Beyond Brain Tumours

About Beyond Brain Tumours

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.

Publisher

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2023

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   “Believe in yourself & stay strong”: What it means to be a SUPERKID | Part 2

   Send us a message! In episode 19, we are joined by 12-year-old Jackson and his mom, Kellie. In this conversation, Jackson shares his experience with a childhood brain tumour, his recovery, and his love for sports. Kellie offers a parent’s perspective on navigating the uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis and learning to take things one day at a time. This year, Jackson was a Kingston Grenadiers SUPERKID and honorary captain at the Grens Tackle Tumours event. Together, Jackson a...

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   “Believe in yourself & stay strong”: What it means to be a SUPERKID | Part 1

   Send us a message! In episode 19, we are joined by 12-year-old Jackson and his mom, Kellie. In this conversation, Jackson shares his experience with a childhood brain tumour, his recovery, and his love for sports. Kellie offers a parent’s perspective on navigating the uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis and learning to take things one day at a time. This year, Jackson was a Kingston Grenadiers SUPERKID and honorary captain at the Grens Tackle Tumours event. Together, Jackson a...

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   “I was not expecting this today”: Navigating the unthinkable at 15 years old | Part 2

   Send us a message! In episode 18, we’re joined by Emma Garcia, a young athlete whose life changed at fifteen when a concussion eventually led to a brain tumour diagnosis and four life‑saving surgeries. During this conversation, Emma shares her journey through unimaginable challenges, the strength she discovered along the way, and the community that helped her heal. Her story is a moving reminder that brain tumours can affect young people too and why supporting the Brain Tumour Walk in your co...

Who has been a guest on Beyond Brain Tumours

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Peter
• Alex
• Sarah
• Carolyn
• Phyllis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

508,089

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

27