Epilepsy Talk

What Is Your Inspiration?

December 5, 2025
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“If there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that people are willing to embrace you if you share your story.”  —  Danny Glover


Celebrities with Epilepsy

February 21, 2025
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There are some people who don’t turn a deaf ear to what everyone else doesn’t want to hear. The phobic fear of epilepsy.

For example, Greg Grunberg is a true “Hero.” Not just as a TV star but also as the spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation of America. He is joined in his support by:


Epilepsy Hall of Fame

February 18, 2025
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Since the dawn of time, epilepsy has affected millions of people — from beggars to kings. It’s one of the oldest conditions and also one of the most misunderstood, although legions of accomplished people have shared the stigma.


There’s a hidden artist inside you!

January 12, 2022
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Maybe you’re an artist…actor…architect…painter…poet…philosopher…singer…or someone you just don’t know.

Because, quite simply, there’s another side to that electrical mischief that epilepsy produces.


There’s a hidden artist inside you!

August 15, 2015
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Maybe you’re an artist…actor…architect…painter…poet…philosopher…singer…or someone you just don’t know.

Because, quite simply, there’s another side to that electrical mischief that epilepsy produces.

Some types of epilepsy can spark inspiration, enhance creativity and bring out the latent artist in you.

It’s just waiting to be discovered…


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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