"Care & Connect: Stories from the Heart of Caregiving" is a podcast that explores the diverse and rewarding world of caregiving, from nannies and babysitters to eldercare professionals, tutors, and housekeepers. The series offers a mix of insightful interviews, real-life stories, practical tips, and expert advice, all centered around creating meaningful connections between carers and the families they support. Each episode is designed to highlight the unique challenges and triumphs caregiver ...
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A show where I talk candidly about Dementia and Alzheimers. I've been caring for my parents who "both" have Alzheimer's / Dementia. All whilst living 165 miles away from them too! I share what I've seen and experienced, from my own personal perspective. This is a journey that none of us carers ask to be on, however we find ourselves on this journey and each and with every ounce of our hearts, each day, each and every one of us are doing our absolute best. For every carer and person with Alzh ...
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The Hackney Foster Carers' Council Podcast explores the way the Care System treats foster carers and what this means for the national crisis in recruitment and retention.
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Now What Now is a podcast about parents and carers figuring out how to act on climate while navigating their work and family life. Meet parents and carers who are thinking about the legacy we leave as parents, have experienced climate grief, connected with other families, created groups for their community, championed local solutions, learnt new skills, met friends for life along the way and more. If you're concerned but you haven't figured out how to act, hear how other parents and carers a ...
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Autism Unpacked is a brilliant new podcast for parents, families and carers of autistic children. Each episode empowers parents on their journey, sharing helpful information, new thinking, challenging misconceptions and providing clear answers to recurring questions. Host, Rosie Gill-Moss, talks to guests who are experts in education and therapeutic support, bringing you jargon-free advice and guidance together with practical, first-hand knowledge, tips and information. It’s a chance to be p ...
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Parents at Work is a world leading provider of education and coaching services for workplaces, parents, carers and leaders. For over a decade, we have been providing expertise, advocacy and education programs to inform and empower parents, carers and their employers, to successfully balance the ongoing and interdependent demands of career, family and personal wellbeing. We're on a mission to improve the lives of parents and carers by creating family friendly workplaces. We collaborate with e ...
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We’re the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia
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The 'Life Changes' with Adventure Solos podcast talks you through some of those times in life when things are changing. We discuss topics such as how to build supportive friendship groups, why it's important to talk to people other than just your partner, dealing positively with relationship or life changes and adopting those everyday nudges that help you to stay healthy. We're here to help you find yourself and to lead a happy, healthy and well connected life. Find out more about Adventure ...
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I will be sharing how I (Robert Joyce) live my life with chronic illnesses, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Sarcoidosis, Asthma and Chronic Pain. Each episode will have me reading a post and then my comments about what has happened since I wrote it. I will also interview guests who have some connection with chronic illness, patients, carers or medical professionals. My goal is to share my experience, and what I have learned, with you, so you don't have to make the mistakes I have made.I have Sec ...
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Each month a new podcast is published with a different guest talking about a mental well being topic that is personal to them. The aim of the podcast is to encourage us all to have conversations about mental health and make it normal to do so, not some abstract or hidden illness that no one can relate to or understand.
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A Moment of Your Time was created to provide a space for expression. This is a place for voices to be heard, to be inspired by creative work, and to be a part of a supportive community. a space of artistic expression. Each episode is a short, compelling piece featuring YOU.
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How Carers Can Still Find Connection When Words Are Lost to Advanced Dementia
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12:23When words fade, connection still remains and the heart still speaks. Explore how a gentle conversation sparked a meaningful wink in the silence of dementia. In this episode, I share a personal experience of how I connected with my Dad one who had advanced dementia. Even though words were no longer possible for him, a simple wink became a powerful …
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Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 2
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25:17Welcome back to part 2 of episode 8, as we continue to unpack the subject of autism in girls. Here, we rejoin the conversation with our expert guests, Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism. Join us as we explore: Autism and…
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Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
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32:03In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis. We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psycholo…
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Finding the Right Fit: How Nannies and Families Can Build Strong, Lasting Connections
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2:52In this episode of Care & Connect, we delve into the process of finding the perfect caregiver for your family and how to build a lasting, positive relationship that benefits both the nanny and the family. Our special guest, Sarah L., a seasoned nanny with over 10 years of experience, shares her insights on what makes a successful caregiver-family r…
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Self-Care Tips for Dementia Carers: Why Pausing Matters and a coffee stop!
