Rebuilding Life After a Brain Tumour — Jennifer White’s Story

In this thought‑provoking episode of Fit For My Age, Michael Millward chats with Jennifer White, a retired nurse from Ontario whose life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with a large, life‑threatening brain tumour. As Jennifer explains in the conversation — “the good news is you’re not having a stroke… the bad news is you have a large brain tumour and it’s going to kill you sooner rather than later.”

What follows is an extraordinary journey of survival, rehabilitation, identity, and reinvention.

Jennifer describes waking from surgery unable to walk, talk, or recognise her husband, and the long, determined process of rebuilding her abilities — from brushing her teeth to relearning language. She also shares how writing fiction became a powerful tool for healing, memory recovery, and rediscovering purpose. Her medical thrillers, inspired by her nursing career and her experience as a patient, shine a light on real issues in modern healthcare: staffing shortages, burnout, and the human impact of system pressures.

This episode explores:

• The emotional and physical reality of recovering from a brain tumour
• How medical knowledge shapes the experience of being a patient
• The impact of memory loss on relationships
• The role of creativity in neurological recovery
• Using lived experience to inspire meaningful conversations about healthcare today

As always on Fit For My Age, we don’t tell you what to think — but we do hope to make you think. Jennifer’s story is a powerful reminder that proactive, positive ageing isn’t just about health markers; it’s about resilience, curiosity, and the courage to rebuild.

Listen, like, download, subscribe — and share this episode with anyone who needs a reminder that hope and reinvention are always possible.

Find out more about Jennifer and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk.

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Finding the Courage to be Yourself

This episode of Fit For My Age deals with adult themes; if you are listening in a public place please listen discretely.

Dr Steven Davidson is a registered clinical sexologist and clinical social worker who is a specialist in sexual integrity.

in this episode of the Abeceder health and wellbeing podcast Fit For My Age Dr Davidson explains sexual integrity to host Michael Millward

During their conversation Dr Davidson and Michael discuss

• What we mean when we say someone has integrity.
• How to be honest with yourself and your partner about what you want
• Why in relationships that do not have integrity; love is often not enough to build a successful relationship
• Why sex is often the only aspect of a relationship that we do not talk about with the person we are in a sexual relationship with.
• Sexuality as a psychological process rather than a physical one.
• The use of pornography.
• Why men and women view sexual integrity differently
• Why how we all see sexual integrity differently as we age

Find out more about Dr Davidson and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk.

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Helping You Optimize Health, Aging, and Fitness for a Vibrant Life

Kemberley Verbeke is a naturopathic practitioner and peptide bio-regulator specialist based at Avita Wellness & Aesthetics and Functional Medicine in Boerne, Texas USA.

in this episode of the Abeceder health and wellbeing podcast Fit For My Age Kimberley explains to host Michael Millward what Peptide Bio-Regulators are and how using them correctly can enhance health and support a better quality of life.

During their conversation Kimberley and Michael discuss

• The choices people make that impact how they age
• How are health problems are rarely genetic and often habit based
• Herd decision-making
• How to age better with a higher quality of life
• How to improve or enjoy the ageing process such as lean body mass

Find out more about Kimberly and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk.

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Proactive Positive Ageing.

We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health.

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Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy.

Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership.

Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.

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