My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode, I talk about the latest good news in my journey! I've gotten back my driving privileges but with that came a lot of emotions and reflection.Connect with me on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/ourstrengthwithin/

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode, I speak with Ian from The Family Mess Podcast. He shares about his family history with anger and depression and what he's gone through to break that cycle.You can listen to his podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-family-mess--3598976

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode, I interview Ella, who shares about her journey with her own invisible illness - an undiagnosed (at least not yet) issue that affects her digestion, along with multiple severe food allergies. Join our community over on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/ourstrengthwithin/

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode I interview my colleague Jamisha, who has suffered through domestic violence. We discuss her journey as well as the important support system that ultimately led her away from that experience.If you or anyone you know is suffering with DV, you have a voice! Call the DV hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or in an emergency call 911.Follow along on Instagram!www.instagram.com/ourstrengthwithin/

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode, I interview my twin brother to hear his perspective in being one of my caretakers, as well as discuss his own struggle with vertigo.

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.

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My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.In this episode, I share a bit more about my personal life, family and interests. I also discuss a medical episode I had in 2019, which may in fact have been my first seizure.

My name is Lauren Mendelsohn and I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020. I am the host of Our Strength Within. Over the course of this podcast I’d like to bring you along on this journey. I want to bring comfort to those going through something similar, share awareness about epilepsy and other invisible illnesses and shed light on the stresses brought to caregivers.

I'm this epsiode, I share about my most recent seizures, which happened during a 48-hour EEG overnight stay at the hospital ... which turned into a 1 week ordeal.

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