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.
Thank you, Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, Nevada for sponsoring this journey!
Beyond Breathing
REM Surge: Vivid dreams are trying to tell you something
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What REM surge is really telling us about sleep apnea, stress, and your body’s attempt to heal
Key Takeaways:
- REM surge = compensatory response to disrupted sleep
- Strong link between REM instability and sleep apnea
- REM is often where apnea is most severe
- Both high and low REM are clinically meaningful
- Sleep studies are essential to identify patterns
- Stabilizing sleep improves both REM and deep sleep
Topics Covered:
- What REM sleep does
- REM rebound and REM surge
- Sleep apnea and REM vulnerability
- Sleep architecture instability
- REM-related sleep disorders
- ADHD and low REM
- Strategies to improve deep sleep
Call to Action:
- Screen for airway and sleep disorders
- Use validated questionnaires (STOP-BANG, Epworth)
- Encourage annual sleep testing
- Integrate medical-dental collaboration
Close:
If you’re tired, dreaming intensely, or waking up exhausted—
it’s time to look deeper.
Sleep isn’t just about hours.
It’s about quality.
And testing matters.
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