We’ve gathered personal stories from people around the world who are also living with epilepsy so we can gain strength from each other’s experience.
What the EF Podcast featuring Mary Laura Philpott
Bestselling author Mary Laura Philpott walks us through the moment that her and her family’s life was changed forever: her teenage son’s first seizure. She shares how she came to differentiate her experience as a... Read More
4 Warning signs you may have burnout
Amanda has been living with epilepsy, since she was born. But when she was hit with burnout because of school, work and planning for the future, she didn't even have a name for it. Read More
What the EF: New Epilepsy Podcast
What the EF is a podcast to share, laugh, and cry at all our epilepsy WTF moments. Laughter has made epilepsy survivable for me. My co-host, Lexi, agrees. Which is perfect because we met at... Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Perspective on gratitude
It's not always easy, this life and feeling grateful, especially when epilepsy is in the mix. So, I wanted to share a little about my perspective on gratitude. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Practicing gratitude during difficult times
Jenny takes a moment to practice gratitude despite her daughter's illness during a particularly difficult time. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The Tuholskys manage epilepsy together as a family
Meet the Tuholsky family and learn about their journey with their son Kyle’s epilepsy. They are remaining positive and advocating for better seizure control. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Ready to hit the stage with her epilepsy story
Lainie has taken going public with her epilepsy to the next level. She's written a book, taken to the stage and is launching a podcast! Check her out. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Maureen vacations where epilepsy is considered a curse
People around the world believe that epilepsy is a curse. Maureen decided to spend her vacation getting to know a community that believes this about epilepsy. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Fran encourages others to seize adventure
Fran Turauskis, founder and editor of Seize Your Adventure, has taken a moment out of her busy schedule to share her own epilepsy story. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Knowledge is power when it comes to complex epilepsy
If my child hadn't been diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m not sure if I would know how to help during a seizure. Knowledge is power when it comes to first aid. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: How stigma from epilepsy can lead to feelings of suicide
People with epilepsy experience the impact of stigma everyday. In many cases this can lead to a sense of vulnerability and despair. Elaine shares how she deals with those feelings. Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Brain Surgery for Epilepsy
Nancy Jane and her husband have shared the story of preparing for his brain surgery for epilepsy. They are ready for a better option. Read More