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.
August 28, 2019 / Marilynn Kelly Gardner and Michael Axelrod
In this episode of Seizing Life, CURE Board Members Michael Axelrod and Marilynn Kelly Gardner discuss the challenges they experienced and the wisdom they gained growing up with siblings impacted by epilepsy.
August 14, 2019 / Henry and Nancy Iida
In this episode of Seizing Life, learn how Henry built his team of volunteers, fundraises for epilepsy organizations, and battles against epilepsy stigma.
July 31, 2019 / Caroline McAteer
In this episode of Seizing Life, mother Caroline McAteer speaks to her experience bringing her daughter Nora into the world.
July 17, 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.
July 3, 2019 / Dr. Tajikah Heard
Join us as we discuss the VNS device, including patient eligibility, the surgical implant process, and possible side-effects of the device. Dr. Takijah Heard, Division Head of Pediatric Neurology at Northshore Neurological Institute, walks us through these topics and more in this episode of Seizing Life.
