What actually happens when someone with a brain haemorrhage is rushed to intensive care? In this episode, we take listeners behind the doors of the ICU to uncover the clinical decisions, emergency interventions, and high-stakes teamwork involved in saving a brain in crisis.

We explore:
- What critical care looks like for a patient with a brain bleed
- How decisions are made about surgery, sedation, and life support
- How brain pressure, blood flow, and oxygen levels are monitored in real time
- The psychological impact on patients and families during ICU stays
- The future of intensive care: how artificial intelligence and data modelling are being used to support faster, more personalised decision-making — from predicting complications to optimising outcomes

Featuring voices from an ICU consultant, a neuroscience nurse, and an AI researcher, this episode connects the present-day realities of neurological intensive care with the emerging role of machine learning and predictive analytics in improving survival and recovery.
For listeners who've ever asked “What happens in the hospital after a bleed?” or “Can technology help save more lives?” — this is a must-listen.

When a brain haemorrhage strikes, the first 24 hours are often the most critical — and the most chaotic. In this powerful opening episode of Series 2, we hear first-hand from survivors, families, and emergency doctors about the moments that changed everything.

What does a brain haemorrhage really look and feel like when it begins? What signs are often missed? What choices make the difference between life and loss?

With expert commentary and deeply personal stories, this episode explores why early action matters, what’s happening inside the brain in those vital hours, and how research funded by The Natalie Kate Moss Trust is helping improve the odds for those affected.

Key topics in this episode:

- The warning signs of a brain haemorrhage — and how they’re often misunderstood or missed
- What happens in the brain during those first critical minutes and hours
- Real experiences from survivors and families facing the unknown
- How emergency teams respond — from paramedics to A&E doctors
- The emotional and practical chaos of diagnosis
- What can and can’t be done in the early stages of treatment
- How research into early intervention and prevention is changing the future
- Updates from The Natalie Kate Moss Trust and what’s ahead in Series 2

A must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand this silent killer — and how we can all play a part in preventing the preventable.

When you lose someone suddenly to a brain haemorrhage, life can feel like it’s shattered in an instant. The world keeps turning — but yours has stopped. In this deeply personal and emotional episode, we explore what comes next for those left behind.

We sit down with a widow who lost her partner without warning to a brain haemorrhage. Through her story, we hear:

The raw experience of grief in the immediate aftermath

What it feels like to face unanswered questions, unfinished conversations, and a future that looks completely different

The small steps she took to get through the darkest moments — and begin to rebuild her life

How she navigated loneliness, guilt, anger, and the complexity of grieving someone who seemed perfectly healthy

The unexpected sources of strength and support that helped her survive, and eventually, grow

We also speak to a bereavement counsellor or therapist to provide compassionate insight into the grieving process, including:

The difference between traumatic and “typical” grief

How to support someone who has lost a loved one suddenly

The importance of not rushing healing, and allowing space for difficult emotions

When — and how — to seek professional help

This episode is about heartbreak, healing, and hope. It’s for anyone who’s experienced sudden loss, is supporting someone who has, or wants to better understand the long-term emotional impact of brain haemorrhage. You are not alone — and you don’t have to face this on your own.