LITTLE FRIENDS OF EPILEPSY - THE PODCAST

Little Friends of Epilepsy - The Podcast is your go-to space for all things epilepsy! Join us as we dive into the world of purple warriors, exploring how books, journaling, art, and movement can be powerful tools for mental health and well-being. Each episode features inspiring stories, and practical tips designed to support and uplift those living with epilepsy. Whether you’re seeking advice, inspiration, or simply a supportive community, Little Friends of Epilepsy has you covered.

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Episodes

Friday Feb 21, 2025

Hi friends! I have made a dozen episodes of this podcast, helping people learn what epilepsy is and ways to advocate! 
Learn about the purple expo day upcoming on Saturday, March 8th in Florida at Disney Coronado Springs Resort! Sign up for free by 2-8-2025!
Become a Purple Day Ambassador here through the Anita Kaufman Foundation:
www.purpledayeveryday.org
We are also talking about the Painted Turtle Camp upcoming this summer in July 2025.
www.thepaintedturtle.org
 
Purple Day information (March 26th): 
https://purpleday.org/
 
Grab the US constitution book here: 
www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com
 
You can also grab the Little Friends of Epilepsy book here and learn about our mission!
Please don't for get to like, follow, and share! Your support helps the epilepsy community be seen and heard!
 
Thank you friends!
 

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

Hi Friends and welcome back! We are talking about mental health and learning that we cannot advocate if WE ARE BROKEN! 
We are talking about J.A.M - Journaling, Art and Movement! Mental health tools that will help you stay positive! 
We are also talking about seizure action plan awareness week, and providing updates on some advocacy news! 
Learn about our mission:
www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com
https://seizureactionplans.org/
https://www.epilepsiesactionnetwork.org/
https://amzn.to/3CTVlw1 - Zeeba and the Seizure - get the book here!

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Episode 10:
We are talking about the new administration in Washington, and the dismantling of our United States; we are talking about Black History Month, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and how it affects the Epilepsy Community. We are talking about Harriet Tubman, and encouraging you to learn her story through a children's book. We are talking about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are talking about black Americans and the statistics of those living with epilepsy compared to other racial groups--the numbers are staggering. Please listen! And start advocating today!
Please go to whitehouse.gov and read all of the Executive Orders listed and you will see DEI, and DEIA--This is the accessibility portion of things being erased, removed, and / or revoked, which will directly affect our Epilepsy community.
Please go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com if you would like to grab the books from Clover's Reading Corner, or if you would like to learn more about our mission.
Other links:
www.epilepsy.com - sign up for seizure first aid training here and watch the black men in epilepsy Stigma webinar.
www.cureepilepsy.org
https://www.cdc.gov/
www.whitehouse.gov
5calls.org - FIND YOUR AREA OF CONCERN AND CALL YOUR SENATOR NOW!!!
 

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Episode 9:
We are talking about epilepsy advocacy, politics, and the children's book Broken Crayons Still Color. You can go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com to learn about our mission and find the link to this book and my children's book - Little Friends of Epilepsy, Meet LilyBet & Clover.
Also join us every Saturday by taking a self healing walk outside of your door. #purplesneakersaturdays

Friday Jan 24, 2025

Episode 8: Happy New Year! We are talking about Los Angeles Fires, the Ketogenic Diet, Habits, Mindful Movement, and #purplesneakersaturdays
To learn about our mission and to find out how to purchase the Little Friends of Epilepsy Children's Book, check us out on the web!
www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com
 
Don't forget to RATE, FOLLOW, LIKE, and SHARE!
 
 

Saturday Dec 21, 2024

Episode 7:
It's our final episode of 2024, and we have some last minute gift ideas for the holidays, but more importantly, you can purchase these items at anytime for your mental health and self care journey! 
go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy right now for links to purchase the Little Friends of Epilepsy children's book and to grab all of these items! You can thank me later! All of these items are tools to help you win! They promote journaling, art, and movement, which is an important part of our mission at LFOE! Learn about us by visiting our web-page now!
What are you doing for your health and how will you show up for our Epilepsy community? Join us for Purple Sneaker Saturdays!
Email me your pictures in your purple sneakers while you walk and listen to your favorite podcast about Epilepsy! littlefriendsofepilepsy@yahoo.com and also post to the #purplesneakersaturday
Happy Holidays friends, signing off for 2024 and will talk you again in 2025!

Monday Dec 16, 2024

Episode 6 covers getting through the worlds distractions, seizure action plans - you can download one for free at epilepsy.com 
How you can become an advocate through the Epilepsy Foundation:
https://www.epilepsy.com/advocacy/advocate
Clovers Reading Corner: Gotham Girl Interrupted written by Alisa Kennedy Jones is one of our books this month and it is a great read so far! You can purchase on Amazon, or you can go to my web-site and click the link, which takes you straight to Amazon to get the book.
Go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com to learn about our mission and to purchase the Little Friends of Epilepsy Children's Book. 

Friday Dec 06, 2024

Episode 5:
In today's podcast episode, we are talking about the death of a CEO, insurance, and the American Healthcare system. 
We are talking about the musical Wicked that my family saw over the thanksgiving break!
We are talking about seizure first aid and CPR training that you can do for free on the Epilepsy Foundation web-page:
www.epilepsy.com
#staysafeside
Clover's Reading Corner:
We are talking about the book:
SHE DANCED WITH LIGHTNING written by Marc Palmieri
Join us! go to www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com to learn about our mission.
Want to move with us? Join us on Saturdays for purple sneaker Saturdays: #purplesneakersaturdays
All you need is a pair of purple walking or running shoes and you are all set! Get outside and walk, jump on a treadmill and walk--
Movement is a powerful mental health tool! Join us today.
 
Follow us on social media and email us your story! littlefriendsofepilepsy@yahoo.com

Friday Nov 22, 2024

"Every step forward no matter how small is progress."
check out our mission and get the book here: www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com
Todays episode talks about checking-in and self care, seizure triggers, epilepsy myths, Epilepsy awareness day at Disney and more! 
Lets check in with each other! Email me here:
littlefriendsofepilepsy@yahoo.com
If you want to read: Mommy, I Feel Funny just head to my web-page under Clover's Reading Corner and it will take you to the Amazon storefront for purchase.

Thursday Nov 14, 2024

In this episode I am talking about a really cool epilepsy musical called It's All Your Fault Tyler Price, epilepsy awareness day at Disneyland, and about the very first book that I purchased about epilepsy - Taking Seizure Disorders to School! I am also talking about the many different types of seizures and phases.   Resources and links from todays show: www.tylerpricemusical.com www.epilepsyawarenessday.org www.littlefriendsofepilepsy.com https://epilepsylosangeles.org/ https://www.cureepilepsy.org/   Don't forget to rate, follow, like and share!  

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