The Project Sleep Podcast

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The Project Sleep Podcast

Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. The Project Sleep Podcast is hosted by our President.& CEO, Julie Flygare. We’re glad you’re here as we work together toward making sleep cool! https://project-sleep.com/podcast/

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  1. Breaking Barriers in Sleep Research with Dr. Robert Turner - Sleep Insights Series Ep 11

    EPISODE 11

    Breaking Barriers in Sleep Research with Dr. Robert Turner - Sleep Insights Series Ep 11

    Dr. Robert W. Turner II is a former professional football player and Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Science. In this interview, Dr. Turner shared about his journey toward taking on innovative community-focused sleep research, including a new collaboration with Project Sleep & Dr. Michael Grandner to better understand Black Americans’ perspectives on sleep and sleep disorders to improve future awareness efforts.   This broadcast was originally recorded in March 2023, during the annual Sleep In event. Learn more about the Sleep In here: project-sleep.com/sleepin/     Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

    49 min
  2. Sleep Disorders Conversation for Journalists - Sleep Insights Series Ep 12

    EPISODE 12

    Sleep Disorders Conversation for Journalists - Sleep Insights Series Ep 12

    This conversation informed and educated media professionals on how to accurately cover sleep health and sleep disorders. In this conversation, people living with different sleep disorders shared insights from their journeys and what they wish they had read. Journalists toolkit and resources: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-media-center/   This broadcast was originally recorded in March 2023, during the annual Sleep In event. Learn more about the Sleep In here: project-sleep.com/sleepin/     Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

    1 hr
  3. Congressional Briefing on Sleep & Public Health - Sleep Insights Series Ep 13

    EPISODE 13

    Congressional Briefing on Sleep & Public Health - Sleep Insights Series Ep 13

    On Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, Project Sleep proudly hosted “Awakening America: A Congressional Briefing on Sleep and Public Health” followed by a first-ever Sleep Screening event on Capitol Hill. Over 100 people attended Project Sleep’s events, with great interest from Hill staffers looking to learn more about their sleep and Project Sleep’s activities, including Project Sleep’s free national Sleep Helpline and the new SLEEP Act!   Lindsay Scola moderated the briefing and shared about being a Hill staffer earlier in her career while facing an undiagnosed sleep disorder. Dr. Michael Grandner shared exciting scientific advancements in our understanding of the importance of sleep for our overall health and well-being. Next, Dr. Kali Cyrus shared her personal story of eventually finding a sleep disorders diagnosis after many years of experiencing symptoms while in medical school and beyond. Lastly, Project Sleep’s President & CEO, Julie Flygare, JD, discussed challenges we face to educate the public and medical providers about sleep and sleep disorders. Flygare shared about what Project Sleep is doing to help improve public awareness of sleep and sleep disorders and how policymakers can play a key role as well.   Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

    37 min
  4. Artist Profile with Tatiana Corbitt - Sleep Insights Series Ep 14

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    Artist Profile with Tatiana Corbitt - Sleep Insights Series Ep 14

    During Project Sleep’s Sleep In 2024, narcolepsy community leader, writer, and artist extraordinaire, Tatiana Maria Corbitt, joined us to speak to their narcolepsy journey and artistic endeavors. During this interview, Tatiana also shares one of their favorite poems about their experience with narcolepsy in the outdoors.About Tatiana:Tatiana Maria Corbitt is a writer and multidisciplinary artist living in the Pacific Northwest. They have a M.S. in Applied Biological Sciences from Arizona State University. In addition to being published on narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net and in “Blood Sweat Tears," which can be ordered at https://www.ruggedoutdoorswoman.com/online-store/?aff=4 (please put “narcolepsy” in the purchase notes so that Tatiana can be partially credited for any sales), Tatiana recently published their first poetry book. “Wild Brujeria" includes many references to living with narcolepsy, and can be purchased at https://www.curiouscorvidpublishing.com/product-page/wild-brujeria?srsltid=AfmBOoqFtlUfh_NvqN22JKLNN5qTBeocnzqDsCwvbh4CyBAHsFXw0ICc.Tatiana is currently writing an autobiographical fictional fantasy novel starring a queer and narcoleptic ex-scientist who hikes into a new world (release date to be determined) and spends their days reading, napping, writing, painting, and hiking with their German shepherd service dog.   Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

    44 min
  5. Sleeping While Queer - Sleep Insights Series Ep 15

    EPISODE 15

    Sleeping While Queer - Sleep Insights Series Ep 15

    This conversation was recorded in June 2023.What does LGBTQ+ identity have to do with sleep? More than you might think. Experiences shared by many LGBTQ+ people can affect sleep health and sleep disorders in challenging and often invisible ways. Our fantastic panel of community members shares how their identities and sleep are closely intertwined.This discussion is part of Project Sleep’s ongoing commitment to advancing sleep equity through real stories and lived experiences. Learn more about sleep equity and ways to promote healthy sleep for all: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-equity/.If you are an LGBTQ+ adult age 18 or older, we invite you to share your experiences in our LGBTQ+ Sleep Survey. Your insights will directly inform future advocacy and awareness campaigns. Take the survey and share it with your community: https://project-sleep.com/lgbtq-sleep-survey/Need support? Reach out to Project Sleep’s Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

    58 min
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    Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. The Project Sleep Podcast is hosted by our President.& CEO, Julie Flygare. We’re glad you’re here as we work together toward making sleep cool! https://project-sleep.com/podcast/

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