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22:31Show Notes: In today’s deeply personal episode, Angela shares a small but meaningful stop along her dementia carer journey—a pause for coffee, and a pause for herself. When you’re caring for someone with dementia, it’s easy to forget where you end and the caregiving begins. Life moves in loops of responsibility, and we often run on subconscious aut…
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'An amazing community event' – Dementia together podcast April 2025
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25:02This episode is all about Dementia’s Got Talent, a very special show that took place at the Darlington Hippodrome earlier in 2025 and featured performers living with dementia. We visited the Darlington Hippodrome to meet the people behind the show and one of its stars, rookie comedian Maureen Kay.You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our…
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Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world
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41:50In this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr Nicky Greaves, a consultant clinical psychologist, whose career includes time running a sleep clinical as well as extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people. Hear Nicky and Rosie delve into why sl…
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Episode 6 - Parenting Through Complexity - A Family's Journey with Autism
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54:07This episode welcomes to the pod Karen Broomhead, a lecturer in special educational needs and a mother of two. Karen’s daughter, Lois, is nine years old and has complex autism. Karen shares the trials, tribulations and celebrations of their journey as a family, and what it really means to be a part of Lois’ world. For further information, visit opt…
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Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 2
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35:41This two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedicated to supporting students across the UK as they prepare to leave school. The team's holistic approach goes beyond just career guidance; they focus on hobbies, independent skills, and personal interests to inspir…
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Rob Chan: Wheels and the World, How to make it Move Forward Better
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49:05Today, we’re joined by Rob, a passionate advocate for climate action and sustainable living. Rob brings so much energy to the Sydney climate scene, often with his toddler along for the ride. From his involvement in grassroots organisations to his professional role at Turo, where he's helping shape the future of the transport sharing economy, Rob is…
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'I've not given up on my dream' – Dementia together podcast February 2025
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21:31In this episode of the Dementia together podcast we chat with Jitendra Gupta in Bradford about finding confidence after his dementia diagnosis.When Jitendra first received the news he had Alzheimer's disease, he felt pessimistic about the future. But with the support of his family, friends and other networks, including Alzheimer's Society, Jitendra…
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Episode 5 - Building Rewarding Futures - Part 1
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25:00This two-part episode welcomes to the pod Kelly Guthery and Oli Masters, both from The Futures Team at Options Autism. This team is dedicated to supporting students across the UK as they prepare to leave school. The team's holistic approach goes beyond just career guidance; they focus on hobbies, independent skills, and personal interests to inspir…
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Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 2
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24:57Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation about Demand Avoidance, as we continue to explore the impact that it can have on young people and their families. In this part of the episode, we’ll be talking advice for parents, family dynamics and encouraging understanding in others. For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow us on Fac…
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Episode 4 - Understanding Demand Avoidance, Part 1
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27:30This episode tackles the topic of Demand Avoidance. You may have heard of PDA or Pathological Demand Avoidance, but how much do you really know? In part 1 of this episode, we’ll discover its impact on young people and their families, share insights into their experiences and challenges and share strategies that might help. For further information, …
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'A chance for carers and people with dementia to connect' – Dementia together podcast December 2024
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18:48Our latest Dementia together podcast is all about enjoyable and engaging activities for people with dementia.First, we speak with Emma Hutchin, who after caring for her Nan Doris was inspired to change careers. She left the teaching profession to work with people with dementia as a Drawing and Talking practitioner. And we also chat with Angelo Makr…
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Dr Emma Skowronski (GP): a doctor's perspective on the impacts of gas, micro-plastics and heat on our bodies; the medical voice in climate action; working in Arnhem Land
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38:44Today’s wonderful guest Dr Emma Skowronski is a GP and mum of three tweens from Sydney. Emma has been volunteering with Doctors for the Environment for almost a decade and takes us on a fascinating journey into the health system. Emma outlines impacts of gas, micro-plastics and heat on our bodies. We also talk about the power of the medical voice i…
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Season One Reflection with Diane Benjamin and Maria Takaendisa
