Out of Breath

The Confession (Ep 0)

Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine and the power struggles going on behind closed doors, but before tackling the serious issues, Madan surprised Jason with a stunning confession…Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

Physicians and Dentists (Ep 1)

More than 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, but there’s a storm brewing among the healthcare providers and disciplines charged with treating this deadly condition. Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine, the power struggles going on behind closed doors, and how to move forward with the patients’ best interests in mind.Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Wall (Ep 2)

More than 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, but there’s a storm brewing among the healthcare providers and disciplines charged with treating this deadly condition. Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney sat down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of sleep medicine, the power struggles going on behind closed doors, and how to move forward with the patients’ best interests in mind.
Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Handoff (Ep 3)

Both physicians and dentists have key roles in diagnosing and treating sleep disordered breathing, and when these forces join together, they can make a massive impact on the lives of their patients. But collaboration between disciplines is challenging at best, with plenty of opportunities for friction and distrust. In this episode, Madan Kandula, MD and Jason Tierney discuss what a successful partnership looks like, and the biggest challenges that arise when working together.
Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Letter (Ep 4)

At the 2023 AADSM Meeting in Philadelphia, an anonymous letter set off a hullabaloo that pitted dentists against physicians, device manufacturers against each other, and left many with questions about scope of practice, who can practice dental sleep medicine, and what the future of medico-dental collaboration looks like. At the center of the controversy was Madan Kandula, MD and his ADVENT clinics…
Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

The Aftermath (Ep 5)

The controversy surrounding Madan Kandula, MD and ADVENT is rooted in fear. Is it justified? Where does it come from? And who is the real enemy of PAP-alternative obstructive sleep apnea treatment?
Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

Kicking Down Doors (Ep 6)

There is hope for a brighter future for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, but change is difficult, and progress will require a serious disruption of the entire industry...
 
Out of Breath is a special 6-part series designed to set the records straight on the topic of sleep medicine and dentistry.
 

Catching Breath - S2E1 - Out of Breath Podcast

On this first episode of season 2, our hosts discuss the feedback they received from season 1.
 
What wasn’t talked about?
Was Jason too nice to Madan?
How do we bring the dental sleep community to the table?
 
Out of Breath is hosted by Madan Kandula, MD and author Jason Tierney.
MadanKandula.com | JasonTierney.net
LinkedIn.com/in/Madan-Kandula
LinkedIn.com/in/JasonTierney1

Sleep Medicine Wall - S2E2 - Out of Breath Podcast

For the second episode of season 2, our hosts discuss the wall that exists within the sleep medicine community.
 
This episode also includes a discussion around the need for change, both on the individual level and to organizational structures that address patient needs with CPAP and OAT.
 
Out of Breath is hosted by Madan Kandula, MD and author Jason Tierney.
MadanKandula.com | JasonTierney.net
LinkedIn.com/in/Madan-Kandula
LinkedIn.com/in/JasonTierney1
2025 Transform Dental Sleep Symposium: https://transformdentalsleep.com/2025-transform-dental-sleep-symposium/

A Culture of Winning - S2E3 - Out of Breath Podcast

For this episode, our hosts discuss the challenges that come with business growth.Success isn’t just on individuals, but the team as a whole. How do we grow together while still providing the quality of service we offered on day one?Out of Breath is hosted by Madan Kandula, MD and author Jason Tierney.MadanKandula.com | JasonTierney.netLinkedIn.com/in/Madan-KandulaLinkedIn.com/in/JasonTierney1