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What the Ef?!

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What the Ef?! is the podcast that says out loud what everyone else with epilepsy is thinking: WTF is happening right now?! Hosted by Landis Wiedner, this show unpacks the unfiltered, often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking realities of life with epilepsy. Each week, Landis brings together neurologists, advocates, celebrities, caregivers, and everyday people to share raw stories, expert insights, ... more

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Latest Episodes

What if there was something you could wear that gave you a heads up before a seizure? Truman Pierson and Chris Fitz are working on making that a reality. In this episode, they share their evolving device that uses EEG technology – without the wires O... more

Calling your boyfriend by an ex’s name post-seizure. Avoiding “Bridget Jones-ing” your seizure moments. Forgetting conversations, faces, and entire vacations. (We all agree remembering names is out of the question).

Ivana Garcia, Alison Kukla, and T... more

Put epilepsy powerhouses together for a weekend, and what happens? Real change. Tune in for convos about everything, like taking leave from work to do a med change, eclampsia-triggered seizures (The Pitt fans, you’ll recognize this one), loopholes wh... more

Two neurologists. Both have epilepsy. (Anyone watch “The Pitt”? Here’s the real life version.)

Docs Dan and Patrick share their stories about growing up with epilepsy—like failing 9th grade and why your town's Baptist choir showed up after your fir... more

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Recent Guests

Torie Robinson
Epilepsy advocate
Episode: Epilepsy Vent Session with Ivana Garcia, Alison Kukla, & Torie Robinson
Ivana Garcia
Advocate and organizer leading a large epilepsy community
Epilepsy Foundation (Argentina) / Epilepsy education in Spanish
Episode: Epilepsy Vent Session with Ivana Garcia, Alison Kukla, & Torie Robinson
Dr. Alexis Meyers
Research scientist in renewable energy and epilepsy researcher?
Unnamed organization (discussed in interview)
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Matthew Summerfield
Neuroscience PhD student focusing on SUDEP at University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Amanda Abel
Research Coordinator at KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation
KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Rebecca Dolan
Research Ambassador for Epilepsy Foundation Class of 2026
Epilepsy Foundation
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Bridget Drumme
Clinical Research Coordinator, Dana-Farber
Dana-Farber
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Jamie Block
Nurse Practitioner, mom of two with epilepsy
Epilepsy care
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out
Olivia Hoffman
Post-doctoral fellow, University of Wisconsin–Madison
UW–Madison
Episode: Changing Epilepsy Care: When Patients, Moms, & Researchers Hang Out

Host

Landis Wiedner
Host of What the Ef?!

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Shaky life

    As an epileptic this is awesome to find and hear! on a horror of a day no seizure but I can feel one brewing! Thx for lifting my spirits 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sydkellz
    Canada9 months ago
  • Thank you so much!

    Thank you for this incredible show. Your honesty and willingness to engage in difficult yet meaningful conversations is truly special. I deeply appreciate your vulnerability and the ongoing dialogue you foster. As someone with epilepsy, I feel seen and heard—what you’re doing is truly important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajwilson17
    United Statesa year ago
  • Need to stop using bad language

    Using the F words and other words that are cussing is not what epilepsy is about I would like to give you a Greater rating if y’all stop using bad language

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NATHANIEL STEPHENSON III
    United States2 years ago
  • Good for all!

    I just finished the first episode and really appreciated the conversation. I don’t have epilepsy, but do have a fellow “invisible disease”. I could definitely draw some parallels. Worth a share to anyone in your life who has gone through a long diagnosis period, invisible illness, etc. Thanks gals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillowHawthorne
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    Just listened to the first episode and I loved it! So motivational to seize life and make the best of it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barb Rav
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate honesty and vulnerability from guests and hosts.
Some feedback notes are that language can be strong, which may be a turnoff for some audiences.
A welcoming, relatable show that makes tough topics feel less daunting.
Stories of resilience and practical guidance resonate across the community.

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Real-Life "The Pitt": Docs with Epilepsy with Dr. Patrick Brown and Dr. Dan Snelgrove
Q: How does you being an epileptologist who has epilepsy affect your prescribing decisions?
Their lived experience makes them more deliberate about mood and behavioral side effects, cautious with med changes, and focused on helping patients thrive beyond just adjusting doses.
Real-Life "The Pitt": Docs with Epilepsy with Dr. Patrick Brown and Dr. Dan Snelgrove
Q: What drives you to become epileptologists and advocates despite your own epilepsy?
Personal journeys, family influence, and witnessing the impact of care gaps fuel their commitment to medicine and advocacy, showing how lived experience informs clinical empathy and patient support.
Real-Life "The Pitt": Docs with Epilepsy with Dr. Patrick Brown and Dr. Dan Snelgrove
Q: Where is your seizure frequency at now?
Both guests explain long durations of seizure freedom with ongoing vigilance, highlighting experiences of being seizure-free for decades or years while still managing medications and risk.
Seizures Every Day, Every Night with Mia Randell
Q: What does it mean to you to be a friend?
Being a friend means offering support in the way the other person needs, listening without always offering unsolicited advice, and adjusting what you say based on what they need in that moment.
Seizures Every Day, Every Night with Mia Randell
Q: If you could tell your newly diagnosed self one thing, what would it be?
Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself in different spaces; you're not less intelligent, you just need a different approach, and your advocacy and knowledge will help you navigate new systems.

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A candid, community-driven show that blends personal epilepsy stories with expert insights, practical coping strategies, and advocacy topics. Episodes frequently cover seizure management, sleep and memory, medical care navigation, and the stigma surrounding epilepsy, often through a conversational, humorous lens. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on real-world experiences—from caregivers and clinicians to researchers and patients—making it a trusted space for education, support, and empowerment. The format and guest mix suggest strong relevance for listeners seeking relatable lived experiences alongside actionable medical and practical guidance.

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Recent guests on What the Ef?! include:

1. Torie Robinson
2. Ivana Garcia
3. Dr. Alexis Meyers
4. Matthew Summerfield
5. Amanda Abel
6. Rebecca Dolan
7. Bridget Drumme
8. Jamie Block

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