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TALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 53 - Boundaries or BullshitAt some point you have to ask yourself, is this a boundary or bullshit? In this episode of TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey, Bryan discusses the ins and outs of old, new or no boundaries. Peace is apart of growth, growth comes with change, change is what happens when the new year starts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkbac-with-bryan-a-cooksey--2950437/support.
2026-01-2144 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 52 - You Lie, I Lie, But Do Triggers LieIn this episode of TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey, Bryan unpacks what really comes with us into a new year. Our triggers, our nervous systems, and the parts of us that haven’t fully healed yet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkbac-with-bryan-a-cooksey--2950437/support.
2026-01-1350 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 51 - I’m Not Who I Was - And That’s The Point“I’m not who I was — and that’s the point.” Season 3, Episode 51 of TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey
Growth, boundaries, grief, and truth — no filters. Today’s drink: Mocktail for the Win
Drinking word: truth If you’ve been told “you’ve changed” like it was a bad thing…
this one’s for you. 🎙️ TALKBAC — we drink to relax.
New episodes every Tuesdays. #TALKBAC #Season3 #ImNotWhoIWas #GrowthSeason #HealingOutLoudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkbac-with-bryan-a-cooksey--2950437/support.
2026-01-061h 00
Sleep Apnea Stories142 - Emma Cooksey - Sleep Apnea Q&AEmma answers listener questions.
In this episode:
Q) How can I stop air leaking from the mask? I can't wear it any tighter.
Q) How can I keep the mask from irritating my face? Any liners that work well?
Q) If there's no leaking, do I still need to change them every 3-6 months?
Q) Do you wash new CPAP supplies?
Q) How do people manage camping/adventures with...
2024-05-2927 min
Sleep Apnea Stories139 - Ginny Oliaro - CPAP for the Win!Emma is joined by Ginny Oliaro, a young woman sharing her journey to diagnosis and treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Ginny shares about the loud snoring and daytime sleepiness that prompted her to seek help from her doctor.
* Snoring running in the family and being treated as not a big health problem.
* Ginny explains struggling to keep her eyes open on her short, 15-minute drive.
* A sleep test showed Ginny...
2024-05-0824 min
Sleep Apnea Stories138 - Dr. Clare Simon - Mandibular Advancement Devices for OSA in the UKEmma is joined by Dr. Clare Simon, a dentist offering mandibular advancement devices to patients in the UK.
In this episode:
* Clare shares how she discovered dental sleep medicine after around 10 years of general dentistry.
* Clare's husband's snoring and how he became her first patient.
* Why Clare decided to leave general dentistry to set up The London Dental Sleep Clinic.
* How patients access mandibular advancement devices in the UK via the NHS and paying...
2024-05-0132 min
Sleep Apnea Stories137 - Nathan Pounds - Advocating for a Child with Sleep ApneaEmma is joined by Nathan Pounds who shares his journey as a parent advocating for his child to get a diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Nathan explains how he and his wife have four children who are 9, 8, 4 and 1.
* Breathing issues showing up in their eldest child as a baby and having him diagnosed as having "failure to thrive".
* As their son becomes a toddler, he shows ADHD and sensory issues.
* Visiting...
2024-04-2432 min
Sleep Apnea Stories136 - Dr. Anne Marie Morse & Matthew Allard - "Sleeping Around The Podcast"Emma Cooksey is joined by Dr. Anne Marie Morse and Matthew Allard, the hosts of "Sleep Around The Podcast".
In this episode:
* Dr. Morse explains how her mother's experience living with multiple sclerosis encouraged her to pursue a career in medicine and specifically neurology.
* Matthew shares his experience of supporting his wife and child through their journeys to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.
* Matthew shares his background working in CPAP therapy and then transitioning to working with Somnomed building relationships between sleep physicians and dentists specializing in dental sleep medicine.
* Anne...
2024-04-171h 04
Sleep Apnea Stories135 - Bijo Sebastian - Sleep Apnea, Mental Health and RelationshipsEmma is joined by Bijo Sebastian, a father of three who lives between India and France.
In this episode:
* Bijo explains how he fell asleep at the wheel with his wife and 3 kids in the car.
* A polysomnogram shows severe sleep apnea with an AHI in the 50s.
* Starting CPAP therapy and Bijo's kids naming the machine and reminding him to pack it every time he traveled.
* Bijo explains how his mental health was...
2024-04-1030 min
Sleep Apnea Stories134 - Mollie Eastman - "Sleep is a Skill" - Practical Ways to Improve Sleep QualityEmma is joined by Mollie Eastman, sleep coach and host of the "Sleep is a Skill" podcast.
In this episode:
* Mollie shares her own rock-bottom moment with her sleep problems and how she set out to fix her own sleep habits.
* Tracking sleep using wearables and creating "Sleep is a Skill".
* The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light can disrupt this natural cycle.
* Top tips on improving sleep including morning sunlight, avoiding...
2024-04-0355 min
Sleep Apnea StoriesSleep Talking with Dr. Shelby - Interview with Emma CookseyEmma was recently featured on an episode of "Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby". A fantastic podcast hosted by Dr. Shelby Harris. Enjoy!
Check out more episodes of the podcast here: https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/
2024-03-1238 min
Sleep Apnea Stories133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASEEmma is joined by Dr. Pam Sheets, a retired doctor who embarked upon a palate expansion called the 'EASE' procedure with Dr. Kasey Li. Pam was able to completely cure her sleep apnea following her procedure.
In this episode:
* Pam noticed that she was very tired a lot of the time and had nasal congestion.
* Stereotypes playing into Pam's thinking that she could not possibly have sleep apnea as a petite otherwise healthy woman.
* Orthodontic extractions and retractive braces...
2024-03-0645 min
Sleep Apnea Stories132 - Dr. Steven Park - 'Sleep, Interrupted'Emma is joined by Dr. Steven Park, author of "Sleep, Interrupted" and host of the 'Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better' podcast.
In this episode:
* Dr. Park's personal experience with sleep-disordered breathing and how that informed his work.
* How improving nasal patency through nasal surgery can improve CPAP use.
