College Diagnosis: Katie Mehin’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 3

Episode 3 July 24, 2023 00:30:20
College Diagnosis: Katie Mehin’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 3
The Project Sleep Podcast
College Diagnosis: Katie Mehin’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 3

Jul 24 2023 | 00:30:20

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Show Notes

Katie Mehin is the Director of Career Services for a public school district in Arizona specializing in Career and Technical Education. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. Entering her sophomore year of college, she was diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy, almost 5 years after the initial onset of symptoms. Katie hopes to spread awareness of this neurological sleep disorder in an effort to help others in obtaining a more timely diagnosis.

 

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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