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39:14Diane Benjamin - Director of Children's Social Care in Hackney Maria Takaendisa - Anti-Racist Practice Trainer In this bonus episode, Diane, Maria, and I reflect on how Children's Social Care in Hackney has received the podcast, our commitment to working more collaboratively, and the challenge of balancing safeguarding structures with respect for f…
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Episode 3 - "You Don't Look Autistic" with Tom Malone Jr
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35:44Joining this episode of Autism Upacked is Tom Malone Jr. Tom is probably best known for his appearances on the show Gogglebox. He's also a professional dancer whose talent has taken him all around the world, and he's autistic. Since his diagnosis at 28, Tom has openly shared his experience with his many social media followers, earning respect for h…
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Yvette - Yearning for a world she doesn't know how to believe in. Trump, Social Media, Motherhood, Climate (story)
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39:09Today’s episode is a bit different than usual. Rather thanan interview, I’m reading a story. It’s a fictional account of Yvette, a mum, teacher andclimate concerned parent, watching the 2020 US presidential election unfold from the other side of the world, in Sydney. As Yvette goes through her day, she’s filled with thoughts and questions and emoti…
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Dr Steven Du - from Vietnamese Refugee to Climate Advocate and Tesla Fan
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36:28In this episode, I was lucky to interview Steven, a father, dentist and electric vehicle advocate from Sydney. We start with Steven’s arrival in Australia as a Vietnamese refugee and his childhood in Perth, and finish with his predictions for the future of electric vehicles and fossil fuels. Along the way, we discuss Steven’s advocacy in many diffe…
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In this episode, we navigate our way through EHCPs – Education Health and Care Plans – from understanding their purpose to the steps involved in obtaining one. We hope this inspiring conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered and ready to advocate for your child. For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow us on Facebo…
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'Interactive and multisensory experiences' – Dementia together podcast October 2024
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23:56For our latest Dementia together podcast, we spoke to three people involved in a unique heritage project in Wales. Museums Inspiring Memories is a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Its aim is to help museums in Wales be more inclusive and involving. You can visit alzhei…
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Episode 1 - Understanding and obtaining an Autism diagnosis
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37:28Welcome to the first episode of Autism Unpacked! In this episode we’re diving into a crucial topic; understanding and obtaining an autism diagnosis. This can be one of the most daunting steps for parents but it’s also a critical one in ensuring that your child receives the right support. For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow …
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Autism Unpacked is dedicated to exploring the multi-faceted world of autism. Brought to you by Options Autism, it promises to bring fresh perspectives and inspiring stories, coupled with support, advice and practical guidance for parents, carers and families of autistic children. For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow us on Fa…
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How Carers Can Respond to 'I Want to Go Home' in Alzheimer's and Dementia Situations
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11:34In this episode, I dive into a common and emotionally challenging scenario for cares: when a loved one with dementia asks to "go home." Drawing from my personal experience, caring for both of my parents who have dementia, I explore, what this phrase often really means and why traditional responses may not be effective. Key Points Discussed: The Dee…
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'Using my experiences to help others' – Dementia together podcast August 2024
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21:48For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Dawn Davies in Swansea.Around two years ago, Dawn was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s.It came as a massive shock and Dawn retreated from the world, even the idea of leaving the house terrified her. But with support from her family and the Dementia Hwb in Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping Centre,…
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Fear Of Stairs: Alzheimer's and the Challenge of Stairs
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10:01Podcast Show Notes: My Dementia Road Trip with Angela Episode Title: Navigating Walking Challenges in Alzheimer's and Dementia Host: Angela, caregiver for both parents with Alzheimer's and dementia Summary: In this episode, Angela delves into a specific challenge faced by individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia—walking issues related to visual pe…
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Foster Carer Liz Addressing the toxic blame culture has the greatest power to transform Children's Social Care for the better. For everyone, including social workers. Foster carers are the least powerful adults in the network of professionals around the child, making us the most vulnerable to being scapegoated for failures in the system. Today's ep…
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Foster carer Evette Foster carers are fully-fledged human beings with life experience, education, and wisdom to share. It is worth listening to us because positive changes can happen when we are allowed to speak. Today's episode is from Evette, who has been instrumental in bringing about some important changes in the way the Police and the Care Ser…
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'Making dementia a priority' – Dementia together podcast May 2024
