Sam Diann

Figuring Out Epilepsy

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Figuring Out Epilepsy” delves into the intricate world of Epilepsy, offering listeners an informative and empathetic journey through this often misunderstood condition. Hosted by content creator & advocate Sam Diann, each episode of the podcast explores the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of Epilepsy. Through heartfelt personal stories and candid conversations, the podcast fosters a supportive space for those affected by epilepsy to feel heard, understood, and empowered.

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Sam Diann

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Womanhood & Epilepsy with Josie Martinez 24.01.2024 54:29

Josie Martinez the author of "Lucky Feels Fuzzy" talks with Sam Diann on how hormones play a role in the Epilepsy journey. Their conversation also goes from diagnosis to advocacy. Josie Martinez IG: https://www.instagram.com/joseanniewrites/ Buy Lucky Feels Fuzzy: https://www.joseannie.com/bookshop Follow Me: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy

School After My First Seizure 17.01.2024 28:08

Sam Diann talks about her experiencing going back to middle school after she was diagnosed with Epilepsy. Seizure First Aid: https://learn.epilepsy.com/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=efa&amp;utm_campaign=firstaidpg&amp;utm_content=btn I'm Not as Think as You Drunk I am Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/509TW8Zxy7ngr0GXbvgzR8?si=c46d67cae2f64eb0 Follow Me: https://linktr...

No Regrets with Will Bermudez 10.01.2024 48:43

Sam Diann sits down with Will Bermudez. After suffering an injury from baseball Will gets diagnosed with Epilepsy. However, he does not allow his diagnosis to hinder his dreams of playing baseball and going to school. Will IG: https://www.instagram.com/willbermudez_13/ Follow Me: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy

Q&A with Sam Diann 03.01.2024 31:44

For the new year Sam Diann begins the year by answers a few questions from Instagram. Follow Me: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy Embracing My Markingins Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pw24ylpNhFb88gzrAj96m?si=37850a508c874719 Roddy Radio: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Ek2AgRqowJhPyX50YlU8?si=9a719327c616477e AltaRed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1Lba2ms7WIs79lENGhVy?si=...

2024: We Living Life! 27.12.2023 25:54

On this episode of Figuring Out Epilepsy, Sam Diann chooses not to let her chronic illness get in the way of living her life. No longer will Epilepsy hinder her life, dreams, and goals. Life doesn't stop when you have a chronic illness. Follow Me: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy

Simon has a Seizure by Nigel Thames 20.12.2023 1:03:08

Sam Diann and Nigel Thames the creator of the book "Simon has a Seizure" discuss his epilepsy journey as well as how he created the book. Nigel also shares an exclusive about "Simon has a Seizure" Buy "Simon has a Seizure": ⁠https://epilepstories.myshopify.com⁠ Nigel Thames Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/epilepstories/⁠ Do Not Harm Movie: ⁠https://www.youtube.c...

Calling Out Social Media Platforms 13.12.2023 22:47

Sam Diann is sick and tired that social media platforms don't do anything when they send the epilepsy community strobe light videos. Strobe lights can cause a seizure to some with epilepsy and seizures can cause a death. She calls them out! Bree aka SoCal Epilepsy Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/socal.epilepsy/⁠ Follow Me: ⁠https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy⁠

Relationships, Dating & Marriage w/ a Chronic Illness 06.12.2023 1:07:52

Sam Diann and Maribel from Embracing My Markings Podcast talk about what dating and marriage is like with a chronic illness. Embracing My Markings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emm.podcast/ Embracing My Markings Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pw24ylpNhFb88gzrAj96m?si=7af90c84906d45bd Bree aka SoCal Epilepsy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socal.epilepsy/ Follow Me: https://lin...

Different Epilepsy Treatments 22.11.2023 32:29

Sam Diann talks about the different epilepsy treatments available. As well as the treatments that she has tried and what works for her now. Laura: https://www.instagram.com/ragnafraya_bjornmaximus/ Follow Me: ⁠⁠ Bio: ⁠https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuringoutepilepsy/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@figuringoutepilepsy?lang=en⁠

Roddy's Experience with Epilepsy 21.11.2023 57:56

Roddy from Roddy Radio and Altared Podcast talks about the day he thought a coworker passed away, not knowing it was actually a seizure. Roddy Radio: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Ek2AgRqowJhPyX50YlU8?si=10ddfdffcd6c4194 Altared Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1Lba2ms7WIs79lENGhVy?si=6e954133e9a3460a StrobeAlert IG: https://www.instagram.com/strobealert/ Get Seizure First Aid Certified:...

Epilepsy made me feel like I wasn't enough 08.11.2023 19:51

Sam Diann gets personal on her struggles of not feeling enough due to her battle with accepting Epilepsy. Epilepsy Books: I Hate This Feeling by Joe Rodriguez Beyond My Control by Stuart Ross McCallum Gotham Girl Interrupted by Alisa Kennedy Jones Dating in the Dark by Jeffrey Demitrack Follow me on: ⁠ Bio: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuringoutep...

Why...Figuring Out Epilepsy 01.11.2023 20:26

Sam Diann goes back to when she had her first seizure and how she became diagnosed with Epilepsy. She also goes into detail on why she started the podcast "Figuring Out Epilepsy." ⁠ Bio: https://linktr.ee/figuringoutepilepsy⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuringoutepilepsy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@figuringoutepilepsy?lang=en A special thank you to: Maribel from Embracing...