Seizure Salad (~Fustercluck Epilepticus~)

Happy Thanksgiving! ~ “Seizure Salad, Fustercluck Epilepticus”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball~ ~Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez~ ~The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com ~

I hesitated to publish this, because it rambles. However, I realize that this is a great example of how my (& others) brain works after an 'episode', so I chose to share it.

I sat with Len May down to go over the results of DNA panel I'd submitted to EndoDNA. What I learned about genetics & the endocannabinoid system is changing the way I consume cannabis, as well as other aspects of my life! Cannabis (THC & CBD) have been shown to significantly reduce seizure activity in many patients, & EndoDNA helped me to narrow down my best treatment options based on my personal EndoDNA profile. Learn more here: https://endodna.com/ #LenMay #EndoDNA @lenmaydna ~ “Seizure Salad, Fustercluck Epilepticus”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball~ ~Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez~ ~The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com ~

Healing starts from within.

Some things I am thankful for this 2024... Much Love & Mad Gratitude! ~Micah B-Side #KYCO, #FirstCutFarms, #VertsNeighborhoodDispensary, #TripOnThis, #JimFortin, #SeizeYourStrength, #EFCOWY, #GeorgeWatsky.com, #AlbaLopez, #MelissaMoats, #TVAS, #HalRayle, #FamilyFustercluck

Gratitude, by Ullie Kaye

Joining the working world again... uffda. Produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Knocked down but not out. “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Loneliness of Healing

I enjoy sharing a birthday with the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (Tha man!!!)

Gone too long, and catching you up on what's been going on... “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~” is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

~I am done with fear. ~Moving from reaction to response. ~Building gratitude. ~Knowing what you love. ~I LOVE being able to work again “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~” is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

~Ch-ch-ch-Changes! plus... ~Road Trips. ~Summer Solstice & 9 months seizure free! “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

We've talked about genomics in relation to medications, and precision medicine using DNA panels. In this episode, we narrow it down with Dee McKnight, a genetic specialist in the epilepsy community. Dee has been a part of the effort to bring genetic testing as a common diagnostic practice from the early days. Enjoy this eye-opening episode, and share with everyone, as it has the possibility to save lives. Here are links to the papers Dee references in our conversation: Mostly kid's testing results: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/epi4.12348 Adult epilepsy study: https://ng.neurology.org/content/8/1/e650 Doctor's changes to clinical management and patient outcomes study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2797510 Dr. Dee McKnight is board-certified in clinical molecular genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. She has more than 10 years of experience in the genetic diagnostics field and is currently a Senior Medical Affairs Director at Invitae. Prior to joining Invitae, Dr. McKnight was the director of the neurogenetics testing program at GeneDx, where she specialized in genetic testing for patients with epilepsy and intellectual disability. Dr. McKnight earned her doctorate degree at Penn State University and completed post-doctoral training at the NIH. While at the NIH, she was a research fellow at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for 5 years, during which she also completed her board-accredited clinical molecular genetics training fellowship at the National Human Genome Research Institute. “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

6 months seizure-free, able to drive again, and getting deep-brain therapy. I set up a GoFundMe to be able to get a van, to build into a mobile recording studio & camper/caver condo! You can help me regain my independence and the ability to travel for work by donating here: https://gofund.me/eaf6c9a6 Please & Thank You! Micah “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Mitch & Jacob kick back with me and sesh on topics including: Serving our country, resetting the subconscious mind, creating positive impact, and random tangents like air-compressors Help support Mitch's fundraiser so he can continue to help community & families heal from Trauma! Donate to "Reboot Recovery, Overcoming Trauma Together" here: https://rebootrecovery.donorsupport.co/-/NNHFWZXX?member=SQMAQJPT “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Mitch & Jacob kick back with me and sesh on topics like: purpose, giving back & paying forward, mindset & neuroplasticity, and guns in Switzerland(?!?) Help support Mitch's fundraiser to help community & families heal from Trauma! Donate to "Reboot Recovery, Overcoming Trauma Together" here: https://rebootrecovery.donorsupport.co/-/NNHFWZXX?member=SQMAQJPT “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

~ Jesse & I sit down to talk about his lifelong misdiagnosis of a chronic condition, his podcast & other creative endeavors, and of course a bit of off-topic banter! Enjoy! ~ Jesse Mercury is the host & producer of the podcast, Major Pain, as well as a prolific content creator & musician. Jesse’s content library can be found on Bandcamp, YouTube, TikTok, and his website www.jessemercury.com." Listen to Jesse's podcast, just click on his logo below! "The Major Pain podcast is a collection of interviews from people living with chronic illness and disability. Our goal is to spread awareness, empathy and community around experiences often lived through in isolation. We also occasionally hear from healthcare professionals, pain researchers and caregivers, giving us a well-rounded view of what’s happening in our healthcare system for the chronically ill. Through sharing these stories important themes have become increasingly apparent, including the dangers of medical gaslighting, the importance of self-advocacy and the fact that none of us are in this alone. You can share your thoughts, your story, or inquire about appearing on the show at [email protected]. “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Thanks for listening! Mad Gratitude, ~Micah Unexpect the Expected

Maria Mayes is a Well-Being Coach and teacher who is on a mission to help others take their power back from anxiety. She specializes in simplifying techniques and ancient wisdom teachings into small digestible bites that are easy to apply, through her signature Take 5 Stretch & Breath Breaks and Wine & Well-Being Workshops. Maria is Certified through Chopra Global in Coaching, Meditation and Ayurveda and is an RYT200 Yoga Teacher with specialty training in mental health, neuroscience and applied poly-vagal theory. Join us as we learn more about Maria's personal history with misdiagnosis and seizures, and what she learned through self-compassion & mindfulness. Learn more about Maria at https://www.take5.health/ , and you can sign up for a free Take 5 here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63335fcdd960dab4eb97c81b Thanks for listening! “Seizure Salad, ~Fustercluck Epilepticus~”, is produced & hosted by Micah Ball Original Logo and Graphic Design by Alba "Lupi" Lopez The song “Seizure Boy” courtesy of Watsky, and used with permission. Find more great music & poetry on his website, GeorgeWatsky.com Mad Gratitude! ~Micah Unexpect the Expected