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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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AND I've decided to wait on uploading the old Stone Zone Episode. It'll come. Maybe the 30th or on All Hallows Eve.?

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.

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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 and what comes next for the podcast and the community.

If you’ve ever felt like the “odd one out” in the MRI waiting room or found yourself Googling “why does my brain feel weird,” this one’s for you.

Thank you for listening, sharing, laughing, and crying with me this season. We made it to double digits — and we’re just getting started.

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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 someone hears “you have a brain tumor,” this episode is for you.

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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 ever felt like they’re juggling too much while healing.

Whether you’re dealing with a meningioma, living with a brain tumor, supporting a loved one, or just trying to get through life without losing it at the grocery store… you’re not alone.

Humor, healing, and hard truths — all in one place.

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Episode 7 – ChatPTSD

In 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 part confessional, part comedy, and all heart.

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