Welcome!
I am a writer, runner and yogi living with narcolepsy and cataplexy. After graduating from law school, I set out to write a memoir and to open people's hearts to narcolepsy. This is my adventure. Thanks for stopping by!
Narcolepsy Memoir Reaches Over 12,000 Readers in Six Months
Happy half birthday to Wide Awake and Dreaming! Six months ago, I published my book with joy and ...
Where in the World is Wide Awake and Dreaming?
In six months, my book has reached readers all over the world. Here are some ...
REM Runner’s 21 Day Yoga Challenge
I’m taking on a new challenge – doing yoga every day for 21 days! Returning from ...
Miss USA Contestant has Narcolepsy – Vote for Miss Louisiana Kristen Girault
Proud to be a person with narcolepsy today! Miss USA contestant - Miss Louisiana, Kristen ...
Things I Love: EatSleepPlay at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
“EatSleepPlay: Building Health Every Day” is an innovative exhibition at the ...
Link between H1N1 flu and narcolepsy in children and adults: SLEEP 2013 Research Update Part I
At SLEEP 2013, I attended many fascinating sessions exploring the frontier of sleep science. I am ...
Hello from SLEEP 2013!
This week, I attended and spoke at the APSS SLEEP Meeting, a.k.a. “the Superbowl of ...
My Twisted Fairytale: A Poem by Shelby Stein
I feel like a princess locked in a tower. My Narcolepsy is my dragon guard. My weight loss is ...
Presenting the Patient Perspective at Social Media for Pharma Conference
On May 15, 2013, I had the honor of presenting “The Patient Perspective” at the ...
Things I Love: Fun Facts about Sleep & the Brain
Science is COOL! I stumbled across these fun videos by The Infographics Show. I especially loved ...
Narcolepsy & Exercise: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #17
As a person with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder or chronic illness, what’s your take on ...
Taking on Narcolepsy as a New Mom: Guest Post by Cherae Robinson
REM Runner’s Intro: Meet Cherae – a teen mother, college graduate, medical assistant, ...
Narcolepsy Featured in The Pink Sheet Publication
I’m excited to share, ”Narcolepsy Patients Hope FDA Attention Will Spur Drug ...
Debunking the Narcolepsy Myth: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #16
My latest video, “Debunking the Narcolepsy Myth” challenges perceptions of people with ...
