46 episodes

Seize Your Adventure is a multi-tool: a great adventure podcast that is also an epilepsy podcast. From long-distance hikes in Europe to skiing in snowstorms, the storytelling episodes share life-changing journeys and the smaller moments spent between seizures. The ‘chats’ with guests dive into the deeper stuff, the hidden aspects of taking on adventures with epilepsy - from carrying medication in a backpack, to assessing seizure risks in the wilderness and recognising limitations. Plus we investigate the perceptions of epilepsy in society and the adventure community. Hosted by Fran Turauskis Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network.

Seize Your Adventure Tremula Network

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Seize Your Adventure is a multi-tool: a great adventure podcast that is also an epilepsy podcast. From long-distance hikes in Europe to skiing in snowstorms, the storytelling episodes share life-changing journeys and the smaller moments spent between seizures. The ‘chats’ with guests dive into the deeper stuff, the hidden aspects of taking on adventures with epilepsy - from carrying medication in a backpack, to assessing seizure risks in the wilderness and recognising limitations. Plus we investigate the perceptions of epilepsy in society and the adventure community. Hosted by Fran Turauskis Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network.

    A short conversation at Archery Fit

    A short conversation at Archery Fit

    I've delved deep into the archives for this one! Back in 2019, I had a taster session with Archery Fit as part of my 30 at 30 challenge. During the session, I learned the basics of using a bow, and afterwards I sat down with the co-owner, Roman. We had a little chat about archery, and in particular how it’s a very accessible sport for people with conditions such as epilepsy.
    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ARCHERY FIT
    https://archeryfit.com/
    This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 14 min
    It's Purple Day! Here's some stuff from the cutting room floor

    It's Purple Day! Here's some stuff from the cutting room floor

    26th March is Purple Day! The international day of epilpesy awareness when people raise awareness of what it's like to live with epilepsy.
    Seize Your Adventure is already dedicated to raising awareness of how peole live iwth epilepsy and enjoy adventures and outdoor living. A lot of work goes into the podcast - and a lot gets taken out! Here's your chance to hear a few outtakes from the show.
    First published on Patreon in July 2020.
    Contains a few beeped expletives.
    This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 14 min
    Outdoor Mindset Conversations

    Outdoor Mindset Conversations

    Hello Adventurers! And I can't quite believe it but it has been 3 years since I launched the Seize Your Adventure podcast. 
    Who knew that a podcast about epilepsy in adventure sports would have such longevity? And whilst I have been abandoning you all ever so slightly, I wanted to mark this 3-year anniversary with something a little bit special. And so, I have decided to start releasing the Patreon episodes to the public.
    We're starting with Outdoor Mindset Conversations.
    When I created the Outdoor Mindset episode of Season 1, I conducted several interviews and had many conversations. As always, they were fascinating and we could have talked for days. But I only had a half hour episode to tell that story, and many conversations were edited to short soundbites.
    This bonus episode brings you some of those conversations. Only lightly edited, you get to hear the interviews with Kalyn Lepre, Kyle Martin, and Jeanie Ringelberg-Quigley. Plus, the full audio that OM Ambassador Jeanie Sroka sent me.
    And after listening, you can head back and re-listen to the Outdoor Mindset episode, to see if you can spot what made it into the final piece!
    Head to https://www.outdoormindset.org/ to learn more about the organisation.
    Thank you for you continued support.
    Safe Adventures x
    Outdoor Mindset An Outdoor-Focused Community For People Affected By Neurological ChallengesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 29 min
    Introducing: On The Outside

    Introducing: On The Outside

    ello Adventurers! Seize Your Adventure has been quite, I know. But there is a good reason for that...
    Adventurers - let me introduce you to my new podcast: On The Outside! 
    We need to talk about the outdoors.
    Not just the epic stories, but the important news, the big events and the social issues that permeate the whole of the outdoors.
    This show is for anyone who spends their time outdoors in the UK and wants to engage in the wider outdoor community. Each episode, a diverse panel of enthusiasts and experts from a range of outdoors sports discuss the news stories that matter to them. We'll look at everything from specific sports news, to headline stories about our countryside and environment, and the viral posts that capture outdoors culture - all in a jargon and judgement free way!
    If you want to talk about what's going on outside, search On The Outside now wherever you're listening to this, and make sure you sign up to the newsletter ontheoutsidepodcast.co.uk/newsletter
    Safe adventures x
    This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 47 min
    PODCASTER x Seize Your Adventure

    PODCASTER x Seize Your Adventure

    Back in June, I had the honour of being invited on to PODCASTER for a slightly different type of interview... Hosted by V, the Voice of Pod, podcast hosts take a seat in the Podcaster chair, to answer random questions about life and the podcast they have created.
    I've done a few interviews now - this was one of the most fun and soul-searching! Do go check them out:


    Follow Podcaster:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcasterPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasterpod/


    Produced by The Chancer Collective
    http://thechancercollective.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChancerCollect 
    This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 22 min
    Fran: Advocating For Adventure in the Everyday

    Fran: Advocating For Adventure in the Everyday

    Over the years I have written many articles about adventuring with epilepsy. I wanted to share this one with you because it does not focus on the epilepsy side of things, but rather it was a nice reminder of what adventure can bring to you. How do you have small adventures? Can you have an adventure close to home? And after years of asking other people what adventure means to them, I try to answer the questions 'what is adventure?' in this article.
    Do you agree? How do you have an adventure? Do adventures have to be big? These are the types of questions I have tried to answer!


    Frankie and I discuss the story from 5:20mins:
    - Where the idea for this article can from
    - The writing and (lack of) editing process
    - How the small adventure mindset prepared me for lockdown adventures
    - Interestingly found new places during lockdown!
    - Reframing what adventure means
    - Shared family experiences in Wales
    - The privilege of being introduced to the outdoors as a child
    - Frankie's small Ikea adventure!
    - Adventures with dogs
    - Plans for a return to Wales this month...


    Disclaimer: All stories on Seize Your Adventure are personal experience. We take no responsibility for individual decisions made with regards to adventure sports or medical conditions.


    MUSIC:
    Kev Rowe on Soundcloud| Creative Commons Attribution License
    Additional sounds from Zapsplat
    This podcast is an independent production - costs of the show are covered by me (Fran) with the support of patrons. If you want to help support the show financially, head to patreon.com/seizeyouradventure. This will help me to continue telling stories of epilepsy in adventure.

    Or, support the show for free by sharing it on socials! Find us on Instagram @seizeyouradventurepod.

    Seize Your Adventure is part of the Tremula Network - adventure and outdoor podcasts off the beaten track. To find out more, head to tremula.network

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

TifftheTitan ,

Love it!!

Love my epilepsy tribe!!! 💜💜💜

Creative Epilepsy Advocate ,

Adventure + Awareness = New Fave!

This podcast is not only entertaining but also educational, without shoving facts down your throat. The show is put together very nicely, and I really enjoy the storytelling aspect. It's also really cool to get to know the storytellers via the Q&A episodes the following week. The variety of guests and adventure preferences make this a great show for all adventure seeking enthusiast and epilepsy warriors. The show is doing an awesome job of proving that a diagnosis of epilepsy doesn't mean giving up an adventurous life!

kylewmartin ,

Great format and impactful stories!

Really engaging podcast with impactful stories for everyone, especially those of us connected to neuro challenges and a love for the outdoors!

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