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Why Yoga Pisses Me Off
Yoga pisses me off. Sure, I look peaceful on the outside, but behind the cute clothing, I’m angry. Last Friday, I attended Yoga on the Beach while on vacation in Sea Isle City, NJ. The sun shinned bright, waves crashed nearby, seagulls soared overhead. It was surreal – something out of a staged yoga DVD. Yet…
Read MoreREM Runner’s 21 Day Yoga Challenge
I’m taking on a new challenge – doing yoga every day for 21 days! Returning from SLEEP 2013, my energy was low and my pants were tight. I needed a short-term goal to jump-start my summer. Today is day 4 of my challenge and I’m feeling GREAT. My body is sore, but in that good…
Read MoreMy 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 the lava moat that makes me cower more. My evil witch is merely my medicine, At first we didn’t see the harm, For it had a magic disguise to seem so beautiful. My poison apple of my…
Read MoreNarcolepsy & Exercise: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #17
As a person with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder or chronic illness, what’s your take on exercise? Too tired? Crucial to your health? Improve your symptoms? My latest video explores my experience as an athlete with narcolepsy and offers tips for successfully incorporating exercise into your life. Come back for more videos soon! Thank you…
Read MoreTaking on Narcolepsy as a New Mom: Guest Post by Cherae Robinson
REM Runner’s Intro: Meet Cherae – a teen mother, college graduate, medical assistant, 20 year old woman with narcolepsy. Young people with narcolepsy may worry about having children, wondering if they’ll have the energy to care for a child. Fair enough. Yet I’ve met many inspiring parents living with narcolepsy. I’m thrilled to share one amazing story…
Read MoreLet Her Sleep…
A welcome reminderTo let go,Let sleep wash in,Knowing I will rise again,and take on the world. All in good time. I discovered this image on Pinterest and had to share! Link to print on Etsy. Xoxo, REM Runner
Read MoreOn My Own, Together: Learning to Accept Help
Diagnosed with narcolepsy in my mid-twenties, the concept of a “care giver” scared me deeply. I didn’t want to be a burden on anyone. Like most twenty-somethings, independence was very important to me. I had recently moved away, chosen an ambitious career path, and planned to survive and thrive on my own. Narcolepsy was clearly…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 9 Inspiring Female Health Advocates Part III
In honor of Women’s History Month, I am profiling nine female health advocates who inspire me to follow my dreams. These women are trailblazers – leading the way for other women to optimize their health and triumph over adversity. Read Part I and Part II. Here’s my final three women: Brené Brown, Researcher & Storyteller Brené Brown, Ph.D. is…
Read MoreDating with Narcolepsy: We’re Better In Bed
A mother of a 9-year-old girl with narcolepsy and cataplexy recently thanked me for my book and narcolepsy leadership, saying, “You give me hope that my little girl can grow up and have a good life. You prove that she can go to college and do great things… You prove she can even have a…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 9 Inspiring Female Health Advocates Part I
In honor of Women’s History Month, I am profiling nine female health advocates who inspire me to follow my dreams. These women are trailblazers – leading the way for other women to optimize their health and triumph over adversity. Here are the first three: 1. Kathrine Switzer, First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon Less than 50…
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