The Apple & The Tree

Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's struggle with hair loss from age 13 and Anne's lifelong battle with eczema. They touch on how ADHD influenced their, at times, chaotic family life and explore societal perceptions of beauty and normalcy. Laura reflects on her challenges, her journey towards acceptance, and the impact of Anne's method of support. Their conversation unveils some very deep emotions, but also reveals a shared desire for a better understanding of each other, despite their relationship's complex intricacies.

As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits.

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Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Milton Keynes to meet Hannah and her dad, Brett.

In this charged and emotional episode, Hannah and Brett share a very real conversation about their respective health challenges and the impacts they have on their families. Hannah, who has albinism, talks about the support she received from her parents during her unexpected pregnancies and managing life as a mum of two who is registered blind. Brett, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 37, discusses his daily struggles, the importance of a positive outlook, and how humour helps him cope.

Their conversation really highlights the strength of their father / daughter bond, the significance of open communication, and the ways these two support each other in so many different ways. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits.

To get in touch, email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Lisa and her mum, Lesley.

Lisa and Lesley’s deeply personal and revealing conversation covers their family history, Lesley's challenging pregnancy, and Lisa's childhood. They talk very openly about the impact on both of them of Lisa's father's death 23 and acknowledge how his absence has shaped their interpersonal dynamic and strengthened their relationship.

Lisa talks about her own parenting journey, the challenges of raising children, and how her upbringing has influenced her own parenting style. The conversation also covers Lisa's identity as a lesbian, her family life with her wife, and their children conceived through IVF. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits.

To get in touch, email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet Fiona and her dad, Steven

In 2017 Fiona - then aged 34 - began experiencing symptoms of breathlessness and a dry cough which were later identified as early signs of Pulmonary Fibrosis, a terminal disease. She is married with a young son, Harry. Fiona and her dad Steven, 71, share their deeply personal conversation about Fiona's life-threatening illness and its impact on their family.

Steven opens up about his own adventurous past, travelling through India, Australia and New Zealand before meeting and marrying Fiona’s mother in Colombia. Despite the huge challenges they face, both find room for hope and laughter and a desire to face the future supporting each other. This is an intimate exploration of mortality, love and the power of familial bonds. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, there is nothing off limits.

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Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Liverpool to meet Rebekah and her mum, Pamela.

As an ex-Subpostmistress, Pamela faced an armed robbery while pregnant - later bankruptcy loomed due to shortfalls occurring in her Post Office due to a faulty accounting system. Meeting in Rebekah’s Liverpool home, the pair discuss Pamela's unexpected pregnancy, that traumatic armed raid and the huge challenges she faced working for the Post Office.

Rebekah reflects on her mum's resilience, her own life decisions and the close relationship they share despite past hardships. The duo also touch on the importance of open communication and how past adversities have shaped their present bond. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, there is nothing off limits.

To get in touch, email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod.

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode One of this new series, we're in Hampshire to meet Alex and his mum, Doreen.

This is a deep and heartfelt conversation where mother and son talk of Alex’s late father, his own struggles with alcohol, and the severe illness that almost killed him.

In 2013 Alex lost all four limbs having barely survived Strep A sepsis - since when he has gone on to research and develop better solutions to artificial limbs. Crucially, there’s also a story about how, in a roundabout way, Holly Willoughby saved his life. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, there is nothing off limits.

To get in touch, email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod.

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!

In Episode Seven of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet celebrity chef, restaurant owner and 2017 Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer and his daughter, sales and marketing specialist, Flo.

In a deeply personal, funny and very moving conversation they talk about missing out on your child’s earliest years, the pleasures and pains of partying, being driven by ambition, family, loss, the redemptive grace of father/daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits.

To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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To get in touch just email [email protected].

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Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!

In Episode Six of this new series, we're in Central London to meet nutritionist, author and TV presenter Gillian McKeith and her daughter, actor, dancer and singer, Afton.

In a far-reaching and very personal conversation they talk about pregnancy and nearly losing your baby, what school is like when your mum is known as “poo lady”, the nature of illness and loss, Mother/Daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits.

To get in touch just email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!

In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Football Factory, Game of Thrones and Kick-Ass actor Tamer Hassan and his daughter, salon owner and Love Island star, Belle.

In a funny and deeply personal conversation they talk about going through IVF, their own very different childhoods, difficulties in relationships, drugs, alcohol, the joys - and drawbacks - of smoking, when celebrity hits, father/daughter struggles and so much more. There is nothing off limits.

To get in touch just email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!

In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet actress, author, podcaster and photographer, Hilary Whitehall and her daughter, documentary producer, Molly Wilkinson.

In an intimate, revealing and free-flowing conversation, they talk about struggling with motherhood, the myth of “having it all”, the unreality of Social Media, having a very famous son/brother, ageing, miscarriage, staying out of the limelight, mother/daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits.

To get in touch just email [email protected]. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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To get in touch just email [email protected].

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.