Episode 2: Emma Cooksey - Sleep Apnea and Growing Up Mouth Breathing

My guest today is Emma Cooksey, podcast host, writer, speaker, and one of the estimated 22-million diagnosed American adults suffering with obstructive sleep apnea. Through her weekly podcast “Sleep Apnea Stories,” she not only shares her journey, but she has become a champion for others suffering from obstructive sleep apnea by breaking down sleep apnea stereotypes and raising awareness of both symptoms and treatments.

Emma grew up in Scotland, where she graduated with a degree in Law and Economics from Aberdeen University. After a decade of working in higher education administration, she moved to the United States with her husband, Jason. She now resides in Florida with her husband and their two children.

And as a side note, I have to say that over the course of the past year, through Zoom conversations, social media, emails, and virtual support with the Children’s Airway Foundation and the launching of our podcast, Emma has become one of my most favorite people. If you listen to her podcast, and I encourage each of you to do so, I am sure you will fall immediately in love with her and will quickly discover what it is that makes her such a special person.

 

Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Sleep Apnea Stories: https://www.sleepapneastories.com/
• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735213615/?coliid=I2NB5E1892L1NT&colid=2DBULVHC7TAJF&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
• Signs of Airway Disorders: https://www.childrensairwayfirst.org/childrens-airway-disorders
• The Breathe Institute: https://www.thebreatheinstitute.com/
• Project Sleep: https://project-sleep.com/
• Sleep 2022 in Charlotte in June: https://www.charlottemeetings.com/events/expo/sleep-2022
• Sleep Apnea Stories Interview with Candy Sparks: https://anchor.fm/emma-cooksey/episodes/47---Candy-Sparks---Compromised-Airways-in-Children-e1b5ieu/a-a4nt4t1

 

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes guest(s) with airway issues and sleep apnea. The guest(s) are discussing their own experiences and are not paid to participate in the podcast. Any links or information shared are not paid endorsements. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.