Epilepsy Voices
Epilepsy Voices
Epilepsy Voices
Epilepsy Voices is a podcast community that welcomes anyone affected by epilepsy. Through the stories we share, we aim to empower listeners to overcome obstacles, find hope, and thrive.
Paving a Path Forward
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 others who are going through the same thing. Thank you to Kevin McLeod for the music.
Jul 29, 2020
34 min
Finding Positivity
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 to Kevin McLeod for the music for this episode.
Jul 17, 2020
41 min
Perseverance
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 is now a college graduate with a driver's license. Dorothy's story is powerful and shows how important it is to never give up. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Jul 3, 2020
14 min
Finding Your Inner Strength
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 and inspiration for those with epilepsy. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Jun 23, 2020
27 min
It's the Team, Not the Game
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 work as a team to provide their very athletic daughter with the support and opportunities that allow her to thrive. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Jan 9, 2020
24 min
Finding Hope Again
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 what it’s like to have her young adult years marked by an unexpected diagnosis. While her seizures have been utterly debilitating at times, Molly has found hope and even joy in the face of such a difficult condition and shares with us the unique and inspiring journey of what brought her to where she is today. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Dec 17, 2019
48 min
Sibling Perspective
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’s epilepsy has ultimately made her a more compassionate and patient person, and has helped shape her education. Despite the challenges they have faced, Emma and Sara have formed a special bond as sisters, and learned to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Dec 12, 2019
17 min
Joy in the Midst of Uncertainty
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 social life and daily living, and shares her concerns about transitioning in the future. But despite the challenges they have faced, Beth and Sara have formed a special bond as mother and daughter, and learned to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin McLeod.
Dec 10, 2019
23 min
Tribulations of Transition
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, and gives advice for those who may be struggling with helping their children find the right place to live. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin Mcleod.
Dec 3, 2019
26 min
Acceptance and Understanding
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. Still very new to the diagnosis and world of epilepsy, Darlene and Nick offer a very current take on the grief and uncertainty that accompany their daughter’s diagnosis, the journeys each of them has taken toward understanding and accepting their new normal, and the support systems they have relied on along the way. Music for this episode was provided by Kevin Mcleod.
Nov 27, 2019
39 min
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