-
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition in which the soft tissue of the throat falls back during sleep and blocks the airway, reducing oxygen levels. The lack of oxygen damages the cardiovascular system and increases the likelihood of heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.
AASM Sleep Education is the online patient education resource of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
https://sleepeducation.org/patients/
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine offers an online resource for patients.
Learn about signs and symptoms, find a healthcare provider, and learn about oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea.
https://www.aadsm.org/for_patients.php
ProSomnus Sleep Technologies is a leading brand of intraoral devices for sleep apnea and snoring. The website makes it easy for patients to learn more about sleep apnea, snoring, and how to find a provider in their area.
-
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
One of Cameron’s key recommendations for unlocking creativity is to write first thing in the morning, a process she calls “Morning Pages”. The title Morning Leaves is a nod to that daily practice.
Cultivating the Mind of Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
Dog Songs by Mary Oliver
Ethics in World Religions edited by Joseph Runzo and Nancy M. Martin
Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie
The Lost Spells by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown edited by Catherine Burns
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world.
Critical Foundations: The Thirty Questions Everyone Must Answer to Build a Meaningful Life by Scott Schimmel
A Little Book of Self Care for Those Who Grieve by Paula Becker
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
-
TheMarginalian.org by Maria Popova
Ted.com
“How Trees Talk to Each Other” by Suzanne Simard, July 2016
GardenCultureMagazine.com
“How Mushrooms and The Mycelium Network are Healing the World” by Rich Hamilton, June 15, 2020
Psychology Professor Jordan Peterson on The Garden of Eden
-
-
-
-
Folklore by Taylor Swift
These songs were swirling in my head as I wrote Morning Leaves because my daughter played the album every day in 2020. I enjoyed the music, was captivated by the storytelling and interwoven narratives and, as I learned more about her, was increasingly impressed with Swift’s boldness and bravery.