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Educating re the #epilepsies ๐Ÿง โšก๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงฌ! Check out our podcast & website! We bridge the comms gaps between clinicians, academics, & people with an epilepsy!

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธNew episode!
โ€œThey Arenโ€™t FAKE! Non-Epileptic Eventsโ€ w/ Dr Parthvi Ravat ๐Ÿ’œ
Real symptoms, real science, real hope. Watch/listen/read, right here! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/iiRc1
๐ŸŽฌ YouTube shorturl.at/dzczm
๐Ÿ“„ Show notes shorturl.at/Xicyt

#epilepsy #FND #PNES

31.07.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"Consciousness" - International Insights Help us improve epilepsy care by taking this 5-minute survey about the word โ€œconsciousness.โ€

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Have YOUR say about consciousness during seizures!! Takes 5 mins! Type in this link! www.surveymonkey.com/r/epilepsytalk

27.07.2025 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿคฏ Migraine or seizure โ€“ or both?
Dr. Lucas Orellana ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท joins us on Epilepsy Sparks Insights ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽฌ to explore:
โšก Why many have both #epilepsy & #migraine
๐Ÿงฌ Meds that help both, & key triggers
๐Ÿง  Why personalised care matters more than ever ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast: shorturl.at/kv4N2
๐ŸŽฌ YouTube: shorturl.at/710iW

24.07.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ New episode! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽฌ
Could keyrings help in epilepsy emergencies?! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”‘
Dr. Daniel Goldenholzโ€™s ๐Ÿคฉ 3D-printable keyrings provide seizure first aid info & raise awareness globally! Watch/listen here ๐Ÿ‘‡!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/GPt6b
๐ŸŽฌ YouTube shorturl.at/oFxCj

#epilepsy #seizures #3Dprinting #safesteps

17.07.2025 10:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New pod! ๐ŸŽง โ€œFlaccid? Dry? Disinterested? Thereโ€™s Help!โ€ w/ Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Jenny Edwards on sexual health & #epilepsy. Break the taboo!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/egtLB
๐ŸŽฌ YouTube shorturl.at/HwE08
๐Ÿ“„ Show notes shorturl.at/Ba8lA

#EpilepsyNurse #ESN #Sexlife #Epilepsy

10.07.2025 06:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mood, seizures, SUDEP, sex & more ๐Ÿ’ฌ Epilepsy nurses Patty & Ludivine talk it all & why YOU should join the IEC 2025 Nursing Section in Lisbon! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿง 
Listen via the โ€œEpilepsy Sparks Insightsโ€ podcast!!

#IEC2025 #EpilepsySparks #EpilepsyNurses #epilepsy @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social

26.06.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast out!
ESNs Ludivine Rohrer & Patty Shefer share how #epilepsy nurses support patients, families & clinicians. ๐Ÿ’œ

๐ŸŽฌ YouTube youtu.be/UllIuSQE_EI
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/exua2...
๐Ÿ“„ Show notes www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-spa...

#neurology

19.06.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the 2025 BRIDGE Summer Interns! These outstanding students are spending the summer immersed in epilepsy research and clinical work. Learn more about the 2025 interns: ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/TIPUHOD

#EpilepsyResearch #BRIDGEInterns #FutureLeaders #AES2025 #EpilepsyAwareness

16.06.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Do you say โ€œawarenessโ€ or โ€œconsciousnessโ€ re seizures? Have your say in this short survey! ๐Ÿ‘‡ Hear why it matters for patient care ๐Ÿ’œ on the #Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ.
Links here! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ—’๏ธSurvey shorturl.at/71cKI
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/1GSee
๐Ÿ“น YouTube shorturl.at/LC7WL

#neurology

13.06.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฌ New Epilepsy Sparks Insights trailer!
โ€œWhat is consciousness in seizures?โ€ ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฅ
YOUR input can improve #epilepsy care! ๐Ÿ’œ
Full episode and study ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/1GSee
๐Ÿ“น YouTube shorturl.at/LC7WL
โœ๏ธ Show notes shorturl.at/P95KD
๐Ÿ—’๏ธSurvey shorturl.at/71cKI

#EpilepsySparks

12.06.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Your Brain: Mossy Cells and the Fight Against Epilepsy - Helen Scharfman
YouTube video by Epilepsy Sparks Insights Your Brain: Mossy Cells and the Fight Against Epilepsy - Helen Scharfman

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast ๐Ÿ‘‡!
We chat with Scientist Helen Scharfman re #mossycells (of the temporal lobe), their role in #epilepsy & #anxiety, & a potential prevention!! ๐Ÿง โšกShe also highlights PPI + global collaborations! ๐ŸŒ
โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube youtu.be/KHBqEYT1ThY
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/e7XWY

22.05.2025 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s #NationalEpilepsyWeek! We are part of a group of other amazing #epilepsy organisations (listed below!) and together we work together to improve the lives of people affected by the epilepsy via education ๐Ÿ“š, support ๐Ÿค—, and research ๐Ÿ”ฌ!
Learn more about the epilepsies at www.epilepsysparks.com ๐Ÿ’œ

19.05.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for sharing!

09.05.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What do data, quality of life, & real patient voices have in common?
Psych Andrea Cipriani joins us to talk:
๐Ÿ”น GALENOS & #mentalhealth
๐Ÿ”น Personalised psychiatry
๐Ÿ”น Community care
From evidence to empathy, itโ€™s all here! ๐ŸŽง Tune in here ๐Ÿ‘‡!
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/wmND5
๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/jO1UzzAc4U8

08.05.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Advancing Mental Health Research Through GALENOS - Andrea Cipriani
YouTube video by Epilepsy Sparks Insights Advancing Mental Health Research Through GALENOS - Andrea Cipriani

๐ŸŒŸ New episode! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ข - #MentalHealth! Psychiatrist Prof Andrea Cipriani speaks of personalised psychiatry & how his project is using living data to revolutionise treatments for #depression, #anxiety, and #psychosis!! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/jO1UzzAc4U8
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/wmND5

#epilepsy

08.05.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ We need more research ๐Ÿ”ฌ into psych disorders in people with an #epilepsy & a holistic approach to care.
Prof Andrea Cipriani ๐Ÿคฉ of @ox.ac.uk calls for research, a biopsychosocial approach, & neuro & psych collab.๐Ÿ‘‡
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ shorturl.at/Wh3RF
๐Ÿ“น youtu.be/J8P-irnBiQc

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
#suicide

01.05.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Ep: Itโ€™s Time We Talked.
Psych conditions are far more common in #epilepsy yet often overlooked. For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, psych & researcher Prof. Andrea Cipriani talks about #suicide risk, lived experience & holistic care. ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/Wh3RF
๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/J8P-irnBiQc

01.05.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Decoding Genetic Epilepsy - Sam Berkovic
YouTube video by Epilepsy Sparks Insights Decoding Genetic Epilepsy - Sam Berkovic

๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/NacQ378O5gU
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/j0SOT
โœ๏ธ Show notes shorturl.at/OLPVI

#epilepsy #geneticepilepsy #ring20 #dravet #SCN2A #SCN8A #precisionmedicine

24.04.2025 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From one of planet earthโ€™s genetic epilepsy experts, may we introduce Prof. Sam Berkovic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ!

Topics:
๐Ÿค“ Understanding Genetic Epilepsies
๐Ÿš€ Advancements in Genetic Epilepsy Research
๐Ÿฅบ Impacts on Families & Societal Stigma
๐Ÿ”ฎ Future Directions in Genetic Epilepsy Research - Precision Medicine!

Links ๐Ÿ‘‡!