* Dr. Park explains why he recommends people to stop eating in the 3 hours before bedtime.
* Mouth-taping and how it can help people with sleep apnea.
2024-02-2847 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 50 - Grooves & Them .75 Cent ShotsHappy Black History Month & welcome back to another episode on TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey! This month episode features an amazing guest, Daijah (PrettierProfiles) who is known best known for being an entrepreneur, Memphis Girl, Delta Girl, coworker, friend, business guru, and content creator. Take a listen as we dive deep into mental health, friends, sex life and so much more. DWOTD: Friend/Messy COTD: Jack Daniels QOTD: Does your sexual health align with your mental health? Don’t forget to tag #talkbacwithbryan or @ me to let me know what you think of...
2024-02-271h 32
Sleep Apnea Stories131 - Tom Wilson - The Philips CPAP RecallEmma is joined by Tom Wilson, the leader of a Facebook support group for patients affected by the Philips CPAP recall.
In this episode:
* Tom explains his journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea and how he came to hear about the Philips CPAP recall.
* Tom shares how patients can register their recalled devices and the current status of a class action lawsuit being brought by some affected patients.
* The process to obtain reimbursement from Philips for patients who...
2024-02-2138 min
Sleep Apnea Stories130 - Dr. Karen Davidson - "Breathe Through Your Nose, Don't Pay Through It"Emma is joined by Dr. Karen Davidson, an expert on measuring nasal function and how that can help sleep apnea patients.
In this episode:
* Why nasal resistance matters for patients with sleep apnea.
* Rhino manometry and how it works to determine nasal resistance.
* Dr. Davidson identifies some of the reasons that rhino manometry hasn't been widely offered to sleep apnea patients in the US.
* Karen shares about her new book, "Breathe Through Your Nose...
2024-02-1455 min
Sleep Apnea Stories129 - Dr. Ben Cable - A Pediatric ENT Shares Advice for ParentsEmma is joined by Dr. Ben Cable, an ENT surgeon who treats kids with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Where parents should go if they suspect their child has sleep-disordered breathing.
* When to pursue a sleep study and when it's not as necessary.
* Dr. Cable speaks about rapid palate expansion in kids.
* The need to have referral links with other providers because sleep apnea often requires a collaborative approach.
2024-02-0748 min
Sleep Apnea Stories128 - Rachel Nesmith - Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 and Sleep ApneaEmma is joined by Rachel Nesmith, a patient advocate with narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Rachel shares her journey to diagnosis with narcolepsy type 1.
* The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings.
* Rachel describes finding sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse D.O. and being so grateful to find a provider who was so patient-centered in her approach.
* Rachel talks about completing the Project Sleep "Rising Voices"...
2024-01-3127 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 49 - And Let Me Just Say This…Kicking off the new year with a new season and interesting conversations on TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey. It’s been a minute since I’ve been on the mic, I thought it was time for me to come back. Here I share what life has been like since the last episode, updates on how TALKBAC with Bryan A. Cooksey season 3 will consist of. Take a deep dive with me as i get raw & uncut about the last 7 months of my life. Discussing trips, family, friends, work, random issues, and so much more. Drinking Word...
2024-01-301h 14
Sleep Apnea Stories127 - Dr. Audrey Wells - 'Super Sleep MD'Emma is joined by Dr. Audrey Wells, the sleep specialist behind "Super Sleep MD".
In this episode:
* Dr. Wells shares her background working as a sleep medicine physician and how she struggled with the system not allowing enough time to spend with each patient.
* The courses, group coaching and Facebook group Audrey is now offering patients.
* Dr. Wells describes the "Sleep Deep Summit" she is hosting on the "Dr Talks" platform.
Connect with Dr...
2024-01-2434 min
Sleep Apnea Stories126 - Kath Hope - Part Two - Starting "Hope2Sleep"Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO at "Hope2Sleep", a wonderful charity in the UK.
In this episode:
* Kath describes first trying to get used to her new CPAP mask.
* Ordering comfort products like CPAP mask strap covers from suppliers in the US.
* Working with the local sleep clinic to provide CPAP comfort products to local CPAP users and providing connection and support.
* Research being conducted on 'Zeus' as a future...
2024-01-1738 min
Sleep Apnea Stories125 - Kath Hope - Part One - Journey to Diagnosis with OSAEmma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO of the UK charity 'Hope2Sleep'.
Watch this conversation on YouTube now at https://youtu.be/XLcjlhywHnA
In this episode:
* Kath shares her journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.
* Getting glandular fever and panic attacks/anxiety which led to helpful weekly counseling.
* Kath describes how difficult her pregnancies were with undiagnosed sleep apnea.
* Having a sleep study even though...
2024-01-1038 min
Sleep Apnea Stories124 - Dr. Shane Pahlavan - An ENT Surgeon on the Inspire ImplantEmma is joined by Dr. Shane Pahlavan, an ENT surgeon in Dallas, Texas.
In this episode:
* Dr. Pahlavan talks about his work as an ENT surgeon and how he started offering hypoglossal nerve surgery for sleep apnea patients.
* Shane explains that the Inspire implant is not for every patient and shares some of the criteria.
* Emma asks Dr. Pahlavan to explain the procedure in detail for patients listening who might be considering it.
Connect...
2024-01-0344 minSleep Apnea Stories123 - Emma Cooksey - Winter Break Wrap UpEmma shares with listeners that she is taking a winter break before introducing new episodes in January 2024.
Emma's podcast suggestions:
"Sleep is a Skill"
https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts
"Sleep Tech Talk"
https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/
"Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby"
https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/
"Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better"
https://doctorstevenpark.com/category/podcast-2
"I Spy with My Myo...
2023-11-0811 min
Sleep Apnea Stories122 - Dr. Meredith Broderick - Rethinking Sleep Medicine for a Better Patient ExperienceEmma is joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick, a triple board-certified doctor specializing in neurology, sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine.
In this episode:
* Dr. Broderick's childhood as a Korean/American adoptee and finding her sleep very different from her parents'.
