In this episode, our host, David Clifford, tries to provide context around the statement that every person new to Epilepsy seems to make, “I just want a normal life!”. The process of adapting to Epilepsy is tough and often long. One thing that hinders us in the search for true […]

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In this week’s episode, we invite Dr. Wesley Kerr, MD, PhD from the Neurology department at the University of California in Los Angeles onto the show to explain the finer details of Functional Seizures (or Dissociative Seizures). What are Functional (or Dissociative Seizures)? As Doctor Kerr described, one of the […]

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In this episode, we’re going to continue from our last episode and exploration of Stress and Anxiety. Our host, David Clifford, describes what he calls the Stress Seizure Spiral then gives you the tools to be able to recognize you’re in it and how to safely get out. Jump to […]

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In this episode, we cover Stress and Anxiety, the differences between them, and how to combat both to improve your life. Studies have shown that the incidence of Anxiety Disorders in people with Epilepsy is almost two-fold than in the general public. In our Triggers episode, we covered that all […]

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In this episode, our host, David Clifford, gives an update regarding Brain Ablaze and reluctantly asks for your help. He reveals a vital secret that could affect the future of Brain Ablaze. We Need Your Help Unfortunately, we cannot pay. Everything we do is voluntary to help those with Epilepsy. […]

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In this episode, our host, David Clifford, transports us back to 1990 when at just fifteen years old he had his first seizure. Every story has a first, a first that is the beginning of everything. Supporting Epilepsy Research We have a new initiative here at Brain Ablaze. We’re trying […]

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In this episode, we stare down the monster that has plagued our Epilepsy community for decades, SUDEP, or SUdden Death from EPilepsy. We present three tragic stories of SUDEP. In the United States, there are 55 (and 1 in the UK) thousand Epilepsy-related deaths in the United States each year. […]

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Every one of us must adapt to our Epilepsy and the seizures it causes. It is a brutal process, but with the right attitude, perseverance, and luck we can solve our own puzzle and attain our goals. We guarantee it! We will always have people in our corners and people […]

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Our host, David Clifford, talks about one of the things he loves most: Sleep. We do a deep dive into how to learn how much sleep you do need, how to improve the quality of sleep you get, and of course Nocturnal Seizures. The best way to learn more about […]

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In this,, our last episode on our current series on Stigma, We go across the world to learn what to do when stigma hits close to home. Our friend, Peter Meyer, tells us of his secret life with Epilepsy and the lengths to which his family went to hide it […]

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