Can’t Sleep Well? Your Airway Could Be the Problem | Michael Laing

What if the reason you’re not sleeping well isn’t just stress, your mattress, or your bedtime routine—but the structure of your airway? In this episode of the Health & Real Estate Podcast, Lance Wilson sits down with Michael Laing to explore the fascinating connection between **airway health, breathing, sleep quality, sleep apnea, and overall wellness**. Michael breaks down how the development and structure of the mouth and airway can impact the way we breathe and sleep—and why improving airway function may have effects far beyond simply getting a better night’s rest. We dive into **palatal expansion**, sleep micro-arousals, tongue posture, CPAP, sleep studies, and simple strategies you can use at home to support healthier breathing. **You'll learn:** • Why airway health can have such a major impact on sleep and overall wellness • How lifestyle factors may influence maxillary development and breathing • What sleep micro-arousals are—and why you may not realize they're happening • How palatal expansion works and how it may create more room for the airway • The benefits and limitations of traditional sleep apnea treatments such as CPAP • How sleep studies and structural assessments can uncover potential airway issues • Simple at-home tongue posture exercises that may support better breathing • Why stress, relationships, and community can play an important role in health and longevity **⏱️ CHAPTERS:** 00:00 – Introduction to Airway Health & Michael Laing 01:57 – How Lifestyle Influences Maxillary Development 04:09 – Why Breathing Matters for Sleep & Health 07:04 – Sleep Microarousals and Their Impact 08:52 – What Is Palatal Expansion? 12:02 – Sleep Apnea & Traditional Treatment Options 15:02 – The Palatal Expansion Process & Potential Benefits 17:51 – Sleep Studies & Structural Airway Assessments 21:02 – At-Home Exercises to Improve Tongue Posture 30:01 – Stress, Community & Longevity If you’ve struggled with **poor sleep, snoring, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, fatigue, or feeling like you never wake up fully rested**, this conversation may give you a completely different perspective on what could be happening. 👍 Like this episode if you found it valuable 💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe to the Health & Real Estate Podcast for more conversations about health, performance, longevity, business, and creating a better life. 👉 Join the Health & Real Estate Community (Free Founding Members Access): https://www.skool.com/health-and-real-estate-5034/about 🔗**Connect with Michael Laing**: Website: Airway Health Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael\laing\ ✨ **The quickest & most effective way to upgrade your health  💯** 👉 https://link.sharepurium.com/BDRE 🎧 **Listen to the Podcast:** 🎵 **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/431XqBicEpreG0APkwx7bC 🍏 **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-and-real-estate-podcast/id1810730652 🎥 **Youtube:** https://www.youtube.com/@HealthAndRealEstatePodcast Follow Health and Real Estate on IG: https://www.instagram.com/health.and.realestate/ ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** This is NOT medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any health decisions! #AirwayHealth #SleepOptimization #SleepApnea #BetterSleep #PalatalExpansion #Breathing #SleepHealth #HolisticHealth #MouthBreathing #TonguePosture #Longevity #HealthOptimization #HealthyLiving #Wellness #SleepTips #BreathingExercises #CPAP #HealthPodcast #WellnessPodcast #HealthAndRealEstate #HealthTransformation #PlantBasedLifestyle #PlantBasedHealth #PlantBasedDiet #WholeFoodPlantBased #HolisticWellness #HolisticNutrition #NaturalHealth #NutritionTips #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyLiving #HealthyAgingTips #Longevity #HormoneHealth #MetabolicHealth #DigestiveHealth #GutHealthMatters #GutHealing #Microbiome #CleanEating #OrganicNutrition #SuperfoodNutrition #FoodIsMedicine #RegenerativeAgriculture #PuriumLifestyle