On this episode of Figuring Out Epilepsy, Sam Diann chooses not to let her chronic illness get in the way of living her life. No longer will Epilepsy hinder her life, dreams, and goals.

Life doesn't stop when you have a chronic illness.

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Sam Diann and Nigel Thames the creator of the book "Simon has a Seizure" discuss his epilepsy journey as well as how he created the book. Nigel also shares an exclusive about "Simon has a Seizure"

Buy "Simon has a Seizure":

⁠https://epilepstories.myshopify.com⁠

Nigel Thames Instagram:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/epilepstories/⁠

Do Not Harm Movie:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76TS6Xffa0Y&t=17s⁠

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Sam Diann is sick and tired that social media platforms don't do anything when they send the epilepsy community strobe light videos. Strobe lights can cause a seizure to some with epilepsy and seizures can cause a death. She calls them out!

Bree aka SoCal Epilepsy Instagram:

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Sam Diann and Maribel from Embracing My Markings Podcast talk about what dating and marriage is like with a chronic illness.

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https://www.instagram.com/emm.podcast/

Embracing My Markings Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pw24ylpNhFb88gzrAj96m?si=7af90c84906d45bd

Bree aka SoCal Epilepsy Instagram:

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Sam Diann and Trevor Gordon from the Epilepsy Shop discuss the horrific case of Marcus Charles, who was tased, injured and charged with assault after having a seizure.

Marcus Charles Video:

https://youtu.be/H2ANyC9Xcpw?si=6yz3hJPHwQTuWoXM

Mandatory Epilepsy Training Petition:

https://www.change.org/p/the-marcus-charles-petition-to-make-police-epilepsy-training-mandatory

Epilepsy Shop:

https://www.instagram.com/epilepsyshop/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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Sam Diann talks about the different epilepsy treatments available. As well as the treatments that she has tried and what works for her now.

Laura:

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Roddy from Roddy Radio and Altared Podcast talks about the day he thought a coworker passed away, not knowing it was actually a seizure.

Roddy Radio:

https://open.spotify.com/show/77Ek2AgRqowJhPyX50YlU8?si=10ddfdffcd6c4194

Altared Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1Lba2ms7WIs79lENGhVy?si=6e954133e9a3460a

StrobeAlert IG:

https://www.instagram.com/strobealert/

Get Seizure First Aid Certified:

https://www.epilepsy.com/recognition/first-aid-resources

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Sam Diann gets personal on her struggles of not feeling enough due to her battle with accepting Epilepsy.

Epilepsy Books:

I Hate This Feeling by Joe Rodriguez

Beyond My Control by Stuart Ross McCallum

Gotham Girl Interrupted by Alisa Kennedy Jones

Dating in the Dark by Jeffrey Demitrack

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Sam Diann goes back to when she had her first seizure and how she became diagnosed with Epilepsy. She also goes into detail on why she started the podcast "Figuring Out Epilepsy."

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A special thank you to:

Maribel from Embracing My Markings: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pw24ylpNhFb88gzrAj96m?si=357537440c58432e

Roddy from AltaRed: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1Lba2ms7WIs79lENGhVy?si=c55470cd3e314daf

Roddy Radio: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Ek2AgRqowJhPyX50YlU8?si=12cb30956a9a41c2

Cat from I'm not as think you drunk I am: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ajHs4IrctkIBUbxkN3Yja?si=bf9769f1e74140e3

Brandon from Once a Project Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AtIY5Uwt2pLTR3v5MfNcv?si=17221089e10b4208

Edgar from Mezcal of Moguls: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYOJn2kmEJaT4HsoYFuA?si=33a9dc9f757f4f1a