Rewired Minds brings you powerful, real stories from those affected by brain tumors. Listen to voices in the brain tumor community as they share their raw, inspiring experiences navigating life before diagnosis, through the pivotal moment everything changed, to the reality that follows. Connect with the human side of brain tumors through understanding, hope, and action as we transform awareness into impact.
Losing a Brother and Then Facing My Own Brain Tumor
Bri speaks with Sundas Hashmi, a brain tumor survivor who was diagnosed with a grade two oligodendroglioma after a seizure in 2020. Sundas describes losing her brother to glioblastoma, the difficult cognitive recovery after surgery, her experience in a clinical trial, and how acceptance has shifted her focus toward family, writing, advocacy, nature, and ordinary joys.
Tumor Type: Oliogodendroglioma
Tumor Grade: II
Symptoms: none
Treatment: Targeted Therapy, Clinical Trials
Patient
Current Stage: In Treatment
Connect with Sundas Hashmi
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Instagram: @sundashash1 [https://www.instagram.com/sundashash1/]
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Resources
Medical brain tumor terms: rewired-minds.com/terms [http://rewired-minds.com/terms]
Brain tumor organizations: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources
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Instagram: @rewiredmindspod [https://www.instagram.com/rewiredmindspod/]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds
Disclaimer
The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.
29 Oct 2026
Diagnosed at Nine and Still Here 34 Years Later (feat. Adam Campbell)
Bri Salsman speaks with Adam Scott Campbell, a long-term grade two astrocytoma survivor diagnosed at age nine, about two recurrences, multiple surgeries, and rebuilding life after paralysis and other effects. Adam reflects on faith, community, the isolation of keeping illness private, and the conviction that changing abilities do not change a person's inherent worth.
Tumor Type: Astrocytoma
Tumor Grade: II
Symptoms: anger, headaches, vision loss, paralysis, double vision, coordination challenges
Treatment: Surgery, radiation
Survivor
Current Stage: Survivorship
Recurrence
Connect with Adam Campbell
Website: adamscottcampbell.com
Email: adam@adamscottcampbell.com
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Resources
Medical brain tumor terms: rewired-minds.com/terms [http://rewired-minds.com/terms]
Brain tumor organizations: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources
Connect with Rewired Minds
Website: rewired-minds.com [http://rewired-minds.com/]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod
Instagram: @rewiredmindspod [https://www.instagram.com/rewiredmindspod/]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds
Disclaimer
The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.
21 Oct 2026
I Had a Seizure and Drove Into a House (feat. Erika Butler)
Erika Butler shares her remarkable journey through a glioblastoma diagnosis, treatment, and return to work, highlighting the importance of advocacy, support, and resilience in the face of a brain tumor.
Tumor Type: Glioblastoma
Tumor Grade: IV
Symptoms: headaches, seizure
Treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, proton therapy, cyberknife radiotherapy, clinical trial
Survivor
Current Stage: In Treatment
Connect with Erika Butler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikatbutler/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikatbutler/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erikatbutler
Be a Guest
Interested in being a guest on a future episode? Visit rewired-minds.com/guest [http://rewired-minds.com/guest] for more information and to submit your request.
Resources
Medical brain tumor terms: rewired-minds.com/terms [http://rewired-minds.com/terms]
Brain tumor organizations: https://www.rewired-minds.com/braintumorresources
Connect with Rewired Minds
Website: rewired-minds.com [http://rewired-minds.com/]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RewiredMindsPod
Instagram: @rewiredmindspod [https://www.instagram.com/rewiredmindspod/]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewiredminds
Disclaimer
The stories shared here are personal accounts from the brain tumor community for informational and awareness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself as you listen and process.
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