Living with Type 2 Narcolepsy: Kim Leatherman’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 24

Episode 24 July 08, 2024 00:46:25
Living with Type 2 Narcolepsy: Kim Leatherman’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 24
The Project Sleep Podcast
Living with Type 2 Narcolepsy: Kim Leatherman’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 24

Jul 08 2024 | 00:46:25

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Show Notes

Kim Leatherman works with preschoolers with autism and is a health and wellness coach. She was diagnosed with type 2 narcolepsy without cataplexy in her early 40s, but has been experiencing symptoms since her late teens. In sharing her story as a Rising Voices speaker, she hopes to shed light on this invisible sleep disorder and the impacts of living with it.

 

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/

 

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

 

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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