Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKratom, Alcohol & Sleep: A Near‑Death Wake‑Up Call featuring Xavier Schumann
Episode 106
In this episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with 25‑year‑old Xavier Schuman, who went from “just partying,” working nigh…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Living With Narcolepsy Type 1: Cataplexy and the Invisible Attacks of Emotion with Sol Briggs
Episode 105
Type 1 narcolepsy isn’t just about falling asleep—it’s about losing control of your body in the middle of laughter, joy, or surprise. In this Patient…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Somatic Therapy, EMDR, and DBT for High‑Achiever Insomnia featuring Anthony Fontana
Episode 104
What if your insomnia isn’t “just stress” or bad habits at bedtime—but unprocessed trauma, a fried nervous system, and a body that never got to stand…
4 months ago
When Faith Meets Insomnia featuring Dr. Benjamin Long
Season 9 Episode 6
In this episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a dual board‑certified sleep medicine physician and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Your Insomnia Isn’t About Sleep Time (And How Digital CBT-I Can Actually Cure It) with Dr. Jason Ong
Season 9 Episode 4
Chronic insomnia is not a “bad habit” you fix with lavender spray and blue‑light blocking glasses—it’s a learned pattern of wakefulness in bed that n…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cortisol, Tech Addiction, and Sleep: How to Escape “Stress Nation” with Justin Hai
Season 9 Episode 4
If you’ve ever blamed “high cortisol” for your anxiety, burnout, weight gain, or terrible sleep, this episode is your crash course in what’s really g…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pregnant, Snoring, and Exhausted: When Should You Seek Help?
Season 9 Episode 3
Pregnancy is often described as magical — but for many women, it’s also exhausting. When snoring gets louder and fatigue feels unrelenting, it could …
5 months ago
Is Perimenopause Wrecking Your Sleep? Here’s How to Take It Back with Dr. Meredith Broderick
Season 9 Episode 2
That’s the question millions of women are asking — but most doctors still aren’t answering.
In my latest episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, I sat …
5 months, 1 week ago
A Guided Fireplace Relaxation Bonus
Season 9 Episode 1
Have you ever done everything “right” all day and still found your mind racing the moment your head hits the pillow? This bonus ASMR track is a guide…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can the Fireplace Effect Fix Your Sleep?
Season 9 Episode 1
The winter “cozy” scene you’re craving might be the most powerful sleep tool you’re not using—and it has nothing to do with perfection, supplements, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago