"Talk About It!" with Greg Grunberg
Hosted by actor and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg, The Talk About It podcast is first and foremost about bringing the epilepsy community together. Letting families and patients and everyone affected by epilepsy know that they are not alone. Talk About It is dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and so much more. Talk About It! – The Podcast is created and produced by The "Talk About It!" Company Producers: Greg Grunberg, Phil Gattone, Nick Marzock, and Ken Lowenberg. Theme music by J.J. Abrams.
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Young Adults with Epilepsy HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland
12/25/2025
Young Adults with Epilepsy HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your Talk About It family! We are closing an incredible year with a great episode that features people leading the charge from the next generation. The young adults who are receiving the torch to advocate for epilepsy awareness into the future! Greg chats with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland from the Young Adults with Epilepsy organization that aims to provide young adults with resources to gain independence and break stigmas through education, awareness, mental health counseling, and so many incredible programs that they offer. They discuss each of their journeys with epilepsy and how they got involved in the organization, and how they have used their own experiences to impact the lives of the next generations. They also discuss tips for new years celebrations if you have epilepsy, strategies for preserving mental health in a social media world, and the importance of belonging when diagnosed with a condition like epilepsy. Greg then gives thanks for an incredible year we have had and sets his sights on the big things happening next year at Talk About It. We need your help! Like and share this episode, follow Talk About It on YouTube, and get involved in great organizations like Young Adults with Epilepsy! Have a safe and happy holiday season, and we will see you in the new year! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Podcast Therapy! with Brian Wry
12/12/2025
Podcast Therapy! with Brian Wry
Take a seat on the couch. Take some space. Tell us what's on your mind. This episode is all about therapy! Greg is relatively new to the world of therapy, and there is no guest more fitting to have on this week's episode than his personal therapist Brian Wry! Brian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with his own practice, and he has some great insight into the importance of therapy for anybody, including those affected by epilepsy - whether you are a patient or a caregiver. They discuss how to find a therapist and the patience that it may require, finding a reset for your mind, the nature of human interaction having a positive impact on physiology and the risks of people using resources like Chat GPT as therapy in order to save money. Plus, Greg walks us through the process of creating his "Ticket Bowls" and the value that they have beyond looking really cool! Do not miss this episode, it is so important for you to get your mind right! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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SPIKE IT HOME for the Holidays! with College Volleyball Star Peyton DeJardin
11/27/2025
SPIKE IT HOME for the Holidays! with College Volleyball Star Peyton DeJardin
From all of us at Talk About It!, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This week, we are SERVING up a very special episode that will make you want seconds - an incredible story to watch or listen to while you prep your holiday dinner! Greg chats with Peyton DeJardin, a senior at University of California Berkeley and a force on the volleyball court. When she was just a young girl, she developed a self-induced photosensitive epilepsy or "sunflower syndrome" which later turned into Jeavons syndrome which would sometimes cause upwards of 100 small seizures per day. It took years to correctly diagnose her condition as epilepsy, but despite her diagnosis, she has never let it get in her way. Her competitive spirit and positive attitude make her a volleyball star at Cal, and her awareness and resolve help her to inform others about her condition and point out ways in which environments might trigger her or others to have seizures so that changes can be made. They discuss how lighting can be a trigger for photosensitive epilepsy and how she spreads awareness about that in class or on the court, and her epilepsy journey through being a young kid into her adulthood. Greg also revisits a previous interview about Helmets 4 Helmets because of their UC Berkeley connection, and gives many thanks for Thanksgiving along with tips on how to talk about epilepsy at the dinner table this holiday. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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It Could Happen to YOUR Baby, Too! with Trevor Gretzky
11/13/2025
It Could Happen to YOUR Baby, Too! with Trevor Gretzky
Happy Epilepsy Awareness Month from Talk About It! As the title says, this month is all about making people aware of epilepsy and what to do if you see someone having a seizure. Remember... STAY - Remain with the person until they are awake and alert. SAFE - Keep the person safe and move them away from harm. SIDE - Turn the person on their side and put something soft under their head. For this very special episode, we are talking about something that is SO IMPORTANT but is rarely shared with new parents, febrile seizures. Greg brings on his good friend Trevor Gretzky to share their terrifying story about his daughter having a febrile seizure, and having no idea what was happening or why. How is it possible that young parents aren't prepared for this given how common it is, and how can we all get the message out about febrile seizures? It starts with, you guessed it, talking about it! Do not miss this episode, this is SO important. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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The Halloween Special! with Jeff Daniel Phillips
10/30/2025
The Halloween Special! with Jeff Daniel Phillips
Boo! Welcome to the first Halloween Special from Talk About It! This episode is all treats and no tricks. Greg sits down with his good friend who has his fair share of people dressing as his characters for trick-or-treating or Halloween festivities - actor Jeff Daniel Phillips! Jeff has done everything from being the Geico caveman on all of our screens to Herman Munster in Rob Zombie's remake of the classic spooky family, and he joins the podcast to talk about a new project that he wrote, directed and starred in called Cursed in Baja. The movie centers around his character that takes a trip to Mexico in search of his fortune, but has seizure-like episodes that take him into another scary world. They talk about portraying seizures on screen and the best ways to go about those scenes, and the positive and negative examples of that being done. Also, they talk about Halloween, Jeff's work with Rob Zombie, tips for celebrating Halloween when you have epilepsy or are a caregiver to someone with epilepsy, and of COURSE.... the Geico Caveman. This episode is so much fun, you don't want to miss it! Have a safe and happy Halloween, everybody! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 2 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre
10/16/2025
Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 2 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre
Welcome to part two of embracing our dummy-ness! In this episode, Greg continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy. They authored the next installment of the incredibly popular "For Dummies" series of books from Wiley, and their book "Epilepsy for Dummies" will be everywhere books are sold at the end of the month, but you can pre-order or download it in digital formats NOW! In this part two, they discuss looking at epilepsy from the perspective of both the patient and the medical professional which really helped them take a wholistic look at the condition for the book, the ketogenic diet, all of the valuable information that can be found within the book, new research in TSC, and stick around for the end because they take rapid fire questions from Greg about epilepsy and caregiving. There is so much valuable information in this episode, which is just a taste of what you will find within the pages of their new book. Seriously, folks, whether you are a patient with epilepsy, a caregiver, an educator, or just a good citizen, you NEED to get your copy! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 1 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre
09/25/2025
Epilepsy for Dummies: The Podcast Interview Pt 1 with Dr Elizabeth Thiele and Lauren Aguirre
Do you feel like a dummy sometimes? Are you someone living with epilepsy, caregiving for someone with epilepsy, or want to know what to do in case you have to administer aid to someone having a seizure? Are you a teacher, coach, family member or friend of somebody who has epilepsy and you feel uninformed about epilepsy and wish there was a comprehensive guide for... well.. dummies? FINALLY, the book that everybody needs has arrived! From Wiley, the makers of the "For Dummies" series of books, comes a new installment: Epilepsy for Dummies! Your complete guide to understanding all aspects of the epilepsy journey. Greg sits down with the authors of this book - Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a neurologist and epileptologist, and Lauren Aguirre, an author, journalist, epilepsy patient and caregiver to her children that also have epilepsy - for a very special TWO PART series that dives into the book and the process of writing it. In part one, they discuss the inspiration for writing it, the rapidly-expanding knowledge of epilepsy and potential genetic causes of seizures, wearable technology and the future of epilepsy treatment, qualities of a doctor that patients value, and so much more! There is so much expertise between these two authors, you NEED this book and this podcast! Pre-order Epilepsy for Dummies now, or own it immediately in digital format! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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In the Hot Seat: Greg Answers YOUR Questions About Epilepsy and Caregiving Pt 2
09/19/2025
In the Hot Seat: Greg Answers YOUR Questions About Epilepsy and Caregiving Pt 2
Nick is STILL in control and Grunny isn't liking it! On this episode of Talk About It, we conclude this short two-part series in which Nick asks Greg questions that have come in over time from caregivers, people living with epilepsy, and even questions that Nick has for Greg. If you missed part one, we encourage you to go back and hear Greg speak candidly about his family's experience on the journey with Jake and reminding you that you are not alone and there is support for you. This episode gets more practical - discussing Jake's routines that he has established to minimize the potential for a seizure, how to talk to medical professionals when you have appointments, how to research treatements, and what is in store for the future of Talk About It! Get your notebooks out and be ready for all the invaluable information that you are about to hear! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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In the Hot Seat: Greg Answers YOUR Questions About Epilepsy and Caregiving Pt 1
08/28/2025
In the Hot Seat: Greg Answers YOUR Questions About Epilepsy and Caregiving Pt 1
Take cover, everybody, Producer Nick has the reigns! Over the years, Talk About It has received so many questions from viewers ranging from how to deal with an epilepsy diagnosis, to what to do if you are a caregiver, to practical quesitons about establishing routines and how to prevent seizures. Every episode, we are all privileged to hear these incredible conversations from a range of guests and experts, but we have an expert sitting right there, every time: Greg! He has gone through what caregivers go through, he has dealt with medication and emerging treatments, he has become an expert on what to do when his son Jake has a seizure, and so has his family. In this special two-part AMA series of Talk About It, Greg will be in the guest seat answering questions in a real and candid way to provide a peek behind the curtain of his experiences and offer advice from one person in the community to another. This is part one, and you don't want to miss it! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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The Guru Returns: Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Living Pt 2 with Dylan Holvey!
08/14/2025
The Guru Returns: Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Living Pt 2 with Dylan Holvey!
The Guru Returns! Welcome to the concluding episode of this two-part series with health and fitness trainer/ influencer Dylan Holvey. Dylan has a private practice in the Los Angeles area where he consults with clients about workout regiments and diet, but he has also built an impressive social media following that educates his followers about healthy living. In addition, he has a weekly podcast called The Holvey Hour that is available everywhere you get your podcasts, and you should definitely be listening to every episode. This episode gets deeper into the steps that we can all take to build habits and a lifestyle that makes positive changes. It’s not about taking big swings or starting programs that are unsustainable, it’s about doing one thing a day to improve your diet or exercise, and then building on that to create habits. As Dylan says, if it feels too daunting to be able to do for 30 years, then don’t even bother trying it for 30 days. Move that mountain one stone at a time. They also discuss the social media swindlers that are just trying to promote their own products or diet pills, and how to identify those that you shouldn’t be listening to. Follow Dylan on his instagram at @dylanholveyfitness, and be sure to download his podcast, “The Holvey Hour” Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Your New Fitness Guru: Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Living Pt 1 with Dylan Holvey
07/24/2025
Your New Fitness Guru: Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Living Pt 1 with Dylan Holvey
Here at Talk About It, there are some conversations that are simply difficult to have, but are necessary. For so many of us, beginning a healthy lifestyle fits that description and is met with a lot of resistance. Luckily, Greg brought in your new Fitness Guru to get us motivated and talk about all things health - from sustainable fitness regiments to sustainable diet. We can do this! In this special two-part series, Greg talks to Dylan Holvey, a fitness trainer who not only has a personal practice with many clients, but also an active social media platform where he posts inspirational no-BS content that will help us get off the couch and begin the routines that will lead us to a healthy lifestyle. They discuss the practices that can help us develop good fitness habits, good nutritional habits, and the mindset required to not just give up after a few weeks. In this episode, we also have a guest appearance from friend-of-the-show Joey Hanley - a baseball coach and trainer who lives with epilepsy - to talk about how he thinks about diet and exercise when living with epilepsy. You don't want to miss this episode, your health and wellness is way too important! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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ASK JANET: FAQ's with our FAVE Physician Assistant! with Janet Greenwood, PA-C (Pt 2)
07/10/2025
ASK JANET: FAQ's with our FAVE Physician Assistant! with Janet Greenwood, PA-C (Pt 2)
Welcome to Part Two of You Asked, Janet Greenwood Answered! Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC in the final part of this two-episode feature. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg’s son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together. In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ’s about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won’t want to miss what Janet has to say. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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ASK JANET: FAQ's with our FAVE Physician Assistant! with Janet Greenwood, PA-C (Pt 1)
06/26/2025
ASK JANET: FAQ's with our FAVE Physician Assistant! with Janet Greenwood, PA-C (Pt 1)
You asked, we answered! Well, actually Janet Greenwood answered! On this first episode of a special two-part feature, Greg sits down with epilepsy hero Janet Greenwood of Keck Medicine of USC. Janet is a Physician's Assistant for the epilepsy doctors at Keck, and she just so happens to be the primary clinician overseeing the care of Greg’s son Jake for many years, so they have a wonderful history together. In this two-part episode, Greg asks Janet a series of FAQ’s about epilepsy, from living with epilepsy, to being a caregiver, to treatment options. They cover a LOT of ground in these episodes, so be sure to get out a pen and take some notes! You won’t want to miss what Janet has to say. Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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'My Breakthrough Seizure' with Stanzi Potenza
06/12/2025
'My Breakthrough Seizure' with Stanzi Potenza
In this episode of Talk About It, actor/ comedian/ influencer and good friend of the show Stanzi Potenza returns to talk about something that can cause both celebration and disappointment alike... milestones. Everybody naturally loves to celebrate milestones. They can motivate us to keep pushing or show us that our progress is leading to positive outcomes, whether they are for an addiction that you have overcome, professional progress, even time between seizures. But are they designed by default to lead us to disappointment when we don't reach the next one? In the case of seizures, there is inevitability that a breakthrough seizure may - and will - occur, so is this really a healthy thing for patients or caregivers to do? Greg chats with Stanzi, because she recently posted that she had her first seizure in almost two years, which lead to some feelings of disappointment. The call she has to make to her mom, telling her followers about it, even coming out of a postictal state and realizing what has just happened. It can be discouraging when your pride and self-fulfillment is attached to not having seizures. So what is the right thing to do? Greg also has another friend of the show, Jonathan Shapiro, on to briefly give some hopeful perspective about reframing how we think about milestones. This is something we all deal with, so you do not want to miss this episode! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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You Can Bet the Pharm! With Dr. Barry Gidal
05/31/2025
You Can Bet the Pharm! With Dr. Barry Gidal
Continuing our series on the Heroes of Epilepsy, Greg has his long-time friend Dr. Barry Gidal to talk about all things pharmaceutical on this episode! Dr. Gidal is a Professor of Pharmacy and past Chair of the Pharmacy Practice Division at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Gidal talks about taking mystery and anxiety out of your experience with medicine and about talking with your pharmacist. They discuss the importance of checking your medications and journaling, differences between generic drugs, developments that Dr. Gidal is excited about, and so much more! This episode is not a tough pill to swallow, so don’t miss it! Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is excited to be sponsored by Neurelis and by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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The Hall of Fame Episode with Alan Faneca
05/23/2025
The Hall of Fame Episode with Alan Faneca
On this episode of Talk About It, we break out the Gold Jacket to chat with Alan Faneca, retired NFL offensive lineman and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee! Alan and Greg have become friends through advocacy for epilepsy awareness over the years, because Alan was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was a teenager and played at the highest levels of football with the condition. He also has a daughter with a rare form of epilepsy, so this cause is really close to his heart. Ironically, Nick also has a connection to Alan through his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and hosting events together, so this is really a friend reunion show! They discuss his diagnosis, how his family helps him deal with the condition, going through the process again with his daughter, and - of course - his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. This is an episode that you are seriously not going to want to miss! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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A Book About It! with Michael King
05/01/2025
A Book About It! with Michael King
In V.E. Shwab's bestselling novel, A Conjuring of Light, she wrote, "Kings need not raise their voices to be heard." But on this episode of Talk About It, Greg talks to a King who is being heard not by raising his voice, but by writing a book of his own! That book is called Be There When I Return, and it is out NOW everywhere books are sold. Michael King seemed to have everything going his way as a young bartender in 1980's Los Angeles until his friends began to notice a bizarre quirk in his behavior, but he is not aware of it happening. After the closest people in his life convince him to see a doctor, he is hit with the reality of an epilepsy diagnosis and drags through years of not being able to control his seizures. He ends up becoming a candidate for an experimental surgery, but his family doesn't know if he will remember them when he wakes up. We'll let Michael fill in the rest of this story, but you don't want to miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Her Life is a Musical… Literally! with Addie Decter
04/18/2025
Her Life is a Musical… Literally! with Addie Decter
WE 💜ADDIE DECTER AND YOU WILL TOO! Addie is not only advocating for herself, but also for a wider community. She had LGS growing up and it has molded her into one of the most remarkable people we know. So remarkable, in fact, that there is a brilliant musical based on her experiences growing up with the condition in a talented and loving family. “It’s All Your Fault Tyler Price” is a joy to listen to and so relatable just like its inspiration: Addie Decter. Her story is remarkable. Her smile is infectious. And if you’re not careful, she’ll kick your @$$ in jiu-jitsu. We absolutely love her at Talk About It. You are going to adore Addie on this episode of Talk About It! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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A Woman with Real Influence! Jaime Simpson.
