• Ep 63 - F.L.A.M.E.S. - The Life-Saving Encephalitis Acronym with Dr Nicholas Davies
    Feb 19 2026

    Encephalitis Podcast Ep 63

    In this episode of The Encephalitis Podcast, Prav is joined by leading neurologist Dr Nicholas Davies to introduce F.L.A.M.E.S., a new life-saving acronym designed to help the public and healthcare professionals recognise the urgent symptoms of encephalitis.

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    14 mins
  • Ep 61 - Contagion on Screen: Science, Storytelling, and Encephalitis with Scott Z. Burns
    Jan 30 2026

    Encephalitis Podcast Ep 62

    In this episode of the Encephalitis Podcast, Prav is joined by award-winning screenwriter and director Scott Z. Burns to discuss the depiction of encephalitis in films and explore the science, humanity, and lasting impact of the 2011 film Contagion. Inspired by real-world viruses such as Nipah and SARS, the film gained renewed relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic for its portrayal of a global outbreak with neurological consequences.

    Nipah virus factsheet - https://www.encephalitis.info/types-of-encephalitis/infectious-encephalitis/nipah-virus-infection/

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    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

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    52 mins
  • Ep 61 - Emotions, pain and unspoken dreams - Denis' Encephalitis Story
    Jan 21 2026

    In this powerful and emotive podcast episode Denis shares his journey of living with viral encephalitis from his life as an aeronautical engineer through the sudden onset of illness, hospitalisation, and a long, complex recovery. He discusses memory loss, intense emotions, vivid and distressing 'encephalitis dreams'.

    Denis also explains the coping strategies, psychological support, and practical techniques that helped him regain stability, including working with a neuropsychologist and learning effective distraction tools. His story offers honesty, hope, and valuable insight for anyone affected by encephalitis or supporting a loved one through recovery.

    #ViralEncephalitis #EncephalitisAwareness #NeuroSymptoms #LifeAfterEncephalitis #EncephalitisSupport #UnderstandingEncephalitis #BrainHealthTips

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    37 mins
  • Ep 60 - Sleep and Encephalitis with Dr David Lee
    Nov 26 2025

    The Encephalitis Podcast Ep 60

    This podcast episode is about sleep and encephalitis. Sleep difficulties can be a symptom of encephalitis as well as a potentially long-term after-effect. Prav is joined by Dr. David Lee. Dr Lee is a chartered psychologist and chartered scientist who has been researching sleep and the psycho-behavioral treatment of insomnia for the last 20 years. He holds memberships with the World Sleep Society, the British Sleep Society, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers, the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, and the British Psychological Society, where he also holds an associate fellowship.

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    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

    If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch

    Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate

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    34 mins
  • Ep 59 - Wady's Story of Music and Autoimmune Encephalitis
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode, Prav talks to Wady a patient advocate, music educator, singer-songwriter and survivor of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

    Here is a link to Wady's music https://youtu.be/btoaGoXLi1k

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    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

    If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch

    Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate

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    20 mins
  • Ep 58 - Neurological physiotherapy and encephalitis with Kenny Thoms
    Oct 15 2025

    Encephalitis Podcast Episode 58

    In this episode, Prav talks to Kenny Thoms the Co-Founder, Director & Specialist at NeuroPhysio in Glasgow. Kenny works with individuals recovering from neurological events or those managing long-term neurological conditions.

    They discuss neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation including the specific neurological challenges that encephalitis survivors face.

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    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

    If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch

    Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate

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    25 mins
  • Ep 57 - Milkshakes for Marleigh - Kate Fisher
    Sep 17 2025

    In this episode, Prav is joined by a mother who is changing the world! Not just for her own child, but for so many others. Kate Fisher, the founder of Milkshakes for Marleigh - a blood donation initiative in Australia - talks about her daughter's experience of encephalitis and how she now commits her life to blood donor advocacy.

    Kate founded Milkshakes for Marleigh after her daughter was diagnosed with seronegative paediatric autoimmune encephalitis and relied on blood donors for her treatment.

    You can find out more about her work on her website - https://milkshakesformarleigh.org

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    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

    If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch

    Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate

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    34 mins
  • Ep 56 - Genetics in Autoimmune Encephalitis with Dr Sophie Binks
    Sep 4 2025

    In this episode, Prav talks to Dr Sophie Binks about genetics and DNA in relation to autoimmune encephalitis. Asking the question 'can genetics play a part in the prevalence of encephalitis?'

    Sophie is a Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Neurology SpR at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford. She is also on the Scientific Advisory Panel for Encephalitis International.

    Her research focuses on clinical and genetic aspects of autoimmune encephalitis.

    If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support

    If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch

    Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate

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    22 mins