.com/

To read Morning Leaves: https://www.laingrikkers.com/
 

Listen to the full episode here: