The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this series we return to cover more topics of relevance, that you’ve requested and we think need to be spoken about. Episode 2 is about silver linings, embracing life, and seeing the brighter side of appreciating what we have. Be that from appreciating our bodies more, right the way through to eating cake for breakfast!
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
FACT: There are over 120 different types of brain tumours, based on the type of cell they originate from and their location.
Brain cancer justice petition www.braincancerjustice.org
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.
Back for season 5!
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this series we return to cover more topics of relevance, that you’ve requested and that we think need to be spoken about. Episode 1 encapsulates fatigue, recaps of the past few months including our guests on season 4, and really lots of mess from us!
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Brain cancer justice petition www.braincancerjustice.org
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
It’s a full circle moment to end Season 4!
We’re thrilled to invite back Hayley, who featured in season 4 episode 1!
A well-respected ambassador, passionate fundraiser, dedicated charity trustee, and above all, a proud mum and grandmother - joins us to share the powerful story of her granddaughter Lily’s brain tumour diagnosis.
In ep. 1 we dive into conversations about purpose after retirement, navigating grandparenting with compassion and boundaries, and Hayley’s incredible work as a campaigner and advocate.
Hayley provided some invaluable advice and spoke widely around mental health and well-being in the second half of our recording and we really wanted to release it.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
This week on The GlioBabes Podcast we are joined by Sophie Reid, a mum, hairdresser and fierce advocate from Jersey, who was diagnosed with a grade 3 brain tumour after collapsing at work.
Since then, Sophie has undergone an awake craniotomy, weeks of treatment away from home, and is navigating life with an incurable diagnosis.
She’s sharing her journey with honesty and humour on TikTok, raising awareness in Jersey for brain tumours, and even making her DJ debut to raise money for brain tumour research.
In this deeply moving and hilariously…hilarious conversation, Sophie talks to Mel and Mol about:
- The road to her diagnosis
- Facing a terminal prognosis
- Family life and a new marriage
- The challenges of cancer care in Jersey
- Why she shares her story online
- Living life on her own terms
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Follow Sophie on TikTok @bobtheglobcast
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
This week on The GlioBabes Podcast we are honoured to be joined by Yasmin and Khuram Liaquat, the parents of Amani Liaquat.
Amani was diagnosed with a glioblastoma on her 22nd birthday in 2020, and in the short time that followed, she became a fearless campaigner, fundraiser and advocate for brain tumour awareness and research. Her voice and legacy continue to inspire people across the world.
Amani’s handprint on the world is like no other. From a school, mosque, and water well’s in her name across the world, to feeding into Eastenders Lola Pearce Glioblastoma story line, to filming a podcast episode weeks before her death, about facing death, that has 89K views.
In this deeply moving conversation, Yasmin and Khuram share Amani’s story, the impact she made, and how they’re carrying forward her legacy for change.
This episode is about love, loss, and the power of speaking out, even in the face of the hardest battles.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyones journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Podcast available on all platforms: Youtube, Spotify, Amazon, Apple @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Please follow Amani’s legacy work on Instagram and YouTube @Fight4Amani.
We want to share with you the link to Amani’s podcast episode: https://youtu.be/E7kdTMXYA7Q
There are more episodes to watch in the ‘Chat2Amani’ series.
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
4 people in the studio this week! Mel and Mol are joined by Andy and Israr. 4 brain tumours… Interesting.
We are thrilled to have these two highly respected activists in our studio.
Andy Tudor is an avid volunteer for many charities such as, The Brain Tumour Charity and Radiotherapy UK following his own meningioma diagnosis, surgery and treatments.
Israr Jan-Parker is also someone we’re very lucky to have as an advocate in this space, after defeating the odds when diagnosed with a petroclival meningioma in May 2022. She had a 16-hour operation to remove the mass which left her unable to walk.
We talk survivors guilt, families, and some great humour.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Available on ALL platforms
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
Season 4, already?!
We’re thrilled to invite on Hayley Conroy who featured in our trailer for season 3.
A respected ambassador, passionate fundraiser, dedicated charity trustee - and above all, a proud mum and grandmother - joins us to share the powerful story of her granddaughter, Lily’s brain tumour diagnosis.
We dive into conversations about purpose after retirement, navigating grandparenting with compassion and boundaries, and Hayley’s incredible work as a campaigner and advocate.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Apple Podcasts: The GlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
We are at the final episode of Season 3! Already! It’s flown by. We’ve loved this Season, but we're also looking forward to bringing guests back for Season 4.
Don’t leave us yet! This episode is not one to miss. The power of unexpected connections…with a big surprise.
Without our diagnoses and experiences, we never would’ve been here doing this podcast, as Young ambassadors, even as friends - we never would’ve met. And all of you. We are eternally grateful for your support.
We really hope you enjoy this one.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Apple Podcasts: The GlioBabes
Youtube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol engage in a difficult conversation around awareness days, months...every calendar date. The Awareness Day fatigue.
Awareness day fatigue refers to the feeling of exhaustion, apathy, or even cynicism people may experience due to the overwhelming number of awareness days, weeks, or months now marked on our calendars.
