Transform Your Sleep: Expert Insights on Women's Health and Sleep Disorders

Join Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician, and Diana Barratt, MD, MPH, FAAN, a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine expert, as they discuss the importance of sleep in women's health. Learn about the root causes of sleep disorders, the impact of trauma, stress, and anxiety, and how to achieve personalized, compassionate care. Discover practical tips for improving sleep quality, understanding obstructive sleep apnea, and exploring treatment options. This episode is filled with valuable insights and advice for women looking to reclaim their health through better sleep.

00:00 Introduction to Humanized Care for Women
01:24 The Importance of Sleep
04:57 Understanding Healthy Sleep
07:30 Factors Disrupting Sleep Cycles
13:17 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Explained
17:33 Modern Sleep Apnea Testing
25:28 Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea
30:58 Personal Stories and Sleep Solutions
45:54 Final Thoughts and Advice

Dr. Diana Barratt is a neurology educator. Over the course of 10 years, she trained over 800 medical students. She directed a neurosciences course for second-year medical students and a neurology clerkship for third-year medical students. She went on to direct a neurology residency program and received awards for teaching and innovation. Her awards include the American Academy of Neurology Clerkship Director Teaching Award, the American Academy of Neurology Clerkship Director Innovation Award, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Faculty Innovation Award, and the Association of American Medical College’s MedEdPORTAL Editor’s Choice Special Distinction for an EEG and Sleep publication. She serves as a peer-reviewer and committee member at the national level.

Want to learn more? Dr. Barratt has put together a short article, get it here.

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