Delanie Fischer is joined by Athena Trombly, who shares about her experience with a brain tumor — how she discovered it, what her surgeries and recovery have been like, and the impact it's made on her life, including her relationships, beliefs, and how she chooses to spend her time.
This episode is part of our series, "Subscriber Stories." Next round of submissions: spring 2025.
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+ Navigating Scanxiety and Spirituality
+ 2 Songs That Were Athena's Anthems
+ The Pros And Cons of Time Urgency
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