S0521: Holiday Spectacular featuring Young Adults with Epilepsy!

Welcome to a special holiday edition of Talk About It with Greg Grunberg. As we close out the year, Greg sits down with Abigayle Weitl and Chels Scantland from Young Adults with Epilepsy (YoungAdultsWithEpilepsy.org) for a powerful, honest conversation about independence, identity, mental health, and building community as a young person living with epilepsy. This episode dives deep into the realities young adults face—diagnosis delays, stigma, medication side effects, social pressure, and the emotional toll of navigating adulthood with a neurological condition. It’s also a hopeful conversation about peer support, self-advocacy, and why talking about it truly changes lives. Whether you’re living with epilepsy, caring for someone who is, or simply want to better understand the experience, this episode is about connection, compassion, and moving forward together—especially during the holiday season. 00:00 – Independence, autonomy & why community matters for young adults 00:28 – Welcome to Talk About It with Greg Grunberg 01:44 – Holiday message & why young voices shape the future 03:16 – Abigayle’s epilepsy journey & early misdiagnosis 11:56 – Chels’ story: living years without a diagnosis 17:49 – Living with epilepsy as a young adult today 19:43 – What is Young Adults with Epilepsy & why it exists 22:29 – Where to find support, peer groups & resources 26:02 – Identity, stigma & the turning points that change everything 33:04 – Mental health, slowing down & listening to your body 35:18 – Navigating social life, alcohol & disclosure 41:48 – Advice for newly diagnosed teens & young adults 45:35 – Looking ahead: resilience, advocacy & hope Thank You to Our Sponsors Every episode of Talk About It with Greg Grunberg is proudly sponsored by Neurelis and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Thank you for supporting education, awareness, and conversations that reduce stigma and save lives. Theme music composed by J.J. Abrams Subscribe to Talk About It on YouTube Listen on your favorite podcast platform Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #talkaboutit #epilepsy #YoungAdultsWithEpilepsy #HolidayEpisode #epilepsyawareness #mentalhealthmatters #patientadvocacy #caregivers #stigmareduction #communitysupport #neurodiversity #livingwithepilepsy