Architecture in Dreams: Eilís Finnegan’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 11

Episode 11 October 16, 2023 00:37:07
Architecture in Dreams: Eilís Finnegan’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 11
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Architecture in Dreams: Eilís Finnegan’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 11

Oct 16 2023 | 00:37:07

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Show Notes

Eilís Finnegan completed her Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Interior Architecture Degrees from Auburn University. Eilís was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy in 2017 as a college sophomore and is now a trained speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program. In her presentation, Eilís educates on the basic facts of narcolepsy while also taking you on a journey through her “dreamscape”— her road to diagnosis, how she creatively manages symptoms today, and how she uses her career in Architecture to advocate for research into sleep conditions.

 

Check out Eilís' DREAM*S artwork on Instagram: @eilis_arch

 

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 stories through the Rising Voices training program. To request a Rising Voices speaker for your conference or apply for an upcoming training program, 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: https://project-sleep.com/facts-about-narcolepsy/

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