The Tuesday Epilepsy Club
The Tuesday Epilepsy Club is hosted by Franziska Thomas author of bestselling 'Fits and Starts: A Memoir of Living With Epilepsy'. Season 1 will include topics like 'Living with Epilepsy' and 'Surviving Medication', as well surprise guest podcasters from around the world.Find out everything you need to know about Epilepsy in this lively, humorous podcast on Tuesday's at 9am. Franziska has more than 30 fits a day and designed a series great for those suffering from Epilepsy, as well an honest insight for friends, family and carers wanting to learn more about living with different kinds of fits and seizures.
Episodes
20 episodes
Hope to Cope On A Day You Barely Stand
Ever wondered what life feels like for someone with Epilepsy the day after a big tonic clonic fit and some bad injuries? It's not not always easy to get the words out so forgive me if I wobble....physically and mentally!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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10:02
Stigma
For all those of us who have have encountered Epilepsy, stigma continues to be one of the biggest hurdles. Not only do we have to cope with the condition itself, we have to deal with the way it is perceived. Unfortunately, in my experience, pub...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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15:27
Training an Epilepsy Dog
Right, you've got the Assistance Dog....now you have to train it! This podcast tells you where to start, what I did wrong, what hopefully I did right and made me realise more than ever you never stop learning as a dog owner.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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14:32
Is an Epilepsy Alert Dog For You?
There are some things that don't work with Epilepsy....hangovers, babies and hyperactive puppies who tear your house apart, crunch ice cubes and gnaw on your new cupboards. You need to really want a dog if you have Epilepsy because there are go...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:14
Coping With Stress
Ever wondered how other people with Epilepsy cope or what you can do to help support yourself and your fits? Franziska has had fits for nearly 30 years and this podcast gives the listener some insight into the way she and her family deal with h...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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11:25
Changing Medication
Changing Medication has to be be one of the hardest things things to do. As I sit here, the first week of half term, my vision blurred for the second full day in a row I wonder what can be done. I don't want to live like this. I don't want my c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:28
Memory...And so it doesn't continue
What if it didn't continue? What if you couldn't remember all the things you were supposed to? The following podcast is a light hearted look at what awaits someone who takes Anti Epileptic Drugs (AED's). Why light hearted? Because in these situ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:54
Memory Loss and Epilepsy: Can't remember Anything
The loss of memory is an ongoing dilemma for people with Epilepsy. Some medications are known to cause confusion and memory loss, but added to this, the condition itself causes the brain function to deteriorate over time. It's logical. What's e...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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8:47
Odds and Ends: Living with Memory loss and Epilepsy Part 2
What would it be like to live without Epilepsy? As I write this I haven't had a Tonic Clonic fit for six months. I'm still having regular Partial fits, my head gets fuzzy-I wander around in circles. I get off the bus, but don't remember why, I ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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12:37
Epilepsy and Moods
It's not easy living with Epilepsy; it's definitely not easy living with mood changes. In this episode Franziska talks about her experiences over the years and how she has learnt to cope with the ups and downs of fits- from medication side ef...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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11:43
Preparing for an Interview
Preparing for an interview can be hard when you have Epilepsy especially as nerves make fits worse.
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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9:07
Working With Epilepsy
Finding work with Epilepsy is not easy. Aside from the seizures themselves there is the medication side effects and exhaustion, but you are not alone.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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7:59
Self Esteem and Epilepsy
Self Esteem is one of the biggest battles people with Epilepsy fight. Listen to Fran's podcast for tips on how to improve your self esteem today!
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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8:54
How To Explain Epilepsy To Others
How would you describe your Epilepsy to others if asked? Would you sound confident? Concerned? Listen to some tips from Fran.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:43
Caring for Someone With Epilepsy
Caring for someone with Epilepsy is rewarding, but make no mistake it can be hard for both sides. Fran has been living with Refractory Epilepsy for over 25 years and still has melt downs!
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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7:11
Raising Kids When You Have Epilepsy
The Tuesday Epilepsy Club is hosted by Franziska Thomas author of bestselling 'Fits and Starts: A Memoir of Living With Epilepsy'. Season 1 will include topics like 'Stigma' and 'Surviving Medication', and...
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12:40
Does the stigma of Epilepsy affect your life?
The Tuesday Epilepsy Club is hosted by Franziska Thomas author of bestselling 'Fits and Starts: A Memoir of Living With Epilepsy'. Season 1 will include topics like 'Stigma' and 'Surviving Medication', as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:06
Guest Podcast singer song-writer Steph McGaraidh
The Tuesday Epilepsy Club is hosted by Franziska Thomas author of bestselling 'Fits and Starts: A Memoir of Living With Epilepsy'. Season 1 will include topics like 'Living with Epilepsy' and 'Surviving Me...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:45