About Austin
From a young age, I was full of energy and ready to take on the world. But life took an unexpected turn—what began with a loss in the family soon spiraled into something more. At just 7 years old, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Learning to live with the emotional weight of that diagnosis, along with the pain of bullying, wasn’t easy. But over time, and with the unwavering support of my family and friends, I found the strength to rise above those challenges. Today, I live a happy, healthy life—proving that even against the odds, hope and resilience can prevail.
Discover your calling, Dream Big.
Overcoming adversity with courage and authenticity, inspire others to discover their calling and dream big.
Book Coming Soon!!
From Struggle to Strength — A Story That Inspires.
Austin’s new book is a raw, uplifting journey through life’s challenges and the growth that comes from facing them head-on. With honesty and heart, he shares his story of navigating loss, self-doubt, bullying, and the deep desire to be understood. But this isn’t just about hardship—it’s about healing, faith, and the courage to turn pain into purpose. Austin invites readers into his world, not to dwell on what went wrong, but to show what’s possible when you choose to rise above. Whether you’ve battled personal demons, felt like you didn’t belong, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone—this book is a powerful call to believe in something greater and become the strongest version of yourself.
Speaking Events
Austin is a passionate advocate, storyteller, and family man on a mission to inspire others by sharing his journey with epilepsy and the lessons he’s learned from both pain and perseverance.
Through speaking engagements, including conversations with law enforcement and heartfelt discussions with the community, Austin is raising epilepsy awareness, fighting stigma, and encouraging others to embrace their differences. With resilience at his core and his family by his side, he’s proving that even in the face of adversity, you can live fully, love deeply, and lead boldly.
Resources
You’re not alone—take the first step toward support with trusted resources below for epilepsy, bullying, and suicide prevention.
Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation offers a 24/7 Helpline for help, hope, support, guidance, access to national and local resources for epilepsy and seizures. The Epilepsy Foundation not only helps support the community through raising awareness, but raising money to help fund epilepsy research.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers giving emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States just dial 988.
STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country.
Cure Epilepsy
CURE Epilepsy has raised more than $90 million to fund epilepsy research and other initiatives that will lead the way to cures for the epilepsies. CURE Epilepsy has led a dramatic shift in epilepsy research from simply treating seizures to improving our understanding of underlying mechanisms and causes so that cures and preventative strategies can be found.
DEE-P Connections Resource
DEE-P Connections is a way to break through that isolation to facilitate connections and share critical resources with families facing similar challenges. Their initial focus is on offering webinars on topics of interest to this community.
Committee for Children
As we strive to promote the safety, well-being, and success of children in school and in life, Committee for Children is proud to provide tools that help children thrive. Committee for Children believes education and prevention efforts that begin in early childhood and continue into adulthood achieve the greatest impact.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Epilepsy Alliance America
Epilepsy Alliance America is a national organization, dedicated to providing support, care, and service to those with epilepsy. Epilepsy Alliance America is comprised of like-minded member organizations, serving hundreds of thousands of people with epilepsy, and their families, caregivers, and communities.
Austin Hansen Inspirational Speaker 