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!

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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!

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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!

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Nick is STILL in control and Grunny isn't liking it!

On this episode of Talk About It, we conclude this short two-part series in which Nick asks Greg questions that have come in over time from caregivers, people living with epilepsy, and even questions that Nick has for Greg. If you missed part one, we encourage you to go back and hear Greg speak candidly about his family's experience on the journey with Jake and reminding you that you are not alone and there is support for you. This episode gets more practical - discussing Jake's routines that he has established to minimize the potential for a seizure, how to talk to medical professionals when you have appointments, how to research treatements, and what is in store for the future of Talk About It! Get your notebooks out and be ready for all the invaluable information that you are about to hear!

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Take cover, everybody, Producer Nick has the reigns!

Over the years, Talk About It has received so many questions from viewers ranging from how to deal with an epilepsy diagnosis, to what to do if you are a caregiver, to practical quesitons about establishing routines and how to prevent seizures. Every episode, we are all privileged to hear these incredible conversations from a range of guests and experts, but we have an expert sitting right there, every time: Greg! He has gone through what caregivers go through, he has dealt with medication and emerging treatments, he has become an expert on what to do when his son Jake has a seizure, and so has his family.

In this special two-part AMA series of Talk About It, Greg will be in the guest seat answering questions in a real and candid way to provide a peek behind the curtain of his experiences and offer advice from one person in the community to another.

This is part one, and you don't want to miss it!

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The Guru Returns! Welcome to the concluding episode of this two-part series with health and fitness trainer/ influencer Dylan Holvey. Dylan has a private practice in the Los Angeles area where he consults with clients about workout regiments and diet, but he has also built an impressive social media following that educates his followers about healthy living. In addition, he has a weekly podcast called The Holvey Hour that is available everywhere you get your podcasts, and you should definitely be listening to every episode.

This episode gets deeper into the steps that we can all take to build habits and a lifestyle that makes positive changes. It's not about taking big swings or starting programs that are unsustainable, it's about doing one thing a day to improve your diet or exercise, and then building on that to create habits. As Dylan says, if it feels too daunting to be able to do for 30 years, then don't even bother trying it for 30 days. Move that mountain one stone at a time. They also discuss the social media swindlers that are just trying to promote their own products or diet pills, and how to identify those that you shouldn't be listening to.

Follow Dylan on his instagram at @dylanholveyfitness, and be sure to download his podcast, "The Holvey Hour"

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Here at Talk About It, there are some conversations that are simply difficult to have, but are necessary. For so many of us, beginning a healthy lifestyle fits that description and is met with a lot of resistance. Luckily, Greg brought in your new Fitness Guru to get us motivated and talk about all things health - from sustainable fitness regiments to sustainable diet. We can do this!

In this special two-part series, Greg talks to Dylan Holvey, a fitness trainer who not only has a personal practice with many clients, but also an active social media platform where he posts inspirational no-BS content that will help us get off the couch and begin the routines that will lead us to a healthy lifestyle. They discuss the practices that can help us develop good fitness habits, good nutritional habits, and the mindset required to not just give up after a few weeks.

In this episode, we also have a guest appearance from friend-of-the-show Joey Hanley - a baseball coach and trainer who lives with epilepsy - to talk about how he thinks about diet and exercise when living with epilepsy.

You don't want to miss this episode, your health and wellness is way too important!

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Welcome to Part Two of You Asked, Janet Greenwood Answered! Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC in the final part of this two-episode feature. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg's son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together.

In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ's about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won't want to miss what Janet has to say.

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You asked, we answered! Well, actually Janet Greenwood answered! On this first episode of a special two-part feature, Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg's son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together.

In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ's about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won't want to miss what Janet has to say.

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In this episode of Talk About It, actor/ comedian/ influencer and good friend of the show Stanzi Potenza returns to talk about something that can cause both celebration and disappointment alike... milestones. Everybody naturally loves to celebrate milestones. They can motivate us to keep pushing or show us that our progress is leading to positive outcomes, whether they are for an addiction that you have overcome, professional progress, even time between seizures. But are they designed by default to lead us to disappointment when we don't reach the next one? In the case of seizures, there is inevitability that a breakthrough seizure may - and will - occur, so is this really a healthy thing for patients or caregivers to do? Greg chats with Stanzi, because she recently posted that she had her first seizure in almost two years, which lead to some feelings of disappointment. The call she has to make to her mom, telling her followers about it, even coming out of a postictal state and realizing what has just happened. It can be discouraging when your pride and self-fulfillment is attached to not having seizures. So what is the right thing to do? Greg also has another friend of the show, Jonathan Shapiro, on to briefly give some hopeful perspective about reframing how we think about milestones. This is something we all deal with, so you do not want to miss this episode!

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