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Epi-Center Podcast
by Camila Foy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am a PhD student of social psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this podcast, I talk about topics regarding the intersection of epilepsy and psychology. Whilst I do not have epilepsy myself, I hope to spread awareness and educate myself and others about this disorder. As well as this, I wish to add to the effort of eliminating stigma. In my YouTube Channel, you can see video formats of the interviews I conduct and other resources available to you! Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Any and all information on this podcast is researched by myself. My goal is to become better educated in this field of research, but I am not a certified medical professional. The information discussed is purely research from online and book sources. This podcast should not be used to make diagnoses or treatment plans. Please enjoy!
Episodes
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Epilepsy. Here are the resource links for this episode: https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2014.10.2.125 https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2010.12.2/pkaplan https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.07.001...
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Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy. As always, here are the resource links for this episode: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/epilepsy/education/learning https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26076844/...
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Autism in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! This week, we are discussion autism in epilepsy. As always, here are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940061/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613211045029...
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ADHD in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today we are talking about ADHD in epilepsy! Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10049646/ https://academic.oup.com/brain/article-abstract/130/12/3135/284543 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559518/...
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Anxiety in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we will be talking about anxiety in epilepsy. Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2007.01222.x https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874...
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Depression in Epilepsy
Hello, and welcome to Epi-Center! In today's episode, we’re going to be talking about depression. Last week, we discussed comorbidities, describing the parts of life that seizures don’t explain, but that are just as real and just as serious. In today’s episode, we will dive deeper into specifics,...
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Comorbidities in Epilepsy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we're talking about comorbidities (or co-morbidity), or the presence of one or more additional conditions that occur alongside a primary condition. This episode will help you understand exactly what comorbidities are, why they’re so common in epilepsy, how...
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A Reintroduction
Hello, and welcome back to Epi-Center! It has certainly been a long time since we last spoke, so catch up with me in this episode about the podcast's new direction!
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The Mental Health Basics
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, I will be going over the basics of mental health! I know mental health seems like a pretty simple topic, but it is truly so diverse and complex. It isn't just anxiety and depression, but an array of disorders and struggles people face every day. This…
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A New Direction
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and today, I am not going to be sharing any educational information, but rather an update on the podcast...
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Managing the Holiday Stress
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am the owner of the podcast. As we are approaching the busiest time of the holiday season, everyone is running around trying to complete their holiday task lists. Every religion brings about different traditions, but one thing that…
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Holiday Seizure Triggers and Lights
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! As we enter in the holiday season, there is a lot going on in your environment. There are decorations in many yards, outlet malls are decked out for the season, and maybe you yourself might want to decorate to celebrate. Unfortunately, the holiday season brings...
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Interview with Mariah Merriam
Recently, I spoke with Mariah Merriam about Lafora disease, her experience as a sibling to those with it, and Chelsea's Hope. Chelsea's Hope Website
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Interview with Brad Levy
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and recently, I talked to Mr. Brad Levy, the co-founder and event director of Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland (EADDL). In this episode, he talked about the mission of EADDL and the different resources and activities you can find there....
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Interview with Tiffany Kairos
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! A couple of days ago I got to interview Mrs. Tiffany Kairos, owner of The Epilepsy Network and her blog, Rise Above Epilepsy. In this episode, she talks about her epilepsy story and what it is to be an epilepsy advocate. If you would like to check out her…
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Interview with Miles Levin, Director of Under the Lights
Hello everyone! Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Miles Levin, the director of Under the Lights. Before watching this episode, if you have not done so already, I advise you to watch Under the Lights so that you can better understand what we discuss throughout the episode. Here is the...
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Interview with Lynn Palmer
Today I interviewed Ms. Lynn Palmer, who has had epilepsy for 17 years and is a suicide attempt survivor. I have learned so much from listening to her, and I hope you take away just as much as I have from this interaction.
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The History of Epilepsy
Hello all! Today, I will be discussing the history of epilepsy. It is extremely important to learn about the past so that we can understand the present, especially when it comes to epilepsy. Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more!
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The Different Seizure Types
In this episode, I will be discussing the different types of seizures associated with epilepsy! As promised in the episode, here are the different sources I used: CURE Epilepsy - Seizure Classification Healthline - Seizure Types and Symptoms, and How to Administer Emergency Aid Epilepsy Alliance,...
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The Epilepsy Basics
In this episode, I will be taking you through the basics of epilepsy: what is epilepsy? what is a seizure? what happens in a seizure? the statistics causes of epilepsy
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Welcome to Epi-Center!
Welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and in this episode I am telling you a little bit about me and why I wanted to start this podcast. Please enjoy!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am a PhD student of social psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this podcast, I talk about topics regarding the intersection of epilepsy and psychology. Whilst I do not have epilepsy myself, I hope to spread awareness and educate myself and others about this disorder. As well as this, I wish to add to the effort of eliminating stigma. In my YouTube Channel, you can see video formats of the interviews I conduct and other resources available to you!
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Any and all information on this podcast is researched by myself. My goal is to become better educated in this field of research, but I am not a certified medical professional. The information discussed is purely research from online and book sources. This podcast should not be used to make diagnoses or treatment plans. Please enjoy!
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