* Meredith shares about her training in Neurology and then completing a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford.
* Experiencing the work of orthodontists, dentists, psychologists and surgeons as part of the fellowship.
* Dr. Broderick explains...
2023-11-0151 min
Sleep Apnea Stories121 - Dr. Steve Carstensen - A Deep Dive on Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep ApneaEmma is joined by Dr. Steve Carstensen, a dentist and dental sleep medicine educator/trailblazer.
In this episode:
Steve talks about how he first discovered oral appliance therapy and got interested in the field of sleep-disordered breathing.
The type of patients Steve has seen do really well with oral appliance therapy in his practice.
Emma asks Steve whether there is a place for an interim, non-custom appliance such as over-the-counter 'boil and bite' devices or the myTAP from Airway Management.
How to find a well-trained dentist to make a custom...
2023-10-2552 min
Sleep Apnea Stories120 - Bob File - Former MLB Player with OSA on Optimizing CPAP SettingsEmma is joined by Bob File, a former MLB player recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
In this episode:
* Bob's career in major league baseball playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.
* His childhood and history of allergies, asthma and disrupted sleep.
* Bob's interest in fitness and performance and noticing he struggled to run long distances.
* Working with Pulmonologists and hearing about sleep testing but rejecting the idea of spending the night in a sleep...
2023-10-1857 min
Sleep Apnea Stories119 - Dr. Sahil Chopra - 'Empower Sleep' - Changing Sleep Medicine for PatientsEmma is joined by Dr. Sahil Chopra, co-founder and CEO at Empower Sleep, a virtual care platform allowing people to get personalized sleep care in the comfort of their homes.
In this episode:
* Emma's experience trying out the Empower Sleep platform.
* Dr. Chopra's background from medical training in India to continuing his training in California and completing a fellowship at Harvard.
* Sahil's discovery of sleep as a specialty and experiencing how broken the medical system was for patients.
2023-10-1150 min
Sleep Apnea Stories118 - Dr Chris Allen - Instagram's "Sleep Doctor Chris" on His Own Journey with OSAEmma is joined by "Sleep Doctor Chris" from Instagram, AKA Dr. Chris Allen, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Specialist.
In this episode:
* Becoming a sleep influencer on social media to help raise awareness about sleep issues.
* Chris shares his own journey with OSA and how it helps him to relate to the experiences his OSA patients have.
* Attending a conference and leaving CPAP behind and realizing how much worse he felt without CPAP therapy.
...
2023-10-0445 min
Sleep Apnea Stories117 - Lindsay Scola - Narcolepsy and UARS - "Is YOUR Tired Different?"Emma is joined by Lindsay Scola who speaks about her journey to diagnosis with Narcolepsy and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.
In this episode:
* Lindsay shares about her childhood and moving into politics after college.
* Working on the Obama campaign and for President Obama in the White House.
* Moving to LA to work in the entertainment industry.
* How sleepiness symptoms showed up in Lindsay's life and how difficult it is to spot a sleep disorder...
2023-09-2752 min
Sleep Apnea Stories116 - Olivier Lauzeral - The iNAP Device for OSAEmma is joined by Olivier Lauzeral, General Manager at Somnics Health, the maker of iNAP Sleep therapy for OSA treatment.
In this episode:
* Olivier describes his background and how he became interested in solutions for sleep apnea.
* The iNAP device and how it works to treat OSA by using negative pressure to open the airway.
* How to try the iNAP device through their website if your doctor does not offer it.
* Cleaning of the...
2023-09-2039 min
Sleep Apnea Stories115 - Emma at the Collaboration Cures Conference 2023Emma interviews some attendees and exhibitors at the AAPMD's Collaboration Cures 2023 conference.
In this episode:
* Justin from ResMed gives an update on the resolution of the data issues affecting Airsense 11 users.
* Future podcast guest, Dr. Steve Carstensen, explains some work he's been doing with the American Dental Association to help dentists spot airway problems early in kids.
* Remastered Sleep on their new kids' version of their myo nozzle encouraging tongue exercises while drinking water.
* Dr. Pat McBride of the AAPMD explains the reasons for organizing the Collaboration Cures conference.
* SpotPal...
2023-09-1332 min
Sleep Apnea Stories114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could YOU Have Insomnia AND Sleep Apnea?Emma is joined by Dr. Michael Grandner, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher from the University of Arizona.
Together they discuss:
* Some of the real-world sleep issues Dr. Grandner is addressing in his current research.
* How people with a sleep apnea diagnosis can spot signs that they might be dealing with chronic insomnia too.
* Treatment options for insomnia, including medications and CBT-i, and what the data says about the efficacy of different treatment options.
* The role of sleep coaching and the new "Sleep Reset" app Dr. Grandner was involved in developing. https://www...
2023-09-061h 07
Sleep Apnea Stories113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire ImplantEmma is joined by Dr. Scott Saunders D.D.S., a dentist and obstructive sleep apnea patient.
In this episode:
* Sleep issues that began in childhood and were exacerbated by the development of obstructive sleep apnea.
* Seeing a psychiatrist who ordered the sleep study that led to a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea.
* Cognitive behavior therapy and how it didn't work well for Scott.
* CPAP and how difficult Scott found it to sleep with that therapy.
* Getting an oral appliance...
2023-08-301h 01
Sleep Apnea Stories112 - Dr. Kevin Coppelson - The M.I.N.D. Technique and MMA SurgeryEmma is joined by Dr. Kevin Coppelson, an oral and maxillo-facial surgeon at the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, CA.
In this episode:
* Dr. Coppelson explains how narrow nasal cavities can lead to mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, and sleep problems.
* Not having enough space for the tongue to rest at the roof of the mouth and why that causes problems breathing at night.
* Nasal resistance and how that leads to collapsing of the airway.
* Dr. Coppelson explains all the existing techniques for palate...
2023-08-231h 09
Sleep Apnea Stories109 - Dr. Monique May - Nutrition and Sleep Apnea with the ‘Physician in the Kitchen’Emma is joined by Dr. Monique May, a doctor and vegan chef.
