Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Milton Keynes to meet Hannah and her dad, Brett.

In this charged and emotional episode, Hannah and Brett share a very real conversation about their respective health challenges and the impacts they have on their families. Hannah, who has albinism, talks about the support she received from her parents during her unexpected pregnancies and managing life as a mum of two who is registered blind. Brett, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 37, discusses his daily struggles, the importance of a positive outlook, and how humour helps him cope.

Their conversation really highlights the strength of their father / daughter bond, the significance of open communication, and the ways these two support each other in so many different ways. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits.

To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email podcasts@mailonline.com.

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Lisa and her mum, Lesley.

Lisa and Lesley’s deeply personal and revealing conversation covers their family history, Lesley's challenging pregnancy, and Lisa's childhood. They talk very openly about the impact on both of them of Lisa's father's death 23 and acknowledge how his absence has shaped their interpersonal dynamic and strengthened their relationship.

Lisa talks about her own parenting journey, the challenges of raising children, and how her upbringing has influenced her own parenting style. The conversation also covers Lisa's identity as a lesbian, her family life with her wife, and their children conceived through IVF. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits.

To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email podcasts@mailonline.com.

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet Fiona and her dad, Steven

In 2017 Fiona - then aged 34 - began experiencing symptoms of breathlessness and a dry cough which were later identified as early signs of Pulmonary Fibrosis, a terminal disease. She is married with a young son, Harry. Fiona and her dad Steven, 71, share their deeply personal conversation about Fiona's life-threatening illness and its impact on their family.

Steven opens up about his own adventurous past, travelling through India, Australia and New Zealand before meeting and marrying Fiona’s mother in Colombia. Despite the huge challenges they face, both find room for hope and laughter and a desire to face the future supporting each other. This is an intimate exploration of mortality, love and the power of familial bonds. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, there is nothing off limits.

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis can be contacted at info@actionpf.org

To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod.

Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

To get in touch just email podcasts@mailonline.com.

You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod.

Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time!

Presenter: Richard Coles

Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick

Editing: Tony Onuchukwu

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.