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Sophie’s Journey: The Diagnosis That Started It All

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 59:06

In this first episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, we share the story of Sophie’s cancer diagnosis and the moment everything changed for her family.

We talk honestly about what it was like to hear those words, and the emotional reality behind a life-altering diagnosis. This episode sets the foundation for Sophie’s story, the journey that followed, and the inspiration behind Sophie’s Legacy.

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A legacy in the making: the story of how Sophie’s Legacy began and the work we do today.

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 41:46

In this episode we talk about how Sophie's Legacy grew from an idea into a charity dedicated to supporting families in hospital. We reflect on the early days of setting up the charity; from putting a snack box in one hospital to today; supporting 12 hospitals and over 40 children's wards.

We also discuss the support Sophie's Legacy provides to families during hospital stays, helping to ease some of the pressures they experience and ensuring no family feels alone. Through every challenge and every success, this is the story of a legacy that continues to make a difference 💛

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How Volunteering Changed My Life: Trevor's Sophie's Legacy Story

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 30:48

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Trevor, our longest-serving volunteer. Trevor shares how volunteering has changed his life, the experiences he's had along the way, and what Sophie's Legacy means to him. It's an honest and inspiring conversation about the impact of giving your time and being part of something that makes a real difference 💛

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Amelia’s Story: Sisters Forever

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 42:19

In this heartfelt episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, Amelia joins her mum Charlotte for an honest conversation about her sister Sophie. Amelia shares her memories of Sophie, what it was like when Sophie became poorly, and the profound impact of losing her sister.

Together, they reflect on the challenges their family faced, the bond between two sisters, and how Sophie’s legacy continues to inspire them every day. A touching and deeply personal episode about love, loss, resilience, and family 💛

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Charlotte & Phil: Driving Change for Families in Hospital

Episode 5

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 46:32

When Change Meets Resistance

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sophie's Legacy Ambassador, Phil Shelley, Senior Operational and Policy Manager – Soft FM and National Lead for Food at NHS England.

Drawing on both lived experience and national healthcare leadership, they explore why change can be so difficult within hospitals, the barriers that families and healthcare professionals face, and why listening to patients and families is essential to creating lasting improvements.

This is a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, collaboration, and the determination needed to challenge the status quo and improve hospital experiences for every family.

If you're passionate about creating positive change in healthcare, this is an episode you won't want to miss💛

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Why Play Matters: Supporting Children in Hospital with Starlight

Episode 6

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 38:05

What role does play have in children's healthcare, and why is it so important in hospital?

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sarah, Policy & Public Affairs Manager at Starlight, to discuss how play helps children cope with hospital stays, supports their emotional wellbeing, and improves their overall healthcare experience.

Together, they explore the evidence behind play in paediatric care, the challenges of ensuring every child has access to it, and the work Starlight is doing to make play an essential part of healthcare for children across the UK.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, parent, or interested in child health and wellbeing, this episode offers practical insights into why play should never be seen as an optional extra in hospital care.

Listen now and discover why play matters in children's healthcare 💛

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Episode 7: Lorraine's Story – The Unseen Impact of Childhood Illness

Episode 7

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 38:57

This week on Episode 7, we're joined by Lorraine, mum to our Young Ambassador, Jacob, for a searingly honest conversation about life as the parent of a child with a serious long-term illness.

Lorraine shares the realities behind the diagnosis—the emotional, physical, and practical challenges, the impact on family life, and the resilience it takes to keep going. This is a powerful and heartfelt discussion that offers an unfiltered insight into the toll long-term illness can take, while highlighting the strength, love, and hope that carry families through.

Whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, or simply want to better understand the lived experience of families facing serious childhood illness, this is an episode you won't want to miss💛

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From John O'Groats to Land's End: Ben's 10 Day Triathlon for Sophie's Legacy

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 44:26

In Episode 8, we sit down with Ben, Sophie's uncle, who is preparing to take on an extraordinary challenge this September - a 10 day triathlon from John O'Groats to Land's End in support of Sophie's Legacy.

Ben shares the inspiration behind this incredible journey, the physical and mental preparation involved, and why raising awareness and funds for Sophie’s Legacy means so much to him.

Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, family, determination, and the power of turning purpose into action.

If you've ever wondered what motivates someone to take on an endurance challenge of this scale, this episode is for you.

Listen now and follow Ben's journey as he takes on one of the UK's toughest endurance challenges 💛

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More Please: Changing Children's Hospital Food with Nick Vadis

Episode 10

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 44:18

In this episode of the Sophie's Legacy Podcast, Charlotte sits down with Nick Vadis, one of Sophie’s Legacy's Charity Ambassadors and Culinary Specialist at NHS Supply Chain: Food, to talk about the creation of the More Please and Even More Please cookbooks.

Together, they explore the importance of providing children in hospital with food that is not only nutritious but also delicious and enjoyable to eat. Nick shares the inspiration behind the cookbooks, the challenges of catering for a wide range of tastes, dietary needs and medical conditions, and why giving children meals they actually want to eat can make a real difference to their hospital experience and recovery.

As both a passionate advocate for improving children's hospital food and a valued Charity Ambassador for Sophie’s Legacy, Nick offers a fascinating insight into the collaboration, innovation and dedication driving positive change across the NHS.

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Episode 9: Can Women Really Have It All?

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 36:42

In this episode of the Sophie's Legacy Podcast, Charlotte is joined by our Operations Manager, Hannah, for an honest conversation about the realities of being a woman in business.

Together, they discuss the highs and lows of leadership, balancing work and family life, and the challenges many women face when trying to build a career whilst raising a family. They also explore why flexible working isn't just an employee benefit – it's a vital way of opening doors and creating opportunities for talented women and mums to thrive in the workplace.

This is a candid conversation about ambition, resilience, juggling responsibilities, and redefining what success looks like. Whether you're a parent, a business owner, a manager or simply someone trying to find the right balance, we hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and inspired.

We'd love to hear your thoughts after listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share the episode with someone who might need to hear it 💛

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