A new epilepsy diagnosis can bring a flood of questions, emotions and uncertainty for families. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marie Clements, Pediatric Neurologist, to discuss what families can expect after diagnosis, how physicians work to find the right medication, and the question parents ask most often.Dr. Clements also shares her approach to discussing SUDEP, offers guidance on helping children thrive beyond their diagnosis, and encourages support groups and peer connection. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation provides valuable insight, practical advice, and hope for the journey ahead.

In this heartfelt episode of Between 2 Sparks, we sit down with Sonya Ferguson, MSW, Director of Client Services for the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana and the mother of a child living with epilepsy. Sonya shares her family's journey through an epilepsy diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, the hope that came with successfully weaning her son off medication, and the challenges they faced when seizures returned.

Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, Sonya discusses the vital programs and services available to families through the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, the importance of seizure action plans, and why strong advocacy and representation in schools can make a life-changing difference for children with epilepsy.

This inspiring conversation highlights resilience, support, and the power of turning lived experience into meaningful service for others. Join us as we explore what it means to be living, learning, and helping while navigating the challenges and triumphs of epilepsy.

Stacia Kalinoski has lived her fair share of difficult days and persevered. Stacia joins me to share her story of resilience through diagnosis, job changes, surgery, creating a documentary about it all and finding her place as she advocates in the epilepsy community.

Visit https://www.staciaamee.com/ to learn more about Stacia and the work she is doing.