The updated ILAE seizure classification 2025 aims to improve clarity for clinicians and people with the an epilepsy when it comes to focal seizures. Prof. Sándor Beniczky explains what has changed, why, and how it will support better care!

Prof. Nicola Specchio explores global challenges in caring for people with the epilepsies, from delayed diagnosis & inequitable access to the advances in precision medicine transforming outcomes.

A practical and uplifting chat with writer Cheryl Tveit and Dr. Charbel El Kosseifi - about their new book on the epilepsies, created to support patients, families, teachers, and clinicians. We talk diagnosis, seizure first aid, comorbidities, quality of life, and how clear, accessible information can transform care across the lifespan!

Claire and Chris join Torie to unpack how the blood-brain barrier influences temporal lobe epilepsy. They discuss what happens when it becomes disrupted, how imaging reveals these changes, and how new research could lead to more effective treatments.

Discover the epilepsy surgery pathway with Dr. Ricardo Morcos - from MRI and MDTs to surgery and neuromodulation - helping people with the epilepsies feel informed, empowered, and hopeful!

People in prison are three to four times more likely to have an epilepsy – yet many go unseen, untreated, and at higher risk. ESN Karen McLeod explains the reality and what must change.

The ILAE Academy is transforming epilepsy education worldwide - self-paced, interactive, and designed to help clinicians deliver better care across all the epilepsies! Hear all about it from Prof. Gagandeep Singh!

Unpaid carers give £184bn of hidden support in the UK! Hear Dr Florien Boele on carers’ quality of life, hidden costs & research in the epilepsies and her research into it.

Seizure diaries often miss over half of seizures in LGS & Dravet! Dr Ewan Nurse shares research, new tech & why engineers, clinicians & carers must work together for improved epilepsy care.

How reliable are seizure diaries? In this episode of Epilepsy Sparks Insights, Torie talks with Dr. Ewan Nurse about “The Silent Witness” study, which reveals why many seizures go unrecognised or misreported - and what this means for epilepsy care.

In part two, Dr Phillip Pearl shares what drives his work in rare epilepsies, the power of advocacy, and how discoveries lead to therapies like gene therapy. We also touch on SUDEP, mental health, and the fascinating world of music & the brain!

What if epilepsy was caused by metabolism?! Dr Phillip Pearl, Chief of Epilepsy at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains inherited metabolic epilepsies, how they affect the whole body, and why treatments from vitamin B6 to gene therapy are changing lives!

Asst. Prof. Simona Balestrini, an adult and paediatric neurologist, shares how transcranial magnetic brain stimulation can shed light on genetic epilepsies, its safe use today & its potential exciting future possibilities!

An epilepsy specialist neurologist develops an epilepsy! In this fascinating episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Jim Morrow, a retired consultant neurologist who ends up developing the disease himself!

Dr Yanin Rivera shares how cultural beliefs, limited access to healthcare, and innovative telemedicine solutions are shaping the landscape of epilepsy treatment, care, and prevention in Mexico!

Epileptologists Drs Brad Kamitaki & Lucas Orellana join Torie for a candid, giggly chat on sexual health in epilepsy. They explore clinician and patient fears, cultural influences, and ways to build confidence and create safe spaces for open, honest conversations. You'll also hear about the upcoming IEC Lisbon 2025 Conference!

Milena Gandy (Clinical Psychologist) and Heidi Munger Clary (Epileptologist) talk about the intersection of epilepsy and suicide and talking about and addressing suicidal thoughts. They also highlight the upcoming IBE workshop in Lisbon, aimed at enhancing patient-centred communication in epilepsy care!

Neurologist Dr Parthvi Ravat shares the relationship between epilepsy and Non-Epileptic Events (NEEs), symptoms of the latter, treatment options, and the importance of research and awareness in improving patient outcomes!

Epileptologist Lucas Orellana shares the intriguing connection between migraine and epilepsy, their common pathogenic mechanisms, treatments, and while they are often experienced together there may be challenges in distinguishing between them!

Epileptologist & Researcher Daniel Goldenholz shares his innovative approach to using 3D printing technology to create practical tools for epilepsy care! He also explains how accessible, customisable, and durable they are!