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21:01For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Philip Angrave, in Kent. Phil worked in the NHS for over 40 years and was a lecturer for more than 20 years, teaching undergraduate nurses and doctors. Phil decided to step back from work following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. He's now using his experience for a different purpose – calling …
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Foster Carer Kim Flack It seems that more articles are coming out about too many care leavers leaving the system unprepared for adult life. In today's episode, Kim talks about her experience of being excluded from decision-making about her young person's education. The young person in question was achieving academically; both Kim and the school agr…
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Foster Carer and Hackney Village hub host Debbie Bright Feeling isolated is one of the most common experiences for foster carers, especially new foster carers. Access to peer support can make or break a fostering career. So, in Episode One of Fostering Respect, we meet Debbie, a foster carer of 30 years and a Hackney Villages hub host. She explains…
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Introducing Fostering Respect, the Hackney Foster Carers' Council Podcast
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1:36There is a national crisis in the recruitment and retention of foster carers, so we want to begin some difficult conversations about how the system treats foster carers and present a vision for a more respectful, supportive and collaborative way of working. For six weeks, a small group of Hackney foster carers and connected carers participated in a…
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Sydney mum - From Conservative Voter to Climate Activist & Why Self-help Books didn’t Help
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42:01In this episode we speak with a Sydney mum - she didn't want her name attached to the episode, because she wanted to speak more freely than she otherwisewould have. Or maybe she wouldn't have done the interview at all. The conversation charts her story of growing up in regional NSW in a Liberal/LNP voting family. She tells how she herself moved fro…
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'A new purpose' – Dementia together podcast March 2024
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33:18For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Teresa Davies, in north-east Wales.Just over a decade ago, Teresa was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. This came as a shock and left the usually positive Teresa in a dark place. She says she ‘didn’t know how to cope’ after her diagnosis and wasn’t given the right support. But a chance meet…
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EP014 - From a Carer to Facing Bombs in Iraq: Angela's Story of Resilience
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43:35Angela's life has been shaped by extraordinary resilience and a deep commitment to caregiving. Her strength was forged early, as she cared for her older brother and supported her family. She carried this determination into her career, rising from a clerical position to railway management, then volunteering in Iraq to rebuild infrastructure after th…
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EP013 - From City Broker to rediscovering values and building balance (with Nik Bunney)
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1:18:13Nick found himself struggling to reconcile his personal identity and life expectations as he navigated a future shaped by disparate influences from his parents and societal expectations. Pursuing an unfulfilling career in the city broker and witnessing his wife's grief as she lost her mother led to a significant crossroads and awakening for Nick. A…
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EP012 - Pregnancy and becoming a first-time Mum (with Gee)
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1:30:36Gee met her partner Paul through the dating app Bumble. She found out she was pregnant within a few months, and whilst most people were pleased, her father's reaction wasn't what she expected. We discuss hormones, breastfeeding, full-moon babies, birthing plans, how to pick a midwife, right through to travelling with a newborn and trying to maintai…
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EP011 - From tackling monsters for England to a spiritual awakening (with Mark)
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1:43:24"I am a bit different and a lot of people think they should be ashamed by that. Once you understand uniqueness, embrace it, and if someone doesn't like it, that's their issue. So I've become so laser focused - once I focus on something, we're going to the N'th degree. We're going to Saturn. Not even the Moon, we're way past the moon!" The first pha…
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'Turning things around' – Dementia together podcast January 2024
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26:50For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to brothers Adam and Neil Joesbury and their dad Bob, in Birmingham. Bob has vascular dementia and the family works together to support each other.Adam has a learning disability and cares for Bob. This means Neil can continue to go to work and all three can be independent.At first, it was difficult …
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EP010 - Leaving London: Pros, cons, and how I knew when it was the right time for me (with Gemma)
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1:32:38Gemma lived in London for around 15 years. She was torn between staying in her current job, career and home versus being closer to family and living a slower pace of life. In this relatable episode, she talks us through the decisions and circumstances that lead to her deciding when was the right time, and talks us through the pros and cons of a fir…
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EP009 - Seeking asylum in the UK as a human rights activist (with Adam)
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1:17:01Adam wasn't his real name, but it is now. He had to create a new life in the UK after fleeing his birth country in fear of his life. Adam started his Adventure Solos journey with a day hike (it was so fulfilling to see him light up now he has a second chance at life) and has since joined us for the Dearne Valley Weekend amongst other events. Hearin…
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