In this episode:
* Dr. May describes her background in medicine and her lack of training in nutrition.
* The personal reasons Dr. May changed her own eating habits and decided to train as a vegan chef.
* The importance of sleep when it comes to metabolic health.
* Grehlin and Leptin and how fragmented sleep disrupts these important hormones.
* First steps Dr. May recommends for anyone listening who wants to improve their nutrition and health.
2023-08-0237 min
Sleep Apnea Stories108 - Anders Olmanson - REMplenish Myo Nozzle - Reducing Snoring while Drinking WaterEmma is joined by Anders Olmanson to talk about the REMplenish Myo Nozzle.
In this episode:
* Anders talks about research his team did to understand the problems surrounding sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.
* Research on myofunctional therapy/oropharyngeal exercises and how they were shown to decrease AHI significantly.
* Brainstorming ideas around a gadget or device which could encourage people to more easily do myofunctional therapy exercises.
* How the "Myo Nozzle" idea came and the multiple iterations that happened to develop the final product.
2023-07-2644 min
Sleep Apnea Stories107 - Dr. Shereen Lim - "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive"Emma is joined by Dr. Shereen Lim, author of the book "Breathe, Sleep, Thrive".
In this episode:
* Dr. Lim explains how to encourage optimum jaw growth in babies and young children.
* The important role lactation consultants can play in spotting tongue-ties and or breastfeeding issues.
* Tongue placement and the importance of nasal breathing.
* Sucking habits and how these can often be a compensation for poor tongue function.
* What to ask a dentist to check they are specifically trained in airway growth...
2023-07-1937 min
Sleep Apnea Stories106 - Sharon Forstner - Living with Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and InsomniaEmma is joined by Sharon Forstner, a patient advocate living with multiple sleep disorders who went undiagnosed for far too long.
In this episode:
* Sharon describes how her symptoms began and how she knew nothing about sleep disorders.
* Working night shifts as a nurse and assuming that sleep problems were explained by that schedule.
* Coping with having 2 kids and a deployed husband and symptoms of multiple undiagnosed sleep disorders.
* Sharon describes seeing a neurologist and sleep specialist who missed her symptoms and referred...
2023-07-121h 00
Sleep Apnea Stories105 - Dr. Sarah Silverman - Behavioral Sleep Medicine to Help Adjustment to CPAP TherapyEmma is joined by Dr. Sarah Silverman Psy.D., a behavioral sleep medicine specialist.
In this episode:
* Dr. Silverman explains how behavioral sleep medicine can help with insomnia but also other sleep disorders.
* The shortage of behavioral sleep medicine experts and how to find them.
* What CBT-i (Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia) involves.
* How Dr. Silverman works with CPAP patients to help them adjust to CPAP therapy.
* Dr. Silverman explains how to spot symptoms of chronic insomnia when you already have a diagnosis of...
2023-07-0551 min
TALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 48 - Took Me 8 Months to Realize It Was A front!Hey listeners, welcome back to TALKBAC with Bryan A Cooksey!Yes, I know I've been M.I.A. but it was all for good reasons. Tune into my latest episode as I catch y'all up on how my life has been moving and I'm going to tell you about some BS I had to go through!@talkbacwithbryanCheck out my latest interview with CRG @geauxtellpod Please share, rate and comment!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkbac-with-bryan-a-cooksey--2950437/support.
2023-07-0344 min
Sleep Apnea Stories104 - Dr. Dan Gartenberg Ph.D. - Advancing Research into Sleep Apnea and the SleepSpace appEmma is joined by Dr. Dan Gartenberg, the Founder and CEO of the SleepSpace App.
In this episode:
* Dr Gartenberg's Ph.D. in applied psychology.
* The technology behind the Sleepspace app and using sound to improve sleep.
* Using wearable tech, to collect heart rate data and estimate stages of sleep and the correct sounds.
* Ideas Dan has for improving treatment for people with sleep apnea and research he hopes to complete.
Connect with Dr. Gartenberg
https...
2023-06-2843 minSleep Apnea Stories103 - Emma’s Update - Combining Oral Appliance Therapy with CPAPEmma is sharing the latest in her own journey with obstructive sleep apnea.
First, Emma is joined by her lovely friend, Lauren Freedman, a health coach and the host of the Uninvisible Podcast. If you'd like to connect with Lauren, visit www.uninvisiblecoaching.com and also check out her podcast here: https://uninvisiblepod.com/
In this episode:
* Emma's update on her own journey with sleep apnea.
* Contracting covid in January and not making a full recovery.
* The frustrating search for a new board-certified...
2023-06-2124 min
Sleep Apnea Stories102 - Dr. Jasmine Elmore - Nervous System, Breathwork and the 'SOMA' ApplianceEmma is joined by Dr. Jasmine Elmore, a dentist specializing in healing patients by working on their nervous system using breathwork and the SOMA appliance. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Elmore describes her own painful injuries and how physical therapy helped her in healing.
* Jasmine's background in pediatric dentistry and training in breathwork and myofunctional therapy.
* The role the nervous system plays in a patient's healing and ability to sleep.
* Dr. Elmore's take on the AGGA controversy, the FDA approval process and the need for patients to do their...
2023-06-141h 07
Sleep Apnea Stories101 - Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson - The AGGA ControversyEmma is joined by Dr. Whitney Mostafiz-Levinson, a Board-Certified Orthodontist, and together they discuss:
* The NBC news coverage of the AGGA appliance court case https://www.cbsnews.com/news/agga-dental-device-lawsuits-teeth-damage/
* Dr. Mostafiz-Levinson explains the group of fixed appliances being discussed including AGGA, Crozat and ALF.
* FDA approval of dental appliances such as DNA by Vivos and why patients should do their own research on top of checking for FDA approval.
* Changing attitudes to extractions in orthodontics and the trend toward early interceptive orthodontics.
Connect with Dr...
2023-06-0753 minSleep Apnea Stories100 - Emma Cooksey on the Sleep Tech Talk PodcastEmma was recently interviewed for the ‘Sleep Tech Talk’ podcast.
