In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Professor Richard Scolyer - world-renowned pathologist and co-director of Melanoma Institute Australia - and his wife Dr Katie Nicoll, to talk about life, love, and resilience in the face of brain cancer. Together, they share an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about hope, research, and the strength of partnership through adversity.

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Between diagnosis and treatment, Emily shares the deeply human moments that define life after brain cancer surgery — from learning to cook again and caring for her children, to confronting fear and loss. In this episode, Emily talks about her diagnosis of astrocytoma, her relationship with her care team, and finding courage to embrace change — even shaving her head on her own terms.

With honesty and warmth, Emily and Gab unpack the emotional ups and downs that come with survival, resilience, and rediscovering what really matters.

Heads Up with Em is produced in partnership with The Brain Cancer Group.

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In this emotional episode, Emily shares the pivotal moment of receiving her brain cancer diagnosis while holding her newborn baby. She takes us through the raw experience of telling her family, the frantic logistics of preparing for surgery, and the surreal mix of fear and resilience in those early days. Emily also reflects on her surgery, the immediate aftermath, and the profound shift in perspective that came with her vision loss and recovery.

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