Mind over seizure, From grit to growth

In this episode, Natalie shares her journey of living with functional seizures and the transformation that followed. Before developing seizures, Natalie struggled to manage motherhood, work, and her mental health. Her journey took a significant turn when she experienced her first seizure in a mental health clinic during a group session. Natalie describes the physical and emotional turmoil she faced and how she took a pragmatic approach and discovered effective ways to manage her seizures. She highlights the importance of building a supportive community, experimenting with different tools and tricks, and maintaining a hopeful mindset. Despite the challenges, her story is a testament to grit and self-advocacy. 

Presented by Clinical Neuropsychologist and researcher, Dr Lana Higson.