Ep. 18: What the Mom of an Epileptic Child Wants You to Know

11/15/22 • 55 min

Sarah Thompson lives every moment on high alert. Such is the reality of a parent raising a child with epilepsy. Her son Bryson was diagnosed as a drug-resistant epileptic six years ago, and despite suffering near daily seizures, his diagnosis has not defined him.

During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Sarah joins the show to discuss the mental and physical toll epilepsy takes on a family and what she wishes everyone knew about the brain disorder that impacts over 3 million people in the United States. Ashley shares her personal experience with epilepsy and why she felt connected to the Thompson family from the moment she met Sarah.

In addition to raising Bryson and his three siblings, Sarah is also a second mom to an entire college football team. The wife of the Cal running backs coach, and the daughter of an NFL star offensive lineman, Sarah uncovers she and Lisa share many common threads.

The Pac-12 Network feature referenced in the interview can be found here. To learn more about the non-profit Bryson and his older brother Brock started, please visit Helmets4Helmets.com.

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The Pac-12 Network feature referenced in the interview can be found here. To learn more about the non-profit Bryson and his older brother Brock started, please visit Helmets4Helmets.com.

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Ep. 17: Steph Curry's Mom

A month before Steph Curry won his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, his mom Sonya released a memoir detailing her journey from growing up in poverty in rural Virginia to becoming a first generation college graduate to raising three immensely gifted children with her now ex-husband, Dell Curry.

Sonya opens up to Ashley and Lisa about what it's been like being on her own for the first time in 40 years. She shares insight on why she wrote Fierce Love, what she learned about herself in the process, and why she chose not to include her divorce in the book.

We know you'll be as inspired as we were by this strong mother as she reveals her keys to finding joy, connecting with faith and rediscovering your purpose.

Sonya's book is called Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose.

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Following the recent launch of a reality TV show featuring her three daughters, Susan Culpo discusses how "The Culpo Sisters" came to be, why she finally agreed to be part of the show, and what surprised her during the filming of the series.

Susan's middle daughter Olivia - who has been dating Lisa's son Christian McCaffrey for three years - makes a special guest appearance to share her favorite thing about her mom. The former Miss Universe also opens up about what initially drew her to Christian (spoiler: it wasn't his wardrobe) and why she credits Lisa for "creating the guy I love."

“The Culpo Sisters” airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC and Discovery Plus.

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