What the Ef?!

We lowkey fangirled meeting Paige Figi—the legit pioneer of legalizing CBD for medical use. She turned her home into a haven for people trying to get CBD access in Colorado. Nowadays, she’s throwing out the first pitch at a Yankees game and fighting on the Hill for better regulatory practices. Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , & Audible   Follow us on I...

From pageants to archery, Alison Appleby has refuted the idea of “can’t” over and over again. We chat with Alison about the hurdles and help—especially from her adorable service dog, Brady--she faced with epilepsy and why these inspired her to give back. She’d proving anything is paw-sible! Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , & Audible Follow us on Insta!...

As if moving to a new city isn’t hard enough, Elliott DeVore was diagnosed with epilepsy just months later. Then undiagnosed. Then maybediagnosed? We chat about the mind-numbing questions we all face. Like…do I even have it? Are these seizures or med side effects? Do I tell work or new friends or a date I have epilepsy? What the EF??  Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Ama...

After epilepsy made him go blind in college, John Bramblitt turned his sketching hobby into a painting career. (As one does.) But what surprised the hell out of us even more is John’s perspective on what it’s like living with both invisible and visible disabilities. Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , & Audible Follow us on Insta! @whattheefpodcast Join o...

We chat with Trevon Sundiata Ferguson , a combat vet who was diagnosed with epilepsy in his 40s. He shares how he went from a “lightbulb that’s fading out” to the inspiring, motivational speaker—and the phenomenal athlete he is today. Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , & Audible Follow us on Insta! @whattheefpodcast Join our email fam! whattheefpodcast.c...

Lisa Lindahl is the inventor of the sports bra. ‘Nuff said. Lisa’s mom told her that epilepsy meant zero expectations of Lisa accomplishing anything. Instead, Lisa paved the way for female entrepreneurs and people living with epilepsy. We chatted with this icon about how much things have changed—and what still needs changing—in this inspiring episode. Check out Lisa's books and art! www.lisali...

Time after time, the word “epilepsy” got in the way of Madeleine Khamnei’s dreams. What did she do about it? She kept getting back up (sometimes literally), creating new goals, and continues to kick ass at them. We unpack it all—the struggle of college, jobs, and dating. Our jaws are pretty much on the floor as Madeleine shares with us her secret to not let seizures determine her lifestyle. Subscr...

We kick off Seizen 2 of with professional powerhouse Jeff Parent who’s a president of Toyota AND the Epilepsy Foundation of America Board. (no biggie.) We chat with Jeff about what it’s like when you, your dad, and two of your kids have epilepsy. And maybe grab the tissues—because the reason Jeff became an advocate is pretty beautiful. Available on: YouTube , Spotify , Apple , Google Podcasts , Am...

Diagnosed with epilepsy as a teen, Eli did what many of us have done: hid it from everyone and pretended it’s not there. Years later as a practicing attorney, a higher up told her that if she wanted to be successful, she needed to keep her diagnosis to herself. Instead, she chose to tell everyone .  By owning her story, Eli shares how it helped her go farther and opened doors she never even i...

Diagnosed at age 5, Natalie Beavers addresses the giant learning curve that ensued for her and her family. She shares how self-advocacy ultimately led to creating a safe environment for herself and the epilepsy community. We’re super grateful for Natalie addressing the epilepsy elephant in the room: depression. Natalie talks about her experiences, attempting to take her own life, and how she moved...

Perfect Valentine’s Day episode! As a pediatric epileptologist living with epilepsy, Dr. Ingram has a unique perspective—and one that doesn’t get a lot of attention: being a male living with epilepsy. He shares struggles he faced that never occurred to us, like being a teenager and unable to pick up a date from her house…because he can’t legally drive.  Dr. Ingram addresses societal expectati...

Dr. King educates us on that burning question that many of us female epileptics have...can I have kids, and if so, what is that going to look like for me? An epileptologist who specializes in women’s health, Dr. King shares her vast knowledge on birth control, med changes/adjustments, and how to work with your own doctor during this journey. Thank you to our Seizen 1 sponsors SK life science and N...

Bestselling author Mary Laura Philpott walks us through the moment that her and her family’s life was changed forever: her teenage son’s first seizure. She shares how she came to differentiate her experience as a mother and her son’s experience as the person living with epilepsy.  Mary Laura also brings to light the excruciating battle of having to let her child “spread his wings.” Like so ma...

Struggling to find a neurologist? You’re not alone. Kenzie O’Connell tells us about trying to find a doc that was the best fit for her and the stressors that surface going into any neuro appointment like: “Is this my fault? Did I cause a seizure? What am I doing wrong?” We also chat about what to do when we feel like a burden to our loved ones and how each of us was able to accept our epilepsy. Th...

Sarah has a unique experience of how her epilepsy diagnosis came to light…literally. A former news anchor, Sarah had a seizure while on air, which ended up costing her job. During her two-year search for a diagnosis, Sarah also lost her license, kids, and marriage. She shares with us how she got to where she is today: working at a job she loves, running marathons, and—most importantly—being a moth...

Wanna stay motivated to keep those New Year’s resolutions? Just take a listen to this heart-to-heart with DJ HAPA. The DJ-advocate-educator-podcaster breaks down how epilepsy can be a gift that shapes who we are and how we approach the world every day. In this incredibly inspiring episode, Hapa discusses why it’s important to be an epilepsy advocate, regardless of seizure frequency or how many Tik...