With the issue of brain tumours still so little acted on by decision makers and politicians, we reflect on our experiences of how the past few months have been…
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode of The GlioBabes, Mel and Mol discuss life prior to a diagnosis. Including how when you're diagnosed, everything changes. However, one thing remains the same... We're still human.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
Our story… How did two girls from two different countries start a podcast? Find out today as we cover relationships, relatability, community, grief and loss, and the power of talking.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
Welcome back for season 3! In this episode we recap what our guests taught us in season 2, catch up on the amazing events we’ve been involved in, and chat about community as we catch up ready for the season ahead!
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Spotify: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol welcome Sian Reese-Williams, an actress you may recognise from TV shows such as, Emmerdale, Line of Duty and HIDDEN.
Sian, lost her older brother - Llyr, in 2018 after his 15 year long battle with a brain tumour. We discuss grief, sibling loss, mindset and perspectives as Sian is now older than her brother was when he died.
Now as a high profile celebrity supporter of The Brain Tumour Charity, Sian is joining the conversation that was absent before her brother’s death, and joining forces with the community to be part of the change.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
In memory of Joe Rawcliffe
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol welcome Richard Rawcliffe, the father of Joe, who died of a brain tumour in January 2020 after being dismissed from September 2019 despite many GP appointments. The Northern Joe’s Fund set up in his name has raised over £100,000, and his birthday falls with this release of this episode (May 25th) where Richard will be taking on his annual challenge to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Find out what he’s up to this year in the episode!
We do talk about the access to GP concerns, as we know 1 in 10 wait over a year for their diagnosis, and most brain tumours are diagnosed in A&E settings.
Donate to Richard's next challenge here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/richard-walking
Thank you, Richard.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol welcome the man behind the 2 wheels 3 peaks challenge, Dan Schneider. After losing his Mum to glioblastoma just a year ago, Dan is taking his family’s passion of mountain biking to the next level - raising over £4,000 ahead of his 3 peaks challenge the summer of 2025.
We hear about his Mum, his journey as a son watching his Mother face this horrific disease and why he’s taking this next level challenge to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Drop Dan’s Instagram a follow on @2wheels3peaks
Donate to his challenge here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/2wheels3peaks?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial *
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol engage in a heartfelt conversation with Gracie Nuttall, who has been in the global spotlight for brain tumour and sibling loss awareness since her sister, Laura, was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer in 2018.
Laura, sadly passed in May 2023. Gracie has since gone on to set up her own podcast, raise money in Laura’s name and use her large platforms to talk about these difficult topics.
In this episode we hear more about Gracie's journey. Through advocacy as a family, raising money through crazy challenges and the importance of continuing the conversation.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Drop Gracie a follow
Instagram:
@gracie.nuttall
@bemorelaurafoundation
@thedeadsiblingsociety
@siblingsupportuk
TikTok: @gracie.nuttall
https://www.bemorelaura.com/
https://www.siblingsupport.co.uk/
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial*
*Trigger Warning* this episode covers some tricky topics, including suicide. Check in with yourself before you watch this episode, and remember, someone is always there to listen.
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel, Mol and Connor discuss the profound impact of Connor's brain tumour diagnosis on his mental health and masculinity. Connor shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery, highlighting the struggles with vulnerability and the societal pressures surrounding men's mental health. The conversation emphasises the importance of seeking help, the stigma around mental health, and practical coping strategies. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to prioritise their mental health and seek support when needed.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Suicide Prevention: andysmanclub.co.uk
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Instagram: @thegliobabes
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
TikTok: @the.globes
*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial *
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol are joined by Hugh Adams, Head of Stakeholder Relations from Brain Tumour Research to discuss the importance of brain tumour research, the challenges faced in campaigning for support, and the role of media in raising awareness. They explore how individuals can engage with politicians, the significance of fundraising initiatives, and the impact of advocacy on brain tumour patients. Hugh shares insights on working in the charity sector and the importance of passion in driving change.
Stick arounds, this podcast is not to be missed!
Support links:
Brain Tumour Research
Website braintumourresearch.org
Email supportercare@braintumourresearch.org
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Instagram: thegliobabes
YouTube: The GlioBabes
TikTok: the.gliobabes
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial *
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol engage in a heartfelt conversation with Shahleen Hussain, a young woman living with a brain tumour, cancer and epilepsy trying to start conversations and spread awareness.
Hear Shahleen speak about her health diagnoses, experiences as a young Muslim woman and communicating with the Pakistani communities about illness and some tear jerking advice we could all do with hearing!
This episode is a real game changer, we recommend everyone listens in, especially those supporting young people through illness.
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
Instagram: @thegliobabes
TikTok: @the.gliobabes
Drop Shahleen a follow on:
Instagram: @shxhleenbrainbattles
X: @ShahleenHussain
Facebook: Shahleen Hussain
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial *
The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.
In this episode, Mel and Mol engage in a heartfelt conversation with Michele Afif, CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity. They explore Michele's journey to the charity, the mission and misconceptions surrounding brain tumours. They also discuss the challenges of funding research, and the future direction of the charity.
This conversation emphasises the importance of community support and advocacy in raising awareness about brain tumours and improving patient care.
Stick around, this podcast is not one to be missed!
Support links:
The Brain Tumour Charity
Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5
Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123
In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999
Please don't be alone. We are here for you.
Instagram: @thegliobabes
YouTube: @TheGlioBabes
* music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial *
