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In Two Minds

In Two Minds

著者： Justine Pickering and Professor Julie Williams
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 This is a podcast that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia. It’s presented by two friends who come at the subject from two very different perspectives.

Professor Julie Williams has spent most of her working life trying to understand Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Meanwhile, Justine Pickering understands the colossal human cost all too well. She lost her mum to a rare form of young-onset dementia before founding a unique respite project for families coping with the emotional toll of the disease.

In Two Minds brings you the highs and lows of the shared experiences of dementia. We’ll hear inspiring special guests and all about current research and future treatments.

Together, we’ll explore the challenges of coping with this disease and how to live well following diagnosis.Justine Pickering and Professor Julie Williams 心理学 心理学・心の健康 科学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Turning Pain into Power: Jen’s Story of Love, Loss & Resilience

    Turning Pain into Power: Jen’s Story of Love, Loss & Resilience
    2025/12/23
    This week we sit down with Jen, who reflects on her mother’s PCA diagnosis, the sudden loss of her father, and the challenges of caring for young children while holding her world together.

    Her honesty resonates profoundly with Justine’s own journey caring for her mum. Together, they talk about the confusion, the fear, and the emotional weight of watching someone you love change. Jen goes on to explain her newfound ability to “turn pain into power”.

    There are tears, moments of laughter and a shared appreciation for the small acts of self-care — yoga, music, a walk, five guilt-free minutes — that help carers survive the hardest days.

    This episode is a tender reminder that none of us are alone in the complexity of caring for someone with dementia, and that strength often shows up in the quietest, most human ways.

    We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.

    For further help and advice, please visit
    https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
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    37 分
  • From Big Data to Big Breakthroughs: Caleb Webber on Parkinson’s

    From Big Data to Big Breakthroughs: Caleb Webber on Parkinson’s
    2025/12/16
    In this powerful and hopeful episode of In Two Minds, Professor Caleb Webber explains how vast new datasets and AI-driven pattern-spotting are transforming our understanding of conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

    Caleb is the Director of Informatics at the UK Dementia Research Institute and a leading voice in decoding the complexities of neurodegenerative disease. He reveals groundbreaking findings from his team’s work: surprising overlaps between Parkinson’s and diabetes, the discovery that existing hypertension medications may halve the risk of developing Parkinson’s, and a major new study exploring whether combining blood-pressure drugs with GLP-1 therapies (like Ozempic-type medications) could slow or even prevent the disease.

    Caleb offers real reasons for optimism: that prevention may be within reach, that repurposed medications could help people sooner than expected, and that the next decade of brain-health research looks more promising than any before.

    This is an episode filled with science, humanity, and genuine hope — for people living with Parkinson’s today, for those caring for them, and for anyone navigating life touched by neurodegenerative disease.

    We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.

    For further help and advice please visit
    https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
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    33 分
  • Katie Williams - Growing Up As My Dad’s Young Carer.

    Katie Williams - Growing Up As My Dad’s Young Carer.
    2025/12/09
    In season one, we heard the story of Gareth and his battle with early-onset dementia as told by his wife Carrie. In this episode, we hear the story from a different perspective - this time from his daughter, Katie.

    Katie was in Year 8 in school when she learned about her dad’s condition. In the years that followed, she experienced the overwhelming challenges of being a young carer. Katie courageously shares her journey of watching her young, vibrant, and athletic dad slowly fade as his illness progressed, and she talks us through how she navigated the immense emotional toll while still trying to be a teenager.

    She reflects on the profound love and bond she shared with her dad, the heartbreaking moments of caring for him, and how the isolation of being a young carer affected her life.

    Through Katie’s story, we gain a deeper understanding of the ripple effect a diagnosis like this can have on families, especially the young people who are often left to navigate a world of care and loss at an early age. She also offers invaluable insight into the importance of counselling.

    Katie shares how she’s now channelling her experience into a career path in social work, determined to help families like hers. She’s also running a half-marathon to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease, continuing to honour her dad’s legacy in a beautiful and impactful way.

    Katie’s bravery in sharing her journey will no doubt resonate with anyone who has faced similar challenges and provide much-needed comfort to those who feel alone in their struggles. We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.

    For further help and advice, please visit
    https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
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    31 分
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