Katie Willis endured a series of aggravating symptoms and underwent a variety of treatments before ultimately discovering she had a meningioma—a tumor growing in the brain’s meninges. In this episode, she shares her journey with this diagnosis, along with deeply personal experiences she and her family have encountered while navigating complexities (including trauma and tragedy) related to mental health. Katie also offers profound insights on viewing the body as an instrument rather than an ornament, and on embracing its shifting phases and capabilities. Her reflections are insightful and impactful.
