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A place to chat about living positively with Epilepsy

Jamie Wissinger


    • Nov 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Episode 28: Tiffany

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 28:46


    Today I am joined by Tiffany Kairos, an epilepsy advocate who has made such an impact on our community! She shares her story, her rebranding from The Epilepsy Network (TEN) to Rise Above Epilepsy, and so much more. You can find her via WEGO Health and all social media links are located here

    Episode 26: Josh Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 67:04


    Today I'm chatting with Josh Perry about his journey with multiple brain tumors, and how he's shifted and prioritized his health, and now helping others do the same. Coined The Optimization Specialist, he helps hundreds of people build a solid foundation to optimize their health. You can find his podcast, The Grey Matters, here Work with Josh: here Josh's Instagram: here

    Episode 26: Mindful Inspiration Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 65:14


    In today's episode I'm sharing a podcast where I was a guest for the Mindful Inspiration Champion. We chatted about my epilepsy and how I was able to shift my mindset and become an advocate for the community. Join us for our monthly virtual support groups here Join us for our monthly epilepsy workshops to create your seizure first aid plan here Download your copy of the BFF Guide to Epilepsy here

    Episode 25: Vanessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 36:44


    Today I'm chatting with Vanessa about what it means to be an advocate for her. Vanessa lives in Canada, works with Epilepsy Canada, and shares with us about her absence seizures. You can find her on Instagram here Join us for our monthly virtual support groups here Join us for our monthly epilepsy workshops to create your seizure first aid plan here Download your copy of the BFF Guide to Epilepsy here

    UPDATES: What's been going on with me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 9:02


    Hey everyone! Happy Summer + let's catch up!

    Episode 23: Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 34:31


    Today I'm chatting with Sydney about her epilepsy and her experience with Epilepsy Camp! Connect with Sydney: IG here Connect with Jamie: IG here Virtual Meet Ups: Sign up here

    Episode 22: Mindy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 28:42


    Today I'm chatting with Mindy about her epilepsy + support systems- a huge concern is that adults do not get that type of support- so she created it! You can find her support group via Instagram here I also host a support group bi-weekly! Join us here Parents of kiddos with epilepsy? Join us here

    Episode 21: Katy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 40:11


    Today I'm chatting with Katy, and she shares what it's like to live with tonic/clonic seizures. She shares a bit about her hospital stay, from her family's perspective- and how she manages her Epilepsy.

    Episode 20: The one where we talk about HOPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 24:23


    Today I'm sharing an episode that I was a guest on: Y'all Should Be Friends with my dear friend, Kristina. This is the first time I've shared THIS part of my story, and I'm excited to do so. I can't be alone with this situation, so let me know what you think and if you can relate! You can find Kristina at her website and purchase her book here

    Episode 19: Torie Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 25:15


    Today I'm chatting with Torie about her advocacy work and how she's bridging the gap between patient + science. Torie is also the: Founder, Editor, Writer & CEO for Epilepsy Sparks, Podcaster for Epilepsy Sparks Insights, Governor for the NHS South London & Maudsley Trust, on the SAC for Epilepsy Research UK, Council of Management for Epilepsy Action, on Patient Advisory Groups for UCB and EpiCARE, and an Ambassador for the UK Government Disability Confident – Yes I Can initiative. You can find her via Facebook: here and her Podcast: here

    Episode 18: Kirsten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 49:11


    Today I chat with Kirsten from @brey_fighting_back on IG! She is a Momma to 3, and her advocacy shines bright for her 6 year old son Brey- who has Epilepsy. We talk about med changes, keto diet, neuro + developmental regression, family dynamics... it was an amazing and eye opening experience! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17: Felicia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:49


    Today, I'm chatting with Felicia- who is a mama to 4 and LIVES IN THE SAME TOWN AS ME! SO awesome! We chat about all things mamahood, driving, pregnancies, doctors, and CBD. This episode is a little controversial, so buckle up! She also has a podcast, which you can find at the link below! https://anchor.fm/felicia-waterfill5

