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S3E1 Sarah: Owning Narcolepsy - The Power of Laughing Back
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In this unmissable Season 3 premiere of Narcolepsy Navigators, we curl up for a heartfelt and hilarious deep dive with comedian and podcaster Sarah Albritton, who opens up about living with narcolepsy type 1 and cataplexy—plus a rare twist: sexsomnia.
From being misdiagnosed as a teenager in Kentucky to becoming an advocate on stage and behind the mic, Sarah’s journey is one of resilience, radical acceptance, and redefining what thriving looks like. She breaks down everything from navigating sleep paralysis and medication barriers to the emotional weight of invisible illnesses—and how comedy helped her heal.
You’ll hear about her solo show Awake: A Narcoleptic, her podcast Sleeping With Sarah, and why she says, “I wouldn’t push a red button to remove narcolepsy. It made me who I am.”
Episode Highlights:
[02:24] Daily life with narcolepsy and cataplexy
[05:36] Living with sexsomnia and the power of communication
[14:19] Sarah’s diagnosis journey and hidden seizures
[33:51] Creating the solo show and raising awareness
[53:04] Cataplexy at Disneyland and emotional triggers
[57:28] How comedy changed her relationship with narcolepsy
Join us for a raw, hilarious, and powerful episode that normalizes sleep disorders and champions authenticity.
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.
Follow and support Sarah:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarahalbritton?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=724d9c5f-787e-4d16-abbd-19cc2b1a7751
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahalbritton/
Website: https://sarahalbritton.com/
Follow and support Narcolepsy Navigators:
Website: www.napsforlife.com
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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.***
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