Finding joy and purpose: Embracing life after change | Part 2

About this episode

Meegan shares her emotional journey as a survivor of a pituitary macroadenoma and stroke, discussing her adjustments and newfound purpose in life.

Send us a message! In Episode 15, we’re joined by Meegan, a single mother, teacher, and survivor of a non-malignant pituitary macroadenoma and stroke. This is an emotional and heartfelt conversation as she shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Listen in as Meegan reflects on the many adjustments she’s made while embracing this new chapter of life, choosing to stay curious and engaged through learning, volunteering, and her love of reading and baseball. Her story...

People in this episode

Guest: Meegan

Topics covered

• health
• survivorship
• personal journey
• resilience
• life changes

Keywords

• pituitary macroadenoma
• stroke
• survivor
• mother
• teacher
• resilience
• volunteering
• reading
• baseball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

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