Special Guest: A Blown Pupil. A Brain Tumour. A New Reality - Jody’s Story Pt 1

At twenty-two, Jodie noticed something small — a blown pupil. What followed was a brain tumour diagnosis, surgery, and life with third nerve palsy, strabismus, ptosis, eyelid droop and double vision. In this episode, Jodie shares what it feels like to live with facial difference and visible disfigurement, to be seen differently, and to keep searching for tools, treatments and choices that feel right. This is a conversation about courage, choice, self-acceptance and hope — and the reminder that there may still be options. Watch/listen now: Fifteen Minutes at Dr. Zali’s Desk special.