03/28/2025
A Woman with Real Influence! Jaime Simpson.
This major social media influencer is talking about it in a HUGE WAY! Jamie Simpson is not afraid of showing it all when it comes to her epilepsy -- and she is encouraging all of us to be bold when sharing our story. From dating, to having seizures in public places and showing us, to her incredible service dog Echo, Jamie lays it all on the line to help others understand the world of epilepsy, from the point of view of someone who has the condition. All in this episode of TALK ABOUT IT with Greg Grunberg. The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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TALK Me Out to the Ballgame! with Joey Hanley
03/13/2025
TALK Me Out to the Ballgame! with Joey Hanley
Ahhh, it's that time of the year! Pitchers and catchers report, spring training is underway, we buy hotdogs and beer from a guy yelling up the stairs, it's just perfection! Nobody loves the feeling of the start of baseball season more than Greg, maybe with the exception of this episode's guest. Greg sits down in studio with Joey Hanley, a former college player who has now devoted his life to coaching and training young-and-promising baseball players to achieve their dreams of playing in college and beyond. This success didn't come without struggle, however, but luckily Joey had the right mindset to take it head on. Joey was diagnosed with epilepsy after he hit his head in the bathroom following a seizure when he was younger, and he battled through this diagnosis to achieve success on and off the diamond. He isn't going to let epilepsy slow him down from anything that he wants to do, and neither should you. Don't miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to also be sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Tony Coelho Fights for Justice: The ADA and Beyond!
02/28/2025
Tony Coelho Fights for Justice: The ADA and Beyond!
The Americans with Disabilities Act is unquestionably in the premiere class of landmark legislation in American History. On this episode, Greg sits down with the original author and co-sponsor of the ADA -- avid disability rights advocate, the Honourable Tony Coelho, former Representative from California. Tony first introduced the ADA alongside Senator Lowell Weicker in the 100th Congress in 1988 and battled the red tape, opposition and criticism to finally get the bill passed and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Greg is joined by his Talk About It partner Ken Lowenberg to talk with Tony about his personal history with epilepsy, how the bill came into existence, the importance of enforcing the ADA by presidential administrations, and the dangers of stigma. This episode is so important to listen to, because it's easy to overlook how widespread the impact of the ADA is, touching every American in ways that might be subtle or even hidden. Don't miss it! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Meet My Mensch! With Jonathan Shapiro
02/18/2025
Meet My Mensch! With Jonathan Shapiro
Everybody needs a Jonathan Shapiro in their life. In this special season premiere of Talk About It, Greg sits down with his closest mensch and the other half of his party of two at the deli, Jonathan Shapiro. When life gets hard, Greg turns to him for sage advice and a nice bowl of matzoh ball soup. As you'll find out in this episode, Jonathan has quite a personal history, beginning his career as a federal prosecutor and eventually becoming... you guessed it... a television show writer and showrunner. (BOSTON LEGAL, THE PRACTICE, GOLIATH, THE BLACKLIST, among many others.) Not only that, Jonathan has a deep personal connection to Greg because he is also the father of a son with epilepsy, the incredible Zeke Shapiro. The two mensches talk about Zeke's journey with his condition, and his abject bravery to perform stand up comedy and become a news anchor. They have always - and will continue to - lean on each other when times are really hard, or celebrate together when times are really great, and everything in between. All over a tuna melt on rye heels, of course. You don't want to miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Act About It! with Pearce Joza
12/27/2024
Act About It! with Pearce Joza
Happy Holidays from the Talk About It Family! Let's take a trip down memory lane... on the very first episode of Talk About It, Greg sat down with filmmaker and epilepsy advocate Miles Levin to talk about a short film that he created called Under The Lights. That's why we are so excited about this month's episode, where we check back up on that short film because it is now in the process of being a full-blown, big time FEATURE, with a full-blown, big time cast! Greg sits down with actor Pearce Joza who you would recognize as being the lead in the short film, and now is the lead of the upcoming feature alongside a deep bench of great actors including Nick Offerman, Tanzyn Crawford, Randall Park, and Lake Bell. They talk about how this project grew into what it is now, tell some stories from set, and tease an upcoming documentary that Pearce and Greg are producing together. You don't want to miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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Talk About It! THE MUSICAL
