LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE NOW ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM
Lets Get Talking.
Welcome to the Prevent the Preventable Podcast, where, quite simply, we’re on a mission to help you live longer, by preventing health complications before they start.
What is Prevent The Preventable about?
Every year, brain haemorrhages affect millions of people… but they don’t have to, and at The Natalie Kate Moss Trust 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.
Join us weekly as 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.
Why Does This Podcast Matter?
Brain haemorrhages are a critical health issue, and prevention is key. Here are some important facts:
-
4.6 million cases of Haemorrhagic Stroke occur each year, with 3 million deaths.
-
Within one month, only 3 out of 5 patients survive after a brain haemorrhage.
-
Brain haemorrhages affect all ages, with 24% of cases occurring in people aged 15-49.
-
High blood pressure is the biggest cause of lifestyle-related brain haemorrhages, yet on average a third of the population has high blood pressure and 50% of those people are undiagnosed.
By understanding the facts and learning how to prevent these conditions, this podcast aims to help you take control of your health and reduce the risk of brain haemorrhages.
THIS IS NOT JUST A PODCAST;
IT'S A MOVEMENT.
Partners of the podcast.
.jpg){kind=avatar}
Latest Episodes.
SERIES 2
EP 1. Who's Really at Risk of a Brain Haemorrhage? Let’s Look at the Numbers
How common is a brain haemorrhage? Who does it affect, and what are the outcomes? In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the latest UK and global statistics on brain haemorrhage — and what they reveal about risk, survival, and inequality.
Featuring:
A public health expert or epidemiologist
A representative from a stroke charity or NHS data analyst
A survivor whose experience highlights a lesser-known demographic
.png)
.png)
EP 2. When might need Legal Support After a Brain Haemorrhage?
This episode explores the legal and financial complexities that can follow a brain haemorrhage — from navigating wills and probate after a sudden loss, to seeking specialist legal advice if there are concerns about medical negligence or delayed diagnosis.
Joined by expert solicitors from Hugh James, long-standing podcast sponsors and specialists in medical negligence and estate planning, we demystify:
- What happens legally when someone dies without a will
- How to prepare and update a will proactively
- Common scenarios where negligence may be a factor
- The legal process for families seeking accountability or compensation
- Why early legal support can reduce long-term stress.png)
EP 3. A widow's story: Picking yourself up after losing someone you love to a brain haemorrhage
When you lose someone suddenly to a brain haemorrhage, life can feel like it’s shattered in an instant. The world keeps turning — but yours has stopped. In this deeply personal and emotional episode, we explore what comes next for those left behind.
We sit down with a widow who lost her partner without warning to a brain haemorrhage. Through her story, we hear:
-
The raw experience of grief in the immediate aftermath
-
What it feels like to face unanswered questions, unfinished conversations, and a future that looks completely different
-
The small steps she took to get through the darkest moments — and begin to rebuild her life
-
How she navigated loneliness, guilt, anger, and the complexity of grieving someone who seemed perfectly healthy
-
The unexpected sources of strength and support that helped her survive, and eventually, grow
-
.png)
EP 4. What happens in those first few hours after a brain haemorrhage? And why they are so critically important
When a brain haemorrhage strikes, the first 24 hours are often the most critical — and the most chaotic. In this powerful opening episode of Series 2, we hear first-hand from survivors, families, and emergency doctors about the moments that changed everything.
What does a brain haemorrhage really look and feel like when it begins? What signs are often missed? What choices make the difference between life and loss?
With expert commentary and deeply personal stories, this episode explores why early action matters, what’s happening inside the brain in those vital hours, and how research funded by The Natalie Kate Moss Trust is helping improve the odds for those affected.
Key topics in this episode:
-
The warning signs of a brain haemorrhage — and how they’re often misunderstood or missed
-
What happens in the brain during those first critical minutes and hours
-
Real experiences from survivors and families facing the unknown
-
How emergency teams respond — from paramedics to A&E doctors
-
The emotional and practical chaos of diagnosis
-
What can and can’t be done in the early stages of treatment
-
How research into early intervention and prevention is changing the future
-
Updates from The Natalie Kate Moss Trust and what’s ahead in Series 2
A must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand this silent killer — and how we can all play a part in preventing the preventable.
-
.png)
EP 5. What role will AI play in improving treatment for brain haemorrhage patients?
What actually happens when someone with a brain haemorrhage is rushed to intensive care? In this episode, we take listeners behind the doors of the ICU to uncover the clinical decisions, emergency interventions, and high-stakes teamwork involved in saving a brain in crisis. We explore:
-
What critical care looks like for a patient with a brain bleed
-
How decisions are made about surgery, sedation, and life support
-
How brain pressure, blood flow, and oxygen levels are monitored in real time
-
The psychological impact on patients and families during ICU stays
-
The future of intensive care: how artificial intelligence and data modelling are being used to support faster, more personalised decision-making — from predicting complications to optimising outcomes
Featuring voices from an ICU consultant, a neuroscience nurse, and an AI researcher, this episode connects the present-day realities of neurological intensive care with the emerging role of machine learning and predictive analytics in improving survival and recovery. For listeners who've ever asked “What happens in the hospital after a bleed?” or “Can technology help save more lives?” — this is a must-listen.
-
.png)
EP 6. Can you fully recover from a brain haemorrhage? What recovery really looks like
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.
