{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685d870247311de1b6040723/6977b5f94366b0662d716159?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Diagnosed with Epilepsy as an Adult (finally) with Lakesha Floyd","description":"<p>Anyone else been told their seizures were “just stress”? That’s what doctors told Lakesha Floyd for DECADES until she was finally diagnosed with epilepsy at 45.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Lakesha shares how her seizure years of being dismissed, the complicated emotions that come with an adult diagnosis, and what happens when denial stops feeling safe. It’s a conversation about finding self-trust when your world is turned upside down and not letting “it’s just stress” be the final answer.</p><p><br></p><p>Because if you need to hear it today: epilepsy is not the end.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whattheefpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@whattheefpodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more here: <a href=\"https://www.whattheefpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">whattheefpodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Shout out to the folks who help keep hope alive in the epilepsy community! Thank you sponsors SK life science &amp; <a href=\"https://valtoco.com/?utm_source=landi&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=__vco_dtp_landi_con-spo_wha-the-ef-spo_con_epi-pod_flat_sis_0-v_crs_ban_1x1&amp;utm_term=us-prc-24-00129-v2_ban_sta_300x250_non_dtc_tak-cha_26-06-05&amp;utm_campaign=2026_nic_vco_dtc&amp;dclid=CjkKEQiAvtzLBhDFlKXDuZns8MEBEiQAfY0ZHcy74DvFo6TYWdKlOhDrRYc84wVdyyrKkgOID_3Jrfvw_wcB&amp;gad_source=7&amp;gad_campaignid=23350486950\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Neurelis</a> AND community partners&nbsp;Epilepsy Foundation of America, Danny Did Foundation, and Epilepsy Alliance America.</p>","author_name":"What the EF"}