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Episode Synopsis
A Neurologist’s View on Sleep with Dr. Stasha GominakIn this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Michael Bennett invites Dr. Stasha Gominak to discuss their shared passion for leveraging the body’s healing properties of sleep. Dr. Gominak shares her journey from being a neurologist to becoming a sleep coach, highlighting the unique relationships she discovered between sleep and overall health. She delves into how deficiencies in vitamin D and B, as well as the microbiome, affect sleep quality and suggests practical interventions. Dr. Gominak also discusses how sleep dentistry practitioners can integrate these concepts into their practices to improve patient outcomes. The episode concludes with Dr. Bennett and Dr. Gominak reflecting on the importance of patient-centered care and pushing through professional challenges to innovate in their respective fields.01:11 Dr. Stasha Mak's Background01:54 Transition from Neurology to Sleep Coaching02:25 Insights from Sleep Dentists04:56 The Importance of Human Connection in Medicine06:06 Energy Coaches and Spiritual Connection07:05 New Ideas in Medicine and Intention Setting09:10 Challenges and Rewards of Sleep Coaching11:24 Patient Stories and Discoveries in Sleep Medicine12:26 Exploring Sleep Disorders and Treatments16:18 The Role of Brain Chemistry in Sleep25:52 Vitamin Deficiencies and Sleep28:05 The Importance of Vitamin D31:35 The Importance of Vitamin D in Hormonal Balance32:31 The Pioneering Work of Walter Stump37:05 The Impact of Vitamin D on Sleep and Immunity39:08 Challenges in Vitamin D Research and Application49:25 The Role of Microbiome and B Vitamins56:34 Integrating Vitamin D and Microbiome Knowledge in Practice01:06:14 Future Directions and Final ThoughtsIf you found this episode valuable, share it with a colleague or friend who wants to breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier. Your support helps us expand the conversation around airway-focused care and whole-body wellness.Together, we can move dentistry beyond the chair.Michael Bennett, DDS, PhDBoard-Certified Dentist | Healthcare Professions EducatorEmpowering total health through airway-focused dentistryAdvanced Dental Care – Dr. Bennett’s clinical practice and patient-centered servicesConnect on LinkedIn – Join the movement for airway-first, total health dentistry
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