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Visiting Australia for the Narcolepsy Support Australia Conference
“What could I say that they don’t already know?” This question haunted me in the months, weeks and days leading up to Narcolepsy Support Australia Conference. Over a year ago, when NSG Australia’s leader-extraordinaire, Melissa asked me to be a keynote speaker at their inaugural patient conference, I said “Yes!!!” right away. No question, I wouldn’t miss…
Read MoreThe Doctors Show Features My Story with Narcolepsy
Tune in to the Doctors TV Show this Monday Feb. 9, I’ll be sharing my journey with narcolepsy – including sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations . See full information here. Watch TV interview online: Crafting an honest and accurate portrayal of narcolepsy with the Doctors TV Show was a lot of fun. I was blown away…
Read MoreSpeaking in Spoons – The Spoon Theory and Narcolepsy
My boyfriend and I speak in spoons. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino now. Seriously, stop everything and visit: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/. Alex has been really supportive of my narcolepsy from day one. We quickly fell into great routines for managing my excessive sleepiness and cataplexy. Yet, my narcolepsy is so much more than…
Read MoreVideo: Truth about Narcolepsy – Julie Flygare’s Live TV Interview
Some are calling it the best news segment on narcolepsy yet! On Nov. 25, 2014, I was thrilled to be featured on The Daily Edition’s “Truth about Narcolepsy” segment airing on Channel 7 in Australia. Monique Wright interviewed myself and Dr. David Cunnington in Melbourne. Watch now: Visiting Channel 7’s Los Angeles studio was a lot of…
Read MoreLive TV Narcolepsy Interview on The Daily Edition in Australia
Tomorrow, I will be interviewed on live TV in Australia, sharing my story of narcolepsy on The Daily Edition. Aussie friends, be sure to tune in – it airs on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm on Channel 7. The narcolepsy segment is scheduled to air around 2:30 pm. Watch below. I’m excited to visit The…
Read MoreViral Narcolepsy with Cataplexy Video
A video of a young woman with narcolepsy and cataplexy has gone viral. Watch below or on YouTube. This is a powerful video and I am grateful to Sarah Elizabeth for bravely sharing her experience! Sarah Elizabeth is primarily experiencing a narcolepsy symptom called cataplexy here. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone, resulting in…
Read MoreWatch: Disruptive Innovations Interview on Narcolepsy, FDA & Project Sleep
I’m thrilled to share my Disruptive Innovations interview with the Conference Forum’s Exec. Director, Valerie Bowling. This fun discussion on narcolepsy, FDA and Project Sleep was filmed before my speech at the TCF’s Disruptive Innovations Conference in Boston, MA on Sept. 11, 2014. Thank you so much to Valerie and the Conference Forum’s team for…
Read MoreCongratulations Winners: Narcolepsy Awareness Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who submitted new NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE photos during the First Birthday Giveaway Contest! I finally just drew the winners: Rayanne in the UK Kellie in Florida Suzy in Australia Congratulations! I will mail your prize-packs this week with over $60 worth of narcolepsy awareness gear including: 2 new infographic posters (one for you and…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Keynote Speaker in Australia!
Australia, here I come! I’m beyond honored and thrilled to announce that I will be a keynote speaker for the First Patient Conference hosted by Narcolepsy Support Australia on the Gold Coast in Queensland on May 1-3, 2015. Narcolepsy Expert Extraordinaire, Dr. Emmanuel Mignot is the other confirmed keynote speaker! In addition, I will present sessions on…
Read MoreHappy 1st Birthday, NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE!
On July 24, 2013, I launched the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign, unsure if anyone would join me. One year later, I can hardly believe the positive energy and enthusiasm supporting the campaign around the world. You’ve touched my heart beyond words, bringing countless smiles to my face and also tears of connection and joy. As…
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