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The Washington Post Rare Disease Event with Julie Flygare!

Project Sleep’s President & CEO, Julie Flygare, JD, was a featured speaker in The Washington Post’s 2025 Rare Disease Day event: Innovations in research and treatment for rare diseases. The event hosted by Post Live on February 27, 2025, included conversations about the latest efforts to advance medical research, the possibilities spurred by AI, and…
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Sean Hayes’ Sleep Apnea CPAP Problems

Photo Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock In a recent podcast episode of SmartLess, comedian Sean Hayes opened up about his experience being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. At 54 years old, he underwent a sleep study that confirmed he had severe sleep apnea—a condition that affects millions but is often misunderstood. “I got the sleep…
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Take the LGBTQ+ Sleep Survey

How are identity and sleep health intertwined for LGBTQ+ members of our community? Project Sleep wants to know and we need your input! Since June 2023, Project Sleep has been conducting our LGBTQ+ Sleep Survey to hear first-hand how the experiences of LGBTQ+ people impact sleep. We urgently need additional responses to learn how shifting…
Advocacy Webinar: What's Happening in Washington, DC?

Advocacy Webinar: What’s Happening in Washington, DC?

On Thursday, March 6th, Project Sleep hosted a timely advocacy webinar on what’s happening in Washington, DC recently and how we can effectively advocate for sleep research, awareness, and patient care in a dynamic political landscape. Watch Now: Presenters: Julie Flygare, JDPresident & CEO, Project SleepJulie Flygare, JD, serves as President & CEO of Project…
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Sleepless in Hollywood? Event at Writers Guild of America West

Sleepless in Hollywood? Anxiety, Insomnia & the Truth About Sleep Disorders When: Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 – 9:30pm PT Where: Writers Guild of America West, 7000 West 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90048 United States While Thoreau retreated to the woods in search of a good night’s sleep, many of us in Hollywood are…
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2025 Rising Voices Application Now Open!

Raise Your Voice Project Sleep is now accepting applications for our 2025 Rising Voices training! This leadership program trains people with sleep disorders to effectively raise awareness through public speaking.  Rising Voices combines the power of authentic storytelling with expert communication strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Graduates are equipped to share their stories…
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Welcoming Tracy Christensen to Project Sleep’s Board of Directors!

In January 2025, Tracy Christensen joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  Tracy became involved with Project Sleep in 2015 when she participated in the first annual Sleep In and became an active volunteer. In 2017, she joined the Board…
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Sleep Apnea Squad: Making CPAP Comfortable

Are you wrestling with CPAP therapy to treat your sleep apnea? Or maybe your CPAP has turned into a dust collector on your nightstand? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help! On February 11th, 2025, we hosted a live broadcast all about making CPAP therapy work for YOU! We discussed CPAP comfort products and…
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Meet New Board of Directors Member, Jenny Reid!

In January 2025, Jenny Reid joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  Jenny is a passionate advocate for sleep health and those living with sleep disorders. She first became involved with Project Sleep in 2018 and her commitment has grown…

Rising Voices: Chris Peters’ Narcolepsy Story

Project Sleep’s Rising Voices Story Sharing Series continued with Chris Peters, a mental health clinician living with type 2 narcolepsy without cataplexy. Chris shared his story from being a high-achieving sleepy teen to recognizing his symptoms in grad school and finding a diagnosis and treatment. Watch Chris’ Story About Chris: Chris Peters is a licensed…