Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series: Meet Katy

I’m proud to be able to tell my story on my own terms.”

— Katy Roden, RVN Speaker

Our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing live series continued on Sunday, January 10 with storyteller Katy Roden! Katy shared her narcolepsy journey, from being diagnosed as a college freshman to raising awareness as a real estate entrepreneur, and answered audience questions via Facebook Live.

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About Katy:

Katy Roden is a small business owner from New Braunfels, TX who loves sports and outdoor adventures. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 18 and wants to share her story to improve the public’s understanding of this neurological condition. As a speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program, she will share her experience from symptom onset to diagnosis and life with narcolepsy. Katy hopes everyone will come away from her presentation with a better understanding of this silent and often misunderstood disorder.

What is the Story Sharing Series?

The Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page. Project Sleep is proud to offer this series every other week. At a time in which many people need connection more than ever, this will increase opportunities for people around the world to engage with and support one another.

About Rising Voices of Narcolepsy:

To improve public understanding of narcolepsy, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program trains people with narcolepsy to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing narcolepsy.