{"podcast":{"title":"ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST","slug":"asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","podcast_index_feed_id":6613127,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5940263/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast--5940263","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f73526eedf4c8940e030f1037790b376.jpg","author":"Drs. Stacy Becker and Michelle Weddle","episode_count":81,"summary":"In a world where discussions about sleep and airway issues dominate the dental landscape, the journey to understanding and addressing these concerns has evolved drastically. Join us as we dive into the remarkable transformation of dental care over the last decade, from overlooking airway and sleep health to making it a core aspect of treatment planning. Join us as we uncover the journey of understanding and addressing sleep and airway concerns in children. Whether you're a dedicated Dentist seeking comprehensive guidance, a health care provider wanting to collaborate and Find a Provider to work with, or a concerned Parent evaluating your child's well-being, our podcast sheds light on a clear pathway forward. To take the next step, become a member of our community or access valuable resources for your child's evaluation. Visit our website now and be a part of the positive change! https://asappathway.com/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127"},"episode":{"title":"Ep.75, Still Exhausted? Why \"Successful\" Sleep Apnea Treatments Still Fail, Dr. Layne Martin and Chris Gillette","slug":"ep-75-still-exhausted-why-successful-sleep-apnea-treatments-still-fail-dr-layne-martin-and-chris-gillette","published_at":"2026-03-31T13:35:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-75-still-exhausted-why-successful-sleep-apnea-treatments-still-fail-dr-layne-martin-and-chris-gillette","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-still-exhausted-why-successful-sleep-apnea-treatments-still-fail-dr-layne-martin-and-chris-gillette--70982074","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70982074/airvata_audio_3_29_26.mp3","summary":"In this episode of ASAP Pathway: The Podcast, Dr. Stacy dives into a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Chris Gillette and Dr. Layne Martin on a topic that is often overlooked in Dental Sleep Medicine: sleep architecture. While most discussions in airway dentistry focus on opening the airway and reducing apnea events, this episode challenges that narrow perspective. Chris, a registered sleep technologist with over 20 years of experience, and Dr. Layne Martin, a Dentist with Orthodontic Residency experience, share how treating apnea alone does not guarantee restorative, high-quality sleep. They explore what happens between sleep stages, why fragmented sleep can leave patients feeling exhausted even after “successful” treatment, and how both CPAP and traditional oral appliances can unintentionally disrupt the brain’s natural sleep patterns. The conversation expands into pediatric sleep, mouth breathing, growth and development, and why early intervention matters more than ever. Dr. Layne Martin also shares how his own journey—from full mouth rehab dentistry to orthodontics and sleep—completely shifted how he evaluates and treats patients. This episode is a must-listen for dentists, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in understanding why true sleep health is far more complex than just airway management—and how a more comprehensive approach can transform patient outcomes. Chris Gillette: LinkedIn Dr. Layne Martin: LinkedIn airVata Website Open Air Pillow ($25 off either pillow code: ASAP_Podcast25) $35 off airVata for the Month of April 2026! CLICK HERE ⏱ Chapters 00:00 — Intro + ASAP Pathway course announcement 00:53 — Meet Chris Gillette and Dr. Layne Martin 02:29 — What is a sleep technologist (RPSGT)? 03:45 — Chris’s journey into sleep medicine 05:10 —…","meta_description":"In this episode of ASAP Pathway: The Podcast, Dr. Stacy dives into a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Chris Gillette and Dr. Layne Martin on a t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4249,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/episodes/ep-75-still-exhausted-why-successful-sleep-apnea-treatments-still-fail-dr-layne-martin-and-chris-gillette/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-75-still-exhausted-why-successful-sleep-apnea-treatments-still-fail-dr-layne-martin-and-chris-gillette.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}