Rewired Minds

Rewired Minds

Rewired Minds brings you powerful, real stories from those affected by brain tumors. Listen to voices in the brain tumor community as they share their raw, inspiring experiences navigating life before diagnosis, through the pivotal moment everything changed, to the reality that follows. Connect with the human side of brain tumors through understanding, hope, and action as we transform awareness into impact.

  1. SPOTLIGHT: Brain Tumor Companion

    2d ago

    SPOTLIGHT: Brain Tumor Companion

    In this episode of Rewired Minds, Bri Salsman speaks with Angel Jones, founder of Brain Tumor Companion, about her personal journey with brain tumors and the creation of a supportive community for patients. They discuss the unique aspects of peer-to-peer support groups, the challenges faced in building the community, and the importance of fundraising for research. Angel shares her vision for the future of Brain Tumor Companion, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and support for all types of brain tumors. Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Brain Tumor Companion Website: www.braintumorcompanion.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@braintumorcompanion  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meningiomacompanion  Instagram: @braintumorcompanion TikTok: @BTCompanion Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VBEYUB6M52XQG  Email: angel@braintumorcompanion.com  Text: 424-239-9366 Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    31 min
  2. Two Rare Brain Tumors (feat. Brenda Sowers)

    Jun 17

    Two Rare Brain Tumors (feat. Brenda Sowers)

    Brenda shares her extraordinary journey through two rare brain tumor diagnoses, her active lifestyle before and after, and her inspiring journey of relearning and resilience. Discover insights on medical challenges, recovery, mental shifts, and the power of community support. Tumor Type: Oligodendroglioma & Vestibular Schwanoma Symptoms: Balance issues Survivor Current Stage: Survivorship Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Brenda Sowers Facebook: http://facebook.com/brenda.scottsowers  Instagram: @bsowers80 Email: brenda@braintumorcompanion.org  Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    31 min
  3. An EMU Stay (feat. Bri Salsman with an UPDATE)

    Jun 10

    An EMU Stay (feat. Bri Salsman with an UPDATE)

    In this episode, Bri takes listeners inside her recent stay in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, sharing real-time recordings from the weeks before, during, and after her inpatient testing, including audio captured during a seizure. Over seven days of being bedridden and monitored, she navigates sleep deprivation, unexpected emotional weight, and the profound care of her medical team. The episode closes with the results of both her six-month post-radiation MRI and the EMU findings, which surface a deeply personal secondary diagnosis that she chooses to share openly in the spirit of the community this podcast is built for. Tumor Type: Meningioma Symptoms: seizures Treatment: Gamma Knife Patient Current Stage: In Treatment Recurrent Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    58 min
  4. Grief Looks Different Every Year (feat. Jake Bohnert)

    Jun 3

    Grief Looks Different Every Year (feat. Jake Bohnert)

    In this heartfelt conversation, Jake Bohnert shares his journey through a brain tumor diagnosis, surgery, recurrence, and the profound lessons learned about faith, strength, and resilience. Discover how he navigated uncertainty, redefined strength, and found peace amidst chaos. Tumor Type: Subependymoma Survivor Current Stage: Survivorship Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Jake Bohnert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.bohnert.370/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.bohnert Email: jake-bohnert@outlook.com Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    29 min
  5. Starting Over at 57 (feat. Steve Donie)

    May 27

    Starting Over at 57 (feat. Steve Donie)

    In this episode of Rewired Minds, Bri Salsman interviews Steve Donie, a meningioma survivor who shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery. Steve discusses his life before the diagnosis, the symptoms he experienced, and the emotional impact of receiving the news. He reflects on the changes in his career and personal life, the support systems that helped him cope, and how he found resilience in the face of adversity. Steve also shares the significance of a 3D printed model of his tumor and how he has created meaning from his experience, ultimately looking forward to new aspirations in life. Tumor Type: Meningioma Survivor Current Stage: Survivorship Bri will be participating in Coaching for Causes for another year. Each May, certified coaches from various fields donate our time for 1:1 coaching sessions. Clients make a donation to a selected cause in exchange for a session. This ensures that 100% of proceeds go directly to the nonprofit. I'm raising funds for Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. The best part is that every coach chooses their own cause, so you can donate to another coach's cause and still coach with me or vice versa. Visit coachingforcauses.com for details. Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Steve Donie LinkedIn: https://linkedin.con/in/stevedonie Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    26 min
  6. SPOTLIGHT: Brain Tumor Network

