Sleep, An Interview with Sleep Specialist Amy Korn-Reavis

Podcast 19

Welcome back for another episode of Health Coach Conversations! In this episode, Cathy interviews sleep specialist Amy Korn-Reavis about sleep. Amy is a respiratory therapist with an extensive background in sleep research. She has worked for a Sleep Lab and has credentials as a Sleep Technologist, and is a Clinical Sleep Educator with over 30 years of experience. Cathy and Amy  discuss:

• Research surrounding sleep labs
• Misconceptions about sleeping disorders
• Impact of genetic issues and sleeping disorders on sleep
• The effect of melatonin and light on sleep
• Having a night time routine that prepares you for sleep
• How teenagers experience changes in sleep patterns
• How the brain processes and retains information during sleep
• Symptoms of sleep deprivation
• Necessity of consistent sleep routine and environment
• Why pillows should be changed often and mattress preferences
• What hypoallergenic and foam materials mean
• Suggested average lifespan of a mattress and pillow

Listen To Episode 19 Below:

Things Mentioned In This Episode:

The Sleep Lab
Dream Cloud  
Links to resources:

Health Coach Group Website