Beyond Breathing
Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!
Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well!
In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who have conquered their sleep struggles (adults and kids). We'll dive into the science of sleep and breathing and its impact on our health, we will explore sleep technology and uncover practical tips and techniques to enhance your sleep quality, your mood and overall health and wellness.
We're on a mission to empower you with knowledge, inspire positive change, and ultimately help you embrace a healthier life.
Our first episode is just around the corner so stay tuned for more empowering conversations. Let's start this incredible voyage, one breath at a time.
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Beyond Breathing
Orthosomnia: Wearables, Wellness & Wake-Up Calls
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Keywords
wearables, sleep tracking, orthosomnia, health monitoring, sleep apnea, remote patient monitoring, dental health, clinical collaboration, sleep quality, technology in healthcare
Summary
In this episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette VanGuilder discusses the impact of wearables and sleep trackers on health, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of orthosomnia, where individuals become overly fixated on sleep metrics. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body over relying solely on data from devices. The conversation also highlights the role of wearables in health monitoring, the need for clinical collaboration in addressing sleep issues, and the cultural normalization of poor sleep. Lancette encourages listeners to seek professional evaluation for sleep-related concerns and to prioritize their health and well-being.
Takeaways
Wearables can enhance awareness of health metrics.
Orthosomnia is the fixation on sleep data over actual feelings.
Sleep scores should not dictate how we feel about our sleep.
Clinical collaboration is essential for addressing sleep apnea.
Snoring is a significant indicator of potential sleep issues.
Cultural norms often celebrate poor sleep as a badge of honor.
Wearables should be used as tools for guidance, not absolute measures.
Listening to one's body is crucial for health.
Sleep deprivation can lead to serious health issues.
Professional evaluation is important for sleep-related concerns.
Titles
The Impact of Wearables on Sleep Health
Orthosomnia: The Dangers of Sleep Tracking Obsession
sound bites
"Wearables are not diagnostic tools."
"Bad sleep is a badge of honor."
"Listening to the body still matters."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wearables and Sleep Tracking
02:50 Understanding Orthosomnia and Its Impacts
05:38 The Role of Wearables in Health Monitoring
08:50 The Importance of Clinical Collaboration
11:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
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