Last week Esther (our current epilepsy advisor) and Maria Lowe had a fantastic time with Craig from Raglan Community Radio. They had a wide ranging chat about everything from what is epilepsy itself to the petition we’ve put before parliament on providing access to the VNS implant for those with intractable epilepsy in New Zealand. Craigs show can be found here. If you wish, visit
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Maria talks with Margrit at Free FM Radio – Active Age on Air about a range of epilepsy subjects. Listen or download the interview below.
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Adele shares her experiences and struggles in having her epilepsy through her teens, university and motherhood. As well as her fears around brain surgery, which was successful in treating her epilepsy.
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Maria talks with Free FM Community Access Radio about a range of epilepsy subjects from triggers to myths about epilepsy. Listen or download the interview below.
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David shares his experience on the modified Atkins diet used for the purpose of controlling his seizures.
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As part of our ‘Go car-free’ epilepsy awareness week Jill talks about her experience losing her licence three times and how she overcame difficulties being car free.
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Maxine developed epilepsy at the age of 16 years. View this story of Maxine’s courage in overcoming her difficulties living with the condition.
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Davids account of being in a specialised neurosurgery unit in Auckland Hospital to look at his suitability for brain surgery, and to tweak his anti-epileptic medication.
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David talks about growing up with epilepsy and how he dealt with the struggles throughout his childhood, adulthood and working life. He has a positive outlook and offers advice for others.
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