The GlioBabes
The GlioBabes
Podcast Description
Mel and Mol both have brain tumours.
Mel and Mol connected on having the same brain tumour, a glioma.
In this podcast they spill the tea on all the bits no one talks about when it comes to cancer and young people.
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Content Themes
The show explores themes like personal health journeys, the societal impact of brain tumours, and the mental health challenges faced by young people. Episodes cover topics such as awareness day fatigue, the importance of community connections, and personal stories of grief, featuring voices like actress Sian Reese-Williams and advocates like Gracie Nuttall, focusing on the significance of emotional support and advocacy within the cancer community.
The GlioBabes Podcast. Real talk from young women living with brain tumours in their 20s. Unfiltered chats on health, identity, and life turned upside down, coming to you with dark humour and the raw unfiltered truth. Join Mel and Mol – and some special guests – weekly on your favourite podcast platforms.
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 [email protected]
Young Adult team
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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*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.
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