Epilepsy Sparks Insights

Torie Robinson
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Sparking interest and understanding in the epilepsies whilst bridging the communication gap between epilepsy patients, clinicians, scientists, geneticists – and the world. Hosted by Torie Robinson. **NOT FOR CLINICAL OR PATIENT DECISION-MAKING* Visit www.torierobinson.com & www.epilepsysparks.com.

  1. Can Ketogenic Therapy Help More Than Seizures? - Dr. Manny Bagary

    6d ago

    Can Ketogenic Therapy Help More Than Seizures? - Dr. Manny Bagary

    Could medical ketogenic therapy improve more than seizures?! Like anxiety and depression? Dr. Manny Bagary shares how clinciains assess whether ketogenic therapy is working, including its potential effects on anxiety, mood, cognition and quality of life. He also talks about common misconceptions, cholesterol worries, potential pregnancies, and why so many adults with epilepsy still struggle to access specialist ketogenic therapy services. This is episode 2 of 2 with Manny. This episode is sponsored by Kanso, a brand by Dr. Schär, who had no influence over the editorial content or discussion. Learn more about Kanso here: kanso.com/en Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:50 When do you know if the ketogenic diet isn’t working?03:40 Impact on quality of life - anxiety, depression, cognition05:45 Misinformation regarding medical ketogenic therapy08:44 Feeling full09:55 When the diet isn’t safe12:20 Secondary benefits of keto diet14:08 Bipolar disorder and the diet14:53 Cholesterol - the elephant in the room18:28 Lack of adult ketogenic diet treatment centres23:19 Closing thoughts & thanks 🔗 Episode page and transcript epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/efficacy-safety-mood-availability 🌐 More about Manny epilepsysparks.com/guests/manny-bagary 🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights 🎥 Watch on YouTube youtube.com/@EpilepsySparksInsights 🔤 Don’t understand terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary epilepsysparks.com/glossary 📲 Join us on social media!〰️ LinkedIn epilepsy-sparks〰️ Instagram epilepsysparks〰️ Facebook epilepsysparks〰️ TikTok epilepsysparks〰️ Bluesky epilepsysparks

    24 min
  2. Ketones Are Changing Your Brain - Epilepsy! - Dr. Manny Bagary

    Jun 15

    Ketones Are Changing Your Brain - Epilepsy! - Dr. Manny Bagary

    Medical Ketogenic Therapy can reduce seizures in some people - but how does it actually work?! Dr. Manny Bagary explains the nitty gritty of ketones, interactions, how they might affect brain excitability, what’s going on with neurotransmitters, mitochondria, inflammation, and even the gut microbiome! He also shares how ketogenic therapy might improve cognition, when a person should be offered it, and how it can help with status epilepticus! This is episode 1 of 2 with Manny. This episode is sponsored by Kanso, a brand by Dr. Schär, who had no influence over the editorial content or discussion. Learn more about Kanso here: kanso.com/en Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:29 Meet Manny02:03 What are ketogenesis, ketosis, ketone bodies, etc.?04:17 What makes ketosis stop seizures (in some people)?08:00 Impacts on anxiety, depression, cognition and more09:42 Different types of ketogenic diet13:17 Ketogenic therapy for status epilepticus16:31 Ketogenic diet in adults19:10 Forms of treatment - when does the ketogenic diet come in? 22:28 Closing thoughts & thanks 🔗 Episode page and transcript epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ketones-anxiety-depression-status-epilepticus 🌐 More about Manny epilepsysparks.com/guests/manny-bagary 🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights 🎥 Watch on YouTube youtube.com/@EpilepsySparksInsights 🔤 Don’t understand terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary epilepsysparks.com/glossary 📲 Join us on social media!〰️ LinkedIn epilepsy-sparks〰️ Instagram epilepsysparks〰️ Facebook epilepsysparks〰️ TikTok epilepsysparks〰️ Bluesky epilepsysparks

    24 min
  3. The Epilepsy Diet Most People Get Wrong - Keto - Dr. Neha Kaul

    Jun 4

    The Epilepsy Diet Most People Get Wrong - Keto - Dr. Neha Kaul

    Medical ketogenic therapy has more than 100 years of evidence behind it - so why is it still often treated as a last resort?! Ketogenic dietitian Neha Kaul explains how success can go beyond potential seizure reduction, and how the diet may affect cognition, mood and overall quality of life. Neha also covers common misconceptions, safety concerns, and what it really takes to make the diet work in everyday life. This episode is sponsored by Kanso, a brand by Dr. Schär and had no influence over the editorial content or discussion. Learn more about Kanso here: kanso.com/en Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:38 Why is the ketogenic diet not widely used?04:02 Research: supporting people trying the ketogenic diet04:48 What is ketosis?07:15 Other benefits of ketogenic diet08:58 Ketogenic diet for adults - research09:34 Who’s suitable for the diet?12:37 Confusion re the diet14:01 Who responds well to the diet?15:32 Mistakes with the diet are normal18:38 Safety concerns - cholesterol and nutrient deficiencies?22:37 How much fat, protein, and carbs should be consumed? 23:39 Interactions with medications25:32 Benefits vs trade-offs27:47 Understanding personal barriers, support needed29:36 Neurologists & those with an epilepsy: know this32:34 Closing thoughts & thanks 🔗 Episode page and transcript epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ketogenic-diet-support 📖 Jasper's Basics of Epilepsies: academic.oup.com/book/57972/chapter/476213922 🌐 More about Neha epilepsysparks.com/guests/neha-kaul 🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights 🎥 Watch on YouTube youtube.com/@EpilepsySparksInsights 🔤 Don’t understand terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary epilepsysparks.com/glossary Click here to view the episode transcript. 📲 Join us on social media!〰️ LinkedIn epilepsy-sparks〰️ Instagram epilepsysparks〰️ Facebook epilepsysparks〰️ TikTok epilepsysparks〰️ Bluesky epilepsysparks