    May 20

    SPOTLIGHT: Brain Tumor Network

    In this episode of Rewired Minds, Bri Salsman interviews Kelly Glover, a nurse navigator at the Brain Tumor Network (BTN). They discuss Kelly's personal journey as a cancer survivor and her passion for helping patients navigate the complexities of brain tumor diagnoses. The conversation covers the origin of BTN, its personalized navigation services, and the importance of community support. Kelly emphasizes the need for advocacy in improving access to care and clinical trials, and they explore the future aspirations of BTN in expanding its reach and resources for patients. The episode highlights the significance of empowering patients and fostering a sense of hope within the brain tumor community. Bri will be participating in Coaching for Causes for another year. Each May, certified coaches from various fields donate our time for 1:1 coaching sessions. Clients make a donation to a selected cause in exchange for a session. This ensures that 100% of proceeds go directly to the nonprofit. I'm raising funds for Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. The best part is that every coach chooses their own cause, so you can donate to another coach's cause and still coach with me or vice versa. Visit coachingforcauses.com for details. Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Brain Tumor Network Website: braintumornetwork.org Phone: 844-286-6110 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braintumornetwork  Instagram: @braintumornetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/braintumornetwork  Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    23 min
  7. Caregiving for a Parent with Glioblastoma (feat. Michelle Strubeck)

    May 13

    Caregiving for a Parent with Glioblastoma (feat. Michelle Strubeck)

    In this episode of Rewired Minds, Bri Salsman speaks with Michelle, a primary caregiver for her mother who battled glioblastoma. Michelle shares her emotional journey through caregiving, the challenges of navigating grief, and the importance of self-care. Michelle emphasizes the need for caregivers to advocate for themselves and their loved ones while finding joy amidst sorrow. Tumor Type: Glioblastoma (GBM) Caregiver of Mother Current Stage: In Memory Bri will be participating in Coaching for Causes for another year. Each May, certified coaches from various fields donate our time for 1:1 coaching sessions. Clients make a donation to a selected cause in exchange for a session. This ensures that 100% of proceeds go directly to the nonprofit. I'm raising funds for Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. The best part is that every coach chooses their own cause, so you can donate to another coach's cause and still coach with me or vice versa. Visit coachingforcauses.com for details. Resources Check out a list of the most common medical terms relating to the brain tumor experience: rewired-minds.com/terms Connect with brain tumor organizations here: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Michelle Strubeck Email: happytraveller15@hotmail.com Be a Guest Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information and to submit your request. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    29 min
  8. Diagnosed at 28 and Choosing to Stay Positive (feat. Deandra Mayer)

    May 6

    Diagnosed at 28 and Choosing to Stay Positive (feat. Deandra Mayer)

    Deandra Mayer had been living with migraines since she was 13, never imagining they were connected to something growing in her brain. A job in the medical field led her to a doctor who ordered an MRI. What followed was a five year gap, a lost referral, and a diagnosis that would change everything at 28 years old. When the first neurosurgeon told her she had 5-8 years to live, it was her mother who refused to accept that answer and found someone who would operate. Today Deandra is cancer free, traveling to France and Greece, and building the future she always dreamed of. Tumor Type: Astrocytoma Grade II IDH Mutation Survivor Current Stage: Survivorship Bri will be participating in Coaching for Causes for another year. Each May, certified coaches from various fields donate time for 1:1 coaching sessions. Clients donate to a cause in exchange for a session. 100% of proceeds go directly to the nonprofit. I'm raising funds for Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. Every coach chooses their own cause, so you can donate to another coach's cause and still coach with me or vice versa. coachingforcauses.com Resources Common medical terms: rewired-minds.com/terms Brain tumor organizations: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources Connect with Rewired Minds Website: rewired-minds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod Instagram: @rewiredmindspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds Connect with Deandra Mayer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deandra.mayer Instagram: @Deandra_K3lly Be a Guest Visit rewired-minds.com/guest for more information. Disclaimer The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.

    29 min
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Rewired Minds brings you powerful, real stories from those affected by brain tumors. Listen to voices in the brain tumor community as they share their raw, inspiring experiences navigating life before diagnosis, through the pivotal moment everything changed, to the reality that follows. Connect with the human side of brain tumors through understanding, hope, and action as we transform awareness into impact.

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  • Creator
    Rewired Minds
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Rewired Minds

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