You can find the video version of this conversation at
https://www.youtube.com/@sleeptechtalk1797
2023-05-3131 min
Sleep Apnea Stories99 - Geoff Eade - Sleep Techs Helping Patients 1:1 with CPAPEmma is joined by Geoff Eade, a Sleep Coach with BetterNight - a company offering home sleep testing and patient support.
Together they discuss:
* Geoff explains a bit about his background and how he got into sleep working as a sleep tech.
* BetterNight home testing and how patients can receive support over telehealth without leaving home.
* How better remote monitoring is improving outcomes for patients ensuring they meet compliance requirements for insurance.
* Geoff shares about the untimely loss of his father to suspected untreated obstructive sleep...
2023-05-2457 min
Sleep Apnea Stories98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSAEmma is joined by Laing Rikkers, co-founder and Executive Chair at ProSomnus. Together they discuss:
* Laing shares a bit about her background and experience with ProSomnus, an oral appliance manufacturer.
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea signs and symptoms and how difficult it can be to persuade a loved one to seek help.
* Laing talks about losing her sister who was only 46 at the time of her death.
* Coping with grief during the pandemic and how writing became a helpful practice along with grief counseling.
* Writing the book "Morning...
2023-05-1740 min
Sleep Apnea Stories97 - Karen Wolk - Inspire Implant UpdateEmma is reunited with her first podcast guest, Karen Wolk. Together they discuss:
* Karen talks about her journey with her Inspire Implant.
* She explains how the hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy works to move her tongue out of her airway and demonstrates the remote control, turning it on and off.
* Karen describes working with Dr. Sarah Silverman on CBT-i techniques to help adjust to CPAP therapy before she found Inspire.
* Working with Pat McBride and the team at Inspire to adjust settings to Karen's changing needs.
* Karen...
2023-05-1050 min
Sleep Apnea Stories96 - Dr. Pat McBride - Collaborating for Best OSA Patient OutcomesEmma is joined by Dr. Pat McBride, Executive Director of the Foundation for Airway Health and a Board member at the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD). Together they discuss:
* Dr. McBride's background working with her late husband in his dental sleep medicine practice.
* The founding of the AAPMD and developing a new collaborative approach to the treatment of airway disorders.
* MMA surgery and the importance of choosing the right surgeon and doing preparations with a specialist orthodontist.
* Working with Inspire patients helping them optimize their...
2023-05-0357 min
Sleep Apnea Stories95 - Trent and Theresa Tidball - 'Sleepily Ever After' - Searching for an Effective OSA TreatmentEmma is joined by Trent and Theresa Tidball to discuss Trent's journey with OSA. Together they discuss:
* Trent's symptoms of daytime sleepiness as a teen and doing a sleep study but not following up.
* Undergoing a UPPP, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction at the same time with an ENT without ever having a sleep study.
* Getting a sleep test and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
* Titrating study showing the need for ASV rather than CPAP or BiPAP.
* MMA surgery to advance jaws hoping to improve Trent's...
2023-04-261h 00
Sleep Apnea Stories94 - Dr. Jill Ombrello - Developing Healthy Airways in Kids and Oral Appliance Therapy for AdultsEmma is joined by Dr. Jill Ombrello, a dentist from Dallas, Texas. Together they discuss:
* Dr. Ombrello working with families to get to the root airway causes of problems she sees in many of the kids in her practice.
* Moms dealing with poor quality sleep and being told they are fine because their AHI is too low for a sleep apnea diagnosis.
* Dr. Ombrello stepping in as "Quarterback of Care" where patients have been left to navigate their treatment options without any help.
* The need for healthcare professionals...
2023-04-1953 min
Sleep Apnea Stories93 - Maggie Carr - "Diary of a Wimpy Airway" - MSE Palate ExpansionEmma is joined by Maggie Carr, a small business owner from Vermont. Together they discuss:
* Maggie describes having a tonsillectomy as a child to improve her airway.
* Having 8 teeth extracted for braces and Dr. Bill Hang's concept of "Extraction, Retraction, Regret Syndrome".
* Getting a diagnosis of Sleep Apnea and finding a CPAP during a recall and shortage.
* Maggie's decision to start palate expansion using an MSE appliance and what is involved.
* Maggie working with an executive functioning coach to help her manage daily tasks with significant...
2023-04-1250 min
Sleep Apnea Stories85 - Emma Cooksey - My Vivos Palate Expansion FailedEmma shares all about her recent failed palate expansion using "The Vivos Method".
In this episode, Emma discusses:
* the timeline of her palate expansion and descriptions of the DNA and mmRNA appliances she used.
* experiencing improvements in nasal breathing and facial pain and tension soon after beginning palate expansion.
* switching from a DNA appliance to an mmRNA appliance part-way through treatment.
* seeing airway expansion and seeing some positive sleep changes like getting some more deep sleep and dreaming more.
* Graham Stoney's experience of 20 months of palate expansion usi...
2023-01-1141 min
TALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEp. 47 - ThankfulWow episode 47 is finally here, I know it’s been a long time coming but I’m back! TALKBAC is back and season 3 is hitting January 2023! This episode is a special one for me, I discussed the last 9 months of my life and I tapped in to what I’m truly thankful for! Grab your cocktail and share with a friend as you finally TUNE TF IN! DWOTD: Thankful QOTD: what brings you happiness!? TOTD: 5 things I’m thankful for! Connect with TALKBAC on: - Instagram: @Talkbacwithbryan- TALKBAC with Bryan A Cooksey...
2022-11-2244 min
Sleep Apnea Stories65 - Mayka Goodstone - SARPE and Orthognathic SurgeryEmma is joined by Mayka Goodstone who just underwent Orthognathic Surgery to move her jaws forward resolving her obstructive sleep apnea. Together they discuss:
* Mayka shares about her childhood growing up in Spain with asthma, allergies and mouth breathing.
* Developing snoring during her 20s.
* "Long Face Syndrome" and how Mayka and Emma both developed long faces as a result of mouth breathing as children causing their faces to develop long and narrow with compromised airways.
* Mayka getting a diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea and taking time during the pandemic to really r...
