S1:E9 - A Good Night's Sleep Can Save Your Life - Sleep Technician - Di'Anna Gilpin

S1:E9 - A Good Night's Sleep Can Save Your Life - Sleep Technician - Di'Anna Gilpin

Author: J.Audra.Lane August 26, 2021 Duration: 55:49

Does anyone in your life snore so loud that you’ve given half a thought to smothering them with your pillow?! Well, it turns out there is a better solution! This week we got to talk to Di’Anna Riffer-Gilpin, a registered sleep technician of many years, about sleep apnea, what it is, and what to do about it. We learned that sleep apnea can be a contributing factor to high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, insomnia, certain types of cancer, anxiety, depression, and smothering by a pillow!

Seriously, if you have any of these issues, you need to listen to Di’Anna’s episode. I believe it could literally save your life or the life of a loved one. Besides, very few of us actually look good in orange.

Podcast Episode Summary

  • What actually is sleep apnea?
  • What happens if you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea?
  • What makes her an expert in sleep?
  • How do you become a sleep technician?
  • What are some of the crazy things that happen when you’re watching people sleep?
  • What causes sleep apnea?
  • If you’ve used a CPAP machine before and hated it, don’t give up! Your CPAP machine can be adjusted to fix whatever you hate about it.
  • People with claustrophobia can use CPAP machines too. It can be overcome!
  • A few suggestions for how to get used to wearing a CPAP mask
  • It can take some time to feel the difference of a good night’s sleep, so BE PATIENT!
  • How do you get a sleep study?

Recommended Resources

Sleep Apnea – a good resource if you would like to dive a little deeper into this topic

Contact Info

Email:  september61076@gmail.com


There's a particular kind of person who builds something from nothing right here in the heartland. Rock the Boat Oklahoma is a series of conversations with those very people, hosted by J.Audra.Lane. This isn't about polished corporate success stories, though success is certainly part of the journey. Instead, each episode pulls up a chair with an Oklahoma entrepreneur to understand the real person behind the business-what keeps them up at night, what made them leap into the unknown, and why they chose this often difficult path. You'll hear from the brave, the unconventional, and the quietly determined individuals who aren't afraid to be called a little weird for pursuing their vision. Through these candid interviews, the podcast reveals the drive, the resilience, and the occasional dose of healthy stubbornness it takes to thrive. It’s about the human spirit of enterprise, found in local shops, startups, and family-run operations across the state. Tuning in, you get more than just business tips; you find a source of genuine inspiration, a reminder that building something meaningful often requires rocking the boat just enough to make waves.
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