We talk to Liam Young about how physical fitness contributed to his recovery from treatment for a brain tumour. Liam found that the traditional route of counselling wasn't for him. His perfect form of therapy was with a personal trainer.

At 25 he had never prioritised his health, but after his diagnosis Liam realised how important it was and that led to him embarking on a fitness program which he says helped him to deal with the mental and emotional trauma of his diagnosis.

To find out more about how a brain tumour diagnosis can affect your mental health and the support available, take a look at our website

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode we talk to Bethan and Gbenga Adelekan who's son Ravi was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was just 6 years old.  Despite this Ravi, now 8 has not let this stop him from using his experience to help others and also to continue to follow his own dreams!

After his diagnosis and surgery, Ravi decided that he want to do something that would help other children like him and one day help find a way to stop any other child going through what he had gone through so with the help of his parents they created Ravi's Dream.

You can find out more about Ravi's Dream here

You can follow Ravi's story on instragram @ravis_dream

You can also find out more about our Children and Families Service on our website here

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Chandos talk to Ben Rimmer, a research assistant at Newcastle University and the work they are doing on the quality of life of people diagnosed with low grade glioma's.  The Ways Ahead research project aims to understand more about the lived experience of people with low grade gliomas and how to improve their quality of life. 

You can find out more about the Ways Ahead Research here

You can find out more about the research that The Brain Tumour Charity fund here:

Research into Adult Brain Tumours

Research into Childhood Brain Tumours

If you would lke to make a donation to enable us to continue to fund research into brain tumours you can find ways to donate here

You can vist our website here

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode Will Garrett talks about the death of his dad when he was just 11 and how this has shaped his life.  Will is now a Neuro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, a career that was shaped by his experieces as a child where he now works with other families who are impacted by brain tumours. Will shares what it was like for him as an 11 year old and how he looks back on his experiences now as an adult and a parent himself.

If you would like to talk to a member of our Children and Familes team you can call our support line on 0808 800 004 or email the team at [email protected]

You can also find out more about the support available at the charity by visiting our website here 

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode Chandos talk with two of our Children and Families and Young Adults Workers Amy Watts and Jessie Poole  about the support that is available to families who have children under 18.  Some of the things mentioned in this episode include:

• Family Days
• Brainy Bags
• Online support group for parents
• Talking to children about brain tumours
• Taling to children about their brain tumour
• Teens Instagram
• Teen Meet ups
• Sibling Support

If you would like to know more about our Childrens and Familes Service you can find out more here 

You can also contact the team by calling 0808 800 004 or emailing [email protected]

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

(Trigger Warning)  In this episode - Benj talks about the impact of his daughter Ivy's diagnosis and coming to terms with the changes this has brought to both Ivy and their lives as a family.  He talks about the impact on mental health and the impact of trauma that parents and loved ones experiene as a result of a brain tumour diagnosis.

This episode contains conversations that some people may find distressing such as the effects of the tumour and treatment.

It's important to remember that everyone's experience is different, your experience and opinions may differ from what is discussed in this episode.

If you are affected by any of the subjects raised in the episode please do contact our support team on 0808 800 004 or email the team at [email protected].

If you would like to know more about our counselling service you can find information here

We also offer Relationship counselling which you can find out more about here

You can email our Children and Families Team - [email protected]

You can find out more information about Craniopharyngioma here.

You can find out more about our Children and Families Service here.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In May this year, we hosted not only our first in-person Young Adult event since Covid but our first ever Masquerade Ball.  Anna and Chandos, explain why events like this are so crucial to young people whose lives have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.  We also hear from other young adults about the impact these events have on people like themselves who may not have the same opportunities to experience events like this as other young people.

You can find out more about our Young Adults Service here

You can also find out more about our events for young adults here

We also hold Family Days for families with children under 18 which you can find out more about here

You can also contact the support team by calling 0808 800 004 or emailing [email protected]

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

(Trigger Warning)  In this episode - Benj talks us through every parent's worst nightmare, from the moment he and his wife Sarah were told their 4 year old daughter Ivy had a mass in her brain to where they are now as a family 18 months later. 

This episode contains conversations that some people may find distressing such as the effects of the tumour and treatment.

It's important to remember that everyone's experience is different, this is Benj's experience, your experience may differ from what is discussed in this episode.

If you are affected by any of the subjects raised in the episode please do contact our support team on 0808 800 004 or email the team at [email protected].

You can email our Children and Families Team - [email protected]

You can find out more information about Craniopharyngioma here.

You can find out more about our Children and Families Service here.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

 If you are a parent who has recieved a brain tumour diagnosis, telling your children can be one of the hardest things to do.  In this episidode we talk to Simone Baldwin, the author of the book 'Mummy has a lump' which she wrote after recieving her own brain tumour diagnosis and struggled to find any resources for parents to help her explain to her young son.  Simone also went on to write 'Daddy has a lump'

You can find out more about Simone here 

You can find 'Mummy has a lump'  here and 'Daddy has a lump' here

You can also find more information about talking to children on our website here

You can find out more about our Children and Families Service here
You can email our Children and Families Team by emailing [email protected] or calling our support line on 0808 800 0004

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode Anna talks to Dave Bolton, founder of Ahead of the Game Foundation which aims to provide much needed rehabilitation services to cancer patients.
Dave talks about what led him to creating Ahead of the Game and what services they provide.

You can find out more about Ahead of the Game  here

You can read more about Dave Bolton here

You can vist our website here 

If you'd like to talk to a member of our support team you can call 0808 800 0004 or email [email protected]

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]