Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's struggle with hair loss from age 13 and Anne's lifelong battle with eczema. They touch on how ADHD influenced their, at times, chaotic family life and explore societal perceptions of beauty and normalcy. Laura reflects on her challenges, her journey towards acceptance, and the impact of Anne's method of support. Their conversation unveils some very deep emotions, but also reveals a shared desire for a better understanding of each other, despite their relationship's complex intricacies.

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 Five 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

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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

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

A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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