{"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.79, The Hidden Connection Between Smell, Sleep & Neurodegeneration, Dr. Paule Valery Joseph","slug":"ep-79-the-hidden-connection-between-smell-sleep-neurodegeneration-dr-paule-valery-joseph","published_at":"2026-05-18T11:35:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/ep-79-the-hidden-connection-between-smell-sleep-neurodegeneration-dr-paule-valery-joseph","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-79-the-hidden-connection-between-smell-sleep-neurodegeneration-dr-paule-valery-joseph--72041935","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72041935/dr_paule_joseph_audio.mp3","summary":"What if your sense of smell could predict brain health years before symptoms appear? In this fascinating episode of ASAP Pathway the Podcast, Dr. Stacy Becker sits down with neuroscientist and sensory science expert Dr. Paule Valery Joseph to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role of smell, taste, and chemesthesis in human health. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to sleep-disordered breathing, childhood mouth breathing, long COVID, and emotional memory, this conversation uncovers how deeply connected our olfactory system is to neurological health, cognition, metabolism, and quality of life. Dr. Joseph explains why smell loss may be one of the earliest warning signs of neurodegenerative disease, how COVID changed the medical conversation around smell and taste, and why clinicians should begin treating smell as a vital sign. The discussion also dives into: Mouth breathing and nasal disuse in children Sleep apnea and olfactory dysfunction Smell training and neuroplasticity The emotional power of scent and memory Why dentists may be key players in early detection The hidden consequences of congenital anosmia This episode is a powerful reminder that the body does not function in silos — and that the nose may hold far more information about our health than we ever realized. Instagram: @dr_paulejoseph X/Twitter: @Dr_Paulevj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulevjoseph/ Facebook: @DrPVJoseph Threads: @dr_paulejoseph Bluesky: @drpaulejoseph.bsky.social TikTok: @drpaulevj YouTube: @drpaulevaleryjoseph Website: paulejoseph.bio Chapters 📖 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Polly Valerie Joseph 02:23 – What Is Chemesthesis? 04:24 – How Smell & Taste Affect Metabolic and Brain Health 07:51 – The Story That Revealed Smell as a Warning Sign 09:18 – Why Doctors R…","meta_description":"What if your sense of smell could predict brain health years before symptoms appear? In this fascinating episode of ASAP Pathway the Podcast, Dr. Stacy Be…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4968,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/asap-pathway-the-podcast-6613127/episodes/ep-79-the-hidden-connection-between-smell-sleep-neurodegeneration-dr-paule-valery-joseph/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-79-the-hidden-connection-between-smell-sleep-neurodegeneration-dr-paule-valery-joseph.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}