Epilepsy: A New Way to Understand Lived Experience - Cheryl Tveit & Dr. Charbel El Kosseifi

The epilepsies are a complex neurological disease, and patients, families, and clinicians all deserve clear, empowering information! Torie Robinson sits down with nurse, writer Cheryl Tveit and paediatric neurologist/epileptologist writer Dr. Charbel El Kosseifi. from Gillette Children’s Hospital to discuss their new Mac Keith Press book: “Epilepsy”. They explain how they simplified the science for everyone, highlighting crucial topics often ignored in clinic-like morbidities, driving, and the vital need for reassurance. An empowering publication!   We discuss: How the new Gillette Children's Hospital & Mac Keith Press book makes complex epilepsy science accessible for everyone The importance of plain language - not patronising, just clear The book's value for med students, residents, and practicing physicians Quality of life beyond seizures - school, work, relationships & mental health Cognition, anxiety, and other common comorbidities Writing with empathy and the voice of families Why collaboration between patients, clinicians, and educators matters   🔗 More about episode 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/epilepsy-book-full-life-guide   👤👤 More about Cheryl & Charbel 👇🏻 Cheryl https://www.torierobinson.com/guests/cheryl-tveit Charbel https://www.torierobinson.com/guests/charbel-el-kosseifi   📘 Get the book "Epilepsy" (Mac Keith Press) with 20% off 👇🏻 https://www.mackeith.co.uk/book/epilepsy - code: epilepsysparks20   👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com   🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights   🎧 Watch the video-podcast 👇🏻 https://youtu.be/bHhtMfNxErw    📒 Glossary 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary  

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