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I am a 28 year old writer, yogi and runner 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!

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Sleep: A Health Imperative. Congressional Briefing on the 2011 NIH Sleep Disorders Research Plan

May 19th, 2012

On May 31, 2012, a Congressional Briefing of the 2011 NIH Sleep Disorders Research Plan will take place at 2 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol Building. The Sleep Research Society in conjunction with Congressm[...]

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Marie Claire Magazine Narcolepsy Article Makes A Difference

May 14th, 2012

On the path to narcolepsy diagnosis, there is an "A-ha!" moment when you find words that accurately describe your experiences. I remember mine perfectly. For one woman, Valentine Bernard, her A-ha! m[...]

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Happy Mother's Day from REM Runner

May 13th, 2012

“Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really need it.” -Swedish Proverb  This Mother's Day, I'd like to say thank you - first and foremost to my MOM! Many of my readers may not kn[...]

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Hello, my name is NOT G.I. Jane.

May 11th, 2012

“Don't believe what your eyes are telling you.All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding, find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly.” -Richard Bach  "I don't wanna [...]

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The View From Dreamworld

May 4th, 2012

Did you know that the boundaries between dreaming and consciousness are broken down in the brains of people with narcolepsy? I experience my night dreams as real as reality. So during the day, I cha[...]

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Women's Health Virginia Conference: Getting Good ZZZs: Vital Links Between Sleep & Wellness

May 1st, 2012

On May 10th, 2012, Women's Health Virginia will be holding a day-long conference about "Getting Good ZZZs: Vital Links Between Sleep and Wellness."     I would be REM-Running over to the University o[...]

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Unbelievable Broad For A Day - My Interview on Sirius XM Radio

April 25th, 2012

“Am I dreaming?” I asked myself, walking into the Sirius XM Radio studios this morning. I peered into each soundproof spaceship-like studio with wide eyes. Today, I was a guest on the BROADMINDED s[...]

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Julie Flygare on Sirius XM Radio

April 23rd, 2012

Spread the word! Tomorrow, Tuesday April 24, 2012 I will be interviewed LIVE on the BROADMINDED show - Sirius XM Radio Channel 107 at 8:20am.  The BROADMINDED crew sound like so much fun! Show desc[...]