In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Tiffany Kairos, epilepsy advocate and co-founder of The Epilepsy Network. Tiffany shares how she has navigated her epilepsy diagnosis and how she dedicates her time to increasing awareness about the condition across social media platforms. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. David Spencer, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR, and director of the OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and OHSU Epilepsy Fellowship program. Dr. Spencer explains the tests that need to be done for someone who has their first seizure, the different types of seizures, and provides important safety tips if you are with someone experiencing a seizure.  Additional Resources  Brain & Life: Tiffany Kairos Advocates for Those with Epilepsy   Brain & Life Books Series: Navigating Life with Epilepsy   Brain & Life: 8 Ways To Manage Epilepsy   Brain & Life: Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy  The Epilepsy Network (TEN)  Epilepsy Foundation  CURE Epilepsy   National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Epilepsy  Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis  Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis   Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness   Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP   We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org  Social Media:    Guest: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok); The Epilepsy Network @TENofficial (Twitter) @theepilepsynetwork (Instagram)  Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD