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The Meningioma Cast

The one and only....D

Welcome to The Meningioma Cast — a podcast for brain tumor warriors, and anyone who’s ever had their life turned upside down by a diagnosis. I’m your host — a brain tumor survivor, cancer fighter, and someone who’s had to learn what it really means to rebuild from the inside out. This podcast is a raw, real, and honest journey through everything they don’t prepare you for after you hear the words, “You have a brain tumor.” This show is my way of making sense of that world — and hopefully offering

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00:41:11

Meningioma On My Mind

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/12/11

This week on The Meningioma Cast, I’m rolling into another round of “life with a brain tumor,” starring, my upcoming surgery, insurance roulette, paycheck panic, and the usual meningioma ranting... all with the knee scooter parked nearby, front wheels polished.Yep, we’re talking brain tumor reality, but don’t worry...it’s not doom-and-gloom. This is me still living with a meningioma, laughing at it, side-eyeing insurance companies, and wondering why disability paperwork feels like a scavenger hunt

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00:27:40

If It's Not One Thing, It's Three

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/11/20

This week on The Meningioma Cast, I’m diving into my 6-month brain MRI update, the latest chaos with my neuropathic/Charcot foot, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with surviving a meningioma and trying to live a normal life afterward.If you’re dealing with brain tumors, meningioma recovery, post-surgery anxiety, chronic pain, weird symptoms, or just trying to laugh through the stress of it all — this one’s for you.I break down what the doctors found, how it feels to face another possible

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00:25:55

Meningioma Madness

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/11/06

When your MRI looks more like modern art than medicine, you know it’s Meningioma Madness. In this episode of The Meningioma Cast, David dives into the chaos of scans, symptoms, and the rollercoaster of recovery — all served with dark humor, honesty, and a few dad jokes from the brain that’s been rebooted.Check us out on Facebook, Patreon and all the good places ;)Keywords: meningioma, brain tumor, MRI, neurology, recovery, chronic pain, brain surgery, tumor survivor, mental health, resilience, dark

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00:48:48

Touching Grass

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/10/30

Season 2, Ep 4: “Touching Grass”In this episode of The Meningioma Cast, your friend Dave gets real about Halloween, neuropathy, and the strange, funny, and sometimes frustrating reality of life after a meningioma diagnosis. From brain surgery scars to brain fog, he shares what it’s like to live with nerve pain, stay grounded through humor, and literally “touch artificial grass” when the world feels unsteady. Which is every day for him.This episode blends brain tumor awareness, post-craniotomy

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00:43:22

Better Late Than Never

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/10/23

Welcome back to The Meningioma Cast — the podcast where brain tumors meet real talk, bad jokes, and a little late-night storytelling.In this episode, Better Late Than Never, I’m catching up on what’s been happening behind the scenes — and yeah, this one almost didn’t make it out the door. Between life, recovery, and the chaos of getting a show done after a craniotomy, we’re talking about what I wish I’d done differently before and after brain surgery.It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s one of those

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00:48:42

Where's My Cane?

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/10/16

In this week’s episode of The Meningioma Cast, host Dave Conner dives into the unexpected realities of life after a craniotomy, from balance issues and nerve pain to the everyday moments that make recovery both challenging and strangely hilarious.But since it’s October, things take a spooky turn. Between talk of brain surgery symptoms and survival stories, Dave shares a few true ghost encounters and eerie moments that’ll send a chill down your spine — or maybe just make you laugh at how weird life

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00:22:43

What had happened was.

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/10/09

Season 2 kicks off with a quick check-in! It’s been a wild ride lately --> between the big move, broken bones, teeth, and everything life keeps throwing my way, I wanted to hop on and give you all a quick update. This one’s short and sweet, just saying hi, sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes, and getting this new season rolling.A deeper dive is coming soon in the next few episodes, but for now, let’s officially get Season 2 started. Thanks for sticking around Misfits— it’s good to be

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00:35:14

Meningioma Misfits

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/06/11

Episode 10 – Meningioma Misfits (Season Finale)Welcome to the wild wrap-up of Season One of The Meningioma Cast! In this finale, we’re embracing the misfits, the weirdos, and the wonderfully brain-scarred rebels who’ve turned a diagnosis into a story worth telling.I talk about my new haircut (yes, it’s related), how hypnosis has helped me manage post-surgery stress and chronic pain, and why I started creating brain tumor–focused audio resources. Plus, a little real talk about launching my Patreon

