Talk Epilepsy Podcast
Talk Epilepsy Podcast
David Coates
The Talk Epilepsy Podcast brought to you by Epilepsy Scotland helps provide information and support for people living with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group adventure weekend appeal
We talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron, about Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Work service and the benefits that the Youth Group adventure weekend brings to young people living with epilepsy. We also talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s fundraising team members Linzi Donald and Jane Roberts about the CrowdFunder that has been set up to raise money for Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group adventure weekend. To donate, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
Nov 24, 2023
42 min
Ella and the Electric Paintbrush
We talk to 13-year-old Ella, her mother Katherine and journalist and author Fraser who have written a book called Ella and the Electric Paintbrush which is based on Ella’s experiences of living with epilepsy. You can buy the book on Amazon and follow Ella on Instagram @adventure.ella
Nov 9, 2023
23 min
Social Support and Epilepsy
Welcome to Season Two, Episode Three of our three-part student podcast series Living with Epilepsy: The Student Experience. In this episode, our student ambassador Chloe meets with graduate Abigail Clifford to discuss social support and epilepsy . To find out more about Epilepsy Scotland's #StudentSeptember campaign, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/studentseptember
Sep 20, 2023
22 min
ADHD, OCD, and Epilepsy
Welcome to Season Two, Episode Two of our three-part student podcast series Living with Epilepsy: The Student Experience. In this episode, our student ambassador Freya discusses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Epilepsy. To find out more about Epilepsy Scotland's #StudentSeptember campaign, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/studentseptember
Sep 18, 2023
9 min
Sleep, stress and epilepsy
Welcome to Season Two, Episode One of our three-part student podcast series Living with Epilepsy: The Student Experience. In this episode, our student ambassador Chloe met with Psychologist Junhua Ding to discuss sleep, stress and epilepsy. To find out more about Epilepsy Scotland's #StudentSeptember campaign, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/studentseptember
Sep 11, 2023
42 min
Epilepsy and SUDEP - Dianne’s story
In this episode, our Fundraising Manager Gemma Fleet talks to Dianne who’s daughter Emma sadly passed away due to Sudden Unexplained Death In Epilepsy (SUDEP) in April 2023. Dianne shares her memories of Emma. Her life living with epilepsy and how she would like Emma to be remembered. If you have lost a loved one due to SUDEP and need to talk to someone, please call our freephone Helpline on 0808 800 2200 or email [email protected]
Jul 13, 2023
32 min
Importance of epilepsy training
In this episode, we talk to Epilepsy Scotland Training Manager Naomi Stevenson about the importance of learning about epilepsy and how the condition can affect someone. Also, whether society as a whole has an understanding of epilepsy and the training that Epilepsy Scotland provides.
Jul 10, 2023
10 min
#EpilepsyOnTheMind
In this episode, we talk to Niamh a member of our Youth Group in Edinburgh. Niamh shares her experiences of living with epilepsy and the impact it has had on her mental health.
Jun 30, 2023
16 min
#EpilepsyMatters
During National Epilepsy Week, we teamed up with epilepsy organisations across the UK to launch the #EpilepsyMatters campaign. In this episode, we speak to Claire and Holly who share their experiences of living with epilepsy.
May 22, 2023
39 min
10 Frequently Asked Questions about epilepsy
In this episode, we talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s Helpline and Information Officer Uschi about the 10 most frequently asked questions about epilepsy that we receive via our freephone Helpline.
Mar 17, 2023
13 min
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