The Day Before – Emily K’s Story

Emily K is just 19 years old, and tomorrow she will undergo surgery to remove her pineal gland. In this emotional pre-op interview, Emily opens up about her experience living with a symptomatic pineal cyst, her long journey to find answers, and what it feels like to face a surgery few doctors acknowledge — but that could finally give her relief.

This is a rare and powerful conversation recorded the day before her life changes.

We’ll reconnect with Emily in a follow-up episode after her surgery to hear how recovery goes and how her symptoms evolve.

🎙️ Episode 3: “Dina"

Welcome to Pineal Stories, the podcast that gives voice to those living with symptomatic pineal cysts — a condition often dismissed, misunderstood, and under-researched.

In this powerful episode, Dina shares her story of struggling to be heard, impact on her family and eventual resolution with even just a touch of mic-dropping victory in the office of a neurosurgeon who had once dismissed her.

🧠 You will hear many more stories like this in this series. These are not rare cases. These are people. And their voices matter.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Personal account of years-long medical dismissal
• Symptoms and patterns, many of which are shared across patient experiences
• The emotional toll of being ignored by the medical system
• A well-deserved victory lap

💡 Resources & Links:

• Visit our website: pinealstories.com
• Learn more about pineal cyst symptoms and advocacy
• Share your story or contact us: [email protected]

🎵 Credits:

Music: "What I Waited For" by Kikoru – Licensed via Epidemic Sound

📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday

Follow, rate, and review to help us reach more people — because the truth deserves a mic.

🎙️ Episode 1: “Kelly A Part 2"

Welcome to part 2 of the premiere of Pineal Stories, the podcast that gives voice to those living with symptomatic pineal cysts — a condition often dismissed, misunderstood, and under-researched.

In this episode, we continue to share our story wherein were told these symptoms were “unrelated” or “irrelevant,” while we knew better from our own experience. From chronic headaches and dizziness to blurred vision and overwhelming fatigue to horrific delusions — this is what the medical textbooks aren’t saying.

🧠 You will hear many more stories like Kelly’s in this series. These are not rare cases. These are people. And their voices matter.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Personal account of years-long medical dismissal
• Symptoms and patterns, many of which are shared across patient experiences
• The emotional toll of being ignored by the medical system
• Why this podcast exists — and what’s ahead

💡 Resources & Links:

• Visit our website: pinealstories.com
• Learn more about pineal cyst symptoms and advocacy
• Share your story or contact us: [email protected]

🎵 Credits:

Music: "What I Waited For" by Kikoru – Licensed via Epidemic Sound

📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday

Follow, rate, and review to help us reach more people — because the truth deserves a mic.

🎙️ Episode 1: “Kelly A Part 1"

Welcome to the premiere episode of Pineal Stories, the podcast that gives voice to those living with symptomatic pineal cysts — a condition often dismissed, misunderstood, and under-researched.

In this powerful first episode, we share our story wherein were told these symptoms were “unrelated” or “irrelevant,” while we knew better from our own experience. From chronic headaches and dizziness to blurred vision and overwhelming fatigue to horrific delusions — this is what the medical textbooks aren’t saying.

🧠 You will hear many more stories like Kelly’s in this series. These are not rare cases. These are people. And their voices matter.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Personal account of years-long medical dismissal
• Symptoms and patterns, many of which are shared across patient experiences
• The emotional toll of being ignored by the medical system
• Why this podcast exists — and what’s ahead

💡 Resources & Links:

• Visit our website: pinealstories.com
• Learn more about pineal cyst symptoms and advocacy
• Share your story or contact us: [email protected]

🎵 Credits:

Music: "What I Waited For" by Kikoru – Licensed via Epidemic Sound

📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday

Follow, rate, and review to help us reach more people — because the truth deserves a mic.

Pineal Stories is a podcast that gives voice to people suffering from symptomatic pineal cysts — a condition often dismissed by the medical community. Through personal stories, expert interviews, and advocacy, the show shines a light on the real impact of this misunderstood condition and the fight for recognition, treatment, and hope.

🎵 Music: "What I Waited For" by Kikoru – Licensed via Epidemic Sound

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