What the Ef?!

By What the EF

What the Ef?! is the podcast that says out loud what everyone else with epilepsy is thinking: WTF is happening right now?! Hosted by Landis Wiedner, this

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· Society & Culture

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How many episodes does What the Ef?! have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

What the Ef?! episodes:

February 20, 2024 When cancer crashes the epilepsy party with Jessica Smith
Creator of Living Well With Epilepsy, Jessica Smith, shares what it’s like when cancer meets a chronic illness. Jessica and Landis chat and laugh about their experiences managing epilepsy and tumors; coping mechanisms and community; and why society feels more comfortable showing up for the Big C but not always the Big E.Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & AudibleHelp keep What the EF going by following and subscribing!YouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcast Instagram: @whattheefpodcastWebsite: whattheefpodcast.com

Reach out to Jess for epilepsy coaching here:
https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/epilepsy-health-coach-programs
Submit your epilepsy story to Living Well With Epilepsy here!
https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/Big thanks to Neurelis and SK Life Science for showing up for the Big E!
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54min
February 13, 2024 When epilepsy meets a power couple with Charles and Dian Ellison
After having a seizure on-air, award-winning activist Charles Ellison was diagnosed with epilepsy and stepped down from his radio show to get a handle on his treatment with the support of his wife, Dian Ellison. This power couple shares with Landis Wiedner how they adjusted—and continue to adjust—with the ever-changing demands of epilepsy.

Available on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible

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Mentioned in episode:B|E Strategy and the B|E Note:
https://thebenote.substack.com/p/aboutbe
WURD radio episode:
https://wurdradio.com/2023/04/06/reality-check-on-health-a-farewell-from-charles-ellison/
Big thanks to Neurelis and SK Life Science for being the power couple of this podcast!
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1h 2min
February 06, 2024 Taking on stigma like a boss with Bee Martin Lee
CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, Bee Martin Lee, spent most of her life feeling unsafe to disclose her epilepsy because of the stigma she faced in college, career, and family. Bee shares with LandisWiedner the tough conversation shehad with herself to be open about her epilepsy. Now she strives to empower others to do the same and demystify what it means to have epilepsy.
Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible
Help keep What the EF going by following andsubscribing!
Instagram: @whattheefpodcast
YouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcast
Website: whattheefpodcast.com
Thank you SK Life Science and Neurelis for believing in What the EF and making conversations like this possible!
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1h 13min
January 30, 2024 Searching for mental health care with Torie Robinson
Frustrated in your search for mental health care? You’re not alone! Torie Robinson, host of Epilepsy Sparks podcast, and Landis Wiedner chat and laugh about their quests for good therapists and experiences with various types of therapies, like cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
Armed with her impressively vast knowledge of the epilepsies, Torie explains why mental healthcare goes hand in hand with epilepsy treatment.
Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible
Help keep What the EF going by following and subscribing!
Instagram: @whattheefpodcast
YouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcast
Website: whattheefpodcast.com
Check out Epilepsy Sparks!
Big thanks to Neurelis and SK Life Science for supporting What the EF!
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46min
January 23, 2024 Finding your path for advocacy with Dr. Takijah Heard
Dr. Heard has completed medical missions across the world and won the Mrs. Illinois pageant--all for epilepsy awareness. Listen to Dr. Heard's story of why she chose to be a pediatric epileptologist and her creative approach for epilepsy education. You'll find yourself inspired to find your own form of advocacy.

Available on: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Amazon Music⁠, & ⁠Audible⁠

Help keep What the EF going by following and subscribing!
Instagram: ⁠@whattheefpodcast⁠
YouTube: ⁠@WhatTheEFPodcast⁠
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Big thanks to ⁠SK Life Science⁠ and ⁠Neurelis⁠ for being awesome epilepsy awareness advocates!
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28min
January 16, 2024 How to heal your whole self with Terra Ann
Wellness coach, Terra Ann, shares practices on how to heal our whole selves. Drawing from her own epilepsy journey, Terra Ann shares her practices of integrating food, lifestyle, and self-care into her every day. Great listen to keep up new year momentum!

Check out Terra Ann's wellness coaching here: https://www.terraann.com/

Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible

Help keep What the EF going by following and subscribing!
Instagram: @whattheefpodcast
YouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcast
Website: whattheefpodcast.com

Big thanks to SK Life Science and Neurelis for believing in What the EF!
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41min
January 09, 2024 It's OK not to be OK with Kelly Cervantes
Bestselling author of NORMAL BROKEN, Kelly Cervantes, talks about what to do when life feels unsurvivable. She shares her experience and coping mechanisms--including feel like a deranged dancing chicken.

WIN A SIGNED COPY OF NORMAL BROKEN
1. Follow and DM What the EF on Instagram: @whattheefpodcast
2. You're entered to win!

Shop local for NORMAL BROKEN
1. Request a signed copy with purchase at Kelly’s fave shop: words bookstore https://wordsbookstore.com/
2. Purchase a copy from Landis’s fave shop: Semicolon Books https://bookshop.org/shop/Semicolonchi

For more info about CURE Epilepsy, check out their website:https://www.cureepilepsy.org/

Big thanks to Neurelis and SK Life Science for doing the deranged chicken dance with us!
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34min
January 02, 2024 Dudes and dating, part 2 with Brendan Wolfe
What the EF podcast starts off 2024 with an elusive topic: DATING. When do you tell a date you have epilepsy? What do we expect from potential partners? Landis Wiedner chats with epilepsy advocate Brendan, who brings new year energy to the dating sphere. Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & AudibleInstagram: @whattheefpodcastYouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcastWebsite: whattheefpodcast.comThank you SK Life Science and Neurelis! You had us at hello. 💜Want a Henry's Heart necklace? All proceeds go to epilepsy causes!Check out Henry's Heroes Foundation and reach out to Nancy!https://henrysheroesfoundation.org/
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42min
November 30, 2023 What the ELF - 5 tips to survive the holidays
We chat about our favorite coping strategies for surviving our favorite time of the year!Shop What the EF (and What the ELF!) merch and get a 15% off discount!Promo code: WTEF15https://wtefpodcastshop.etsy.com
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17min
October 31, 2023 What's a non-epileptic seizure? with Dr. Strom and Meagan Watson
If you’ve never heard of a non-epileptic seizure (NES), neither had we! Dr. Strom and Meagan clear up the confusion for us and explain why docs are reluctant to talk about NES.
Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible
Instagram: @whattheefpodcast
YouTube: @WhatTheEFPodcast
Website: whattheefpodcast.com
That’s a wrap on Seizen 3! Thank you to all the listeners and Neurelis and SK Life Science for supporting this podcast!
Fave of the Week!
Temporal Tees - funny epilepsy merch :)
Resources mentioned in the episode:
FND Hope
Colorado University NES Clinic
FND Guide
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42min

FAQs about What the Ef?!:

How many episodes does What the Ef?! have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

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