vestibular schwannoma
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Balance Problems and Shoes
It may surprise you to learn that shoes play a large role in daily balance. Choosing the right shoes can help optimize how much energy you spend on balance. Continue reading
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When Your Body Initiates Self Destruct Mode
I have struggled with feeling betrayed by my body in the wake of my acoustic neuroma diagnosis. Some days it can feel like all my body does is let me down. I have worked on different mindsets to combat these feelings. Continue reading
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Adventures in Hearing Loss & Theatre
I’ve had a lifelong love of theatre, but hearing loss has added some complications. After trying many options and some advocacy, I am grateful for the opportunity to enjoy theatre with captions. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 3: Stacy’s Story
Stacy noticed that her hearing wasn’t working correctly while pregnant. She shares her story of navigating an acoustic neuroma diagnosis and subsequent brain surgery while juggling motherhood with a young child and a newborn. Continue reading
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Why I Volunteer
I have been thinking about what volunteering brings into my life, and my gratitude for this community. *Spoiler alert* I volunteer for you. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 2: Ramiz’s Story
Ramiz’s story of his acoustic neuroma diagnosis and treatment is cinema worthy. Regardless, Ramiz overcame all those obstacles to live a full life and can now look back and share the story of those tumultuous times. Continue reading
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
I honestly cannot say enough good things about vestibular rehabilitation. It literally changed my life. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Continue reading
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Anticipatory Grief by DJ Hilley
This beautiful article by licensed professional counselor DJ Hilley delves into his struggles and coping mechanisms for handling the anticipatory grief brought to his life by his acoustic neuroma diagnosis and projected hearing loss. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 1: Michelle’s Story
In this episode, Michelle shares her story of her acoustic neuroma diagnosis back in 2012 when she was twenty-seven years old. Michelle had amazing results from her middle fossa surgery, and her story is very inspirational. Continue reading
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Nikita’s Story: Living With an Acoustic Neuroma
This is Nikita’s story of life with an acoustic neuroma. One day, the sound changed and that set off a series of huge alterations in her life. 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 