Sleep is My Waking Passion
I am a fellowship-trained and Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist, and chronic insomniac turned sleep biohacker, who is on a mission to empower my listeners to improve their sleep naturally. Season 2 will explore insomnia as a symptom of other deeper issues and sleep disorders. It is all about circadian misalignment, sleep apnea, rare central disorders of hypersomnia, and beyond. Wellness is about maintaining our health as long as possible, and maximizing our potential for restful sleep is a critical part of the equation. Have a listen!
Sleep is My Waking Passion
The Sleep Secret Every Exhausted Person Needs to Hear: How Haley Wall’s Mystery Diagnosis Could Save Your Life
BEFORE YOU SCROLL PAST – this isn’t another generic "get more sleep" lecture. Haley Wall, a 25-year-old occupational therapist and viral patient advocate, spent years being dismissed as the "tired friend" before uncovering the shocking truth: she has idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a rare neurological disorder that traps sufferers in a cycle of relentless exhaustion even after 10+ hours of sleep.
Why This Episode Will Change Your Perspective
- "I fell asleep babysitting – the kids told me to nap": Haley’s shocking journey from high school naps to FDA advocacy1
- The IH red flags 90% of doctors miss: Sleep inertia (waking up feeling drugged), "automatic behavior," and why bloodwork always looks normal1
- "My roommate saved my life": How a college friend spotted what doctors didn’t (and how to recognize this in your circle)1
What You’ll Discover
- FDA-approved treatments vs. reality: Why "happy accidents" like sour spray help with daily survival when medications are insufficient
- Occupational therapy secrets: Sensory tricks to hijack your nervous system and stay awake (crunchy snacks FTW!)1
"I’d sleep 10 hours, take 3-hour naps, and still feel like I was underwater. No one believed me – until my roommate staged an intervention." – Haley Wall1
Perfect for: Night owls blaming caffeine, parents of "lazy" teens, and anyone who’s ever said, "Why am I still tired?!" Press play – your future self will thank you.🔗 Resources Mentioned: Hypersomnia Foundation | Project Sleep | RarusMed’s IH Documentary
👉 Follow Haley: @TheSleepyOT (Instagram/TikTok)