Prevent the Preventable Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we are joined by Dominic Cassidy who is generously sharing his story of his recovery after his brain haemorrhage. And alongside him, we’ll hear from Claire Needham, from Brain Kind, the UK’s leading charity in helping people to thrive after a brain injury by providing innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure life after brain injury can be a life well lived. 
Today, we will be covering:
What challenges survivors face
The emotional toll of returning to work or managing family life post-injury
The importance of redefining purpose and identity after something so life-altering
What support is available post brain haemorrhage 
And what the pathway to recovery can look like

This conversation helps us better understand the challenges individuals (and their loved ones) face after a brain haemorrhage, so that we can explore how we can support them better.

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Resources & Links:

Learn more about Brain Kind
https://brainkind.org/

Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast 
fiona@nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now.

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In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence could transform the way we diagnose and treat brain haemorrhage patients.
We are joined by Olivia Murray, researcher at The University of Manchester, whose work looks at how cutting-edge technologies like AI can be harnessed to improve patient outcomes in the most critical moments after a brain haemorrhage.

Together, we discuss:

What are some of the most promising ways AI could help improve diagnosis and patient care in the critical early hours after a brain haemorrhage?


The opportunities and challenges that come with integrating AI into healthcare


What the future could look like for AI in transforming treatment and recovery for patients


This conversation opens up an exciting window into how technology might revolutionise healthcare – and why this could be a game-changer for brain haemorrhage survival and recovery.

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If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit, or better yet, share it on your socials and don’t forget to tag @natalie_kate_moss_trust.

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Resources & Links:
Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
 https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Register for free monthly blood pressure reminders https://mailchi.mp/nataliekatemoss.co.uk/monthly-reminders

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast
 fiona@nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research – that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now:
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

Join the Change Collective
 https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYbVG2Jh08re4Ch/

In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with Dr Katie Murray to discuss the groundbreaking research being done at The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, The University of Manchester, to improve the outcome of those who have experienced a Brain Haemorrhage.

Katie Murray is a Research Fellow in the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. She became interested in neurovascular plasticity during her PhD with Prof Stuart Allan at the University of Manchester and continued to pursue this line of research during her postdoctoral training at Yale University, USA in the lab of Prof Jaime Grutzendler. 

In 2017, she was awarded an American Heart Association Fellowship to support her work on cerebrovascular remodelling in the intact mammalian brain. In 2023, thanks to funding by the Natalie Kate Moss Research Trust, Katie returned to the UK to establish her own independent research group. Her work aims to explore the impact of microvascular haemorrhage on the local cellular environment as visualised by advanced in vivo intravital microscopy techniques.  

With only 3 out of 5 people surviving at one month after a Brain Haemorrhage, resulting in 3 million deaths every year, this research is critical.

By subscribing to the Prevent the Preventable podcast you will not only be first to hear each episode but you will be supporting this podcast to grow and the more we grow the more people we can reach and the more lives we save. 

Key Takeaways:

• What impact has NKMT had on this research in the last 12 years
• How do we overcome the sense of hopelessness that Brain Haemorrhages create
• Katie’s discusses her research at The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
• Lifesaving treatments that the team have developed that have been rolled out into the NHS

Special Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you to Katie Murray for her work and for sharing updates on this work in today’s episode. 

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram ,  Facebook , Linkedin 

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre  
• Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign 

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In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with Amber Jeffery to discuss grief.

Amber Jeffrey is a celebrated podcast host, mentor and community facilitator. Her work & podcast, The Grief Gang, specialises in breaking down the stigma around the topic that is grief one conversation at a time, by sharing her own experiences of loss as well as the stories of others on both her show and online platforms.

Through Amber’s passionate voice she has gone on to deliver talks & panel discussions at the University of Cambridge, Oxford, Westminster for the UK commission on bereavement and many other corporate entities.

The podcast has gained traction in its life span of 5 years and has been recognised and amplified by many news & media outlets such as The BBC, Vogue, Women’s health, The Guardian and many more. With interviews on Woman’s hour, Channel 5 & BBC 1Xtra, Amber is no stranger to being behind the mic and delivering compelling, insightful and humorous interviews on the topic of grief.

In this conversation Amber helps us better understand the complexities of grief, how there is no one size fits all approach and how there is no such thing as a timeline when it comes to grief.

Key Takeaways:

- Amber’s first experience of grief and her inspiration for the grief gang.
- The expectations that can come with grief.
- Dealing with grief in the short term vs the long term
- Navigating relationships and grief

Special Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you to Amber Jeffery for her openness in sharing her story with us and her for providing the listeners of the preventable podcast with so much helpful advice when it comes to grief.

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Resources:

To find out more about The Grief Gang:
https://www.thegriefgang.com/.

