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 8! The season we returned back to the community to bring on guests impacted by brain tumour in all different ways, kindly sharing their experiences and lessons along the way. From various grades to positions, living beyond to grieving, we are here to talk about it all.

In episode 5, we are joined by Kim Borthwick, currently on palliative care with a glioblastoma diagnosis.

Kim is a 35-year-old mum from Glasgow, Scotland, and a passionate advocate for brain cancer awareness. Following her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour, in January 2026, Kim has used her voice to campaign for better treatment options, increased research funding, and improved outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.

Unfortunately now in July 2026, after accessing immunotherapy treatments in Germany and Optune Tumour Treating Fields, Kim now has tumours in her spine and unable to continue the treatment, meaning she is now back in the UK on palliative care. But she’s not giving up yet.

Alongside her husband, Ross, and their twin four-year-old sons, Kim is sharing her family’s journey with honesty and courage to push for meaningful change.

Find out more at https://inmyheadkim.com/pages/kims-story and please do consider supporting Kim (buy your cap here too!)

Follow Kim on Instagram: @inmyheadkim

The episode is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Support links:

The Brain Tumour Charity

Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5

Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org

Young Adult team

YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org

Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service

Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/

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.

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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.