Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share S1E5 When Sleep Interrupts Life - Sakhara's Story
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
S1E5 When Sleep Interrupts Life - Sakhara's Story
Leave a review!
Discover the untold stories of life with narcolepsy as Sakhara Johnson joins us for an intimate conversation about her journey. We peel back the curtain on her day-to-day battles, from the initial misdiagnoses and the arduous path to discovering she had severe narcolepsy, to the ongoing struggles with treatments and their impact on her personal life. Sakhara doesn't hold back in sharing the gritty details of using a CPAP machine, undergoing surgeries, and the toll these take on her academic and social experiences. Her resilience in the face of such trials is nothing short of inspiring, offering a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar hardships.
This episode isn't just Sakhara's narrative; it's a critical examination of the broader issues at play within the narcolepsy community, especially for people of color. We probe the need for better representation and participation in events like World Narcolepsy Day, discussing the complexities of cultural stigmas and the barriers that hinder support. Sakhara opens up about her own path to acceptance and the role of community and faith in navigating the challenges of this often misunderstood condition.
Chapter Timestamps
- (00:06) - Living With Narcoleptic Challenges
- (13:35) - Representation and Acceptance of Narcolepsy
- (23:21) - Impact of Narcolepsy on Relationships
- (28:53) - Navigating Relationships With Narcolepsy
- (39:45) - Navigating Narcolepsy in Dating
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise narcolepsy awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.
Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/
*If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.
Follow and support Narcolepsy Navigators:
www.napsforlife.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Narcolepsy-Navigators/61558638497300/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/narcolepsy-navigators-podcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narcolepsynavigators
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarcolepsyNavigatorsPodcast
***If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.***
View all episodes
By Kerly Bwoga
5
33 ratings
Leave a review!
Discover the untold stories of life with narcolepsy as Sakhara Johnson joins us for an intimate conversation about her journey. We peel back the curtain on her day-to-day battles, from the initial misdiagnoses and the arduous path to discovering she had severe narcolepsy, to the ongoing struggles with treatments and their impact on her personal life. Sakhara doesn't hold back in sharing the gritty details of using a CPAP machine, undergoing surgeries, and the toll these take on her academic and social experiences. Her resilience in the face of such trials is nothing short of inspiring, offering a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar hardships.
This episode isn't just Sakhara's narrative; it's a critical examination of the broader issues at play within the narcolepsy community, especially for people of color. We probe the need for better representation and participation in events like World Narcolepsy Day, discussing the complexities of cultural stigmas and the barriers that hinder support. Sakhara opens up about her own path to acceptance and the role of community and faith in navigating the challenges of this often misunderstood condition.
Chapter Timestamps
- (00:06) - Living With Narcoleptic Challenges
- (13:35) - Representation and Acceptance of Narcolepsy
- (23:21) - Impact of Narcolepsy on Relationships
- (28:53) - Navigating Relationships With Narcolepsy
- (39:45) - Navigating Narcolepsy in Dating
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise narcolepsy awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.
Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/
*If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.
Follow and support Narcolepsy Navigators:
www.napsforlife.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Narcolepsy-Navigators/61558638497300/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/narcolepsy-navigators-podcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narcolepsynavigators
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarcolepsyNavigatorsPodcast
***If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.***
More shows like Narcolepsy Navigators Podcast
View all
The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
795 Listeners
Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals
36 Listeners
My rare disease
2 Listeners
Major Pain
46 Listeners
The MEDQOR Podcast Network
3 Listeners
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
68 Listeners
The Mel Robbins Podcast
20,416 Listeners
Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine
3 Listeners