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram ,  Facebook , Linkedin   

Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Chapters:

00:00 - Jingle 
00:38 - Episode Introduction 
02:27 - Where Amber first experienced grief 
05:05 - Experiencing grief at a a young age 
06:06 - The importance of talking about the people you have lost 
11:36 - Life immediately after losing someone 
16:30 - How you perspective (and relationships) shifts after losing someone 
22:03 - How the death of a family member changes the family structure 
26:49 - Sponsor Ad,  Colony Coworking 
29:42 - Is being a stoic helpful in grief?
36:32 - What is the grief gang?
42:12 - Grief is not just one topic 
43:35 - What is normal when it comes to grief?
44:40 - Managing expectations when it comes to grief
50:28 - Sponsor Ad,  Hugh James 
52:10 - The importance of communicating how you feel when you are grieving 
56:53 - Practical tips to help you with your grief 
01:08:40 - Closing quickfire questions

In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with Miles Powell, who opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his mother in 2011 due to a brain haemorrhage.

Miles shares the emotional story of what happened to his mum, the sudden impact it had on him and his family, and the challenges they faced in coping with such an unexpected tragedy.

Through this deeply personal conversation, Miles reflects on how the loss shaped his view on life, the ways he has learned to navigate grief, and how the experience transformed his perspective on what truly matters.

This episode offers a powerful message of resilience, hope, and finding strength in the face of loss, but also demonstrates the trauma and destruction that brain haemorrhages sadly create in their wake.

Key Takeaways:

• Miles Powell’s story of losing his mother to a brain haemorrhage in 2011.
• The immediate and long-term emotional effects this loss had on him and his family.
• How Miles coped with the grief and found ways to heal.
• The transformation in his outlook on life following the tragedy.
• How to find strength, meaning, and hope after losing a loved one.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Special Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you to Miles Powell for his openness and courage in sharing his story with us. His insights offer comfort and inspiration to anyone who has experienced loss.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Facebook, Linkedin

Chapters:

00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
07:25 - The day my mum had a brain haemorrhage
16:45 - The confusing reality of brain haemorrhages 
19:51 - Navigating grief after losing my mum to a brain haemorrhage
24:13 - Sponsors Ad, Colony Coworking
25:16 - Dealing with anxiety and grief 
31:34 - Grieving as a family 
35:15 - Grieving as a male 
38:22 - How your perspective on life changes
43:20 - Life now - 13 years on
45:45 - Closing Quickfire questions 
47:47 - A poem for those who have lost someone to a brain haemorrhage

In this episode of ‘Prevent the Preventable’ we speak to David Lee, clinical director at Sleep Unlimited.

Dave discusses the importance of sleep in the context of managing blood pressure and how it could potentially help to prevent brain haemorrhages. He also discusses how sleep can benefit those who have already had a haemorrhagic stroke and aid their recovery.

A massive thank you to Dave Lee for supporting this episode. 

Key Takeaways:

• Why do we sleep?
• What is happening to our bodies when we sleep?
• The impact of not getting enough good sleep
• How we can improve our sleep and therefore our health.

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• To learn more about Dave Lee and his work at Sleep Unlimited www.sleepunlimited.co.uk
• To read Dave’s Book ‘Teaching the world to sleep’ - access now
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram ,  Facebook , Linkedin 

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre  

Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Chapters:
00:00 - Jingle 
00:38 - Episode Introduction
02:19 - Who is Dave Lee and how does he help people with sleep?
05:40 - Why sleep is so important?
08:57 - How much sleep do you need?
09:40 - Recovering from a brain injury and sleep 
12:33 - What happens to your body during the different stages of sleep
15:58 - How poor sleep can impact your physical health in the short term and long term and can lead to high blood pressure
21:50 - The link between lifestyle and your health
23:06 - Sponsor Ad: Colony Coworking 
24:10 - The importance of maintaining your circadium rhythm when working on shifts
28:28 - The impact of sunlight on your sleep 
30:29 - The impact of the modern lifestyle on our sleep and our health 
40:19 - Sponsor Ad: Hugh James Solicitors 
40:53 - How does sleep benefit the rehabilitation of those who have had a brain injury
47:47 - What are some easy steps you can take to improve your sleep?
59:43 - Closing Quickfire Questions
 

Welcome to the second episode of the Prevent the Preventable Podcast.

In this episode, Host and NKMT Director, Fiona Moss is joined by Dr. Adam Greenstein, a leading expert in cardiovascular health, to explore an important topic: how checking your blood pressure could save your life.

Dr. Greenstein walks us through the basics of blood pressure—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so crucial to monitor it regularly. We also dive into the serious effects of high blood pressure, from brain haemorrhages to heart disease to stroke, and uncover the common causes behind this "silent killer."

This episode aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health through simple, proactive measures like regular blood pressure checks.

Key Takeaways
- What is blood pressure, and how does it affect your body?
- The dangers of high blood pressure, including its link to brain haemorrhage, heart disease and strokes and countless other conditions.
- What causes high blood pressure and the common risk factors.
- Who is most at risk for developing high blood pressure.
- Simple lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
- Why regular blood pressure monitoring is essential for maintaining long-term health.

Special Thanks
A massive thank you to Dr. Adam Greenstein for sharing his invaluable expertise in this episode. Dr. Greenstein is passionate about spreading awareness on the importance of cardiovascular health and the small, daily actions we can all take to live longer, healthier lives.

