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Seizing Life, a podcast hosted by Kelly Cervantes, aims to inspire empathy, tell helpful stories, and give hope as we search for a cure for epilepsy.

Announcement! #SeizingLife social media is merging with @CureEpilepsy. Follow us there for more stories of hope and helpful information.

SeizingLifePod's tweet image. Announcement! #SeizingLife social media is merging with @CureEpilepsy. Follow us there for more stories of hope and helpful information.

Still have an appetite to learn about the #keto diet as a treatment for #epilepsy? Attend our free webinar where we speak with a researcher from @ucalgary and a physician from @JohnsHopkins about the latest research and its clinical implications: cureepilepsy.org/event_type/epi…


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We are 4+ years on #keto for #epilepsy. It’s not easy. It’s not a miracle cure. It’s not right for everyone. It brings its own side effects. But I’d still tell people, esp. those out of options, to consider it.

#Keto isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for #epilepsy. Hear from a @LurieChildrens registered dietitian and an advanced practice nurse about this dietary therapy on this episode of Seizing Life: seizinglife.org/food-for-thoug…



#Keto isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for #epilepsy. Hear from a @LurieChildrens registered dietitian and an advanced practice nurse about this dietary therapy on this episode of Seizing Life: seizinglife.org/food-for-thoug…


Veterans with #epilepsy often face stigma when they return to civilian life. Help bring #PTE out of the shadows by sharing this episode of Seizing Life: seizinglife.org/post-traumatic…


There's just something about brothers. 💜 #BrothersDay (Check out our very first episode to hear more about the Cervantes family! seizinglife.org/married-with-c…)


After decades of studying post-traumatic #epilepsy, #veterans are still impacted by #seizures. The need for more research is clear. #supportourtroops seizinglife.org/post-traumatic…


Combat troops who suffer a penetrating brain injuries are at high-risk of developing post-traumatic #epilepsy (PTE). Learn about #TBI, #PTE, and how these conditions are impacting #veterans in this episode of Seizing Life: seizinglife.org/post-traumatic…


#TBT to our very first episode! Join @KellyGC411 and @MiggstaC09 in #Chicago at a #familyfriendly event. Head to Altitude Trampoline Park on Sunday to help raise funds for @CureEpilepsy. More info: cureepilepsy.org/event_type/cur…


What is one thing you’ve learned from your #specialneeds child? #EndStigma


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Learn about self-contained schools and how they can help children flourish by focusing on their abilities rather than their #disabilities in this episode of @SeizingLifePod: seizinglife.org/how-self-conta…


“Her disability isn’t something to tuck away.” Mother and #advocate Margaret Storey discusses #specialed and why a self-contained school is the right choice for her daughter. Hear her story: seizinglife.org/how-self-conta…


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A typical day in a #selfcontained school looks like…a typical school day! Learn about these great #educational options for #specialneeds children in this episode of @SeizingLifePod: seizinglife.org/how-self-conta…


While students with #specialneeds can thrive in an integrated classroom, some with severe #disabilities get a better #education in a self-contained school. Listen to this episode of Seizing Life to learn more: seizinglife.org/how-self-conta…


#Publicschool districts across the nation are facing #schoolnurse shortages. For #NationalNursesDay, find out how one family impacted by #epilepsy is struggling with the #Chicago shortage in this episode of Seizing Life. Watch or listen now: seizinglife.org/school-nursing…


Improving understanding #epilepsy and eliminating #epilepsystigma among the #medical community boosts quality of care for patients. Watch or listen to this Seizing Life episode to learn how we can drive physicians to enhance their knowledge: seizinglife.org/epilepsy-its-c…


Do you know why #seizures are called seizures? Dr. Charles Marcuccilli joins us to discuss the history of #epilepsy and why the public still misunderstands this condition today. Watch or listen now: seizinglife.org/epilepsy-its-c…


It's #NationalDNADay - learn the difference between whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing from @JohnMillichapMD in this clip. 👇 View the full episode for more fascinating genetic information here: seizinglife.org/epilepsy-genet…


Why is #epilepsy so hard to understand? It’s complicated. On the latest episode of Seizing Life, we discuss the complex nature of this condition, as well as what we can do to #endstigma among the public and #medical professionals alike. Learn more: seizinglife.org/epilepsy-its-c…


“This is not a cure, it’s a treatment.” @CureEpilepsy Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Laura Lubbers discusses the limitations of CBD for treating epilepsy in this episode: seizinglife.org/cbd-and-epilep…


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