In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lim to explore the complexity of treating brain tumors, severe facial pain, and the patients who often fall between specialties. Together, they unpack conditions like glioblastoma and trigeminal neuralgia, looking at how careful clinical judgment can shape the path to real relief.

Dr. Lim explains the hallmark symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia, the possible mechanisms behind it, and why some cases respond dramatically to surgery while others are far more difficult to trace. The conversation broadens into a deeper look at pain itself, highlighting the need for a truly multidisciplinary model that considers structural, neurological, psychological, and systemic factors rather than reducing symptoms to a single cause.

This episode also touches on the future of brain health through research, telehealth, immunotherapy, and the growing understanding of how lifestyle, environment, and coordinated care all influence long-term outcomes. It is a thoughtful conversation about what it means to treat complex conditions with both precision and perspective.

00:00 Meet Dr Michael Lim

00:38 Neurosurgery Focus Areas

02:13 Trigeminal Neuralgia Explained

03:10 Who Qualifies For Care

05:32 Symptoms And Diagnosis

06:41 Microvascular Decompression

09:13 Lifestyle And Triggers

11:03 Dental And Trauma Links

12:25 Glioblastoma Overview

13:18 Cancer Risk Factors

15:41 Radiation And Cell Phones

17:56 Multidisciplinary Pain Care

22:05 Research And Immunology

24:40 MS And Autoimmune Links

26:23 Empowerment After Relief

29:09 Telehealth And Care Networks

32:46 Brain Health Prevention

36:22 Longevity And Aging Science

38:20 Daily Habits That Help

40:15 Future Of Precision Medicine

42:21 Closing Thoughts And Thanks

In this episode, Jenn Reno shares her long journey through chronic pain, repeated injuries, surgeries, and years of searching for answers while living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis. After severe spinal instability, five fusions, and ongoing neck issues, Jen explains what it was like to keep pushing through symptoms that deeply affected her daily life.

What makes this conversation especially powerful is the turn toward hope. Jen shares how working with Dr. Molly Brown at Centered helped her experience meaningful relief and greater neck stability through AMIT and neuromuscular-focused care. For the first time in a long time, she began to feel more supported in her body, more functional in daily life, and more hopeful about what healing could look like.

00:00 Jen’s Resilience Story

00:42 Early Injuries And Pain

03:44 Spine Symptoms And Gaslighting

05:34 Neck Instability And Surgeries

09:04 Finding The Diagnosis

10:07 Advocacy After Diagnosis

14:18 Meditation For Chronic Pain

18:47 Working With Molly

21:09 First Session Breakdown

21:24 Neuromuscular Stability Explained

22:16 Early Relief and Hope

25:07 Why It Finally Clicked

26:10 Autoimmune Complexity and Targeted Care

28:07 Nervous System and New Life

29:13 Finding EDS Community

32:26 Better Care Through Collaboration

33:01 Being Seen by Doctors

36:58 Preparing for Future Surgeries

41:14 Positive Trajectory Mindset

43:27 Resources and Farewell

CENTERED Presents: The Future of Health

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Through expert interviews, inspiring success stories, and insightful conversations, we explore the power of personalized care to address the root causes of complex health conditions.

Join Dr. Molly Brown as she uncovers new pathways to deep healing and sustainable well-being, bridging the gap between mind and body to unlock the full potential of brain-based therapies.

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