12/03/2024
Talk About It! THE MUSICAL
Wicked, Wicked, WICKED! Everyone is talking about Wicked! Well, do we here at Talk About It have news for you... there is a brand new musical playing in Los Angeles that is all the rage in the epilepsy community, and it will make you forget all about good witches or bad witches. That musical is "It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price" and it tells the story of a middle school boy whose younger sister has epilepsy and is being bullied, shining a light on the high and low moments of a family dealing with epilepsy, how it affects the parent, and the challenges they are forced to overcome. It's a fresh, honest perspective and a wonderful opportunity to highlight epilepsy awareness on the stage! Greg sits down with the show's creators, Emmy award-winning composer and songwriter Ben Decter and Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi, to tell the story of what inspired Ben to start writing this show, how he and Kristin developed the final iteration of the musical, and so, SO much more! Plus! You'll get a sneak peek of one of the numbers that they shot a music video for. This episode is so much fun, you do NOT want to miss it! The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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An Empire State of Mind with Anjalee
10/31/2024
An Empire State of Mind with Anjalee
This month, a very special guest with a very special mission joins Greg on the podcast from New York City, and we are going to get REAL. Anjalee began having seizures when she was growing up in Sri Lanka, and they discuss how a lack of awareness or education about epilepsy leads to people not doing the first thing to bring this condition into the light… talk about it. She is now living in New York City, and attempting to get a bunch of landmark buildings including the Empire State Building to light up for Purple Day on March 26. She has had some luck with World Trade Center and Bryant Park, but with more awareness there is certainly a way! Finally, they talk about a very serious subject that is often times not talked about openly due to its severity, and that is suicide. Anjalee had an episode this past year, but thankfully survived. She talks about how epilepsy and her medication side effects had an impact, and how people treated her after that event. If you or someone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, talk to somebody. Dial , or visit . The world is so much better with you here. The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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"Leading.... With Autism" Featuring Jake Didinsky
09/26/2024
"Leading.... With Autism" Featuring Jake Didinsky
On this month's episode, Talk About It co-founder Ken Lowenberg brings along one of his good friends Jake Didinsky to talk all about autism. Jake is a proud business manager, community organizer, DJ, is LGBTQIA+ and non-binary, and is an all-around powerhouse who uses their life on the spectrum as an advantage and is proud and unapologetic about all of it. They are an inspiration to Greg and Ken, and should also be an inspiration to you and anyone you know living with autism! They discuss having episodes of being nonverbal and what to do when that happens, the unique challenges of autism, the difficulty of being diagnosed as an adult, living with depression, the importance of allyship, and how Jake advocates for local, state, and national governments to push for legislation - not just for autism, but for causes to help all kinds of marginalized communities. No matter what your condition is, don't be afraid to be proud and get involved! The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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Epilepsy Innovations: 'Make It Stop' with Craig Chambliss
07/29/2024
Epilepsy Innovations: 'Make It Stop' with Craig Chambliss
In this month’s episode of Talk About It, Greg and his guest Craig Chambliss, CEO of Neurelis Inc, explore the importance of rescue therapies – or immediate use medications – in overall seizure treatment. Talking to your health care team about whether immediate use medications is right for you is critical, even if your seizures are mostly under control. The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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Making Lemonade: "When Life Gives You Lemons"
06/27/2024
Making Lemonade: "When Life Gives You Lemons"
