Who were you before your brain tumor? And what happens when the person you used to be isn't quite the person you are today?

A brain tumor doesn't just change your medical history. It can change your relationships, your career, your confidence, your priorities, and the way you see yourself.

But here's something nobody really prepares you for: What happens when you survive brain surgery, but you're still trying to figure out who you are afterward?

In Season 3, Episode 4 of The Meningiomacast, we're getting personal.

I'm talking about life before my meningioma diagnosis, undergoing a craniotomy, and navigating the complicated reality of life after brain tumor surgery. We'll explore the emotional side of brain tumor recovery, changes in identity, the frustration of invisible struggles, and what it feels like when the world expects you to return to normal.

We'll also talk about the things I've lost, the things I've gained, and whether getting back to the old me is even the goal anymore.

And here's what makes The Meningiomacast different.

This isn't your typical medical podcast.

We're not sitting around reading clinical studies or pretending every day is an inspirational journey filled with rainbows and happy endings.

This is real life. Real experiences. Real talk.

Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's uncomfortable. Sometimes it's downright frustrating. And sometimes we're going to talk about things that people would rather sweep under the rug.

We're talking about the realities of living with a meningioma, brain surgery recovery, mental health, personality changes, relationships, working after a craniotomy, and the emotional challenges of being a brain tumor survivor.

No sugarcoating. No pretending we've got everything figured out.

Just an honest conversation about surviving, adapting, and occasionally wondering what the hell happened to the life we had planned.

Whether you're living with a meningioma, recovering from brain surgery, supporting someone with a brain tumor, or dealing with your own life-changing medical diagnosis, there's a place for you here.

Because surviving is one thing. Figuring out how to live afterward is something else entirely.

And you don't have to figure it all out alone.

Have you experienced changes in your personality, identity, relationships, or outlook on life after a brain tumor diagnosis or craniotomy?

Are you struggling to explain to others why you're not quite the same person you were before?

I want to hear your story.

📧 Email: giomacast@gmail.com

Share your experiences, ask questions, suggest future episode topics, or just reach out. This podcast isn't just about my journey. It's about connecting with people who understand what living through something like this actually means.

And if you're new to The Meningiomacast, consider starting with Season 1, Episode 1 to hear how this whole journey began.

Everyone has a story. This one is mine.

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