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Welcome to the Seize Life's Moments podcast. I'm your host Melissa, a person who lives with the challenges of navigating life with epilepsy. It's time to start increasing epilepsy awareness, the 4th most common brain disorder. I'll be discussing a variety of topics about epilepsy and seizures in the first season.

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CBD & Epilepsy

2021/07/08

Can CBD help control seizures in people with epilepsy? Learn more about the Cannabis plant. I'll also discuss the first ever approved CBD drug, Epidolex. Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Epilepsy Treatment, Medication, Brain Surgery and Devices

2021/07/01

There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are many different epilepsy treatment options that may help control seizures. This includes anticonvulsant medications, brain surgery and electrical stimulation from brain devices. I'll review each one of these treatments! Epilepsy Treatment Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Brain Testing & Scans for Seizures

2021/05/06

Taking multiple brain tests and scans are crucial for a proper epilepsy diagnosis. From MRIs, CT scans to EEGs, I'll cover everything you need to know about these series of brain tests and scans. Epilepsy Diagnosis | EEG Test | MEG Test Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Seizure Triggers

2021/04/22

Not at all people with epilepsy are triggered by flashing lights. There are different seizure triggers for everyone with epilepsy. I'll break down the most common and uncommon triggers that may provoke a seizure. I'll also provide ways on how to track seizures to discover certain trigger factors. Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Triggers Seizure Tracker Apps Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Different Types of Seizures

2021/04/12

Did you know that not all seizures involve convulsing? There are over 40 different types of seizures and they're in 2 main seizure groups. Learn how to identify symptoms and the effects a seizure can do physically and mentally. Epilepsy Foundation - Types of Seizures Revised Classification of Seizures Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Epilepsy & Seizures 101

2021/04/02

1 in 26 people are diagnosed with epilepsy. In the first episode, I will cover what exactly seizures are, the causes of epilepsy, and I'll take you through the history of epilepsy. I'll also get into important seizure first aide instructions. Epilepsy Foundation First Aid for Seizures Seize Life's Moments Website Insta: @seizelifesmoments

Introducing: Seize Life's Moments Podcast

2021/04/02

Welcome to the Seize Life's Moments podcast. As someone who has epilepsy, my purpose is to increase epilepsy awareness, the 4th most common brain disorder. In the first season, I'll be discussing a variety of general topics about epilepsy and seizures in the first season.

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HABAOS 2021/04/14

Recommend the listen!

Great new podcast that gives such helpful information about epilepsy and seizures from someone who knows about the experience personally. Looking forw...

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rachel 237 2021/04/14

Fantastic New Podcast

As we think more and more about I&D, it’s so important to celebrate and share voices like this pod’s host, Melissa. It’s been so insightful to learn a...

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Travis Osterhaus 2021/04/05

Epilepsy awareness podcast!

This is awesome! What a great way to promote epilepsy awareness and combat the stigmas, stereotypes, and misinformation around this brain disorder. I ...

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courtneywelty 2021/04/05

Thank you!

Finally a podcast to discuss the “invisible disease” of epilepsy! A family member was diagnosed several years ago and I can relate to everything the h...

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terib16 2021/04/05

Epilepsy

Thank you Melissa for the much needed guide to raise awareness, know the misconceptions and what to do when someone is having a seizure. Excellent po...

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