In this episode, Prav speaks with Lisa Lauter, a retired nurse, public health advocate, support group leader, author, and survivor of LGi1 autoimmune encephalitis.

Lisa shares her long and complex journey to diagnosis, from early symptoms and seizures to hospital treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. She reflects on what it was like to move from being a nurse to becoming a patient, the importance of self-advocacy, and the many forms of support that helped her rebuild her life.

Lisa also discusses her book, Songbirds Keep Singing: A Memoir of Healing from Autoimmune Brain Inflammation, and explains how hope, education, rehabilitation, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and community all played a role in her healing.

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In this episode of the Encephalitis Podcast, Prav speaks with Dr Andrea Pickering, consultant clinical psychologist specialising in paediatric clinical neuropsychology, about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after encephalitis.

Dr Pickering explains what PTSD is, why it can be under-recognised after encephalitis and brain injury, and how trauma symptoms may affect survivors, family members and carers.

The conversation also explores the impact of intensive care, the differences between children and adults, how PTSD can overlap with neurological symptoms, and why timely psychological support matters.

The episode covers practical signs to look out for, including re-experiencing, avoidance, anxiety, nightmares, changes in behaviour and heightened alertness. Dr Pickering also discusses treatment approaches, the importance of family and community support, and the need for more joined-up psychological care after discharge.

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Episode 73

In this episode of the Encephalitis Podcast, Prav speaks with Eva, a paediatric trainee and PhD student at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, about Rasmussen’s encephalitis - a form of brain inflammation that mainly affects one side of the brain.

Eva explains the challenges of early diagnosis, current treatment options, and the long-term impact on children and families. She also shares how the REMEDI study aims to improve understanding of the condition, speed up diagnosis, and support families through the development of a dedicated UK support group in collaboration with Encephalitis International.

If you have been affected by Rasmussen's encephalitis and would like to join our dedicated peer support group, please email comms@encephalitis.info to book a place.

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