For our season finale, Derrick shares his inspiring and magnificent story as a person living with epilepsy riding the Wave of Life. We are incredibly thankful to Derrick and all of our guests who beautifully shared their stories, and so gratefu

Because Of Not In Spite Of

Apr 7th, 2021 39m 44s

Emily shares her inspiring and moving journey of lifelong learning as a person living with epilepsy. She guides us through her story of being diagnosed with epilepsy at 16 and how it has informed her passion for public health and research. Hear

There iZ Hope (Part 2)

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 11m

(Part 2)This is the story of an incredible life, magnificent love, loss, and hope. Zsatara Savard was just 31 years old when she passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP.) In this two-part series, we celebrate and honor the

There iZ Hope (Part 1)

Mar 22nd, 2021 41m 35s

This is the story of an incredible life, magnificent love, loss, and hope. Zsatara Savard was just 31 years old when she passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP.) In this two-part series, we celebrate and honor the life of

Never Give Up

Mar 15th, 2021 31m 4s

Nazeeh is a young man from Niha, Lebanon living with epilepsy, and an inspirational advocate to many. A talented writer, orator, life coach, and leader, Nazeeh titled this episode, “Never Give Up”, as a testament to his resiliency as he faced t

My Fight Song

Feb 22nd, 2021 23m 20s

Veronica is a young woman living with Epilepsy and visual impairment. She has chosen to share her experiences with others to give them hope and remind them to never give up. She explains that music has helped her through dark times and has insp

Epilepsy & the Beasts

Feb 8th, 2021 20m 56s

Meg is a young adult living with epilepsy. Listen to her story.

Here I Am: The Story of Shane

Jan 25th, 2021 31m 19s

Meet Shane. Listen to his journey of living with epilepsy while navigating school and life.Please note this episode contains information pertaining to bullying, alcohol usage, and suicidal thoughts. Follow the time-stamp below to skip these pa

Near Death & Smooth Sailing

Jan 11th, 2021 1h 1m

Alison Troy, an expecting mother and hair stylist, has lived with epilepsy since she was a child. Listen to Alison's incredible story of growing up with epilepsy, overcoming obstacles, and how she is currently living seizure-free.

Life is a Gift

Dec 21st, 2020 19m 1s

Chloe Rossignol is an occupational therapist who has lived with epilepsy for much of her life. Chloe had a second chance at life. Listen to her story

Paving a Path Forward

Jul 29th, 2020 34m 57s

On this episode we speak with Chris, who has been living with epilepsy for 19 years. When he was first diagnosed, Chris struggled with coming to terms with his new reality, but as he got older, he has discovered that he has the power to help ot

Finding Positivity

Jul 17th, 2020 41m 50s

In today's episode we speak with Nathaniel and his family. Nathaniel's story is a powerful one, filled with growth, compassion, and resiliency. He comes on the podcast to reflect the importance of positivity when living with epilepsy. Thank you

Perseverance

Jul 3rd, 2020 14m 41s

In today's episode, we speak to Dorothy, someone who has been through a lot on her journey with Epilepsy. Dorothy had multi-drug resistant epilepsy that truly controlled her life. Despite this, Dorothy continued to fight against the odds, and i

Finding Your Inner Strength

Jun 23rd, 2020 27m

Season 2 of Epilepsy Voices is here!We are happy to be back and ready to share more stories about those affected by epilepsy. This first episode is a powerful one - Jodi shares her incredible journey, which has helped her become an advocate an

It's the Team, Not the Game

Jan 9th, 2020 24m 31s

Ιn this episode, we hear from John and Wendy, whose daughter has Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. They tell their story of raising their two children, share tips and tricks that helped them in their journey, and talk about how they wor

Finding Hope Again

Dec 17th, 2019 48m 19s

What do you do when an epilepsy diagnosis threatens to redefine your identity? This is a question that our guest today had to wrestle with. Molly is a twenty-year-old college graduate, who brings a fresh, inspiring perspective to the table of w

Sibling Perspective

Dec 12th, 2019 17m 1s

In the latest episode of Epilepsy Voices, we talk with Emma, whose sister was diagnosed with epilepsy and brain damage as a young child. She talks about Sara’s difficulties and how she refuses to let them define her. Emma shares how her sister’

Joy in the Midst of Uncertainty

Dec 10th, 2019 23m 35s

In the latest episode of Epilepsy Voices, we talk with Beth, a social worker and mother of Sara, who was diagnosed with epilepsy and brain damage as a young child. She talks about Sara’s developmental difficulties and how they have impacted her

Tribulations of Transition

Dec 3rd, 2019 26m 27s

Donna is a mother whose daughter has epilepsy, autism, and intellectual disability, among other diagnoses. She shares about how she found residential placement for Lindsey, what the beginning of the transition process has looked like for her, a

Acceptance and Understanding

Nov 27th, 2019 39m 49s

Darlene and Nick are parents of four children, including twins Emma and Charlotte, who were born eighteen months ago. Emma was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, which has sent Darlene & Nick’s family and lives down a path they never saw coming.

Mom Brain vs Nurse Brain

Nov 19th, 2019 18m 33s

Today on Epilepsy Voices, Andres and Ashley hear from Katie, an RN whose daughter Abbey began having seizures as an infant, and was later diagnosed with a rare condition known as Rett Syndrome. Katie shares how the diagnosis has impacted her fa

Heroes & Hurdles

Nov 14th, 2019 37m 10s

9-year-old Katie has had absence series for most of her life. Although it seems she is just staring into space, inside part of her brain is dealing with a seizure. Katie has had to adapt to new medicine and share her needs with those she’s clos

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