Parenting a Child with Epilepsy and Finding Humor in Life: with Mike Knox

The Art Of Imperfect Adulting

In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone welcomes guest Mike Knox, a retired parole agent turned actor and comedian. They chat about Mike's personal journey with his daughter's epilepsy diagnosis and the challenges it brought to their family. Mike shares insights into navigating the healthcare system, the emotional toll of advocating for a child with a chronic illness, and the importance of finding joy and purpose in life despite adversity.

About the Guest: Mike Knox is a former parole agent who spent five years working in a prison before pursuing a career as a full-time actor and comedian. Based in Los Angeles, California, Mike's life took a significant turn when his young daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy, leading him to become an advocate for epilepsy awareness.

Main Topics Covered:

• Mike Knox's career transition from parole agent to actor and comedian
• The harrowing experience of witnessing his daughter's first seizure
• Challenges in navigating the medical system and finding a correct diagnosis
• The emotional and social impact of caregiving for a child with epilepsy
• Raising awareness and compassion for those affected by epilepsy
• Mike's perspective on life as a comedian and appreciating each day

Quote from the Episode: "What I really want people to know is that it's been around 4,000 years and we still are making fun of it. And that needs to stop." - Mike Knox

Timestamps:

• [00:00:05] Introduction and welcome
• [00:01:19] Mike's background and career transition
• [00:02:24] The day of the first seizure
• [00:04:24] Navigating the medical system
• [00:13:16] Misdiagnosis and the long journey for answers
• [00:22:10] Daughter's journey to independence
• [00:24:57] The pressure and isolation of caregiving
• [00:28:48] Raising epilepsy awareness and stopping stigma
• [00:30:00] Mike's comedy career and personal reflections
• [00:31:49] Quick-fire, fun questions with Mike

You can find Mike online @MikeKnoxComedy

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