Talk Epilepsy Podcast

In this episode, we talk to Emma who was recently diagnosed with epilepsy at 19 years old and to Epilepsy Scotland's Helpline and Information Officer, Stuart, about the impact a new diagnosis of epilepsy can have on a person.

In this episode, we talk to Sam Begbie, Lifestyle Management Project Worker at Quarriers and Zoe Prosser, Research Fellow & Lecturer in Social Design at Glasgow School of Art about Quarriers new epilepsy self-management toolkit.You can find out more the epilepsy self-management toolkit at toolkit.quarriers.org.uk

In this episode, we talk to Annie Brooks who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2012. She discusses how she felt when first diagnosed with epilepsy, why she first started to do triathlons and her experiences of competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

Meet Ben, our latest #TalkEpilepsyPodcast guest, as he opens up about his powerful journey with epilepsy and mental health. In this raw and honest episode, Ben shares:• His diagnosis at age 14• The unexpected emotional challenges• How he found his way forward• Insights that could help others on similar pathsIf you are struggling with your mental health, please call our freephone Helpline on 0808 800 2200 or email us at [email protected]

In this episode, we talk about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Sadly, almost 300 people a year die due to epilepsy in Scotland.Ahead of SUDEP Action Day on Wednesday 16 October, we talked to Sammy Ashby, Chief Executive at SUDEP Action.We discussed the work that SUDEP Action does to help bereaved families and this year's #OurRisksOurRights campaign, which looks to highlight that every person living with epilepsy has a right to be told about the risks that come with the condition.

Imagine your teenage son's life suddenly interrupted by epilepsy. This was Julia's reality in 2020 when Andrew, just 17, was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing tonic-clonic seizures. In our latest #TalkEpilepsyPodcast, she opens up about the unique challenges of navigating not only epilepsy but also autism in her son's life. How does a mother cope with this double diagnosis? What unexpected strengths has she discovered?

In this episode, we talk to Epilepsy Scotland's Helpline and Information Officer Stuart on the topic of epilepsy and driving.We discuss some of the most common questions and the support that is available if someone living with epilepsy has to give up their driving licence.



In this episode, we talk to BBC Radio London Football Commentator Karl Bates about his experiences of living with epilepsy and the challenges he has faced throughout his career because of his epilepsy.

In this episode, we talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s Helpline and Information Officer, Uschi, about the most common types of seizures and how people can help someone if they had a seizure.

We talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Development Worker, Kirstyn Cameron, about Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Work service and the benefits that the Youth Group adventure weekend brings to young people living with epilepsy. We also talk to Epilepsy Scotland’s fundraising team members Linzi Donald and Jane Roberts about the CrowdFunder that has been set up to raise money for Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Group adventure weekend. To donate, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk