Epilepsy

22/12/2025 33 min Episodio 18
Epilepsy

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Send us a text🎙️ **NEW PODCAST EPISODE!** 🎙️⚡ **“Living with Epilepsy: Awareness, Story & Advocacy”** ⚡🔊 **Rock the World with Kay and Michelle** is back—this time diving deep into epilepsy: what it is, how seizures actually present, and what life looks like beyond the diagnosis. This is an honest, educational, and deeply personal conversation for anyone impacted by epilepsy.If you’re someone with epilepsy, a parent, caregiver, educator, healthcare professional, or ally—this episode is a must-hear.💡 **What You’ll Learn in This Episode:**✅ What epilepsy is—and why seizures don’t all look the same✅ Subtle, sleep-related, focal, and tonic-clonic seizures✅ Common seizure triggers and why sleep and routine matter✅ How epilepsy is diagnosed—and why EEGs can still be “normal”✅ Medication journeys, rescue meds, and emergency planning✅ Seizure first aid everyone should know✅ Nighttime monitoring, safety tools, and peace of mind✅ The invisible and emotional aftermath of seizures✅ Disability accommodations and daily life realities✅ SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) and why awareness saves lives👩‍💬 **Kayla Ireland** shares lived experience with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and advocacy—bringing honesty, vulnerability, and clarity🎙️ **Michelle** guides the conversation with thoughtful questions and reflection🔥 **Why This Episode Matters:**Epilepsy isn’t just about seizures—it’s about safety, trust, preparation, and being believed. Awareness and understanding can change outcomes and save lives.💬 “Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s safety and peace of mind.”💬 “Just because you can’t see a seizure doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.”🎧 **LISTEN NOW** — on all major podcast platforms📺 **Watch on YouTube** — link in bioKayla Ireland is a bold and unstoppable 27-year-old with cerebral palsy. A wheelchair user for most of her day, Kayla refuses to let any obstacle define her. She’s a college student, avid horseback rider, office manager, communication assistant, co-author, and the host of three successful talk shows—all facilitated through her iPad as a speaking device. Kayla’s voice is a powerful force, advocating for inclusion, representation, and the limitless potential within every individual. Michelle Turner, the creator of Movement Lesson™, is a globally recognized expert in infant and child development. As a mother, author, presenter, and movement specialist, Michelle has built one of the most extensive libraries dedicated to understanding and improving human movement. Her pioneering approach integrates vision, weight transfer, transitional skills, and rotational movements to unlock new pathways for growth and development. Together, Kayla and Michelle bring their passion, knowledge, and unique perspectives to every episode of Rock the World. They explore stories of courage, resilience, and innovation, highlighting both the similarities and diverse experiences that unite us all. From expert insights and family stories to thought-provoking discussions, this podcast aims to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and remind us all that every voice has the power to make a difference. Tune in to Rock the World with Kay & Miche...