PWN4PWN Corp, a patient-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), today announced a new partnership with Narcolepsy Life Academy (NLA) and its Rise Up Program, led by CEO Paul Poulos. Launching October 1, this collaboration breathes new life into PWN4PWN’s Health & Wellness 360 initiative, expanding support for patients through evidence-based wellbeing education, coaching, and community connection.
The Rise Up Program, based on the internationally recognized PERMAH framework (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Health), will be delivered in 26-week cohorts and fully integrated into Health & Wellness 360. Participants will gain access to structured sessions, practical wellbeing tools, and guided coaching to improve daily energy levels, strengthen resilience, and build sustainable wellness habits.
“Narcolepsy Life Academy was founded on the belief that people with sleep disorders can live fully and thrive when they are equipped with the right tools,” said Paul Poulos, CEO of Narcolepsy Life Academy. “Through Rise Up and this partnership with PWN4PWN, we are creating a supportive, practical pathway for patients to feel better, function better, and reclaim confidence in their daily lives.”
The new Health & Wellness 360 powered by Rise Up will feature:
Weekly wellbeing sessions aligned to PERMAH principles, covering positive emotions, healthy habits, relationships, and meaning-making.
Interactive coaching and peer support, delivered on PWN4PWN’s enterprise-grade, secure platform to ensure privacy and reliability.
Patient-centered resources, including toolkits and self-reflection workbooks developed by Narcolepsy Life Academy.
Equitable access through scholarships and outreach, ensuring participation is not limited by geography or financial barriers.
Data-driven outcomes, with improvements tracked in energy, vitality, and daily wellbeing metrics.
“This partnership delivers on the vision we had when Health & Wellness 360 was first conceived,” said Jane E. Powell, CEO & Executive Director of PWN4PWN. “By joining forces with Narcolepsy Life Academy, we are moving beyond awareness into measurable wellbeing impact that patients can feel in their daily lives.”
The first Rise Up cohort within Health & Wellness 360 begins October 1, 2025. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.pwn4pwn.org/health-wellness-360/
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