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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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2025 Rising Voices Application Now Open!

Raise Your Voice The 2025 Rising Voices Application is now closed. Please check back in February 2026 for the 2026 application. 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…
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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…
Jacob Zeiher, a white man with short, light colored hair and blue eyes wearing a gray suit jacket with a white shirt and blue tie.

Welcoming Jacob Zeiher to Project Sleep’s Board of Directors!

In January 2025, Jacob Zeiher joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  In 2014, Jacob became one of the first recipients of the Jack and Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship, established by Project Sleep. Reflecting on his journey, Jacob emphasizes the importance…

Announcing the 2025 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship

The 2025 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship application is now closed. Please check back in January 2026 for the 2026 application details. In 2025, Project Sleep’s 12th annual Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship will award 30 scholarships of $1,000 each to college-bound students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Five of these scholarships will be awarded…