The Sleep Whisperer Podcast

NEW EPISODES FROM JANUARY 2023! The Sleep Whisperer Podcast is a podcast about all of sleep, from physiological root causes of poor sleep to dreams and functional medicine to esoteric ancient wisdom through the prism of sleep. It's for patients and practitioners working through sleeplessness who want to hear something more in depth about why they struggle with sleep, making the link between understanding body, mind and sleep through guidance from experts in functional medicine and ancient wisdom. Listen to world renowned experts including Dhru Purohit, Dr Maya Shetreat, Jessica Drummond, Sachin Patel, Dr Eric Zielinski, Dr Michael Murray and Kiran Krishnan. Listen to how these global experts have changed the conversation about sleep as Deepa speaks with them about diverse symptoms and conditions interconnected with sleep, bringing compassion and sensitivity to your sleep challenges. As Deepa helps you unravel the pieces, get to the roots and understand the right tools to transform your sleep completely, she shows how a deeper connection with physiology really could save the global sleep crisis. If you want to listen to blissful guided meditations, the show has you well covered! Subscribe to The Sleep Whisperer today to begin your journey to a good night sleep!

206 - Stress & Sleep With Daniella Sax 07/31/2024

206 - Stress & Sleep With Daniella Sax Physiotherapist Danielle Sax, after overcoming a stress-related illness in 2003, became passionate about the mind-body connection. She aims to empower individuals to embrace their true selves without sacrifice. In her book, she discusses overcoming the fear of inadequacy. As an international speaker and life strategist, she focuses on "Living Authentic Success" and hosts a radio show, “From Stress to Authentic Success”, and podcast on stress management and personal growth. Danielle, a grandmother of four, lives purposefully in Belgium, cherishing nature and connecting with like-minded individuals through travel. How are stress and sleep so closely intertwined? Why is it so critical to get trauma out of body and mind so we can move out of survival mode to recovery? How can we remain on social media without losing ourselves and impacting our nervous system? For more on Daniella Sax, you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/31302707

205 - What’s Wrong With Our Sleep Today With Manohar Gandhi 07/17/2024

204 - Sleep & Healthy Period With Sharda Agarwal 07/03/2024

203 - Our 4 Worlds & Sleep With Eleanor Haspel-Portner 06/19/2024

203 - Our 4 Worlds & Sleep With Eleanor Haspel-Portner Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner, Ph.D., PCC, has been in private practice as a psychologist, coach, and astrologer since 1974. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, Department of Comparative Human Development. Eleanor became the 10th Reiki Master/Teacher to be initiated in the West in 1982. In addition, she served as President of the Southern California Society for Clinical Hypnosis for two years, and she is a Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Erikson Institute. In 2000, Eleanor statistically validated her own Proprietary Energy Mapping system on 30,000 cases. This proprietary system looks at how an individual functions in the Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical and Integrated Worlds and helps individuals maximize their potential to manifest in the world. Eleanor has written several best selling books available on Amazon. Recently, Eleanor was certified to teach Tai Chi Gung under the guidance of the 3300 year old Lamasery. What are the 4 worlds? What are the timings of the 4 worlds and how can we relate to them? What can you do support each of the 4 worlds? For more on Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner, you can follow her: Website: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/31302582

202 - Transdermal Use Of Herbs For Sleep With Dr Marianne Teitelbaum 06/05/2024

202 - Transdermal Use Of Herbs For Sleep With Dr Marianne Teitelbaum Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990’s she began a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Her first book, Ayurveda and the Thyroid Gland: Natural Treatments to Heal Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s published by Inner Traditions Publishing Company was published in March of 2019. She runs an extremely busy Ayurvedic practice, treating all diseases, by addressing her patients’ imbalances, instructing them in diet and daily routine, and teaching them Ayurvedic cleansing techniques. Why should we use transdermal herbs? What are some herbs that can be used through transdermal application for sleep? Why do you need use transdermal herbs at specific points in the body? For more on Dr Marianne Teitelbaum you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/31302537

201 - Using Intuition To Sleep Better With Geeta Sethi 05/22/2024

201 - Using Intuition To Sleep Better With Geeta Sethi A lover of food and nature since childhood, you will find Geeta either in the forest walking her dog, researching the latest on the microbiome or creating nourishing meals in her kitchen! Her spiritual journey of seeking answers from life after losing her husband to a heart attack at a young age led her to exploring the wisdom of Ayurveda which was not only a trigger for her to start living more consciously but also changed the trajectory of her whole life. She’s also a holistic chef and holds classes and workshops online and in person to support her tribe. She’s appeared multiple times on “The Influencer Club” podcast, Menopause Made Easy podcast, local TV stations including Zee Canada and Velocity Athletic training Radio channel and loves sharing her knowledge and the wisdom of her culture! Have we lost connection to our sleep? Do we understand why we sleep? Is it just because we have been told we need 8 hours of sleep? Can our intuition be telling us through sleeping issues what’s going on? For more on Geeta Sethi you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/31302457

