44. All About Epilepsy

It's PURPLE month so we're devoting the first ABL episode in March to the subject of epilepsy. This episode starts with a personal update. Then we share some "fast facts" about epilepsy before diving into some listener questions. But, the sweet spot of this episode starts at 21 minutes in—where some of Avery's favourite people in the world share what epilepsy means to them. It's... 💜! Links mentioned in this episode: Epilepsy Canada The ABL Resource Page (with links to epilepsy/seizure related info, resources, books about epilepsy, etc.) SUDEP Article **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury. Read more and find the transcript for this episode at averybrightlife.com. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram: @LisaThornbury Facebook: aVERY Bright life Twitter: @LisaThornbury Questions or Partnership Inquiries: [email protected] Have a comment, question, episode suggestion or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you! Message us old-timey style by commenting on our podcast page. Or show us your techie and leave an AUDIO message via the Anchor messaging button! We might even use your voice message in an upcoming episode! Thanks for listening. 💜 **** Keywords for searchy-ness: disability, disabled kids, developmental disabilities, intellectual disability, parenting, special needs, epilepsy, seizures, hypotonia, chromosome disorder, speech delay, end ableism, disability family, parenting podcast, mother daughter podcast, kid podcaster