Will NBC’s Stumble TV show stumble narcolepsy?
Yes, Project Sleep is aware of the upcoming portrayal of narcolepsy on NBC’s upcoming show “Stumble” premiering on November 7, 2025. In the trailer, a cheerleader named Madonna falls dramatically over backwards with a thud, then later says “I have narcolepsy.” Through Project Sleep’s Hollywood Initiative, we are working to get in touch with the network…
Read MoreOrexin Agonists for Narcolepsy: 2025 Updates from Takeda, Alkermes, and Eisai at World Sleep
From the front row at World Sleep 2025, Julie Flygare reports on new narcolepsy clinical trial data from Takeda and Alkermes. Learn what orexin agonists could mean for cognition, microsleeps, and the future of narcolepsy treatment.
Read MoreSchool Accommodations for Narcolepsy
Students with narcolepsy face unique challenges in the classroom — from maintaining wakefulness, managing medications, and taking naps. Drawing from Project Sleep’s Navigating School with Narcolepsy toolkit, this guide shares key accommodations, self-advocacy strategies, and resources to help students succeed while prioritizing their health.
Read MoreSleep Disorder Awareness on ABC News Live on World Sleep Day 2023
The segment featured ABC News Anchor and Correspondent, Diane Macedo, author of The Sleep Fix, in a group chat with Dr. Michael Grandner, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist and Director of the Sleep & Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, myself (Julie Flygare, JD, President & CEO of Project Sleep and author of Wide…
Read MoreNarcolepsy in The Mysterious Benedict Society New Disney+ Series
A review of Ep. 1-2 written by a person living with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy. Please note: may contain spoilers. Anyone else excited to watch Episode 3 of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” this weekend? Here’s my review of Episodes 1-2’s portrayal of narcolepsy! On June 25th, the first two episodes of “The Mysterious Benedict Society”…
Read MoreLive Book Events: Reading Narcolepsy Memoir
This Thursday! Join me for the FIRST-EVER online live reading of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy! I will go LIVE via my Instagram (@REMRunner) to read the first chapter of my book: Melting, this Thursday May 13th at 8pm ET. After I read the chapter, I’ll answer any questions you have live about…
Read MoreWhat’s the SOCIAL experience of living with narcolepsy?
Your social life experiences with narcolepsy matter! I’m excited to share a new survey that Project Sleep is conducting to better understand the social experiences and unmet needs of people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. This survey is for individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (18+ years old). It should take about 10-15 minutes, and…
Read MoreCanadian Narcolepsy Research Opportunity
?? Canadian Friends! There is a very cool research study underway in Montreal led by top international narcolepsy researchers, currently looking for people with narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) to participate. Studying brain profiles of narcolepsy type 1, type 2 and IH Description: To better understand the brain of…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Treatments 2021 Update: Drug Development & Clinical Trials
Drug development in the narcolepsy space has gained incredible momentum the past few years. I shared progress updates in 2018 and 2019, and am excited to publish a new update today! There are new and upcoming narcolepsy treatment options in these categories: Wake-promoting or stimulant medications Histamine-directed medications Nighttime medications Hypocretin/orexin agonists Wake-promoting or stimulant…
Read MoreAm I a TYPICAL person with narcolepsy?
“Am I a TYPICAL person with narcolepsy?” No, I’m not. Here’s why: The majority of people living with narcolepsy are undiagnosed. Up to 75% of “us” are currently either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. So the most TYPICAL person with narcolepsy is walking around unaware of the true nature of their symptoms, questioning their…
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