24.04.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How To Minimise SUDEP Risk - Sanja Gluscevic
YouTube video by Epilepsy Sparks Insights How To Minimise SUDEP Risk - Sanja Gluscevic

๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/KpFmXT8MZow
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/VWF94
โœ๏ธ Show notes shorturl.at/XECuO

#depression #anxiety #mooddisorder #sleephygiene #seizurecontrol #EpilepsySparksInsights

17.04.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฌ Trailer! Learn more about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), how to minimise risk (๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ˜€) and how to improve quality of life in the process! This isnโ€™t a scary episode - itโ€™s about empowering individuals, families, and neurologists! Links in the text below.
#epilepsy #sudep #neurology

17.04.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Whatโ€™s inside this vital episode of Epilepsy Sparks Insights? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ’œ
โœ… #SUDEP risk factors
โœ… Mood, sleep & med adherence
โœ… Risk reduction throughmed adherence, & mood & sleep management

Dr. Sanja Gluscevic ๐Ÿคฉ shares must-know insights!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/VWF94
๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/KpFmXT8MZow

17.04.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Register for Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia 2025 - online or in-person! You can have an #epilepsy, be a carer, a clinician, or a researcher!
Itโ€™s on 2-3 May 2025.
Check it out here www.epilepsysparks.com/conferences/... & reg here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/geta-2025-...
#genetics

14.04.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€ผ๏ธ โ€œThe Hidden Struggles of #Epilepsy: Mental Healthโ€ - our latest podcast ๐ŸŽง - now out!
Neuropsychologist Prof Gus A Baker ๐Ÿคฉ talks about how mental health disorders are commonly part of epilepsy ๐Ÿฅบ - eg #anxiety, #depression, #bipolar, & #psychosis.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Pdcst shorturl.at/M3bBw
๐Ÿ“น YT youtu.be/y0BtkKTsX_s

10.04.2025 11:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whatโ€™s inside the new Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast episode?!

๐ŸŽฏ 1 MRI = diagnosis + mental health insight
โฑ๏ธ No more 22-year waits for surgery
๐Ÿ’ฅ The Aussie-led future of epilepsy care

Check it out! ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐ŸŽ™๏ธPodcast shorturl.at/daYnhย 
๐Ÿ“น YouTube shorturl.at/0rUcKย 

#EpilepsyResearch #Neuroimaging

03.04.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New episode! Incredible: only one MRI needed?! ๐Ÿ‘‡

03.04.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This neuroscience (which includes #epilepsy research of course!) conference is open to people with an epilepsy as well as scientists! Check it out below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

02.04.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Could 1 #MRI scan change #epilepsy diagnosis + treatment forever? ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ญโณ
Hear from Prof. Graeme Jackson ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ in this weeksโ€™ Epilepsy Sparks Insights ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ podcast!

๐Ÿ‘€ Full episode drops on THURSDAY!
Type โ€œEpilepsy Sparks Insightsโ€ into your podcast provider/YouTube!
#BrainHealth #Podcast #EpilepsyAwareness

01.04.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Empowering People With An Epilepsy - In Rural India - Bindu Menon
YouTube video by Epilepsy Sparks Insights Empowering People With An Epilepsy - In Rural India - Bindu Menon

๐Ÿ’œ!๐Ÿšจ New Episode Alert! ๐Ÿšจ!๐Ÿ’œ
Neurologist Bindu Menon joins us๐ŸŽ™๏ธto chat about #epilepsy in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ, the challenges of stigma and treatment, and how tech ๐Ÿ“ฒ - is transforming care!

Check it out ๐Ÿ‘‡!
๐Ÿ“น YouTube youtu.be/77R_M3HXsuc
๐ŸŽ™๏ธPodcast shorturl.at/e1oaE
๐Ÿ“– Transcript & more on Bindu shorturl.at/aBXZn

20.03.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’œ New podcast ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ episode! We spoke with Dr. Simona Giorgi from Dravet Syndrome Foundation Spain about groundbreaking #Dravet Syndrome research & tools like DANCE, which helps detect neuropsychiatric challenges. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast shorturl.at/xqUlC
๐Ÿ“น YouTube shorturl.at/r5dVN
โœ๏ธ Show notes shorturl.at/X6bT9

13.03.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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