This month on Talk About It, we are cooling off the summer heat with some refreshing and delicious lemonade! Greg hosts three different interviews with people who are taking the sourest of lemons that life hands them and squeezing out incredible creative initiatives that make the world a much, MUCH better place. Up first is Landis Wiedner who developed epilepsy after a traumatic brain surgery to remove a tumor. She was disrupted by this sudden change in her adult life and realized there weren't enough resources to help her deal with the struggles of "adulting" with epilepsy. So, she started a podcast! The "What the EF" Podcast she started has now been on for five seasons and aims to be an outlet for those everyday conversations that aren't as accessible for adults in her situation. Way to go Landis! Then, Greg has some very special guests to the studio - his son Jake’s girlfriend Morgan, and her incredible mom Karen and brother Kyle! Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, but Karen never let his condition affect his ability to play sports and enjoy recreational activities. In fact, she came on board the AYSO VIP Program for kids and helped to expand it to now host hundreds of special needs participants, from 4-year-olds to 40-year-olds! From basketball to soccer, Karen is leading the way to establish communities and provide a safe environment for individuals like Kyle to learn and grow through playing sports. Greg and Nick headed out to watch the basketball program in action, and we get a full recap of their incredible experience! Finally, Greg talks with Sue Seserman, a writer and new author that harnesses her conditions and turns them into superpowers! Sue has epilepsy and type 1 diabetes, and has such a brilliant creative vision on how to use them for good. She has now released her new graphic novel Epilectra that centers around a woman who becomes a superhero by converting the electricity in her brain that causes seizures and uses them for super electric abilities! She is joined by a cast of characters - Team SEEZ - who all have a disability, but use them as “superabilities” to change the circumstances of their adversaries and save the day. She is a visionary, and we are so excited that this novel is finally here! Plus, we recap Greg’s trip to the Epilepsy Walk at the Rose Bowl with some familiar faces and some new friends! Don’t miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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'The Sandy Hook Promise' with Mark Barden
05/30/2024
'The Sandy Hook Promise' with Mark Barden
Some topics are so heavy they are difficult to discuss, but gun violence has become such a problem in America that it is vitally important for us to talk about it in order to bring change. In this special episode of Talk About It, Greg is joined in studio by some great new friends -- Mark Barden, founder of Sandy Hook Promise and co-founder of Artist for Action, and Matthew Reich and Neal Saini, co-founders of Artist for Action. Mark Barden experienced the unimaginable when his 7-year-old son Daniel was killed in the Sandy Hook massacre of 2012, an event that sent shockwaves throughout the country. Mark and his family continue to go through periodic episodes of depression, anger, hopelessness, and warding off bad actors who spread conspiracies. However, he has harnessed those emotions to start Sandy Hook Promise (SandyHookPromise.org) that works to educate communities and school districts about gun violence and notify law enforcement through a tip line when a student or school is in danger. The work he is doing is literally saving lives. Mark also co-founded Arist for Action with Matthew and Neil, an organization that platforms causes for artists to easily promote to fans. Together, they put on major events to promote gun reform and are producing a documentary feature with major musical stars attached. This episode is heavy, but this is a conversation that needs to be had. The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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The Lake Effect with Lake Bell!
04/25/2024
The Lake Effect with Lake Bell!
In this episode, Greg is joined by a fellow parent of a child with epilepsy, and that parent just so happens to be the incredibly talented and incredibly funny actress Lake Bell! Lake's daughter Nova was diagnosed with epilepsy at just five years old due to a genetic mutation commonly associated with Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Greg and Lake talk about re-framing the condition to her daughter so that it is positive, taking away guilt or anxiety when she has a seizure. She has created a scenario in which after Nova has a seizure, she thinks of it as "sparkling" and is very brave and smart, like Joan of Arc who is featured in the Frozen movie that her daughter loves and who also had epilepsy. Lake is currently working on two projects that center around epilepsy - a book about the brain that she is announcing on this episode, and the feature film "Under the Lights" expanded from the short film written and directed by guest of the show Miles Levin and starring Greg, himself! What a small world it is in this community! The Talk About It podcast is sponsored by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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