In this second episode with Dr Phillip Pearl, we explore the human side of rare epilepsies: what drives him as a paediatric neurologist, how advocacy transforms progress, and why research in ultra-rare conditions can change the lives of people with common disorders. We also tackle difficult but vital topics - SUDEP, depression, and suicide in epilepsy - and end on a hopeful note with music and the brain!   🌐 More about Phillip 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/phillip-pearl-rare-epilepsies-sudep-neurology-journey     👕 Check out our cool merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com    🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights    🎧 Watch the chat on YouTube 👇🏻 https://youtu.be/scBYPashBAs    📖 Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:56 – Meet Dr Phillip Pearl 01:17 – What keeps you going, as a paediatric neurologist 03:19 – Choosing paediatric neurology 05:06 – Falling in love with neurology 06:25 – Future of metabolic epilepsies 07:30 – Gene therapy breakthroughs 09:44 – SUDEP & risk awareness 11:18 – Depression, mortality, & suicide in epilepsy 11:55 – The intersection of music and epilepsy 12:28 – Conclusion & thanks   🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary    📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks  - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social  - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks  - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks   - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks