In Two Minds
In Two Minds
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as dementia research, personal caregiving journeys, and the emotional impact of the disease. Episodes include discussions on the science of Alzheimer's disease, coping strategies for families, and the influence of music on memory, exemplified by featuring guests like soprano Rebecca Evans who discusses the therapeutic role of music.
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.
In part 2 of the conversation with her friend Ruth Jones, Justine speaks with raw honesty about the heartbreak of slowly losing her mum, the realities of caring and the overwhelming guilt that so often follows. She reflects on the moments she wishes she could relive, the memories she clings to, and the pain of a Christmas Eve goodbye.
Driven by love and necessity, Justine created a respite project that transformed the lives of families living with dementia – a beautiful, dignified space where joy, music, kindness, and humanity come first, and where carers are finally given permission to rest.
This episode is about more than loss. It’s about making moments matter. It’s about finding light in the darkest places and about the profound impact one woman’s life can have long after she’s gone.
If you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie, email us [email protected].
For further help and advice, please visit
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
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