"Talk About It!" with Greg Grunberg

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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