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If someone told you they could hear their own eyeballs moving, their blood pumping through their veins and their voice echoing inside their own head would you believe them? Get ready to go inside the minds of two young women struggling with all those symptoms and one of the world's most disturbing medical conditions. Prepare for a sonic trip of swerves you never saw coming as we take you inside the operating theatre for a world-first procedure to try and fix the syndrome.
20:31•9 Mar 2021
Inside the Mind: A Journey Through Sound
Episode Overview
- Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome causes sufferers to hear internal body sounds.
- Lisa and Tanya share their personal battles with this rare condition.
- The episode highlights the emotional toll and stigma associated with SCDS.
- A groundbreaking surgery offers hope for relief from their symptoms.
- Support groups provide crucial connection and understanding.
“"What I'm really hoping for on that other side of that operation is silence."”
What would you do if you could hear your own blood coursing through your veins or your eyeballs moving in your head? In this gripping episode of 'Days Like These,' you'll meet Lisa and Tanya, two women battling an extraordinarily rare condition known as Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS). This medical anomaly makes them acutely aware of every sound their bodies make, driving them to the brink of madness.
With a mix of suspense and empathy, the episode takes listeners on a journey from the eerie hospital corridors to the operating theatre for a groundbreaking procedure that might just offer them relief. Lisa, a driven finance executive with ambitions of breaking the glass ceiling, shares her struggles of keeping her condition hidden while striving for career success. Meanwhile, Tanya, a fitness enthusiast and nanny, reveals the emotional toll of living with SCDS and her desperate hope for silence.
The episode captures their fears and hopes as they undergo surgery, offering a raw look at the physical and emotional battles they face. You'll find yourself rooting for these brave women as they take a leap of faith into the unknown, hoping to reclaim their lives from this bizarre condition. With insightful storytelling and genuine moments of connection, this episode is a testament to human resilience and the lengths people will go to find peace within themselves.
So, are you ready to explore the soundscape of the human body like never before?
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