Abducted by Aliens: Alexa Cuevas's Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep. 26

Episode 26 January 20, 2026 00:36:34
Abducted by Aliens: Alexa Cuevas's Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep. 26
The Project Sleep Podcast
Abducted by Aliens: Alexa Cuevas's Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep. 26

Jan 20 2026 | 00:36:34

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Show Notes

Alexa Cuevas is a pharmacist in Mexico. In this episode, Alexa recounts the hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations she has experienced. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 in 2019, and graduated from Project Sleep’s Rising Voices Program in 2020. Alexa uses her voice and social media platform to raise awareness of this often misunderstood condition and share empathy with others.

The Rising Voices Series features a variety of first-hand stories from people living with sleep disorders around the world. At Project Sleep, we believe in the power of storytelling to raise awareness and break down stigma. This is why we train people with sleep disorders on how to share their experiences through the Rising Voices program. To request a Rising Voices speaker or apply for an upcoming training, visit: https://project-sleep.com/rising-voices/


Please note: this audio was originally recorded in 2020. For up-to-date facts about narcolepsy treatment options, visit https://project-sleep.com/facts-about-narcolepsy/


Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

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