Beth got in touch with us after listening to Clare's episode of the podcast on mental health.

Here, she chats with Anna about the things that have helped her cope with scanxiety, going back to work as a teacher, and communicating with her loved ones since her diagnosis 11 years ago.

Need a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, or would like to share your story or some helpful information, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

In this episode, Andy and Jo interview our youngest guest on the pod so far: nine-year-old Oliver Smith.

Oliver, a keen triathlete, set out to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity in January 2026 by running the equivalent of nine marathons in four months.

Little did he know then that this would lead to him running with his local MPs, meeting Joe Wicks, completing London's Mini Marathon, being interviewed on TV, going to a film premiere AND meeting his film idols.

On 30 July he was treated to The One Show's 'One Big Thank You'. This episode is his backstory.

You can read his story on our website here and visit his fundraising page here.

Need a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, or would like to share your story or some helpful information, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

Coping with a brain tumour diagnosis brings huge challenges - from the shock of diagnosis to the anxiety of waiting for scan or test results, to relationships issues, physical changes and financial pressures.

These can be especially overwhelming for teenagers and young adults who are already navigating their education and growing independence. That’s where people today's guest comes in. Dr Clare Jacobson is a Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service. Using imagery and analogies, she shares some practical tips that she uses, and that has learned from those in therapy, that we can all put into practice to support our mental health.

You can follow Clare on Instagram here

And see some of her video tips on our website here.

Need a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, or would like to share your story or some helpful information, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org