The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast 216: Dr. Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS: Why Your Breathing (Not Just CPAP!), Holds the Key to Deep Sleep
Dr. Dylan Petkus is on a mission to help educate and empower those with sleep apnea and other sleep issues to live fuller, healthier lives. Dr. Petkus knows firsthand the frustration of CPAPs and the daily struggles of brain fog, exhaustion, and the range of issues related to sleep apnea. Motivated by his struggles with sleep apnea, Dr. Petkus embarked on a multi-year-long research journey to uncover a different way to address sleep apnea.
Dr. Petkus' innovative approach to sleep apnea is simple and effective. He discovered that snoring and sleep apnea can be addressed by simply restoring the body's natural breathing pattern. Now, he is eager to share this approach with the millions struggling with sleep apnea, snoring, and poor sleep. This way, people can wake up refreshed without relying on a CPAP, mouthguards, or invasive surgical proceduresb
Dr. Petkus earned his Master of Science in Physiology at Pennsylvania State University, where he was awarded a research fellowship and was a peer-reviewed and published author. He earned his Master’s in Public Health and Medical Degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Thereafter, he attended a residency in Family Medicine to help patients on the front line of chronic disease. Now, he helps people worldwide through education and coaching to overcome sleep apnea. Additionally, he hosts his own YouTube channel on everything related to sleep apnea and sleep. He currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida. For more information, please visit https://optimalcircadianhealth.com
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Is a hidden breathing problem stealing your nights?
😴 How Dylan turned his sardine-can dreams into better breathing
😴 Why fixing your airway means more than just using a cpap
😴 What does “respiratory loop gain” mean for your sleep?
😴 How your tongue, nose, and soft palate team up to block your rest
😴 Box breathing, corpse pose, and other simple sleep apnea hacks
😴 Does your diet secretly worsen your airway at night?
😴 How a few millimeters in your airway can double your sleep quality
😴 When to keep your cpap and when to rethink your plan
😴 Why your daytime breathing shapes your nighttime sleep?
😴 The power of hypoxia training (yes, it’s safe!)
😴 How Dylan’s nightly amish routine keeps his circadian rhythm strong
😴 The biggest aha: sleep is not just a nighttime game
😴 How to learn more: Dylan’s book, videos, and apnea reset protocol
😴 Dr. Dylan Petkus invites you to try his proven breathing program risk-free for 7 days — and wake up clear-headed, rested, and energized. Click below to start today.
😴 And so much more!
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