Sleep is My Waking Passion
Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.
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)
