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 both met on The Brain Tumour Charity’s Young Ambassador (YAM) Programme which began in 2024, and now it’s time for the next round of YAMs to take centre stage! So we’ve got Owen and Emma, two of our fellow YAMs, as well as Abi - the Senior Involvement Officer from The Charity - who leads the programme.

We talk about highlights, lessons, memories, and support for those wanting to apply.

APPLY TO BE A YOUNG AMBASSADOR by February 9th! www.thebraintumourcharity.org/about-us/who-we-are/our-young-ambassadors/

Follow the 2024-26 YAM page on instagram @yambrainybunch

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.

Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes

Instagram: @thegliobabes

TikTok: @the.gliobabes

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.

THE FIRST GLIOBABES LIVE SPECIAL!

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.

And we are LIVE! Back in November, Mel and Mol hosted a live podcast at FACT, Liverpool, with artist Nina Davies, and Mel’s fellow collaborators Eve and Luke, discussing the project MEET ME IN THE DIGITAL TWIN!

Find out more about the project: www.fact.co.uk/event/nina-davies

Nina collaborated with Eve, Luke and Mel — three young people from the Liverpool City Region who access support from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust — to transform their lived experiences of cancer into an immersive world that unfolds like a sci-fi documentary. The group came together to imagine a fictional podcast, film, and immersive installation, which is on view at FACT Liverpool until 22 February, with free entry Wednesday-Saturday 11:00-18:00.

MEET ME IN THE DIGITAL TWIN was commissioned by FACT Liverpool in partnership with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, supported by Hays Travel Foundation, Marjory Boddy Charitable Trust, The Hemby Trust and Art Friends Merseyside.

Support services:

The Brain Tumour Charity

Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5

Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org

Brain Tumour Support Charity (UK)

Samaritans (24/7 UK wide) – 116 123

In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999

Please don't be alone. We are here for you.

Instagram: @thegliobabes

TikTok: @the.gliobabes

You can listen to the new episode now on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts!

Brain cancer justice petition www.braincancerjustice.org

*music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial

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.

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 5... Our final episode of season 5 and of 2025! Approaching our first birthday in January, Mel and Mol reflect on a year of rough medical times, tough lessons, losses and gains. A wonderfully heartwarming episode to end 2025!

Support links:

The Brain Tumour Charity

Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5

Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org

Brain Tumour Support

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*

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.