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The Encephalitis Podcast is brought to you by the Encephalitis Society and will cover all aspects of encephalitis.

We will feature interviews with neurologists, psychiatrists, survivors and in-depth looks at different aspects of encephalitis.

Episodes will be available as a podcast and also as a vodcast which can be found on our YouTube channel.

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An interview with author Catherine Jessop

An interview with author Catherine Jessop

Author Catherine Jessop joins Dr Ava Easton to talk about her excellent new book Pulling Through: Help for Families Navigating Life-Changing Illness. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

An interview with Dr Ava Easton - podcast

An interview with Dr Ava Easton - podcast

Dr Ava Easton is put under the microscope by our Ambassador Simon Hattenstone, features writer at the Guardian. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

An interview with Rebecca Adlington - podcast

An interview with Rebecca Adlington - podcast

Rebecca Adlington talks about the Tokyo Olympics, motherhood, her connections to encephalitis, the pandemic and her experiences winning four Olympic medals in the swimming pool Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Covid-19 and encephalitis - podcast

Covid-19 and encephalitis - podcast

A podcast answering your questions about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and encephalitis. Filmed on March 20. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Covid-19 and Long Covid - podcast

Covid-19 and Long Covid - podcast

Dr Jake Suett became ill with symptoms of Covid-19 earlier this year. In this podcast, he talks about his illness and the lasting effects of the infection, a term which has become known as 'Long Covid' Read more

Published: 14th August, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Covid-19 and neurology - Podcast

Covid-19 and neurology - Podcast

A podcast looking at Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and neurology. Recorded on April 14. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine - podcast

Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine - podcast

Expert virologist Dr Peter Hotez talks about Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine in the latest edition of our podcast with Dr Ava Easton. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Covid-19 neurology surveillance - podcast

Covid-19 neurology surveillance - podcast

Dr Benedict Michael and Dr Ava Easton discuss the newly created, National Surveillance Programme on Neurological Complications of COVID19, CoroNerve. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Covid-19 vaccinations and encephalitis - podcast

Covid-19 vaccinations and encephalitis - podcast

Professor Tom Solomon chats to Dr Ava Easton and answers your questions around COVID-19 vaccinations and encephalitis Read more

Published: 28th January, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Covid-19, mental health and wellbeing - podcast

Covid-19, mental health and wellbeing - podcast

Dr Ava Easton speaks to Dr Bonnie-Kate Dewar and Dr Jessica Fish about mental health and wellbeing following the Covid19 outbreak. Recorded on April 28. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Encephalitis Podcast - An interview with Suzie Miller

Encephalitis Podcast - An interview with Suzie Miller

Suzie Miller, the award-winning playwright behind the West End hit, Prima Facie, joins the Encephalitis Podcast for an interview about her experiences of encephalitis and much more Read more

Published: 26th September, 2022

Encephalitis Podcast - Samantha Goodwin

Encephalitis Podcast - Samantha Goodwin

Author Samantha Goodwin talks to Dr Ava Easton about writing, her dad who sadly passed away from encephalitis as well as offering advice and insights on self-publishing Read more

Published: 30th December, 2021

Fatigue and encephalitis - podcast

Fatigue and encephalitis - podcast

Donna Malley, from the Oliver Zangwill Centre, answers your questions about fatigue and encephalitis Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Functional Neurology Disorder - Podcast

Functional Neurology Disorder - Podcast

Dr Ava Easton talks to Professor Jon Stone and Dr Tim Nicholson about Functional Neurological Disorder Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Gagun Gahir podcast

Gagun Gahir podcast

In this edition of the Encephalitis Podcast, Dr Ava Easton chats to Gagun Gahir, our Chair of Trustees, on a wide range of topics Read more

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 20th December, 2021

Living and working in a pandemic world - Podcast

Living and working in a pandemic world - Podcast

Dr Nicholas Davies, consultant neurologist and the Chair of the Encephalitis Society's Scientific Advisory Panel, talks about his day-to-day life working and living during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Lockdowns, Art, Cooking and Sin! with Mathew Bose

Lockdowns, Art, Cooking and Sin! with Mathew Bose

In our latest podcast, Ava interviews our Ambassador Mathew Bose in an episode we are calling Lockdowns, Art, Cooking and Sin! Read more

Published: 18th May, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Podcast - An interview with director Mike Day

Podcast - An interview with director Mike Day

An interview with director and cinematographer Mike Day who became ill with encephalitis in 2011. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Podcast - Living and working in India during COVID-19

Podcast - Living and working in India during COVID-19

Podcast: Living and working in India during COVID-19 and the impact of this pandemic on black and ethnic minority communities Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

The law and its role in a pandemic world

The law and its role in a pandemic world

Dr Ava Easton speaks to Anne Cassidy, a partner at Moore Barlow LLP, about the law and encephalitis patients and how it is operating during the Covid-19 pandemic Read more

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

To Olivia - Podcast

To Olivia - Podcast

Dr Ava Easton talks to the team behind To Olivia, the new Sky Original film about the marriage of Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal who lost their daughter Olivia, from measles encephalitis Read more

Published: 19th February, 2021

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    Gift in Your Will

    By leaving a gift in your Will, you can ensure we will be there to help people affected by encephalitis and their families for generations to come

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    Japanese Encephalitis in Australia - The Encephalitis Podcast

    Dr Lance Turtle joins the Encephalitis Podcast to talk about the Japanese encephalitis virus and its impact on Australia since March 2022.

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  • NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    NMDAR antibody encephalitis

    NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

  • Herpes Simplex  virus encephalitis

    Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

    Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

  • What is encephalitis?

    What is encephalitis?

    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

  • Guidelines for recovery

    Guidelines for recovery

    No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

  • Limbic encephalitis

    Limbic encephalitis

    The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

  • Death from encephalitis

    Death from encephalitis

    Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.

  • West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis

    West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.

  • Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.

  • Emotional and behavioural changes

    Emotional and behavioural changes

    Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.

  • Get support

    Get support

    Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

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