"Talk About It!" with Greg Grunberg

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Hosted by actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg, The Talk About It podcast is first and foremost about bringing the epilepsy community together. Letting families and patients and everyone affected by epilepsy know that they are not alone. Talk About It is dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and so much more. Talk About It! – The Podcast is created and produced by The "Talk About It!" Company Producers: Greg Grunberg, Phil Gattone, Nick Marzock, and Ken Lowenberg. Theme music by J.J. Abrams.

  1. JAN 15

    The Best Of 2025!

    Happy New Year from all of us at Talk About It! In this special to kick off the new year, Greg and Nick take a look back at some of the best moments that sparked conversation in 2025 and reflect on what could be learned from them. It was incredibly difficult to narrow down our top moments, since every guest brings such engaging and valuable conversations when talking about their epilepsy journey or their insight into various aspects of being a caregiver or living with epilepsy, but we did our best! As you watch or listen, be sure to go back and watch the full episode on talkaboutit.org, because we really are only skimming the surface of hours of incredible conversation. You did such a great job last year - keep up the great work with journaling, taking medication, getting good sleep and sustaining a good diet and exercise routine, and as always... keep TALKING ABOUT IT! These are some of the moments that we break down in this year-in-review: Epilepsy for Dummies - Elizabeth A. Thiele, MD, PhD, and Lauren Seeley Aguirre distill the entire world of epilepsy - from diagnosis, to treatment, to stigma and the challenges that arise - into one comprehensive book. This episode was incredibly popular, so we naturally had to cover it first! Tony Coelho shares his story of passing the ADA - Former House Representative Tony Coelho goes through his story of incredible persistence as he navigated the difficult hurdles of Congress and administrative pushback to get President George H.W. Bush to sign the ADA into law. He then kept up his spirits to keep battling after the Supreme Court rolled back much of what he fought for, and successfully got President George W. Bush to amend the legislation with a new bill in his favor. As a bonus, we also see Tony Coelho tell his story of standing up for what he believed is right... to the POPE! Sunflower Syndrome - Cal volleyball player Peyton DeJardin and Young Adults With Epilepsy member Abigayle Weitl each shared a story of their epilepsy journey in different episodes with incredibly similar details. Both were misdiagnosed as having a tick disorder when they were young due to an unconscious behavior of waving their fingers in front of their eyes when looking at the sun to trigger a seizure, and then both developed Jeavons syndrome as adults. We often say on this show that you'll never find a mirror, but if you search for your community, they are out there - no matter how rare your condition.  Conversations with your Care Team - Dr. Janet Greenwood and Dr. Barry Gidal each joined the podcast this year to answer questions for experts, and they both had great insight into the importance of being open and honest with your healthcare team and the importance of them being open and honest back. Self advocacy is so important, so be sure to keep a journal and write down questions ahead of time so that you make your doctor visits more efficient, and then take notes while in that meeting! Additionally, Dr. Gidal talks about the importance of checking your prescription before leaving the pharmacy to make sure it looks the same. Social Influencing - We see Jaime Simpson and Stanzi Potenza each talking about their social media profiles, and sharing the importance of using your platform to raise awareness about epilepsy. Let this be an inspiration for you to use whatever tools you have - it doesn't have to be social media - to advocate for others and share your story. Communities are so important in the world of epilepsy, so build yours with the thing you love to do! Alan Faneca - In Nick's personal favorite episode, former Pittsburgh Steeler and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Alan Faneca joined the show to talk about his epilepsy journey, and being the dad of a daughter with epilepsy, as well. Speaking of using platforms for advocacy, Alan even included his epilepsy diagnosis in his Hall of Fame Induction speech to inspire others not to give up in the face of adversity.  And finally, we hear from Dr. Barry Gidal once more to hear about the positive future for epilepsy research.  Be inspired! Use your voice! Go into this year Talking About It and building our community! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    46 min

  2. 12/25/2025

    Young Adults with Epilepsy HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland

    Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your Talk About It family! We are closing an incredible year with a great episode that features people leading the charge from the next generation. The young adults who are receiving the torch to advocate for epilepsy awareness into the future! Greg chats with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland from the Young Adults with Epilepsy organization that aims to provide young adults with resources to gain independence and break stigmas through education, awareness, mental health counseling, and so many incredible programs that they offer. They discuss each of their journeys with epilepsy and how they got involved in the organization, and how they have used their own experiences to impact the lives of the next generations. They also discuss tips for new years celebrations if you have epilepsy, strategies for preserving mental health in a social media world, and the importance of belonging when diagnosed with a condition like epilepsy. Greg then gives thanks for an incredible year we have had and sets his sights on the big things happening next year at Talk About It. We need your help! Like and share this episode, follow Talk About It on YouTube, and get involved in great organizations like Young Adults with Epilepsy! Have a safe and happy holiday season, and we will see you in the new year! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    48 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Podcast Therapy! with Brian Wry

    Take a seat on the couch. Take some space. Tell us what's on your mind. This episode is all about therapy! Greg is relatively new to the world of therapy, and there is no guest more fitting to have on this week's episode than his personal therapist Brian Wry! Brian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with his own practice, and he has some great insight into the importance of therapy for anybody, including those affected by epilepsy - whether you are a patient or a caregiver. They discuss how to find a therapist and the patience that it may require, finding a reset for your mind, the nature of human interaction having a positive impact on physiology and the risks of people using resources like Chat GPT as therapy in order to save money. Plus, Greg walks us through the process of creating his "Ticket Bowls" and the value that they have beyond looking really cool! Do not miss this episode, it is so important for you to get your mind right! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    38 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    SPIKE IT HOME for the Holidays! with College Volleyball Star Peyton DeJardin

