Beyond Brain Tumours

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
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Beyond Brain Tumours is a podcast by, for, and about the brain tumour community. Listen in as we talk to brain tumour survivors, patients, and caregivers as they share their stories and perspectives on brain tumour treatments, research, and survivorship. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s resources, programs, and services for people affected by a brain tumour. Visit www.BrainTumour.ca.

  1. NOV 26

    Redefining life after: A way forward through change, adversity and suffering | Part 1

    Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?”  While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resilience and courage. Matthew’s story reminds us that there is hope, even in the toughest of times.  For additional information, you may visit:  Read more about Matthew here: Matthew McKinnon | Build Resilience, Embrace Hope, Overcome Adversity Watch Matthew’s TEDx talk here:Suffering is Important, Here's Why | Matthew McKinnon | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeightsIf you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    19 min

  2. NOV 26

    Redefining life after: A way forward through change, adversity and suffering | Part 2

    Send us a message! In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?”  While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resilience and courage. Matthew’s story reminds us that there is hope, even in the toughest of times.  For additional information, you may visit:  Read more about Matthew here: Matthew McKinnon | Build Resilience, Embrace Hope, Overcome Adversity Watch Matthew’s TEDx talk here:Suffering is Important, Here's Why | Matthew McKinnon | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeights If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    17 min

  3. OCT 29

    A young-adult perspective from a caregiver, on community, and living after a brain tumour diagnosis | Part 1

    Send us a message! In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience.  For additional information, you may visit:  Elman and Esther’s story: Living fully after a brain tumour diagnosis - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Brain Injury Rehab Clinic - Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Clinic Extend Pharmacy - Enhancing the cancer medication experience for lives affected by cancer.  Grief Circle/Ring Theory - Ring theory (psychology) - Wikipedia If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    31 min

  4. OCT 29

    A young-adult perspective from a caregiver, on community, and living after a brain tumour diagnosis | Part 2

    Send us a message! In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience.  For additional information, you may visit:  Elman and Esther’s story: Living fully after a brain tumour diagnosis - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Brain Injury Rehab Clinic - Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Clinic Extend Pharmacy - Enhancing the cancer medication experience for lives affected by cancer.  Grief Circle/Ring Theory - Ring theory (psychology) - Wikipedia If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    26 min

  5. SEP 26

    Hope, family, and community: A SUPERKID’s journey of unshakeable strength and optimism | Part 1

    Send us a message! This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, meet 14-year-old brain tumour survivor Robbie Watson and his parents, Abby and Jeremy, as they share their incredible story. Robbie reflects on travelling for treatment and life after diagnosis with his signature positivity, while Abby brings the parent perspective and opens up about the uncertainty, strength and community support that carried their family through the toughest days. Together, they discuss how their journey has become a powerful story of hope and resilience.  or additional information, you may visit:  Kingston Grenadiers Rally Against Brain Tumours - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada  2024 Grens Tackle Tumours Robbie Watson Touchdown - YouTube  If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    34 min

  6. SEP 26

    Hope, family, and community: A SUPERKID’s journey of unshakeable strength and optimism | Part 2

    Send us a message! This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, meet 14-year-old brain tumour survivor Robbie Watson and his parents, Abby and Jeremy, as they share their incredible story. Robbie reflects on traveling for treatment and life after diagnosis with his signature positivity, while Abby brings the parent perspective and opens up about the uncertainty, strength and community support that carried their family through the toughest days. Together they talk about how their journey became a powerful story of hope and resilience.  For additional information, you may visit:  Kingston Grenadiers Rally Against Brain Tumours - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada  2024 Grens Tackle Tumours Robbie Watson Touchdown - YouTube  If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    14 min
  7. Practicing hope: A conversation on courage, connection, and resilience | Part 1

    JUL 21

    Practicing hope: A conversation on courage, connection, and resilience | Part 1

    Send us a message! In this episode, we explore hope as more than just optimism- as a mindset that can be built, practiced, and sometimes rediscovered when everything feels like it’s falling apart.  Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Ann, who shares strategies and insights from her journey as a relentless advocate for her daughter. From building partnerships to moving through advocacy, growth, and resilience, this conversation honours not just the successes but the doubts too- and invites listeners to find strength in both.  For additional information, you may visit:   Going for Hope: Strategies That Make it Possible to Persevere: Hovey, Ann If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    32 min
  8. Practicing hope: A conversation on courage, connection, and resilience | Part 2

    JUL 21

    Practicing hope: A conversation on courage, connection, and resilience | Part 2

    Send us a message! In this episode, we explore hope as more than just optimism- as a mindset that can be built, practiced, and sometimes rediscovered when everything feels like it’s falling apart.  Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Ann, who shares strategies and insights from her journey as a relentless advocate for her daughter. From building partnerships to moving through advocacy, growth, and resilience, this conversation honours not just the successes but the doubts too- and invites listeners to find strength in both.  For additional information, you may visit:   Going for Hope: Strategies That Make it Possible to Persevere: Hovey, Ann If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

    28 min
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Beyond Brain Tumours is a podcast by, for, and about the brain tumour community. Listen in as we talk to brain tumour survivors, patients, and caregivers as they share their stories and perspectives on brain tumour treatments, research, and survivorship. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s resources, programs, and services for people affected by a brain tumour. Visit www.BrainTumour.ca.

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  • Creator
    Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond Brain Tumours
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    Beyond Brain Tumours