#256. “I Had Awake Brain Surgery…” Her Glioblastoma Story
#256. “I Had Awake Brain Surgery…” Her Glioblastoma Story  
Podcast: Fast to Faith: Healing God's Way
Published On: Tue May 20 2025
Description: From Brain Tumor to Bold Faith: Karen’s Journey Through Surgery, Glioblastoma & God’s Grace In this moving episode of the Fast to Faith Podcast, Karen Bartram shares her unbelievable story—from a small limp and fine motor issues to a devastating diagnosis of a grade 4 glioblastoma. What began as a suspicion of a pinched nerve turned into an emergency room visit, brain surgery, and a life-changing faith journey.Karen walks us through her awake craniotomy, the moments of fear and surrender, and how years of prioritizing her health and spiritual growth prepared her for this unexpected battle. She opens up about combining conventional treatment with holistic healing, and the role prayer, perseverance, and community have played in her resilience. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your pain, Karen’s story is proof He’s been preparing you all along.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/CxUuQizMeroChapters: 0:00 - From Certified Coach to Patient: A Shocking Diagnosis 3:28 - The Symptoms No One Expected 5:05 - The Brain Tumor Discovery & Emergency Hospital Stay 8:00 - Awake Brain Surgery: Faith in the Operating Room 13:00 - Grade 4 Glioblastoma & Finding Strength Through Faith 17:00 - Combining Conventional & Holistic Treatments 22:00 - Discerning God’s Plan When Doors Close 24:21 - Perseverance, Purpose, and the Book of JamesIf this episode gave you hope, share it with someone who needs a reminder that God always makes a way. 🙏You're doing everything right. You're praying. You're trying. You're seeking answers.And exhaustion and overwhelm are still running your day.Here's the truth no one's told you: that's not a lack of faith or a lack of effort. It's a body carrying more than it was ever meant to carry alone. LAY IT DOWN — a live 3-hour event with Dr. Tabatha: https://fasttofaithlive.com/layitdown Your healing story is someone else's roadmap.And if you are still in the middle of your own - you need this too.If you have ever wondered what it would look like to turn your transformation into your calling - Day 2 of Dr. Tabatha's free 3-day masterclass From Stuck to Free was built for you.May 26-28. 12PM EST. One hour a day. Free.Register: masterclass.fasttofaith.com/fromstucktofreeJoin Dr. Tabatha LIVE: https://fasttofaithlive.com/layitdownReady to go deeper?Start here: 5-Day Empowered by Faith Challenge ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyShop Dr. Tabatha's supplement line: Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first order: shop.fasttofaith.comGet the book: Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: book.fasttofaith.com/bonus?am_id=fasttofaith5413Fast to Faith is hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber — OB/GYN, functional medicine physician, and founder of the Fast to Faith Sisterhood and Coaching Academy.