    From all of us at Talk About It!, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This week, we are SERVING up a very special episode that will make you want seconds - an incredible story to watch or listen to while you prep your holiday dinner! Greg chats with Peyton DeJardin, a senior at University of California Berkeley and a force on the volleyball court. When she was just a young girl, she developed a self-induced photosensitive epilepsy or "sunflower syndrome" which later turned into Jeavons syndrome which would sometimes cause upwards of 100 small seizures per day. It took years to correctly diagnose her condition as epilepsy, but despite her diagnosis, she has never let it get in her way. Her competitive spirit and positive attitude make her a volleyball star at Cal, and her awareness and resolve help her to inform others about her condition and point out ways in which environments might trigger her or others to have seizures so that changes can be made. They discuss how lighting can be a trigger for photosensitive epilepsy and how she spreads awareness about that in class or on the court, and her epilepsy journey through being a young kid into her adulthood. Greg also revisits a previous interview about Helmets 4 Helmets because of their UC Berkeley connection, and gives many thanks for Thanksgiving along with tips on how to talk about epilepsy at the dinner table this holiday. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    40 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    It Could Happen to YOUR Baby, Too! with Trevor Gretzky

    Happy Epilepsy Awareness Month from Talk About It! As the title says, this month is all about making people aware of epilepsy and what to do if you see someone having a seizure. Remember... STAY - Remain with the person until they are awake and alert. SAFE - Keep the person safe and move them away from harm. SIDE - Turn the person on their side and put something soft under their head. For this very special episode, we are talking about something that is SO IMPORTANT but is rarely shared with new parents, febrile seizures. Greg brings on his good friend Trevor Gretzky to share their terrifying story about his daughter having a febrile seizure, and having no idea what was happening or why. How is it possible that young parents aren't prepared for this given how common it is, and how can we all get the message out about febrile seizures? It starts with, you guessed it, talking about it! Do not miss this episode, this is SO important. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    35 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    The Halloween Special! with Jeff Daniel Phillips

    Boo! Welcome to the first Halloween Special from Talk About It! This episode is all treats and no tricks. Greg sits down with his good friend who has his fair share of people dressing as his characters for trick-or-treating or Halloween festivities - actor Jeff Daniel Phillips! Jeff has done everything from being the Geico caveman on all of our screens to Herman Munster in Rob Zombie's remake of the classic spooky family, and he joins the podcast to talk about a new project that he wrote, directed and starred in called Cursed in Baja. The movie centers around his character that takes a trip to Mexico in search of his fortune, but has seizure-like episodes that take him into another scary world. They talk about portraying seizures on screen and the best ways to go about those scenes, and the positive and negative examples of that being done. Also, they talk about Halloween, Jeff's work with Rob Zombie, tips for celebrating Halloween when you have epilepsy or are a caregiver to someone with epilepsy, and of COURSE.... the Geico Caveman. This episode is so much fun, you don't want to miss it! Have a safe and happy Halloween, everybody! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    47 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 2 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre

    Welcome to part two of embracing our dummy-ness! In this episode, Greg continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy. They authored the next installment of the incredibly popular "For Dummies" series of books from Wiley, and their book "Epilepsy for Dummies" will be everywhere books are sold at the end of the month, but you can pre-order or download it in digital formats NOW! In this part two, they discuss looking at epilepsy from the perspective of both the patient and the medical professional which really helped them take a wholistic look at the condition for the book, the ketogenic diet, all of the valuable information that can be found within the book, new research in TSC, and stick around for the end because they take rapid fire questions from Greg about epilepsy and caregiving. There is so much valuable information in this episode, which is just a taste of what you will find within the pages of their new book. Seriously, folks, whether you are a patient with epilepsy, a caregiver, an educator, or just a good citizen, you NEED to get your copy!  Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    39 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 1 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre

    Do you feel like a dummy sometimes? Are you someone living with epilepsy, caregiving for someone with epilepsy, or want to know what to do in case you have to administer aid to someone having a seizure? Are you a teacher, coach, family member or friend of somebody who has epilepsy and you feel uninformed about epilepsy and wish there was a comprehensive guide for... well.. dummies? FINALLY, the book that everybody needs has arrived! From Wiley, the makers of the "For Dummies" series of books, comes a new installment:  Epilepsy for Dummies! Your complete guide to understanding all aspects of the epilepsy journey. Greg sits down with the authors of this book - Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy - for a very special TWO PART series that dives into the book and the process of writing it. In part one, they discuss the inspiration for writing it, the rapidly-expanding knowledge of epilepsy and potential genetic causes of seizures, wearable technology and the future of epilepsy treatment, qualities of a doctor that patients value, and so much more! There is so much expertise between these two authors, you NEED this book and this podcast! Pre-order Epilepsy for Dummies now, or own it immediately in digital format! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

    35 min
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Hosted by actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg, The Talk About It podcast is first and foremost about bringing the epilepsy community together. Letting families and patients and everyone affected by epilepsy know that they are not alone. Talk About It is dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and so much more. Talk About It! – The Podcast is created and produced by The "Talk About It!" Company Producers: Greg Grunberg, Phil Gattone, Nick Marzock, and Ken Lowenberg. Theme music by J.J. Abrams.

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