For those living with epilepsy, navigating everyday tasks can be daunting. From the fear of having a seizure in public to the uncertainty of when the next episode might occur, individuals often carry a heavy emotional burden. There is also the challenge of accessing proper care and understanding the latest treatment options, which can lead to feelings of isolation and uncertainty. These factors make it critical to advocate for and share resources with people managing epilepsy, so they can educate and empower themselves, and access the necessary care to live their best lives.

Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds — hosts of "The Now What Podcast" — grace the cover of "Epilepsy." Brar and Reynolds were roommates and Disney Channel co-stars of Cameron Boyce, who had epilepsy and died from complications related to the condition in 2019 at the age of 20. Since Boyce's death, Brar and Reynolds have become vocal advocates for the epilepsy community, through their work with The Cameron Boyce Foundation and their podcast.

In an exclusive interview with Mediaplanet, Brar and Reynolds talked about the goal of their podcast and offered words of encouragement for those managing an epilepsy diagnosis. "A major gap in understanding epilepsy is the many misconceptions, like the different types of seizures and what causes epilepsy," Reynolds says. "It's an individual condition, and the stigma often prevents people from asking questions. To close these gaps, we need open conversations and for people to educate themselves."