200 - Female Specific Sleep Disorders With Dr Ramakrishnan Nagarajan 04/23/2024

200 - Female Specific Sleep Disorders With Dr Ramakrishnan Nagarajan Dr. N.Ramakrishnan is a Healthcare Entrepreneur who is American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine & Sleep Medicine and also has a Master’s degree in Medical Management from University of Southern California. He is currently the Director of Critical Care Services at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and is a Senior Consultant in Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He was the first Board Certified Sleep Specialist to practice in India and established Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences in 2004. He was also invited to meet the then honourable president of India, Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam who appreciated his contributions in the field of Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. What are female specific sleep disorders? How can women navigate sleep challenges at different stage of life? When should women reach out to an expert for sleep disorders? For more on Dr Ramakrishnan, you can follow him: Website: Facebook: Instagram: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/30707288

199 - Sleep, Blue Light & Leptin Resistance With Mugdha Pradhan 04/09/2024

199 - Sleep, Blue Light & Leptin Resistance With Mugdha Pradhan Mugdha Pradhan is the CEO & Founder of iThrive, TedX speaker, Healer & Spiritual Coach. In 2017 despite having a Master's in Nutrition she struggled with her own personal health issues, learning the nuances of Functional Medicine which then transformed her health. She lost 37 kgs and reversing an autoimmune condition. Moving from Canada to India, she introduced Functional Nutrition through iThrive - Healing & Beyond 2019. With her expertise in Functional Nutrition, her ability to build strong teams and beautiful cultures, and her passion for scientific research and evidence-based work, iThrive has raised two rounds of funding so far. She not only helps people solve their physical health issues but also complex mental, emotional, and spiritual health issues with an 'invite-only' program called Embracing The Human Experience. How do you know if you have leptin resistance? What is the connection between blue light and leptin resistance? What are the top ways to reduce leptin resistance and improve sleep? For more on Mugdha Pradhan you can follow her: Website: Instagram: Facebook: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book with a foreword by Dr Mark Hyman which HarperCollins said was one of the most voices of 2023 and a superb debut book that you must read and Cosmopolitan referred to as you must pick up. She has been featured in , , , the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 💎 Website: 💎Instagram: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/30707283

198 - Understanding Ojas For Sleep With Dr Marianne Teitelbaum 03/26/2024

198 - Understanding Ojas For Sleep With Dr Marianne Teitelbaum Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990’s she began a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Her first book, Ayurveda and the Thyroid Gland: Natural Treatments to Heal Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s was published in March of 2019. She runs an extremely busy Ayurvedic practice, treating all diseases, by addressing her patients’ imbalances, instructing them in diet and daily routine, and teaching them Ayurvedic cleansing techniques. What is Ojas? What happens to Ojas in someone who thinks they are a night owl? What causes low Ojas and how can you improve Ojas? For more on Dr Marianne Teitelbaum you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book . She has been featured on the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/30215383

197 - CBTi For Sleep With Dr Sarah Silverman 03/12/2024

196 - Is There A Magical Pill For Sleep With Geeta Sethi 12/01/2023

196 - Is There A Magical Pill For Sleep With Geeta Sethi A lover of food and nature since childhood, you will find Geeta either in the forest walking her dog, researching the latest on the microbiome or creating nourishing meals in her kitchen! Her spiritual journey of seeking answers from life after losing her husband to a heart attack at a young age led her to exploring the wisdom of Ayurveda which was not only a trigger for her to start living more consciously but also changed the trajectory of her whole life. It inspired her to leave behind a successful banking career to go back to school and study holistic nutrition. \She’s appeared multiple times on “The Influencer Club” podcast, Menopause Made Easy podcast, local TV stations including Zee Canada and Velocity Athletic training Radio channel and loves sharing her knowledge and the wisdom of her culture! Is there really a Magic pill for Sleep? When it comes to sleep, how far is a magic pill/sleeping prescription meds justified from an aspect of functional nutrition? What can we do to get to the root of sleeping issues? For more on Geeta Sethi you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book How To Sleep Better-The Miraculous 10-Step Protocol To Recharge Your Mind & Body by HarperCollins. She has been featured on the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎Follow on Substack: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/28878648