2022-06-2958 min
Sleep Apnea Stories63 - Emma at SLEEP 2022 ConferenceRecently Emma attended the SLEEP 2022 Conference run by the Association of Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) which is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS). Emma used the opportunity to interview as many people as she could. Interviews featured include:
* Julie Flygare, Founder, and CEO of Project Sleep, talks about the inclusion of patient voices in conferences like SLEEP 2022.
* Dr. Joshua Roland M.D., a board-certified sleep specialist, answers your questions about sleep apnea.
* Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib from Wesper discusses how monitoring your sleep wi...
2022-06-1551 min
Sleep Apnea Stories60 - Emma Cooksey - ENT visit, Allergies, CPAP and Palate Expansion updateEmma finishes up season 6 with an update on her own journey to improve her sleep apnea. She covers:
* Her progress with using removable palate expansion appliances and switching from DNA appliances to an mmRNA appliance - seeing airway expansion on a CBCT scan.
* Consulting with an ENT on nasal inflammation solutions.
* Emma explains working with a sleep tech to improve her CPAP settings.
* Simple things that can help some people with sleep apnea - sleep position, inspiratory muscle trainers, myofunctional therapy exercises and buteyko breathwork.
Throat Exercises - https://y...
2022-05-0433 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 46 - The WarningHey listeners, TALKBAC with Bryan A Cooksey Podcast is back in full affect! Check out today’s episode with Bryan diving deep into where he’s been and what’s new in his life! It’s been a minute since the last time you heard from TALKBAC! WOTD: Life QOTD: What spark do you bring to other peoples life? Grab a cocktail and take a listen…What to submit a RAW & UNCUT story to be featured on TALKBAC send to our email; talkbacwithbryan@gmail.com Want to be a featured guest, cli...
2022-02-2134 min
Sleep Apnea Stories49 - Emma Cooksey - Emma's UpdateEmma wraps up season 5 with an update about what she's working on to raise awareness about sleep apnea in 2022. In this episode she shares:
* Project Sleep recently appointed Emma to its Board of Directors. Emma shares how she hopes to help Project Sleep expand its programs to include sleep apnea;
* Emma is looking for people interested in joining her fundraising team for Project Sleep's "Sleep In" in March. Sign up for email below if you're interested!
* Plans for the podcast in 2022. Are you interested in telling your story on the podcast? If so, email sleepapneastories@gmail.com with the subject line...
2022-01-1914 minSleep Apnea StoriesBONUS - Emma Cooksey - Women and Sleep ApneaEmma was recently invited by Fariya Doctor, a Feldenkrais practitioner in Canada, to give an online talk about Women and Sleep Apnea. Since raising awareness about Sleep Apnea is part of Emma's mission with this podcast, she jumped at the chance! This bonus episode is an edited audio version of Emma's talk. In this episode Emma discusses:
* Her own journey with Sleep Apnea;
* Overview of symptoms to look for and how these can often present differently in men and women;
* Case Studies of women featured on the podcast and different reasons they went yea...
2021-07-2957 min
Sleep Apnea Stories30 - Emma Cooksey - Vivos DNA Appliance, Myofunctional Therapy and Buteyko BreathingFor the final episode of this season, Emma gives an update on her own journey with Sleep Apnea. She explains her goals of getting to the root cause of her Sleep Apnea and introduces the people who are helping her:
* Emma discusses her Myofunctional Therapy experience working with Kaitlyn Shrum. They discuss Emma's classic signs of a compromised airway: high vaulted narrow palate, tongue-tie, history of thumb sucking and mouth breathing. How they worked together before and after Emma's tongue-tie release.
Kaitlyn Shrum - Myofunctional Therapist
Instagram: @southernspeechandmyo
www.southernspeechandmyo.com
* Emma discusses her functional breathing training with Jo Brierly, th...
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Sleep Apnea Stories10 - Emma Cooksey - Nasal Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy for Sleep ApneaEmma shares an update on her own journey with Sleep Apnea. Since starting the podcast earlier this year, Emma has learned so much from her guests and her own reading and research. On this episode, Emma discusses:
the books "Breath" by James Nestor and "Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick McKeown. Both these books discuss the benefits of nasal breathing;
beginning Myofunctional therapy to improve tongue placement for proper nasal breathing;
her discover of Myotape to gently keep her mouth closed at night.
Emma recaps the first 9 episodes and looks ahead to new episode coming in January 2021!
Connect with Emma on instagram: @sleepapne...
2020-11-2728 minTALKBAC: with BRYAN A. COOKSEYEpisode 30 - Friend or Foe?Friends or Foe.... Throughout life everyone is given the opportunity to gain associates, friends and best friends. That doesn’t mean you necessarily have to keep them, right? Tune in with the host Bryan and special guest, Rachel Dooley as they dive deep into what friendship truly means, hot topics and some lit tea! Be sure to like, comment & share!!! Follow host and guest at:YouTube: TALKBAC with Bryan A Cooksey @kingcooksey_IG: @rae_dizzl YouTube: SpensiveDoolyttleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkbac-with-bryan-a-cooksey--2950437/support.
2020-11-1452 min
Grab The MicSpecial Guest and New Co-Host Aaron CookseyColin and Chaz dive into WWE talk and other shenanigans with a new Co-Host on the pod, Aaron Cooksey. The pod enters fall time with new material on the way in upcoming months as Chaz transitions into his move to South Carolina, and the guys get ready for football and deer season.
2020-08-191h 29Sleep Apnea Stories1 - Emma Cooksey - Delayed Sleep Apnea DiagnosisMeet your host, Emma Cooksey, and join her as she shares her personal journey with Sleep Apnea. Emma shares her lowest moment when she realized she needed to get help along with the tips and tricks she wishes someone told her about her Cpap when she was first diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in 2008. Emma talks about living her best life with sleep apnea 12 years after diagnosis, including her 3 step morning ritual which helps her face the day no matter how the night's sleep went. Do you have a sleep apnea story to share?
Get in touch!
