January 2, 2020 / Susan Axelrod, Dr. Charles Marcuccilli, Eva and Michelle Wadzinski, Dr. John Millichap, Dr. Takijah Heard
To mark the completion of the first year of CURE’s Seizing Life podcast, we compiled clips from some of our favorite episodes during the past year.
December 18, 2019 / Brad Levy, Dr. Heather Mefford, Dr. Robert Fisher, Dr. Joffre Olaya, Dr. Scott Perry
On this episode of Seizing Life®, we take our show on the road to Epilepsy Awareness Day to speak with several experts from around the United States on a variety of epilepsy topics including genetic testing, new epilepsy devices, advances in epilepsy surgery and promising new treatments for Dravet Syndrome.
December 4, 2019 / Amy Miller
Amy Brin Miller, Executive Director of the Child Neurology Foundation, discusses how to tell if a baby is having spasms, steps parents should take if they suspect their child has infantile spasms, and why early intervention is critical.
November 20, 2019 / Meg Busing
In this episode, Meg reveals how epilepsy impacted so many aspects of her life; from being a student, to her budding nursing career, to dating, to having a child. Hear how she navigated living her best life with epilepsy and her advice for others.
November 6, 2019 / Stacey Pigott
You don’t have to be a neuroscientist to understand epilepsy research. CURE’s Board Chair and former Head of the Research Committee, Stacey Pigott, explains how even those without a science background can develop the skills they need to dive into research findings, using them to better communicate with physicians and empower advocacy.
October 23, 2019 / Tom Stanton
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a risk for the more than 1/3 of people with epilepsy whose seizures are uncontrolled, and one the wider epilepsy community needs to be aware of. Often occurring when a person is asleep, SUDEP is a major concern for epilepsy patients and families alike.
October 9, 2019 / Kurt Eichenwald
This week we’re rebroadcasting an amazing episode featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Kurt Eichenwald. The paperback version of his incredible autobiography A Mind Unraveled about his life with intractable epilepsy launches on October 15, so be sure to preorder your copy!
September 25, 2019 / Kelly Cervantes
On this episode of Seizing Life, Kelly sits in the guest seat to speak with CURE Board Chair Stacey Pigott about using advocacy to drive science toward a cure for epilepsy.
September 11, 2019 / Andrew Sterr
Learn how this college student battles epilepsy stigma by speaking up and advocating like a champion.
