Radio Interviews

I did a couple of radio interviews yesterday with Nicole from Epilepsy Action - Women. She is trying to raise awareness of failures in medical assistance for women with epilepsy. In particular around puberty, pregnancy and menopause when hormones can reduce the effectiveness of medication. The BBC Radio York one went really well. I explained that I had actually had good care from my GP and specialist, but that I knew this was not the case for a lot of people. We needed to have consistent information, care, treatment and regular check ups for everyone nationwide.

I also did a pre recorded bit with the local radio station and Leeds radio. Hopefully I helped but it was all rather nerve racking being on radio. I am not good at public speaking and whilst no one could see me it was still quite terrifying.

My Grandparents, Mum and Dad listened to the live BBC York interview and thought I was great. They are exceptionally biased with me and my two sisters but I will happily take their word for it in this instance. My husband also listened to it on the Internet in the evening and assures me it went well.

The local station asked to keep my telephone number in case they have future pieces about epilepsy and might want to speak to me again. Can't have been too bad after all.

Well, signing off as Rhiannon will be wanting her next feed.