7 episodes
Seize Life's Moments Melissa
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Welcome to the Seize Life's Moments podcast. I'm your host Melissa, a person who lives with the challenges of navigating life with epilepsy. It's time to start increasing epilepsy awareness, the 4th most common brain disorder. I'll be discussing a variety of topics about epilepsy and seizures in the first season.
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CBD & Epilepsy
Can CBD help control seizures in people with epilepsy? Learn more about the Cannabis plant. I'll also discuss the first ever approved CBD drug, Epidolex. Seize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
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Epilepsy Treatment, Medication, Brain Surgery and Devices
There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are many different epilepsy treatment options that may help control seizures. This includes anticonvulsant medications, brain surgery and electrical stimulation from brain devices. I'll review each one of these treatments! Epilepsy TreatmentSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
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Brain Testing & Scans for Seizures
Taking multiple brain tests and scans are crucial for a proper epilepsy diagnosis. From MRIs, CT scans to EEGs, I'll cover everything you need to know about these series of brain tests and scans. Epilepsy Diagnosis | EEG Test | MEG TestSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
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Seizure Triggers
Not at all people with epilepsy are triggered by flashing lights. There are different seizure triggers for everyone with epilepsy. I'll break down the most common and uncommon triggers that may provoke a seizure. I'll also provide ways on how to track seizures to discover certain trigger factors.Epilepsy Foundation Seizure TriggersSeizure Tracker AppsSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
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Different Types of Seizures
Did you know that not all seizures involve convulsing? There are over 40 different types of seizures and they're in 2 main seizure groups. Learn how to identify symptoms and the effects a seizure can do physically and mentally. Epilepsy Foundation - Types of SeizuresRevised Classification of SeizuresSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
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Epilepsy & Seizures 101
1 in 26 people are diagnosed with epilepsy. In the first episode, I will cover what exactly seizures are, the causes of epilepsy, and I'll take you through the history of epilepsy. I'll also get into important seizure first aide instructions.Epilepsy FoundationFirst Aid for SeizuresSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments
Customer Reviews
Recommend the listen!
Great new podcast that gives such helpful information about epilepsy and seizures from someone who knows about the experience personally. Looking forward to more of the first season!
Fantastic New Podcast
As we think more and more about I&D, it’s so important to celebrate and share voices like this pod’s host, Melissa. It’s been so insightful to learn about epilepsy, the history, how to be an ally, etc. Excited to see this pod grow from here🙌🏼.
Epilepsy awareness podcast!
This is awesome! What a great way to promote epilepsy awareness and combat the stigmas, stereotypes, and misinformation around this brain disorder. I have a new favorite podcast to follow!