Epi-Center Podcast

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Epilepsy. Here are the resource links for this episode: https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2014.10.2.125 https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2010.12.2/pkaplan https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.07.001 https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/devices/deep-brain-stimulation#Who-Can-Use-DBS-for-Epilepsy ? https://www.mayoclinic....

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy. As always, here are the resource links for this episode: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/epilepsy/education/learning https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26076844/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19675309/ https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/living-with-epilepsy-series/dyscalculia/...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! This week, we are discussion autism in epilepsy. As always, here are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940061/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613211045029 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-022-05672-2 https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-and-...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today we are talking about ADHD in epilepsy! Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10049646/ https://academic.oup.com/brain/article-abstract/130/12/3135/284543 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559518/ https://www.epilepsybehavior.com/article/S1525-5050%2816%2930161-5/abstract https://www.adhdevidence.org/blog...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we will be talking about anxiety in epilepsy. Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2007.01222.x https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874 https://www.thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2014.10.3.175 https://thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2021.17.2.176 https://www.the...

Hello, and welcome to Epi-Center! In today's episode, we’re going to be talking about depression. Last week, we discussed comorbidities, describing the parts of life that seizures don’t explain, but that are just as real and just as serious. In today’s episode, we will dive deeper into specifics, mainly depression and what it looks like for someone with epilepsy. TRIGGER WARNING : There is brief m...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we're talking about comorbidities (or co-morbidity), or the presence of one or more additional conditions that occur alongside a primary condition. This episode will help you understand exactly what comorbidities are, why they’re so common in epilepsy, how they can look different from what you might expect, and why the solutions that exist still aren’t worki...

Hello, and welcome back to Epi-Center! It has certainly been a long time since we last spoke, so catch up with me in this episode about the podcast's new direction!

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, I will be going over the basics of mental health! I know mental health seems like a pretty simple topic, but it is truly so diverse and complex. It isn't just anxiety and depression, but an array of disorders and struggles people face every day. This episode, I will help you understand it so that the topics I discuss in later episodes are easier to understan...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and today, I am not going to be sharing any educational information, but rather an update on the podcast...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am the owner of the podcast. As we are approaching the busiest time of the holiday season, everyone is running around trying to complete their holiday task lists. Every religion brings about different traditions, but one thing that they all have in common is the stress that they bring to every individual. As mentioned in the previous ep...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! As we enter in the holiday season, there is a lot going on in your environment. There are decorations in many yards, outlet malls are decked out for the season, and maybe you yourself might want to decorate to celebrate. Unfortunately, the holiday season brings about many seizure triggers, especially for those who have photosensitivity. In this episode, I will be d...

Recently, I spoke with Mariah Merriam about Lafora disease, her experience as a sibling to those with it, and Chelsea's Hope. Chelsea's Hope Website

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and recently, I talked to Mr. Brad Levy, the co-founder and event director of Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland (EADDL). In this episode, he talked about the mission of EADDL and the different resources and activities you can find there. For more information, please check out their website. If you would like to purchase tickets, either use...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! A couple of days ago I got to interview Mrs. Tiffany Kairos, owner of The Epilepsy Network and her blog, Rise Above Epilepsy. In this episode, she talks about her epilepsy story and what it is to be an epilepsy advocate. If you would like to check out her websites, they are linked below! The Epilepsy Network: https://theepilepsynetwork.com/ Rise Above Epilepsy: htt...

Hello everyone! Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Miles Levin, the director of Under the Lights. Before watching this episode, if you have not done so already, I advise you to watch Under the Lights so that you can better understand what we discuss throughout the episode. Here is the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfy4_mq_yX8&ab_channel=MilesLevin And if you are int...

Today I interviewed Ms. Lynn Palmer, who has had epilepsy for 17 years and is a suicide attempt survivor. I have learned so much from listening to her, and I hope you take away just as much as I have from this interaction.

Hello all! Today, I will be discussing the history of epilepsy. It is extremely important to learn about the past so that we can understand the present, especially when it comes to epilepsy. Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more!

In this episode, I will be discussing the different types of seizures associated with epilepsy! As promised in the episode, here are the different sources I used: CURE Epilepsy - Seizure Classification Healthline - Seizure Types and Symptoms, and How to Administer Emergency Aid Epilepsy Alliance, Ohio - Types of Seizures Epilepsy Foundation - Types of Seizures Johns Hopkins Medicine - Types of Sei...

In this episode, I will be taking you through the basics of epilepsy: what is epilepsy? what is a seizure? what happens in a seizure? the statistics causes of epilepsy

Welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and in this episode I am telling you a little bit about me and why I wanted to start this podcast. Please enjoy!