The GlioBabes

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 3 was o...

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 ab...

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 spoke...

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, na...

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 a...

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. Aman...

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...

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 w...

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 gu...

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...

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 change...

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 tum...

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 in...

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 a...

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 Jan...

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...

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 tum...

*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...

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 importan...

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...

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 Michel...

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 we discuss our trip with The Brain Tumour Charity to Parliament to speak with MP’s Tom Rutland and Jess Asato, who prev...

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 episode 4 we explore ‘hospital anxiety’. What it means, our experiences, and what’s helped us function a little better through out W...

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 episode 3 we dive into motivation. What keeps us motivated, and how we can channel our diagnosis to motivate, not only ourselves, bu...

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 episode 2 we dive into the weight of pressures and expectations, the chaos of your 20s, and how a brain tumour throws in its own bra...