Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Episode 80 | Victoria Phillips
Episode 80 | Victoria Phillips
Episode 80 | Victoria Phillips
Wednesday 15th December 2021
Listen to Victoria Phillips' inspiring journey battling brain tumors and finding hope on 'Rooted Recovery Stories'.
65 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Patrick Custer
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
147 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Victoria Phillips: Battling Brain Tumors with Bravery and Hope
If you are lucky enough and fortunate enough to have a community around you, don't hide from them, and talk to them, cause they love you and they want to be there for you, whether it's friends, family or anyone.
Picture this: you're young, athletic, and living far from home when suddenly, out of nowhere, you find yourself in an emergency room with symptoms that leave doctors baffled. Within a day, you're undergoing brain surgery. This is just the beginning of Victoria Phillips' extraordinary journey. On this episode of 'Rooted Recovery Stories', Victoria opens up about her battle with Chiari malformation and a medulloblastoma brain tumor.
Her story isn't just about medical procedures; it's about resilience, community, and the raw courage it takes to face life-altering challenges head-on. Victoria's tale is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. She shares what it was like to be so far from her family during such a critical time and how she found strength in unexpected places. Through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, Victoria discovered the importance of a strong support system and the power of community.
She talks candidly about the fear of the unknown and how she learned to embrace her mortality without losing hope. Host Patrick Custer guides the conversation with empathy, allowing Victoria to delve into her experiences with honesty and grace. Her journey highlights not just the physical battles but also the emotional rollercoaster that comes with severe medical conditions.
For anyone struggling with similar issues or supporting someone who is, Victoria's story offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that you're not alone. This episode is part of a special collaboration with Nashville Neurosurgery Associates, aiming to bring visibility to those fighting neurosurgical disorders, especially during the often isolating holiday season. Tune in to hear Victoria's inspiring story and feel the warmth of a community that understands and supports you.