Psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Michael Mak returns to explore how sleep health fits into the patient journey of obesity care.

For many people living with obesity, sleep challenges are part of the story—but they’re often left out of the care conversation. In this episode, we take a practical look at how poor sleep contributes to obesity, how obesity impacts sleep, and what clinicians can do to better support patients at every step.

From hormones and appetite to mood, behaviour, and stigma, we unpack the science and systems that shape sleep—and why it’s time to treat sleep as a vital sign.

In this episode:

• Why sleep is a foundational pillar of health—and often overlooked in care

• The bidirectional relationship between sleep and obesity

• How mental health and sleep disorders complicate obesity care

• Simple screening questions and when to refer for sleep testing

• Strategies for supporting behaviour change and self-advocacy around sleep