Meet Lindsay
I’m on a mission to help ambitious people lead fuller lives—one rest at a time.
I’m a writer, speaker, advocate, strategist, nap enthusiast, and the world’s most relatable productivity nerd. A humor-driven storyteller, certification collector, late-night overthinker turned self-care champion—and an accidental expert at laughing through the chaos.
I also collect diagnoses the way other people collect cool sneakers: narcolepsy, ADHD, celiac disease, upper airway resistance syndrome, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
For over two decades, I worked alongside high-powered leaders across entertainment, politics, and government—including President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama—all while navigating undiagnosed narcolepsy and ADHD. That journey kicked off a decades-long deep dive into the science of sleep, burnout, and what it really takes to show up fully in your life and career.
These days, I blend science and storytelling to help ambitious humans rethink their relationship with rest—through keynotes, corporate workshops, online courses, content collaborations, and my weekly newsletter, Rest Assured.
My work has been featured in Self Magazine, and my television pilot was an official selection at the 2024 SeriesFest. I was also named a "40 Under 40" by City and State New York—which is cool, but honestly, I’m more proud of the nap I took that day.
My goals:
Empower individuals and corporate teams to transform their sleep health into a true performance advantage—combining science, lived experience, humor, and real-world strategies that actually work.
Elevate the conversation around women’s sleep health, especially in perimenopause and menopause, where sleep disruption often goes unrecognized but deeply impacts performance, well-being, and confidence.
Normalize discussions of sleep disorders across scripted television, media, and government—because awareness leads to action.
Connect the dots between better sleep, greater productivity, and a more fulfilling life—helping people show up with purpose, energy, and unapologetic joy.
Because sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s the power move.
Is Your Tired Different?
Lindsay’s was.
Lindsay was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 35—after living with symptoms since she was a teenager. For two decades, she rode a rollercoaster of exhaustion, masking her fatigue with caffeine and overachievement while working at the highest levels of government, including as an Advance Staffer for President Obama.
Countless doctors and misdiagnoses later, she was finally referred to a sleep specialist—and got the answers she’d been chasing for years.
Now, she shares those lessons with her audience, helping people tune into their sleep, trust what their bodies are telling them, and—for those navigating the possibility of a sleep disorder—she shines a light on the diagnosis process and reminds them: you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.
“Knowing about sleep wouldn’t have stopped me from getting narcolepsy—but it could’ve helped me find support so much sooner. Understanding your sleep is powerful. It’s not just about fixing problems—it’s about unlocking a healthier, more fulfilling life, even if you think you’re doing just fine.”
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