In the years she has been at the helm of Epilepsy Tasmania Wendy Groot has seen the full spectrum of effects epilepsy can have on peoples lives. From triumph against the odds to bitter disappointment and tragedy, Wendy has been there, standing by the people Epilepsy Tasmania represents. This episode is her story.
Most people don't like to talk about epilepsy, but about one in five of us are affected by it, directly or indirectly. Despite this, there is still a seemingly immoveable stigma surrounding the condition.
Epilepsy is far more than just seizures, and we hope these stories will give you an insight into this.
Epilepsy is a common brain condition that takes the form of recurring seizures. It can develop at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender.

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Dr Lila Landowski is a neurologist with the Menzies Research Institute, and she has a knack for explaining very complicated neurological mechanisms in a way that everyone can understand.
In this episode, she takes us through exactly what epilepsy is and why it can have such a profound impact on someone's life.

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From stories of love and overcoming the odds to others of bitter tragedy, takes us inside the minds of people effected by epilepsy. Released for Purple Month 2020, which runs for the month of March, Epilepsy Tasmania has produced a diverse and powerful series of stories that give us a sense of what living with epilepsy is like. My Journey

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