The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 467: BONUS Coffee with Mom—They Couldn't Get Enough of My Groin
Jan 28, 2026
Peggy Rowe, bestselling author and Mike Rowe’s 88-year-old mother, recounts recent medical adventures and daily life. She talks about a groin-based procedure that fixed her double vision. They discuss recovery milestones, juggling multiple specialists, hospital humor and new friends at home. She also teases progress on a new book.
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Groin Route Brain Procedure
- Peggy Rowe described undergoing brain surgery accessed through her groin and experiencing complications on the first attempt.
- She recalled a parade of doctors inspecting her groin and joked it became a tourist attraction in the hospital.
Double Vision From A Fistula
- Peggy's double vision and headaches were traced to a fistula causing abnormal blood flow in her brain.
- Successful treatment resolved her double vision and returned a sense of normalcy and relief.
Diagnosis Anxiety And The AI Rabbit Hole
- Mike Rowe emphasized the emotional strain families face during ambiguous medical diagnoses and the urge to search for answers.
- He noted modern tools like AI (ChatGPT) can deepen the rabbit hole of possible diagnoses and anxiety.