195 - Gut, Autoimmunity & Sleep With Divya Dhawan 12/01/2023

194 - Male Specific Sleep Disorders With Dr Ramakrishnan Nagarajan 12/01/2023

193 - Trauma Informed Care & Ability To Relax With Dr Deepak Ravindran 12/01/2023

193 - Trauma Informed Care & Ability To Relax With Dr Deepak Ravindran Dr Deepak Ravindran has over 20 years of experience in helping people overcome their pain – in the NHS and private practice. He is one of the few consultants in the UK who possesses triple certification in lifestyle medicine, musculoskeletal medicine and pain medicine. He has been a consultant in pain medicine since 2010 in one of the biggest district general medical hospitals, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. He is currently the clinical lead for the specialist pain services for all of West Berkshire since 2015. In 2020, he helped set up the Berkshire Longcovid Integrated service, one of 90 such clinics in the UK to look after Longcovid patients. He is the author of the Pain Free Mindset. What is trauma informed care and why is it key to global wellness? What is big trauma and what is little trauma and have you experienced them? What are the practices that you need to move past big T and little T? For more on Deepak Ravindran, you can follow him: Website - Instagram - Facebook - -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . She is the author of the book How To Sleep Better-The Miraculous 10-Step Protocol To Recharge Your Mind & Body by HarperCollins. She has been featured on the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Buy Deepa's book: 💎Follow on Substack: 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/28878443

192 - Circadian Clocks, Blue Light & Sleep With Martin Moore-Ede 12/12/2023

191 - Chronic Fatigue & Sleep With Dr Wendie Trubow 12/05/2023

190 - Hypothyroidism & Sleep With Dr Anurag Bajpai 11/28/2023

190 - Hypothyroidism & Sleep With Dr Anurag Bajpai Dr. Anurag Bajpai underwent postgraduate training from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He was awarded Fellowship in endocrinology by the Royal College of Physicians (FRACP). He has authored over fifty indexed papers, thirty text-book chapters and two books related to paediatric endocrinology. Dr. Anurag Bajpai is the section editor for endocrinology in Indian Journal of Paediatrics, reviewer for Paediatrics, Indian Paediatrics, Journal of Paediatrics and Journal of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. He has authored Practical Paediatric Endocrinology and Children with Diabetes. Dr. Anurag Bajpai has taken active interest in spreading awareness about paediatric endocrinology and has set up Grow India, a non governmental initiative to improve care of children with growth disorders. Does poor sleep play a role in treating hypothyroidism? Is there a right way and right time to take medication? What is true hypothyroidism? What is the connection between obesity and hypothyroid treatment? What are the ways to take care of hypothyroidism for optimal sleep? For more on Dr Anurag Bajpai you can follow him: Website: Youtube: Facebook: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2023. She has been featured on the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/28144241

189 - Rituals From Traditional Chinese Medicine With Tamara Castelo 11/21/2023

188 - Cannabis For Sleep Masterclass With Raghav Priyadarshi 11/14/2023

187 - Prioritising Restorative Sleep & Supporting Autoimmune Healing With Routines And Rituals With Anindita Rungta 11/07/2023

187 - Prioritising Restorative Sleep & Supporting Autoimmune Healing With Routines And Rituals With Anindita Rungta Anindita is India’s first certified Functional Medicine Health Coach from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) and an AFMC Certified practitioner from the School of Applied Functional Medicine. She transforms the lives of women with autoimmune conditions by helping them access their own power to HEAL with their bodies as their GUIDE using her powerful “BODY WISE HEALING” so that they feel happy, healthy and at peace in their bodies. Anindita has a new upcoming "Embrace your healing journey" that is for women who want to feel happy and healthy in their bodies once again. If you're ready to tune into your body's wisdom and embrace your healing journey, then listen to the trailer below for the upcoming podcast launching on 4th December 2023. 🗓️✨ Why is sleep critical for those managing chronic illnesses like autoimmune conditions? What are some of the biggest obstacles preventing you from prioritising sleep? What are rituals you can implement to create an environment optimised for sleep? For more on Anindita Rungta, you can follow her: Website: Facebook: Instagram: -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at OHA Health. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 17 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the . Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2023. She has been featured on the award winning podcast and discussing sleep. 💎 Website: 💎Facebook: 💎Instagram: 💎Blue Light Blockers: To work with Deepa: 💎Write to: 💎Write to: /episode/index/show/sleepwhisperer/id/28144163