Epi-Center Podcast

by Camila Foy

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am a college student looking to further my education in the medical field. In this podcast, I talk about various topics, all regarding epilepsy. 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 eliminate stigma. In the YouTube Channel, you can see video formats of the int ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • A New Direction

    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...

  • Season 1

  • Managing the Holiday Stress

    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 they all have in common is the stress that they bring to every individual. As mentioned in the previous episode, stress isn’t good for people with epilepsy. Although scientists don’t understand the correlation between stress and seizures, it is no secret that it can be a seizure trigger. In this episode, I will be discussing how to manage the stress of the holidays.

  • Holiday Seizure Triggers and Lights

    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 about many seizure triggers, especially for those who have photosensitivity. In this episode, I will be discussing the seizure triggers of the holidays and holiday light displays.

  • Interview with Mariah Merriam

    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

  • Interview with Brad Levy

    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. For more information, please check out their website. If you would like to purchase tickets, either use the QR code in the video, or the link listed below. The Website: https://epilepsyawarenessday.org/lobby-page/ To Register: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EADDL