    34 min
  4. Focal Epilepsy Onset Later In Life - With Origins In Childhood - Dr. Jacob Pellinen

    May 28

    Focal Epilepsy Onset Later In Life - With Origins In Childhood - Dr. Jacob Pellinen

    Signs of focal epilepsy before the seizures start: hear all about it from neurologist and epileptologist Dr. Jacob Pellinen, who shares with us his research and results proving that people can experience things like depression or learning difficulties at school or work before seizure onset. Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:44 Meet Jacob02:34 Epilepsy is more than seizures02:54 Later epilepsy diagnosis & The Human Epilepsy Project 03:05 “Later onset focal epilepsy with roots in childhood: Evidence from early learning difficulty and brain volumes in the Human Epilepsy Project” paper 07:29 Anticipating seizure onset08:30 Improving recognition of seizure symptoms09:02 Seizing for years before diagnosis10:33 Learning difficulties not Intellectual Disability13:18 Closing thoughts & thanks 🔗 Episode page and transcript epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/unrecognised-focal-onset-childhood 🌐 More about Jacob epilepsysparks.com/guests/jacob-pellinen 🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights 🎥 Watch on YouTube youtube.com/@EpilepsySparksInsights 🔤 Don’t understand terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary epilepsysparks.com/glossary 📲 Join us on social media!〰️ LinkedIn epilepsy-sparks〰️ Instagram epilepsysparks〰️ Facebook epilepsysparks〰️ TikTok epilepsysparks〰️ Bluesky epilepsysparks

    14 min
  5. Can You Improve Memory In Epilepsy? - Dr. Laurie Miller

    May 21

    Can You Improve Memory In Epilepsy? - Dr. Laurie Miller

    Memory problems are one of the most common and frustrating symptoms experienced by people with an epilepsy - but what actually causes them? And how can we "treat" them? Dr. Laurie Miller explains how different types of memory work, why memory difficulties are often linked to the underlying brain pathology rather than just seizures, and what evidence-based strategies and techniquest may help improve everyday functioning.   👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com   🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights   🎧 Listen to the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite provider!   🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary   📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social

    18 min
  6. Inside One Of The World’s Busiest Epilepsy Clinics - Prof. Mamta Singh

    May 14

    Inside One Of The World’s Busiest Epilepsy Clinics - Prof. Mamta Singh

    What does epilepsy care look like when a clinician has to see so many people each day?! Prof. Mamta Singh shares what high-volume epilepsy care really looks like in New Delhi - from specialist epilepsy clinics to outreach services across rural regions. We discuss why seizure freedom doesn't automatically equate to good quality of life, how experienced clinicians detect mental health and functional symptoms through observation and communication, cultural aspects, and why listening carefully to patients can sometimes be just as important as EEGs, MRIs, and other investigations!   👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com   🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights   🎧 Listen to the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite provider!   🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary   📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social

    20 min
  7. Can Exercise Improve Memory In Epilepsy?! - Dr. Jane Allendorfer

    Apr 30

    Can Exercise Improve Memory In Epilepsy?! - Dr. Jane Allendorfer

    Can exercise improve memory in people with an epilepsy? Dr. Jane Allendorfer explores how physical activity may drive measurable changes in verbal learning, memory function, and hippocampal connectivity! Building on a 6-week pilot study showing improved memory performance, we hear about her newly completed randomised clinical trial investigating exercise for memory rehabilitation in epilepsy, aiming to determine whether changes in brain networks can explain cognitive improvement and help predict who will benefit from intervention.   👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com   🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights   🎧 Listen to the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite provider!   🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary   📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social

    20 min
  8. Improving Seizure Localisation With MEG, High-Density EEG & AI - Dr. Christos Papadelis

    Apr 23

    Improving Seizure Localisation With MEG, High-Density EEG & AI - Dr. Christos Papadelis

    Can’t find where seizures start in drug-resistant epilepsy? Christos Papadelis, Ph.D, biomedical engineer and researcher, explains how ultra-high-resolution brain mapping and AI are improving seizure localisation and surgical decision-making in children. This episode explores how combining advanced neurophysiology with AI can identify seizure origins and networks, predict surgical outcomes, and move care beyond traditional limitations. This episode is sponsored by EASEE® by Precisis GmbH and had no influence over the editorial content or discussion. Learn more about EASEE® here: https://precisis.de/en   👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com   🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights   🎧 Listen to the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite provider!   🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary   📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social

    19 min
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Sparking interest and understanding in the epilepsies whilst bridging the communication gap between epilepsy patients, clinicians, scientists, geneticists – and the world. Hosted by Torie Robinson. **NOT FOR CLINICAL OR PATIENT DECISION-MAKING* Visit www.torierobinson.com & www.epilepsysparks.com.

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  • Creator
    Torie Robinson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Epilepsy Sparks Insights
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