Julie Flygare

About the Author

Julie Flygare is an award-winning author, speaker, and advocate for narcolepsy awareness, drawing from her personal experiences with the sleep disorder that profoundly shaped her life. Diagnosed in her early twenties, she transformed her challenges into a powerful narrative of resilience and hope, blending vulnerability with humor and insight. As the founder of Project Sleep, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and supporting those affected by sleep disorders, Flygare has become a leading voice in the field, lecturing at universities and conferences worldwide. Her debut memoir, Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy, not only chronicles her journey but also sheds light on the often misunderstood realities of living with narcolepsy, inspiring readers to embrace their own stories of perseverance.