For more information on Dr. Greenstein’s work, visit https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/adam.greenstein

Resources
- Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust
- Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin
- Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign

Subscribe & Review
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Sponsors
Hugh James Solicitors
Colony Coworking

Chapters
00:00 - Jingle 
00:39 - Episode Introduction 
02:14 - Introduction to our guest, Adam Greenstein
06:23 - What is blood pressure?
10:03 - What is high blood pressure?
14:21 - What do you do if you have high blood pressure?
16:53 - How much does your lifestyle influence your blood pressure?
17:35 - The link between obesity and high blood pressure 
21:30 - Lifestyle vs Genetics?
22:40 - You can be healthy and still have high blood pressure
24:16 - Checking your blood pressure is a simple test 
26:30 - Sponsors ad: Hugh James Solicitors
27:05 - Narrative is not just an older person's problem - it affects everyone 
30:40 - Considering your blood pressure as part of your wellbeing routine 
34:23 - Sponsors ad: Colony Coworking 
35:21 - How does high blood pressure cause a brain haemorrhage?
39:55 - How to measure your blood pressure properly?
45:05 - The best thing you can do for your health is to keep your blood pressure normal 
46:26 - The connection between blood pressure and dementia 
54:18 - How often should you get your blood pressure checked?
57:52 - Closing quickfire question

Welcome to this First Episode of the Prevent the Preventable Podcast.

In this opening episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, guest host Jen Grieves interviews Director of the Natalie Kate Moss Trust (NKMT), Fiona Moss. 

Fiona shares the deeply personal and heartbreaking story behind why the trust was founded, its powerful initiatives, NKMT’s ongoing partnership with Manchester University and what the phrase "Prevent the Preventable" really means and how it supports the charity's mission to save more lives from Brain Haemorrhage.

By subscribing to the Prevent the Preventable podcast you will not only be first to hear each episode but you will be supporting this podcast to grow and the more we grow the more people we can reach and the more lives we save. 

…quite simply by subscribing, you are saving lives! So, have you subscribed yet?

Key Takeaways:

• The story behind the start of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust.
• The trust’s collaboration with Manchester University to advance research into better treatments following a brain haemorrhage.
• Understanding the term "Prevent the Preventable" and how it applies to everyday health choices.
• The importance of taking proactive steps to live longer and healthier lives.
• What to expect from the podcast.

Special Thanks:

A massive thank you to Jen Grieves for supporting this episode. Jen is the host of her own podcast, Type 1 on 1, which dives into the obscure, complex, and often challenging world of life with type 1 diabetes. 

To learn more about Jen and to listen to her podcast, visit her website: www.missjengrieves.com or follow her on Instagram

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram ,  Facebook , Linkedin 

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre  

Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

The Prevent The Preventable Podcast is on a mission to help you live longer, by preventing health complications before they start.

Every year, brain haemorrhages affect millions of people… but they don’t have to, and at The Natalie Kate Moss Trust (NKMT) we’re here to make sure that they don’t. 

In this podcast, you will learn more about the reality of brain haemorrhages, their causes, how you prevent them and much more. Expect honest, straight forward conversations that will give you the facts you need to take back control of your own health and help you Prevent the Preventable.

Hosted by NKMT Director Fiona Moss, we discuss topics on healthy lifestyles and the complexities of brain haemorrhages. Our podcast guests will share invaluable insights and practical advice on health, wellbeing, and the lifestyle changes that can make a real difference in supporting a healthier and longer life.

Join us weekly as we explore the intersection of health, wellness, and the critical importance of prevention — so you can take control of your health and Prevent the Preventable.

In this episode, we ask, what happens in those first few hours after a brain haemorrhage? And why are they so critically important?
We are joined by Chris Ashton, former paramedic, Ambulance Officer and lecturer on acute stroke management and rehabilitation.
Chris has Co-chaired the national prehospital stroke group as a Specialist Paramedic for NHS England and has previously supported as an author for the update of the national Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison committee stroke guidelines and sits on many national panels including prehospital video triage and thrombectomy just to name a few. 
In recent years Chris has supported the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme team as a national quality improvement facilitator with a strong focus on clinical ‘Pre-Hospital Care’ whilst also presenting some of his work at both the European Stroke conference and the UK stroke forum  conference. 

Together, we explore:
Why is time so important when it comes to getting a brain haemorrhage treated and what is the golden window?
What are the 4 critical stages before a patient arrives at hospital with a potential brain haemorrhage?
What are common issues delaying people getting to hospital?
What are the opportunities to get people to hospital quicker? 
What role does the public play in getting some treated quicker?


This conversation helps us better understand what we can do to improve the chances of someone surviving a brain haemorrhage.

Enjoying the podcast?
If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit - or better yet, share it on your socials and don’t forget to tag @natalie_kate_moss_trust . 
And remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Resources & Links:
 Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Register for free monthly blood pressure reminders https://mailchi.mp/nataliekatemoss.co.uk/monthly-reminders

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast 
fiona@nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now. https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

Join the Change Collective 
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