Only our second episode of the season and we’re already getting in over (and inside) our heads with one of the biggest topics we’ve taken on yet: epilepsy. In this episode, we navigate the constantly changing definitions of epilepsy, make our way through the many different types of seizures, and dig into the inner workings of the brain as we attempt to under ... Show More
Feb 10
Ep 200 Poop Part 1: How the sausage gets made
It might be stinky and it might be unpleasant to behold, but we all do it. For many of us, our poop is out of sight, out of mind once we flush it away. But for the next hour and fifteen minutes or so, we’re going to bring it back into mind as we delve into the rich world of poop. ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 3
Special Episode: Nicola Twilley & Frostbite
For much of the world, refrigeration is such a commonplace technology that we rarely stop to wonder at the many ways it has transformed our lives. From the foods we grow to where we grow them, from how they taste to what we eat, refrigeration has dramatically - and quite recently ... Show More
1 h
Jan 27
Ep 199 Sleep Part 2: Predictably unpredictable
Now that we know just how critical sleep is, we’re all making sure we get the amount we need, right? Unfortunately no. One-third to one-half of Americans are not getting enough sleep, according to public health guidelines. Why is that? Hypotheses abound, but many point the finger ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2023
Caring for someone with functional seizures: Shannon Guinard's story
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>Functional seizures, also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), resemble epileptic seizures. Unlike epilepsy, they are not prompted by a ... Show More
14m 37s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>For her podcast, <a href='http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epilepsy-sparks-insights/id1547436467'>Epilepsy Sparks Insights</a>, Torie Robinson in ... Show More
