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Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy

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In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Tiffany Kairos, epilepsy advocate and co-founder of The Epilepsy Network. Tiffany shares how she has navigated her epilepsy diagnosis and how she dedicates her time to increasing awareness about the condition across social media platforms. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. David Spencer, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR, and director of the OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and OHSU Epilepsy Fellowship program. Dr. Spencer explains the tests that need to be done for someone who has their first seizure, the different types of seizures, and provides important safety tips if you are with someone experiencing a seizure.

Additional Resources

Brain & Life: Tiffany Kairos Advocates for Those with Epilepsy

Brain & Life Books Series: Navigating Life with Epilepsy

Brain & Life: 8 Ways To Manage Epilepsy

Brain & Life: Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Network (TEN)

Epilepsy Foundation

CURE Epilepsy

National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Epilepsy

Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

Social Media:  

Guest: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok); The Epilepsy Network @TENofficial (Twitter) @theepilepsynetwork (Instagram)

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Tiffany Kairos, epilepsy advocate and co-founder of The Epilepsy Network. Tiffany shares how she has navigated her epilepsy diagnosis and how she dedicates her time to increasing awareness about the condition across social media platforms. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. David Spencer, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR, and director of the OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and OHSU Epilepsy Fellowship program. Dr. Spencer explains the tests that need to be done for someone who has their first seizure, the different types of seizures, and provides important safety tips if you are with someone experiencing a seizure.

Additional Resources

Brain & Life: Tiffany Kairos Advocates for Those with Epilepsy

Brain & Life Books Series: Navigating Life with Epilepsy

Brain & Life: 8 Ways To Manage Epilepsy

Brain & Life: Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Network (TEN)

Epilepsy Foundation

CURE Epilepsy

National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Epilepsy

Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

Social Media:  

Guest: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok); The Epilepsy Network @TENofficial (Twitter) @theepilepsynetwork (Instagram)

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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