brain-surgery
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Acoustic Neuroma and Single Sided Deafness
I am honored to have been a guest on the Happy Hearing Podcast. Check out this episode where I discuss my acoustic neuroma diagnosis, unilateral hearing loss, the importance of community, and fighting hearing loss stigma. Continue reading
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Tinnitus Stories
I love to share stories on this blog, and I don’t have a lot of in-depth experience with tinnitus, so I asked others who struggle with tinnitus to share their stories. Four different wonderful souls got in touch regarding their tinnitus experience. Continue reading
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Back to Work After Brain Surgery
It’s hard to know what the transition back to work after brain surgery will look like. I had a unique situation for my work, and I found some accommodations that helped me in my work life. Continue reading
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My Acoustic Neuroma Balance Journey
Balance can be one of the most difficult struggles when you have an Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis. From clumsy teen to wobbly post surgery patient to aerial yoga enthusiast, this is my balance story. Continue reading
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Alcohol After Brain Surgery
The experience of imbibing alcohol after brain surgery can be different or very similar to life before the surgery. While many people can easily enjoy alcohol, others struggle with headaches, tinnitus, and dehydration. How does alcohol feel in your life? Continue reading
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Life with Pain
I have really found that my relationship to pain is that pain diminishes me. It takes a large chunk out of my capacity to do life. Pain eats up my energy. It slows me and dims my internal light. Continue reading
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Brain Surgery and Hair
There are a ton of challenges after brain surgery, and worrying your appearance isn’t “you” just makes everything harder. So let’s talk about brain surgery and hair. Continue reading
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Scanxiety
It is totally normal to feel heightened anxiety around a scan. Everyone worries a scan may mean getting bad news. I have a tool belt for getting through scan anxiety. I’d love to hear how you navigate that stress. Continue reading
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Getting Through the Hard Days
These are some of my favorite coping mechanisms to power through the challenging days. What are some tools you have found to help you manage tough moments? Continue reading
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Brain Surgery and Fat Grafts
It seems weird that a brain surgery would necessitate an abdominal incision, but that is often the case. Fat grafts are commonly used in Acoustic Neuroma surgeries and often under explained. Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 