    Episode 16: SUDEP Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 16:56


    Today is World SUDEP Action day and I want to share a little bit about it. When I was diagnosed with Epilepsy, my doctor did not tell me about it- and this is SUPER important for us with Epilepsy to know! Tune in and share with someone who could benefit from learning about SUDEP. For more information about SUDEP, go to http://.sudepactionday.org

    Episode 15: Where we talk about Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 6:28


    Hey girl! Today I'm sharing a little bit about my trauma and the healing that is associated with it. If this resonates with you, please join me in our community, Surrender and Shine on FB! xo, Jamie https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565021100319075

    Episode 14: Guest Episode with Fran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 10:28


    I’m happy to share the mic with Fran Turauskis, who is a Podcast Producer, and a Writer from London. In today’s episode she shares about adventure and how her diagnosis has impacted her life. Fran educates us on what adventure sports people with epilepsy can and cannot do.

    13: 5 things I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 10:53


    A Letter to Myself: 5 things I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy - this is a solo episode from your host, Jamie. You can find her on IG @jamiewissinger

    Episode 12: Where we chat about Video EEGs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 21:06


    On this episode, Jamie and Destiney chat via IG LIVE, with their kiddos in the background (thanks quarantine), about ambulatory EEGS and what that process is like!

    Episode 11: Sharon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 16:47


    Today I’m chatting with Sharon about her life with Epilepsy and the VNS device.   You can find her on IG @be.brave.brains

    Episode 10: Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 38:49


    Today I’m chatting with Kyle about his epilepsy and how he advocates for the community. You can find him on IG @epilepsylifestyleblog or his website: https://www.epilepsylifestyle.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Kati

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 44:49


    Today I'm chatting with Kati on how she manages her Epilepsy living solo in the Windy City! She also chats about her small business, which we LOVE supporting. You can find her via IG: https://www.instagram.com/kati_anne/ https://www.instagram.com/fetchingstitches/

    Episode 8: Meghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 61:53


    Today I am chatting with Meghan, from the Daley Life on the joys of Epilepsy and how her diagnosis changed (or did not change) her mindset. IG: livefearlessly_akf Facebook: www.facebook.com/livefearlesslyfit Website: www.meghandaley.wordpress.com

    Episode 7: Dylan D

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 28:54


    Today I'm chatting with Dylan about her seizures, and how she has created an Epilepsy toolkit for your loved ones to be prepared when you have a seizure. You can find her on Instagram, @digidyla

    Episode 6: Angelina

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 30:04


    Today I talk with Angelina about her journey with Epilepsy.  https://www.instagram.com/amperrino/ and on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCLRDsVxtkWYFuIDEFZ6H11Q --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: Christalle Bodiford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 36:45


     Today we chat with Christalle Bodiford- an artist, advocate, writer, and adventure seeker.  As an entrepreneur diagnosed with epilepsy, Christalle brings a unique perspective of empowerment that inspires others to embrace a positive mindset and live with purpose.   christallebodiford.com Instagram.com/christallebodiford Facebook.com/creativeepilepsyadvocate Twitter.com/christalleart --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: Amanda Rost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 30:54


    Today I am chatting with Amanda about her journey with partial seizures and how she's navigated through living in a small town with Epilepsy. You can find Amanda:  @epilepticmom on IG @epilepticmomAR on Twitter http://www.epilepticmom.com https://anchor.fm/hearmeoutepilepticmom 

    Episode 3- Destiney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 40:40


    Destiney is a wife, mother, soon-to-be published author, and runner living with Epilepsy. In this episode we chat about all things family, job, and seizure related- and how Destiney turned from avoiding her diagnosis to embracing it. You can find her online at @destineywendtrunning --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: Interview with Meghan from the Daley Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 52:06


    Hey friends! Check out my interview with Meghan, from The Daley Life podcast where we chat about all things fitness, epilepsy, and life! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: Seizure First Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 21:16


    In this episode I will chat about Seizure First Aid: how I became a trainer, and what YOU can do to be prepared in case a loved one has a seizure. jamiewissinger.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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