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
Insomnia Meets Sleep Apnea: The Double Whammy and a Digital Solution (with Dr. Chelsea Reynolds)
Ever wondered why some people can’t sleep—even after treating their sleep apnea? Or why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t always work? This week, Dr. Alison Kole welcomes Australian clinical psychologist and sleep researcher, Dr. Chelsea Reynolds of Wink Sleep and Bedtime Window, for a deep dive into the world of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and the little-known but scientifically explosive condition that connects them: COMISA (comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea) .
Get the straight talk on:
- What really separates insomnia from COMISA, and why tackling both matters for your health and longevity .
- Brand-new digital tools and CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) apps that deliver real, research-backed results—even for people struggling with BOTH insomnia and sleep apnea .
- The surprising science: digital CBTI can reduce insomnia, fatigue, and sleepless beliefs for people with insomnia alone—and also those with COMISA, with lasting improvements up to 6 months out .
- Why “just treating the sleep apnea” doesn’t always fix insomnia, when to combine digital therapy and medical treatments, and how to break the cycle of frustration and sleepless nights .
- Behind the scenes of the latest clinical research and how to access these programs—sometimes for free if you join their research trial .
As a bonus, Dr. Reynolds gives an insider’s look at using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety-ridden, racing-thought nights—and how even the daytime habits can set you up for sleep success .
Whether you or someone you love is stuck in a never-ending loop of poor sleep, or curious about the future of digital sleep medicine, this episode is for you. Subscribe to "Sleep Is My Waking Passion," share this episode with anyone who needs real answers, and discover how evidence-based, actionable behavioral therapy can revolutionize your sleep—starting tonight .
Connect with our guest: Find Dr. Reynolds’ research and digital CBTI info at BedtimeWindow.com. Want to try the platform? Listen in for details on joining ongoing trials .
Don't miss this one—it could change how you sleep forever.
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