2020-07-2626 minSleep Apnea StoriesSleep Apnea Stories Podcast TrailerSleep Apnea Stories is a new podcast with Emma Cooksey. Emma has lots to share about her own journey with sleep apnea but really wants to hear from YOU. If you suffer from sleep apnea but haven’t let it hold you back from living every day to the fullest, get in touch! Contact Emma on Instagram @sleepapneastories or email sleepapneastories@gmail.com.
2020-07-1200 min
Success Charger with Scott CookseyAudacity Defeats Self Sabotage - Coach Jennie ExplainsWhether you need some tough love or simply a cathartic shove, Coach Jennie is known to be just the coach you've been seeking. Several years ago, I stumbled into an online Facebook group known as The Hungry Entrepreneurs. Man, what a bunch of amazing people! A huge number of us collaborated on the most amazing eBook ever "E-Books Suck! But they don't have to..."... In fact, if you'd like a copy, just CLICK THIS LINK (http://eepurl.com/bb-Kxf) Get more complete show notes at www.IdeaCharger.com/Episode44 Learn more about...
2016-07-1232 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 42 - What Neuroleadership & SCARF Teach Us About ConnectionLet's face it, people are either working very hard to get closer to you, or equally as hard to get away from you. What we say (particularly how we say it) has tremendous impact on others willingness to connect with us in a meaningful way. In recent months, I've been facilitating some amazing discussions with leaders around the ideas coming out of the research of Dr David Rock. Particularly, his brain-science model for explaining our threat/reward behaviors and what triggers them through use of a model he calls SCARF. In this episode, Sc...
2016-06-2128 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 41 - Special Episode ; Oh my, Dubai!Fresh off the plane from a week-long business trip to Dubai, host Scott Cooksey shares his thoughts on this impressive, truly international city, what it has to offer, and how he was reminded of the Success Charger's view of prosperity. For photos from this remarkable trip, follow him on Instagram @CookseyConnects. Don't forget to follow the show on twitter @IdeaCharger. Scott Cooksey is a leadership development expert who regularly speaks and facilitates workshops with organizations interesting in building a better, more profitable business FASTER. Learn more about Scott and how he can work with...
2016-06-1545 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 40 - Get Yourself on TV & Grow Your Business - Media Expert Jess TodtfeldTelevision media exposure is an instant credibility-builder for your business. Why else would so many people compete so hard just get their idea showcased on Shark Tank...even when they DON'T do a deal with one of the sharks?! Well for most of you, Shark Tank isn't exactly the golden ticket for your own business, yet television can still work wonders for you, too. This week's interview features NYC-based media expert Jess Todtfeld who joins on the program to share what YOU can do right now and start gaining the exposure your business needs. Did yo...
2016-05-2459 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 38 - Why Everyone Should Become A Facilitator - John Verdone - DDIEven with many years experience developing leaders, John Verdone was struggling to describe just exactly what he did for a living. That is, until one day, when he happened to catch a certain story unfolding on a PBS-like television show and it all clicked. In this interview, John stops by the podcast to share what a study he commissioned uncovered about what makes a great facilitator, when learning really begins for adults, and why everyone should incorporate facilitation skills to build deeper, more meaningful connections with co-workers, clients and in your life. Find the full sh...
2016-05-1039 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 37 -Health Care Coaches for Everybody! - Michael Walsh - CariloopFor Full Show Notes, visit http://www.IdeaCharger.com/Episode37
Michael Walsh joins us for this week's episode as the co-founder
and CEO of the first company to provide your family a health care
coach to help manage the overwhelm of being a caretaker for aging
and special needs family members.
Learn more about his company, Cariloop, at www.Cariloop.com
Follow Michael on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/walshmichaelr
Follow Cariloop on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cariloop
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2016-05-0340 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 36 - Re-Defining The Modern Day Business MAN w/ Dan GriffinFull show notes, additional links and comments from other
listeners at: www.IdeaCharger.com/Episode36
Stream past episodes at www.SuccessChargerPodcast.com and
at iTunes or Stitcher Radio.
Dan Griffin is a speaker and author of A Man's
Guide Through the Twelve Steps and A
Man's Guide to Relationships. Learn more about Dan at
www.DanGriffin.com
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Success Charger host Scott Cooksey is a leadership development
expert who regularly works with business teams to become more
productive, make more money and build lasting, profitable
relationships with clients....FASTER! Learn more...
2016-04-2648 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 35 - Steal Back Time with Screen to Screen Selling - Doug DevitreFor the full show notes, please visit www.IdeaCharger.com/Episode35
Advantages to Screen-to-Screen Selling Concepts Covered in this Interview:
Reduce/Eliminate Travel Expenses in your company
Increase effectiveness of leadership development efforts
Accelerate Team Performance
Make better decisions (at ALL levels of your organization) FASTER
Doug's Websites:
www.ScreenToScreenSelling.com (TONS of FREE RESOURCES)
www.DougDevitre.com (Get Doug working with YOU!)
Technologies discussed:
www.doceri.com
www.zoom.us
www.join.me
Scott Cooksey (Host) is a...
2016-04-1241 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 34 - Five Steps to Faster SuccessIn this quick hitting episode, we cover the Five Steps to Faster Success every business team can benefit from using.
We are also releasing FOR FREE, a set of Five Graphics (yep...one for each step) that you can use to build posters, tweet, share with your teams, put into a presentation....whatever you like - and here's where you can find them:
1) Follow us on Twitter @IdeaCharger www.Twitter.com/ideacharger
2) Scott Cooksey's Instagram Account @CookseyConnects: www.Instagram.com/CookseyConnects
3) Our Facebook Page for the Show: www.Facebook.com/SuccessChargerPodcast
2016-04-0514 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyJason LeVasseur - The Rock Star Project Ep 33In the fifth grade, I "inherited" my older brother's trombone and joined the band at my elementary school. Three-quarters of the way through that year, my family uprooted from Tennessee to Oklahoma, and..well...the trombone physically made the trip, but I didn't keep going with the band.
In a story that sounded familiar, Jason LeVasseur began his rock-star journey as a saxophonist. That quickly morphed into drums. When he graduated high school, he knew the drums wouldn't be all that welcome in a dorm room, so he was gifted a guitar. Today, Jason lives out his dr...
