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
Cerebral Palay, Neurodivergence, and Sleep: understanding Unique Challenges and Holidtic Solutions
In this powerful episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion™, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with Kayla Ireland—host of @KindlyNeurodivergentwithKay, advocate, and educator living with cerebral palsy and epilepsy—to explore the intersection of sleep and neurodivergence.
From autism and ADHD to sensory sensitivities, delayed circadian rhythms, and sleep apnea in CP, this episode is packed with research-backed insights, lived experience, and practical strategies for families, caregivers, educators, and professionals alike.
🎧 You’ll learn:
• Why 80% of autistic individuals struggle with sleep
• The truth about melatonin and delayed sleep phase
• How cerebral palsy affects sleep apnea, pain, and restless legs
• How to adapt CBT-I and bedtime routines to meet diverse needs
• What families, schools, and clinicians can do differently—starting tonight
Whether you’re supporting a loved one or navigating your own neurodivergent journey, this is a compassionate and evidence-based roadmap to better sleep.
