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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 ...
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Orexin Agonists for Narcolepsy: 2025 Updates from Takeda, Alkermes, and Eisai at World Sleep

If you’ve been following the development of orexin agonists for narcolepsy, 2025 has been an exciting year. Most ...
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School Accommodations for Narcolepsy

Navigating School with Narcolepsy: Key Takeaways from Project Sleep’s Toolkit Living with narcolepsy in an educational setting can ...
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Sleep Disorder Awareness on ABC News Live on World Sleep Day 2023

On World Sleep Day Friday March 17 2023, I was honored to be a guest on ABC News ...
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Narcolepsy 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: ...
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Live 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! ...
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What’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 ...
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Canadian Narcolepsy Research Opportunity

?? Canadian Friends!   There is a very cool research study underway in Montreal led by top international ...
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Narcolepsy 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 ...
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Am 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 ...
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I am a narcolepsy advocate, speaker, and the award-winning author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. Living in Los Angeles and serving as President & CEO of Project Sleep, I love opening people's hearts and minds to the real narcolepsy, a neurological disorder affecting 3 million people worldwide. Thanks for stopping by!

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