Here’s something to tell your boss–the primary sponsor of the American Disability Act also has epilepsy! What the EF podcast chats with Tony about his vigorous fight to get the ADA passed and his mind-blowing journey with seizures. Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible Stay connected to … Read More
This episode of What the EF podcast has the world’s best meet-cute and what dating with empathy looks like. Calling in from Scotland, Abby and Colin Bodie share their love story and how it feels being with someone who truly gets it. Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & … Read More
What the EF Podcast – Episode 2 Sarah Carlson has a unique experience of how her epilepsy diagnosis came to light…literally. A former news anchor, Sarah had a seizure while on air, which ended up costing her job. During her two-year search for a diagnosis, Sarah also lost her license, kids, and … Read More
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.
As I began digging deeper into the history of disease stigma, I learned more about how the first lady has impacted stigma in a variety of disease states.
Okay so I’ll be honest the topic of epilepsy and stigma is a bit of a bugaboo of mine. But I promise to spare you the soapbox today and make it interactive.
A while back I started a new job as therapist. Having completed graduate school, I was so happy to be working in my field. Despite my excitement, my new job brought challenges. One of those challenges included management of my seizures. I developed new triggers and had to rework my daily routine … Read More
Sometimes, finding adventure means ignoring fears and jumping in with both feet. Going canyoning in Slovenia required just that!