2016-03-2954 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyBridging the Talent Gap with Gen XCompanies today are facing a serious issue.
According to Pew Research Center, members of the Baby Boomer generation represent less than 35% of the total U.S. workforce.
Of late, there has been a LOT of talk about the Millennials who now hold the title of the "largest percentage of the U.S. workforce".
The problem is...this current downturn in large areas of the economy (read: energy sector, manufacturing, and more) is leading to an increasing number of early retirement and voluntary layoff packages being issued, further shrinking the number of vastly experienced pe...
2016-03-2235 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 30 - Entertainment Never Sleeps - Tip Jones - Overdrive EntertainmentIn this episode, Cooksey interview's Tip Jones of Overdrive Entertainment to learn:
The economic impact of entertainment events,
Why you should use a professional firm to manage your entertainment event,
How ticket pricing is set for concerts,
Just what exactly do all of those backstage people do?,
Who are a few of the industry people who've left an unexpected impression on him, and
Tip helps us settle a decades old Cooksey family bet - YOU CAN WEIGH IN TOO BY VOTING HERE: CAST YOUR VOTE! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C9V9J9H)
Find the COMPLETE SHO...
2016-03-1546 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 30- Why A Company With Over $1.2 Billion in Sales Wants to CONNECTOver 100 years ago, this company was known as a distributor of industrial pumps. Sexy, huh? Today, DXP is known for that and much, much more by taking serious their relationships (READ: CONNECTIONS) seriously...creating $1.2 BILLION in sales during FY 2015. Not too bad.
This week, we flip the script by listening in while Success Charger Podcast host Scott Cooksey gets interviewed by Curt Tueffert, Vice President of Sales Development for an internal podcast known as "DXP Sales Radio".
With a sales force spread out across a broad geographic area, getting everyone who needs to hear an import...
2016-03-0838 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyProfit From Your Connections Without Sacrificing Your IntegrityFind the FULL SHOW NOTES which include the article mentioned in the show at www.IdeaCharger.com/Episode29
Podcast host Scott Cooksey is an expert who speaks regularly for corporate and association events on the leveraging the power of connection to build lasting, profitable client relationships NOW! Learn more about hiring him for your next event at www.IdeaCharger.com.
Have some feedback for us? Want to suggest / request an interview on the show? Just want to let us know what you're up to? Email the show at PODCAST@IDEACHARGER.COM
Thanks...
2016-03-0123 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyLeveraging the Value of Your TimeThere's an old adage which offers a subtle reminder of just how easy it is to "walk past a dollar to pick up a dime". If you do not know what your time is worth, this is especially easy to do...all the while thinking you are doing something smart to protect what you've already earned.
In this episode, Cooksey sheds some light on this simple (and often costly) mistake, and shares FIVE easy to implement rules to establish value on your time, and leverage it to make more income NOW.
Get the full notes at...
2016-02-0925 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyThe Role of Today's Alumni Associations - Chris BatchelderIn July of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Morrill Land Grant Act as a sweeping effort to create agricultural colleges across the United States. In 1890, a full 17 years before Oklahoma was to become a state, the institution now known as Oklahoma State University was established in Stillwater, OK.
In December 2015, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Chris Batchelder, President & CEO of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. In short, this interview was a lot of fun.
While the conversation begins with some context of the current state of Oklahoma State U...
2016-01-2657 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 24 - The Secret to Building the Life You REALLY WantBuilding on the momentum of recent weeks, in Episode 24, host Scott Cooksey shares how 2016 is off and running with intention and purpose.
Sharing how he practices what he suggests on the show, Cooksey reveals his "ONE BIG GOAL" for this year, shares what he is doing differently to achieve it, and why making time for your family and loved ones is important NOW....while you are building the life and business you really want.
One important fact to remember is that "nobody is responsible for your success but you" and further more, it is not...
2016-01-1930 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 23 - The Value of Your Network & A Round of Three Tech Concerns and a Social Media Challenge3This week's episode is short on show notes, but HUGE on energized thinking.
Listen in as Scott checks in from the road, on the eve of his first client workshop of the year.
We will be talking about his concerns surrounding the current trend toward "big data" and how it seems to be driving lot of questionable tactics in business; password frustrations & how a recent, ill-advised laptop purchase reminded him how much his network was really worth....and prompted a new "hide the electronics when irritated" policy for 2016.
It's fast. It's furious. It will...
2016-01-1227 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 20 - Why You Should Never Set GoalsRead the full text of this companion article to today's podcast at www.ideacharger.com/episode20
Stop Setting Goals
If you have been in business for very long, then you most certainly have experienced the typical “next year, our goal is to do more!” Or, “this year, our goal will be $X million dollars in sales!” [A number seemingly pulled out of thin air, or worse...a number simply a percentage greater than last year's total.] This is precisely the reason you should never set goals. Let me explain.
“More” is not a strategy!
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2015-12-2223 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 19 - How to Beat Your Goals Every Time"Setting goals doesn't change results. Establishing healthy behaviors changes everything!" - Scott Cooksey
When inspiration (or often the promise of a new year) hits us, it is common to set new goals. Make resolutions. Vow to change or simply do something different. On the surface, it suggests what we want is something better than what we already have (read: more desirable results), what we are REALLY asking for, though, is behavioral change and a re-set of expectations.
Inspired by my own difference of interpretation of an innocuous social media post, I started thinking. So often, compan...
2015-12-1519 minSuccess Charger with Scott CookseyEp 18 - Why You Might Want to Skip Your Next MeetingCooksey shares what happened when he drove 40 miles to a lunch meeting, only to find out the scheduled speaker ...well, you'd better just listen to what happened so it won't happen to you.
This episode shares 5 filters you should apply before attending your next meeting:
Is it a required meeting? Depending on the context, why it might be fruitful to simply skip it.
Did you call the meeting? Find the balance between "advance notice" and "last minute cancellation" and when either might be more appropriate.
Is the topic relevant to you? How to avoid being in at...
2015-12-0822 min