Sophie's Legacy Podcast
The Sophie’s Legacy Podcast is where purpose meets action. From Sophie’s journey and the growth of the charity to inspiring conversations with volunteers, changemakers, healthcare professionals, and women in business, we share the stories behind creating real impact. Join us for honest discussions, powerful experiences, and the people helping to fulfil Sophie’s wishes and build a kinder future for children and families.
Episodes
In this deeply moving episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, Charlotte is joined by Eve to share the story of her daughter, Tona.
Tona was just 14 when she was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma. What followed were years of treatment, relapse, a stem cell transplant and devastating complications, but throughout it all, Tona remained fiercely herself.
Funny, determined, outspoken and endlessly independent, Tona learned ...
This week, Charlotte is joined by Caroline Dinenage MP to look back at an extraordinary journey that began just 10 days after Sophie died.
Before Sophie had even had her funeral, Charlotte walked into Caroline’s constituency office with one determination: what had happened to Sophie could not be allowed to keep happening to other children.
What followed was years of campaigning, meetings with Health Secretaries, the first ever ...
This week, Charlotte is joined by her best friend Vicky, who is also Sophie’s godmother.
Together they talk about their friendship, Vicky’s memories of Sophie and what it means to support someone you love through unimaginable grief – including navigating the moments when there simply aren’t any words that can make things better.
They also talk about the incredible thing Vicky and her family are doing for Sophi...
In Episode 12, Charlotte is joined by Stevie, mum to Jamie, Jackson and Summer, to talk about her experiences of life as a NICU mum.
Stevie first found herself in NICU with Jamie, before returning years later with twins Summer and Jackson. She shares the very different experiences of each NICU journey, the emotions and uncertainty that came with them, and what life looked like for their family during those times.
Charlotte and Stevie...
Today would have been Sophie’s 15th birthday, and in this episode Charlotte is joined by Sophie’s big sister, Lucy.
Lucy talks about Sophie, their relationship as sisters, some of her memories and what life has been like since losing her.
They also talk honestly about grief and why it’s so important to be able to talk about the person you’ve lost. Lucy shares her own experience of learning to live with grief, ...
In this episode of the Sophie's Legacy Podcast, Charlotte sits down with Nick Vadis, one of Sophie’s Legacy's Charity Ambassadors and Culinary Specialist at NHS Supply Chain: Food, to talk about the creation of the More Please and Even More Please cookbooks.
Together, they explore the importance of providing children in hospital with food that is not only nutritious but also delicious and enjoyable to eat. Nick shares the insp...
In this episode of the Sophie's Legacy Podcast, Charlotte is joined by our Operations Manager, Hannah, for an honest conversation about the realities of being a woman in business.
Together, they discuss the highs and lows of leadership, balancing work and family life, and the challenges many women face when trying to build a career whilst raising a family. They also explore why flexible working isn't just an employee benefit –...
In Episode 8, we sit down with Ben, Sophie's uncle, who is preparing to take on an extraordinary challenge this September - a 10 day triathlon from John O'Groats to Land's End in support of Sophie's Legacy.
Ben shares the inspiration behind this incredible journey, the physical and mental preparation involved, and why raising awareness and funds for Sophie’s Legacy means so much to him.
Join us for an honest and inspiring conve...
This week on Episode 7, we're joined by Lorraine, mum to our Young Ambassador, Jacob, for a searingly honest conversation about life as the parent of a child with a serious long-term illness.
Lorraine shares the realities behind the diagnosis—the emotional, physical, and practical challenges, the impact on family life, and the resilience it takes to keep going. This is a powerful and heartfelt discussion that offers an unfilte...
What role does play have in children's healthcare, and why is it so important in hospital?
In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sarah, Policy & Public Affairs Manager at Starlight, to discuss how play helps children cope with hospital stays, supports their emotional wellbeing, and improves their overall healthcare experience.
Together, they explore the evidence behind play in paediatric care, the challenges of ensuring every c...
When Change Meets Resistance
In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Sophie's Legacy Ambassador, Phil Shelley, Senior Operational and Policy Manager – Soft FM and National Lead for Food at NHS England.
Drawing on both lived experience and national healthcare leadership, they explore why change can be so difficult within hospitals, the barriers that families and healthcare professionals face, and why listening to patients a...
In this heartfelt episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, Amelia joins her mum Charlotte for an honest conversation about her sister Sophie. Amelia shares her memories of Sophie, what it was like when Sophie became poorly, and the profound impact of losing her sister.
Together, they reflect on the challenges their family faced, the bond between two sisters, and how Sophie’s legacy continues to inspire them every day. A t...
This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Trevor, our longest-serving volunteer. Trevor shares how volunteering has changed his life, the experiences he's had along the way, and what Sophie's Legacy means to him. It's an honest and inspiring conversation about the impact of giving your time and being part of something that makes a real difference 💛
In this episode we talk about how Sophie's Legacy grew from an idea into a charity dedicated to supporting families in hospital. We reflect on the early days of setting up the charity; from putting a snack box in one hospital to today; supporting 12 hospitals and over 40 children's wards.
We also discuss the support Sophie's Legacy provides to families during hospital stays, helping to ease some of the pressures they experience and ...
In this first episode of the Sophie’s Legacy Podcast, we share the story of Sophie’s cancer diagnosis and the moment everything changed for her family.
We talk honestly about what it was like to hear those words, and the emotional reality behind a life-altering diagnosis. This episode sets the foundation for Sophie’s story, the journey that followed, and the inspiration behind Sophie’s Legacy.
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