Living with epilepsy does not mean giving up an active lifestyle. In this episode of Changing the Conversation, Leigh Goldie, Founder and Executive director of Empowering Epilepsy, talks with certified personal trainer Jan Gutowski about how Functional Fitness can help people with epilepsy build strength, confidence, balance, and connection in a safe and supportive environment.

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Jan shares how Empowering Epilepsy’s Functional Fitness classes are designed for all abilities, with adaptable exercises, personalized options, and a focus on discovering what each person can do. From weighted balls and resistance bands to balance exercises and agility training, participants learn that movement can be empowering at every level.

Tune in to hear how fitness can help change the conversation around epilepsy by building confidence, improving physical abilities, and creating a community where everyone belongs.

Empowering Epilepsy

Episode 1: Welcome to Changing the Conversation About Epilepsy

In this pilot episode, we introduce Changing the Conversation About Epilepsy, a new podcast from Empowering Epilepsy created to educate, support, and empower people living with epilepsy, their families, and caregivers.

We’ll share why this podcast was created and what listeners can expect in future episodes, including conversations with epileptologists, epilepsy specialists, neuropsychologists, advocates, and people with lived experience. We’ll explore the many sides of epilepsy, from understanding seizures and preparing for medical appointments to improving sleep, exercise, mental wellness, and everyday quality of life.

Join us as we work to break down myths, answer questions, share resources, and help change the conversation around epilepsy, one story at a time.