What the Ef?!
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Singing, Seizures, and Your Roaring 20s with Kristin Houghton
Singing, Seizures, and Your Roaring 20s with Kristin Houghton
About this podcast
What the Ef?! is the podcast that says out loud what everyone else with epilepsy is thinking: WTF is happening right now?! Hosted by Landis Wiedner, this show unpacks the unfiltered, often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking realities of life with epilepsy. Each week, Landis brings together neurologists, advocates, celebrities, caregivers, and everyday people to share raw stories, expert insights, and those “you-can’t-make-this-up” epilepsy moments no one talks about—but everyone should.
It’s equal parts education, community, and comic relief. Whether you’re living with seizures, supporting someone who is, or just curious to learn more, this show creates an approachable, stigma-busting space where laughter and real talk fuel change.
⚡ Epilepsy • Seizures • Awareness • Advocacy • WTF moments ⚡
Special thanks to SK Life Science and Neurelis for sponsoring 2024 and supporting conversations that matter.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing shared here should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
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Episodes
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- Singing, Seizures, and Your Roaring 20s with Kristin Houghton · 46 min · Season 12 Episode 8Going through a rebellious phase? Kristin Houghton gets it. (Who doesn’t??) Kristin shares how her early 20s fueled her dreams of singing on stages, and how that same phase cost…
- Seizures, Self-Care, and Creating a Life You Love with Krissy Lewis · 46 min · Season 12 Episode 7The Queen of Self-Care joins the pod for a hilarious, inspiring, and raw conversation about building your dream life—even when epilepsy has other plans. (It can be such a jerk.)…
- Pro Hockey, Epilepsy, & Self Care with Adam Franks · 46 min · Season 12 Episode 6A doc told him to follow his dreams. Adam Franks went pro in hockey. With epilepsy. Adam breaks down how he played safely, adapted when his meds slowed him down, and started a…
- Please Don't Put a Spoon In My Mouth with Dr. Ashlyn Sanders · 57 min · Season 12 Episode 5We've all been asked The Question: What should I put in your mouth if you have a seizure? (Please, put the spoon down.) Dr. Ashlyn Sanders, a pediatric neurology resident, has…
- Epilepsy Denial, Acceptance & the "Mystery" 5 Neurologists Couldn't Solve with Lucca Bevan · 56 min · Season 12 Episode 4Let's be honest: most of us with epilepsy have been in a Deep Denial phase at some point. Lucca Bevan joins us to talk about hers. She shares what it took to move toward…
- SUDEP: What It Is, Who's at Risk, & How to Find Peace of Mind with Dr. Rebecca Garcia Sosa & Mary Duffy · 1 h 2 min · Season 12 Episode 3Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about: SUDEP. If you're wondering what it is, whether you're at high risk, or how to find some peace of mind, this one's for you…
- Can I Drive With Epilepsy? with Matt Suchan · 44 min · Season 12 Episode 2Ah, the driving debate. Matt Suchan's breakthrough seizure dragged this issue back to the front of his life—and put a spotlight on just how wildly inconsistent the laws are…
- Dating, Epilepsy, & OT with Joellys Pratts (ft. Albert Garcia) · 51 min · Season 12 Episode 1It started with wings on the first date. Now Joellys gives Albert pop quizzes on her seizure meds and he calls auras super powers. These two share how epilepsy has become a part…
- Music, Seizures, & Showing Up with Drew Dixon (ft. Electric Minds co-founder Dr. Dan Snelgrove) · 53 min · Season 11 Episode 7You’d never guess that Drew Dixon quit guitar lessons at 7 years old. But through this same childhood whimsicality, a journey began in which he discovered a deep belief in…
- How AI Helped Me Process Epilepsy with Katie Czyz · 58 min · Season 11 Episode 6Never did Katie Czyz think she'd become an expert in AI. She started using it while trying to process her epilepsy diagnosis and quickly realized it could be something much more…
- Turning Seizures Into Stand-Up with Jake Lambert · 52 min · Season 11 Episode 5It started with jokes on Twitter. Now comedian Jake Lambert is touring internationally with his stand-up show, The Sunshine Kid. Jake joins the podcast to talk about building a…
- What If This Wearable Could Predict Your Seizures? with Chris Fitz and Truman Pierson · 30 min · Season 11 Episode 4What if there was something you could wear that gave you a heads up before a seizure? Truman Pierson and Chris Fitz are working on making that a reality. In this episode, they…
- Epilepsy Vent Session with Ivana Garcia, Alison Kukla, & Torie Robinson · 1 h 6 min · Season 11 Episode 3Calling your boyfriend by an ex’s name post-seizure. Avoiding “Bridget Jones-ing” your seizure moments. Forgetting conversations, faces, and entire vacations. (We all agree…
- Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out · 1 h 15 min · Season 11 Episode 2Put epilepsy powerhouses together for a weekend, and what happens? Real change. Tune in for convos about everything, like taking leave from work to do a med change…
- Real-Life "The Pitt": Docs with Epilepsy with Dr. Patrick Brown and Dr. Dan Snelgrove · 1 h 9 min · Season 11 Episode 1Two neurologists. Both have epilepsy. (Anyone watch “The Pitt”? Here’s the real life version.) Docs Dan and Patrick share their stories about growing up with epilepsy—like…
- Seizures Every Day, Every Night with Mia Randell · 48 min · Season 10 Episode 8Five years of memories: gone. Landis sits down with Mia, who lost most of high school to undiagnosed epilepsy—and no, the memories don’t come back if you show her photos (people…
- How to Actually Sleep Better with Dr. Chris Allen (aka Sleep Dr. Chris) · 44 min · Season 10 Episode 7Are you a late-night scroller who swears it “helps you relax”? Yeah… this episode is for you. Landis sits down with neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Allen to break down…
- Being a Teacher With Epilepsy with Charlie Dishman · 43 min · Season 10 Episode 6Teaching high school is hard. Teaching high school with epilepsy? Next level. Charlie joins Landis to talk about navigating the classroom with epilepsy — including student…
- Do I Need a Seizure Action Plan? (Probably. Here’s Why.) with Jason Raether, RN · 42 min · Season 10 Episode 5This week, Landis sits down with Jason — a longtime nurse and fellow person with epilepsy — to talk about what seizure action plans really look like in real life. Not the…
- Why Your Neurologist Might Be on TikTok with Dr. Jessica Lowe · 52 min · Season 10 Episode 4If you’ve ever Googled your symptoms at 2 a.m. and immediately decided it was “probably fine but also definitely fatal” — this one’s for you. Landis sits down with neurologist…
