Invisible Me Podcast
Join Pat Porter on Invisible Me, a show that discusses invisible health issues and the feeling of being unseen and unheard. Through informal fireside chats, Pat and her guests share their personal stories of living with hidden conditions and disability. They discuss the emotional and physical impact of chronic illness, the challenges of navigating daily life, and the importance of support and acceptance. Invisible Me is a safe space for honest conversations, providing insight and community for those affected by invisible health issues.
Invisible Me Podcast
Denise Lewis: From vivid dreams to brain surgery
In this episode of Invisible Me, Denise Lewis shares her journey with brain surgery.
After experiencing subtle symptoms like headaches and vivid dreams, Denise went on to develop auras and fainting spells. After passing out while driving, she was finally diagnosed with epilepsy, while a routine scan revealed a brain tumour, leading to surgery and the road to recovery.
Denise chats with Pat about the physical and emotional challenges she faced. She also touches on the impact her condition had on her family and the importance of communication and support. Having also had a recent diagnosis of fibromyalgia, Denise discusses her path to acceptance and learning to live with the impact of her condition.
Intro music by Ben Blanchard.
Edited by Tom Haigh.