Libby Boyce On The Legacy Of Her Son, Cameron Boyce, And Understanding Epilepsy

In this episode, I am honored to sit down with my friend Libby Boyce, whose only son, actor and philanthropist Cameron Boyce, passed away suddenly in 2019 at the age of twenty from a nocturnal seizure. To my children, Cameron was a bright, joyous presence on their favorite shows like Jessie and Descendants. To Libby, he was a deeply loyal, affectionate, and philanthropic soul who loved his village fiercely.Libby and I map out the uncharted terrain of the "obliterated place" that mothers inhabit after the unthinkable happens. We talk candidly about the survival instinct that leads you to find other grieving parents who want to thrive, rather than just shrivel up. Libby shares the massive adjustments couples face in a marriage when both partners are circling the drain, emphasizing the vital importance of giving each other grace and respecting vastly different timelines and methods of processing pain.We also pull back the curtain on the medical realities of epilepsy. Libby shares the hard-won wisdom that drove her to spearhead The Cameron Boyce Foundation, discussing the hidden risks of nocturnal seizures, the hormonal vulnerabilities of the teenage years, and the crucial distinction of seeking care from an epileptologist. This is a deeply raw, life-affirming conversation about transmuting the ultimate tragedy into a legacy of medical advocacy and profound, enduring love.Connect with Libby Boyce & The Cameron Boyce Foundation:Website: thecameronboycefoundation.orgInstagram: @thecameronboycefoundation / @libboyceConnect with Kaye Steinsapir: Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram: @teammollyofficial Substack: Transforming Pain Into PurposeThe Molly Steinsapir Foundation