Seizure Salad (~Fustercluck Epilepticus~)

~Tips on asking for help ~Tangent on cats & critters (of course!) ~Texts vs. Phone Calls ~Rachel & I set a goal ~Seizure-Free Fall! Rachel Duncan is a counselor in finances, as well as mental/emotional health. She is also an art therapist, stemming from her passion for painting, music, & theatre.  Learn more about her effective & compassionate approach through these links: https://rachelduncanther...

~New Year Resolutions...what does that actually mean? ~Connections - You don't have to go at it alone! Rachel Duncan is a counselor in finances, as well as mental/emotional health. She is also an art therapist, stemming from her passion for painting, music, & theatre.  Learn more about her effective & compassionate approach through these links: https://rachelduncantherapy.com/   and  https://www.w...

~Recap of the night's conversation;  I hang out with some twisted & beautiful individuals! 

- Helping elder neighbors - How cannabis etiquette has changed - Psychedelics decriminalized in Colorado - Magic Mushrooms (and a story about my adventure in New Mexico!)   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

All about music. - Sharing stories of playing & performing music. - Failing gym?!? - Ideas for guerilla performances in public places   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission The song "Stick Up" by Daily Bread   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

- Jacob really wants to talk more about Llamas   - Support Animals -Cats - Weather (this episode was recorded before the arctic blast)   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song "Stick Up" by Daily Bread The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

-We actually talk about epilepsy stuff for a few, and compare our inner headgear. -New Year Resolutions...or Goals?   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

-Like Motley Crue, but not. -Coffee & Donut delivery -Fusion! -Realistic goals   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

A bit of banter before the "official" start of the session. -Llamas & local wildlife   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Holidays can be stressful & overwhelming for many!  In this 3-part episode, Rachel Duncan returns to the show with tips & tricks to survive the holidays with minimal mental & emotional distress. Learn more about Rachel Duncan at www.wefigured.com Resources used in this episode include: -"Atlas of the Heart" & "Braving the Wilderness" by Brene Brown - brenebrown.com -"5 Love Languages" by Gary Chap...

Holidays can be stressful & overwhelming for many!  In this 3-part episode, Rachel Duncan returns to the show with tips & tricks to survive the holidays with minimal mental & emotional distress. Learn more about Rachel Duncan at www.wefigured.com Resources used in this episode include: -"Atlas of the Heart" & "Braving the Wilderness" by Brene Brown - brenebrown.com -"5 Love Languages" by Gary Chap...

Holidays can be stressful & overwhelming for many!  In this 3-part episode, Rachel Duncan returns to the show with tips & tricks to survive the holidays with minimal mental & emotional distress. Learn more about Rachel Duncan at www.wefigured.com Resources used in this episode include: -"Atlas of the Heart" & "Braving the Wilderness" by Brene Brown - brenebrown.com -"5 Love Languages" by Gary Chap...

I sit down with Rachel Duncan for this 3-part series about Art Therapy, Mental Health & Grief Counseling, and random asides. In part 3 Rachel & I wrap up my spontaneous Art Therapy session, and then lighten up the mood a bit.   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpe...

I sit down with Rachel Duncan for this 3-part series about Art Therapy, Mental Health & Grief Counseling, and random asides. In part 2 we delve deeper into my story, we touch on my RNS implant & recent massive breakthrough seizure.  The session quickly becomes a therapy session.   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, a...

I sit down with Rachel Duncan for this 3-part series about Art Therapy, Mental Health & Grief Counseling, and random asides. In part 1 Rachel & I get to know one another, and begin to delve into my history & mental health.   Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect...

Mitch & I catch up; sharing stories of my brain surgery, as well as his recent breakthrough seizure & how he got through it. Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Mitch & I catch up; sharing stories of my brain surgery, as well as his recent breakthrough seizure & how he got through it. Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission   Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

A recap of my implant surgery & following recovery. -How the RNS implant works -Pain management & the seizure meds -Mental challenges -Staples for stitches   

Well, here we are.  Getting ready for RNS Implant surgery tomorrow, and trying to stay calm & not anxious...

Out of the hospital & getting re-introduced to life outside...  wtf about Popcorn?!?

I have never been so beat up.  I hurt. Play by play rundown of my electro-stimulation.  And other stuff...  

Still in the hospital for the Phase II sleep study, waiting for this opportunity to be seized.

SEEG Implant surgery. (What the hell are depth electrodes?!?)  

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nina Octavia to talk about one of the major issues of our times; mental health.   Nina shares her own personal experiences with clinical depression & anxiety, and some of the ways she has learned to create a better life beyond her conditions. And of course we go on a few tangents here & there; the "scenic route" of conversation!   Produced & hosted by Micah...