The Meningioma Cast

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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 a light for others walking a similar path. Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeningiomaCast

  1. On the Good Foot.

    JAN 16

    On the Good Foot.

    Season 2 Episode 8 This week I’m talking neurologist visits, epilepsy medications, and the ongoing surgery aftermath that no one prepares you for. It’s a peek into the bureaucratic side of brain tumor recovery, the trial-and-error of meds, and the quiet reality of living with a disability that isn’t always visible. If you’re navigating seizures, specialists, appointments, or the post-op rollercoaster yourself, you’re not alone. This episode offers the honest play-by-play — with the usual dark humor and refusal to sugarcoat — because real life after a brain tumor doesn’t fit the inspirational quote format. Catch us on Facebook! E-mail us at giomacast@gmail.com And all the fun places you can find us!!!

    33 min
  2. Meningioma On My Mind

    12/11/2025

    Meningioma On My Mind

    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 created by drunk bureaucrats. If you’re living with chronic illness, surgery prep, neurological issues, invisible disability, post-tumor brain fog, or you just like hanging out with someone who doesn’t sugarcoat it — this episode is your flavor. Yeah, I have a meningioma. Yeah, it’s a pain in the ass. No, it doesn’t get to own the whole story. So grab your coffee, your knee scooter, or your sense of humor... whichever you can reach first. Hit play and hang out while we talk survival, surgery days, insurance shenanigans, and how to keep your head straight when your head’s got its own agenda. Welcome back to the Brain Tumor Tribe — we laugh, we cope, we swear, we survive. Giomacast@gmail.com

    41 min
  3. If It's Not One Thing, It's Three

    11/20/2025

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

    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 tumor recurrence, and why foot pain can make you question everything. Plus a little humor, because honestly… you kind of need it when your life turns into a medical trilogy. Keywords: meningioma, brain tumor, MRI results, brain cancer survivor, chronic foot pain, Charcot foot neuropathy, neurological symptoms, tumor recurrence anxiety, brain surgery recovery, chronic pain journey, medical podcast, meningioma support, rare diseases, post-surgical healing, patient stories, brain health podcast.

    28 min
  4. Meningioma Madness

    11/06/2025

    Meningioma Madness

    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 humor, podcast for survivors, The Meningioma Cast, medical journey, brain scan, craniotomy recovery.

    26 min
  5. Touching Grass

    10/30/2025

    Touching Grass

    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 recovery, and real-talk mental health with a dose of Gen X humor and Halloween vibes. Whether you’re a meningioma survivor, a caregiver, or just curious about how people rebuild life after surgery, this one’s for you. Join the community and share your story on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575158245327 Keywords: meningioma podcast, brain tumor awareness, neuropathy recovery, brain surgery survivor stories, craniotomy life, meningioma survivor support, brain tumor healing, post-surgery pain management, brain health podcast, mental health and humor.

    49 min
  6. Better Late Than Never

    10/23/2025

    Better Late Than Never

    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 “looking-back-to-move-forward” kind of talks. You’ll hear how recovery really works, what nobody tells you, and why timing — just like healing — never goes quite as planned. And since Halloween’s creeping up, I’m closing things out with a few ghost stories and eerie moments that hit a little differently when you’ve already been through the weirdness of brain surgery. If you’ve ever faced a medical curveball, or just love hearing how people rebuild life after one — this episode’s for you. Join the conversation and follow the community: facebook.com/TheMeningiomaCast

    43 min
  7. Where's My Cane?

    10/16/2025

    Where's My Cane?

    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 can get post-surgery. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like recovering from a brain tumor, or if you just love a mix of medical honesty, dark humor, and ghost stories, this one’s for you. Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575158245327 Give the show some love, we freakin' need it. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeningiomaCast AND I've decided to wait on uploading the old Stone Zone Episode. It'll come. Maybe the 30th or on All Hallows Eve.?

    49 min
  8. What had happened was.

    10/09/2025

    What had happened was.

    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 back. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeningiomaCast Our FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575158245327

    23 min
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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 a light for others walking a similar path. Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeningiomaCast

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  • Creator
    The one and only....D
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The one and only....D
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