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00:48:30

The Craniotomy Club

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/06/04

Welcome to The Craniotomy Club — the club no one wants to join, but once you’re in… everything changes. In this episode, I talk about life after brain surgery — the weird, frustrating, sometimes beautiful world of post-craniotomy recovery. From phantom pains and memory glitches to unexpected humor and hard-won perspective, this is a raw, honest look at what it really means to survive a craniotomy.Whether you’re a fellow brain tumor survivor, a caregiver, or just curious about what happens after

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00:47:48

Tournaments, Tumors, and Tough Crowds

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/05/28

Episode 8: Tournaments, Tumors, and Tough Crowds.Welcome back to The Meningioma Cast — the podcast where brain tumors meet real talk.In this episode, I open up about navigating the mental and emotional chaos that comes after a brain tumor diagnosis — while still trying to be a supportive parent at jiu-jitsu tournaments, dodge awkward conversations in public, and keep my sense of humor intact.From MRI scans to martial arts mats, from recovery setbacks to extreme fatigue — this one’s for anyone who’s

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00:42:55

ChatPTSD

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/05/21

Episode 7 – ChatPTSDIn this episode of The Meningioma Cast, I step outside my comfort zone (literally) and share a recent run-in with some… let’s call them “colorful” characters while trying to be more extroverted. Spoiler: it was awkward.I also dive into the real stuff—like what PTSD looks and feels like after living through a brain tumor. From unexpected emotional triggers to that ever-lurking sense of dread, I open up about the mental and emotional aftermath no one really warns you about.It’s

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00:45:36

Happy Mother's Craniversary Day

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/05/14

Episode 6: Happy Mother’s Craniversary DayIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Meningioma Cast, we celebrate Mother’s Day and my 3-year craniversary — three years since brain surgery and still no tumor regrowth. I open up about the emotional side of recovery and what it’s like when friends and family react to a brain tumor diagnosis (spoiler: not always how you’d expect).We also take a look at how AI is changing the medical world, from diagnostics to mental health support, and what

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00:44:02

Painting Chickens

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/05/07

Episode 5: Painting ChickensBefore my craniotomy, in the middle of all the anxiety and unknowns, I found myself painting… chickens. Don’t ask why — it just made sense at the time. In this episode, I talk about that surreal stretch leading up to surgery, share a listener’s heartfelt letter, and give an honest check-in about how this past week has been going.Sometimes it’s the weird stuff that gets us through.Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575158245327Hypnosis for

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00:45:54

Side Effects May Vary...

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/04/30

This week on The Meningioma Cast, I’m picking up where I left off — sharing a little more about where I’m at now in my meningioma story, a few of the side effects that stuck around (and a few that surprised me), and what life looks like these days.It’s not all bad, it’s not all deep — it’s just real.And I’d love to hear your story too.Because while no two journeys are the same, talking about it helps.Please share your story at: Giomacast@gmail.comOur OFFICIAL Face Book page is

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00:50:32

Down by the River: Recovery, Support, and what Angela...

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/04/23

Episode 3 – Down by the River: Recovery, Support, and What Angela RemembersIn this episode, I take you with me to the banks of the Hillsborough River, where I sit down with Angela—my friend, caregiver, and the one who was there when I couldn’t be. As we reflect on those early recovery days after my craniotomy, Angela shares memories I’ve forgotten… or maybe blocked out—like what really went down in the ICU, how many people saw my giggleberries, and the quiet, raw moments of healing that shaped who I

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00:45:06

➤ “I Have a Brain Tumor. Now What?”

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/04/16

In this powerful and emotional episode of The Meningioma Cast, I walk you through the moment I sat across from the neurosurgeon and saw the tumor for the first time. I talk openly about what it’s like to be told you have a brain tumor—and what happens next when your entire life changes in an instant.From diagnosis to surgery, and waking up unable to walk, I share the raw reality of recovery, identity, and finding meaning in moments that break you open. This episode dives deep into who we are after

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00:35:09

Everyone Has a Story--This One's Mine

The Meningioma Cast ·

2025/04/09

Before the diagnosis, before the surgery, before the podcast—there was just me… trying to make sense of a body that wasn’t behaving, and a life that was slowly being rewritten without my permission.In this first episode of The MeningiomaCast, I share the real story of the year and a half leading up to my brain tumor diagnosis. From confusing symptoms to seizures, misdiagnoses, and that sinking feeling that something bigger was going on—this is the raw, unfiltered lead-up to hearing the words no one

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