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A Slight Change of Plans: I Felt Like an Alien Impersonating Myself
'You'll still be you,' they said. So why didn't she feel like it? 🧠
Who it's for
After a medical scare, people often hear 'you'll be fine' and then feel quietly unlike themselves, which can be lonely and confusing.
Confused→Curious
Feelings it meets
What it is
Science journalist Rachel E. Gross had a bleed in her cerebellum in 2024 and needed surgery. Her doctors predicted she might be clumsy for a while but would still be herself, and her recovery largely went as expected, yet she was left with unexplained glitches and a feeling of not quite being herself.
Where to find it
Free on Pushkin's website and major podcast apps (Apple Podcasts, Spotify).
Before you start
Heads up: Brain bleed and brain surgery.
Age: Ages 13+
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.William Ernest Henley, “Invictus”
