270: Dr. Saema Tahir, Quadruple Board Certified Physician, Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, & Sleep Medicine: What Your Sleep Tracker Isn't Telling You

270: Dr. Saema Tahir, Quadruple Board Certified Physician, Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, & Sleep Medicine: What Your Sleep Tracker Isn't Telling You

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman July 31, 2026 Duration: 40:29
Dr. Saema Tahir is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine in New York City. She completed her medical training at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by residency at Case Western Reserve University and fellowships in Sleep Medicine at Temple University Hospital and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Drexel University Hahnemann Medical Center. Known for her patient-centered and holistic approach, Dr. Tahir focuses on building trust through personalized care that considers each patient's physical, social, and psychological well-being. After serving on the front lines in New York City intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic, she returned to her passion for sleep and pulmonary medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two children and staying active through fitness, including spinning, Lagree, and Pilates.

Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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