-
.png)
EP 7. Food for Thought: Can Diet Help Prevent a Brain Haemorrhage?
In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Goode, registered nutritionist, asking the question, can diet help prevent a brain haemorrhage?
Together, we explore:
-
The links between diet, high blood pressure, and brain haemorrhage risk.
-
The foods that can best support our brain’s blood vessels.
-
Common diet myths and misconceptions that might actually do more harm than good.
-
Practical, everyday swaps and strategies to make eating for brain health simple and realistic.
Hope you enjoy!
-
SERIES 1
EP 1. Introducing the Natalie Kate Moss Trust and "Prevent the Preventable"
In this first episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, is joined by guest host Jen Grieves for an open and emotional conversation about how the Trust began. Fiona shares the story of losing her sister Natalie and how that loss sparked the mission to prevent future brain haemorrhages.
They discuss the Trust’s partnership with Manchester University, the importance of proactive health choices, and the meaning behind the phrase “Prevent the Preventable.” This episode sets the tone for what’s to come and reminds us all that through awareness and action, lives can truly be saved.
.png)
EP 2. How checking your blood pressure could save your life (in more ways than one)
In this episode, Host and NKMT Director Fiona Moss sits down with Dr. Adam Greenstein, a leading expert in cardiovascular health, to explore why checking your blood pressure could save your life.
Dr. Greenstein explains what blood pressure is, how it affects the body, and why keeping it in check is so important. They talk about the serious impact of high blood pressure, including brain haemorrhages, heart disease and strokes. The conversation also touches on who is most at risk, what causes it, and the simple changes that can help prevent it. This episode is full of practical advice to help you stay in control of your health.
.png)
EP 3. How you can sleep your way a longer life
In this episode of Prevent the Preventable, we speak with David Lee, Clinical Director at Sleep Unlimited, about the powerful connection between sleep and blood pressure. Dave explains how quality sleep can play a key role in preventing brain haemorrhages and supporting recovery for those who have already experienced one.
He breaks down what happens in our bodies while we sleep, why poor sleep takes such a toll on our health, and what we can do to sleep better. A big thank you to Dave for sharing his insight and helping us highlight just how vital good sleep really is.
.png)
EP 4. I lost my mum to a brain haemorrhage
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss speaks with Miles Powell, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing his mother to a brain haemorrhage in 2011.
Miles opens up about the shock of that day, how it affected his family, and the deep grief that followed. He reflects on how the experience changed his perspective on life and what truly matters. This moving conversation is a powerful reminder of the pain brain haemorrhages can cause, but also of the strength and hope that can emerge from loss.
.png)
EP 5. How to navigate grief
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss sits down with Amber Jeffery, the powerful voice behind The Grief Gang podcast, to talk all things grief.
Amber shares her own experience of loss and how it led her to create a space where others could feel seen and heard. They explore the messy reality of grief, why there’s no timeline for healing, and how it can affect everything from day-to-day life to close relationships. Amber brings warmth, honesty and humour to a conversation that reminds us grief looks different for everyone.
.png)
EP 6. Finding hope: Discovering life-saving treatments after brain haemorrhage
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss is joined by Dr Katie Murray to explore the vital research taking place at The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at The University of Manchester.
Katie shares how her career has been shaped by a passion for neurovascular research, and how support from the Natalie Kate Moss Trust has helped her return to the UK to lead her own groundbreaking team. They discuss the urgent need for better brain haemorrhage outcomes, the latest life-saving treatments already making their way into the NHS, and how research like this offers hope in the face of staggering statistics.
.png)
EP 7. I experienced a brain haemorrhage and I survived
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss sits down with Suzy Lane, who bravely shares her experience of surviving a brain haemorrhage.
Suzy takes us through the terrifying moment it began with a sudden ‘thunderclap headache’, the confusion that followed, and the surgery that ultimately saved her life. She opens up about the emotional toll of recovery, the challenges she faced, and how the experience has changed her outlook. Her story is a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change, and why raising awareness around brain haemorrhages is so important.
.png)
EP 8. How bad is alcohol for you, really?
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss is joined by Andrew Misell, Director for Wales at Alcohol Change UK, for an honest conversation about the impact alcohol has on our health and daily lives.
Andrew breaks down what alcohol really does to the body, whether there’s such a thing as safe drinking, and how our habits around alcohol are starting to shift. He also shares simple, practical tips to help people build a healthier relationship with alcohol. This episode encourages reflection and small changes that can lead to a big difference.
.png)
EP 9. What causes brain haemorrhage? Are they hereditary? And your other FAQs?
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss speaks with Professor Adrian Parry Jones, consultant neurologist and researcher at the University of Manchester, to answer some of the most common questions around brain haemorrhages.
Professor Parry Jones explains what causes them, the different types, and how they’re treated. He also touches on whether they can be hereditary and if certain groups are more at risk. This episode is packed with clear, expert insight to help listeners better understand this complex and often misunderstood condition.
.png)
EP 10. Preventing hereditary brain haemorrhages
In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Fiona Moss speaks with Rebecca Middleton, founder of HBA, the UK’s first patient-focused organisation for those affected by hereditary brain aneurysms.
Rebecca shares her personal motivation behind starting HBA and helps us understand what brain aneurysms are, how they can run in families, and the importance of early screening. She also talks about treatment options and the vital role support plays in navigating a diagnosis. This episode shines a light on a condition many know little about but that affects far more than we think.