The Sleep Apnea Squad educational series will cover a wide variety of topics to help people living with sleep apnea and their loved ones navigate both the medical journey and the social experience. Each topic of the Sleep Apnea Squad series will be addressed first in a live broadcast, followed by a PDF toolkit, podcast, and social media shareables in order to accommodate the various learning styles of our diverse community.
Hosted by Emma Cooksey, the live broadcasts take place via Project Sleep’s YouTube page. Each event begins with an introduction of our featured guests (including leading sleep apnea clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates), followed by an interactive discussion with our host, guests, and online audience members. So get ready to be part of this awesome discussion by sharing your comments and questions!
Live Broadcast Schedule
Please read the descriptions below and save the dates. These live events are FREE and open to anyone interested in joining, so please invite friends, family, and fellow members of the #SleepApneaSquad!
Could I Have Sleep Apnea?
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET
Join us as we share about sleep apnea symptoms and bust some unhelpful stereotypes along the way!
Sleep Apnea Testing
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET
Do you have sleep apnea symptoms but don’t know where to start? Join us for the lowdown on testing options!
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET
Join us as we journey through ALL the currently available treatment options for sleep apnea and how to access them.
Making CPAP Comfortable
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET
Are you a new or struggling CPAP user? Join us as we discuss some of the most common CPAP problems and how to solve them.
Fighting Sleep Apnea Shame & Stigma
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET
From being judged as “lazy” to worries about a partner’s reaction to CPAP, we’ll break down the shame & stigma together.
New Medications For Sleep Apnea
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET
Could a pill help treat your sleep apnea? Join us as we explore new and future medication options for people living with sleep apnea.
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No matter which stage of your sleep apnea journey you find yourself at, we want you as part of our squad!
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– Live Broadcasts
– Podcasts
– Printable Toolkits
About Sleep Apnea: Sleep Apnea is a chronic health condition where people repeatedly stop breathing during sleep, affecting up to 25% of adults in the US. The difficulty breathing during sleep could be caused by the airway closing (obstructive sleep apnea) or, less commonly, by the brain not sending the signal to breathe (central sleep apnea). Sleep apnea keeps people from falling into the deep sleep that the body needs, and puts a strain on long-term health. Sleep Apnea Squad will explore various aspects of living with sleep apnea and provide much-needed resources to help patients and families navigate the journey from diagnosis to treatment; from stigma to advocacy.
About Emma: Emma Cooksey serves as Sleep Apnea Program Manager at Project Sleep. In 2008, Emma received her diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea after a decade of unexplained health problems. Her experience inspired her to become a patient advocate, podcast host, and speaker.
Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Education and Awareness Program is generously funded by donors like you and by sponsors including:
