Welcome to the Able to Care Podcast

Discover inspiring conversations that empower, inform, and advocate for, paid and unpaid caregivers, teachers and parents. The Able to Care Podcast brings stories, expert insights, and real-life experiences to help raise awareness and promote inclusivity in all aspects of life.

ABLE TO CARE PODCAST

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The Able To Care Podcast is for paid and unpaid caregivers, teachers and parents to better understand themselves and those that they support. With Episodes twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) covering Dementia, behaviour, resilience, wellbeing, mindset, Autism, Neurodiversity, parenting , caring and more. Interviews with individuals with lived experience, care providers, parents, experts, authors and celebrity advocates.

There is something for everyone who Cares!

LATEST EPISODES

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Elderly woman walking in care home corridor

June 9, 2026 min

10 min

Why People with Dementia Pace: Understanding Walking, Distress and Unmet Need

Teacher comforting a young child outside a primary school with the words “Make a Child Feel Like They Belong”, representing belonging, trauma-informed education and emotional support in schools.

June 2, 2026 min

59 min

Why Belonging Matters: Understanding Behaviour, Trauma & School Exclusion | Dr Lisa Cherry

Child in a classroom with the word liar on his shirt while an adult stands behind looking confused, illustrating behaviour, shame and misunderstanding in children

April 3, 2026 min

14 min

Is It Lying or Coping? Rethinking Children’s Behaviour for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

Person pointing at Google search for autism advice marked as outdated, highlighting the need for updated understanding of autism, behaviour and support strategies(21)

March 31, 2026 min

60 min

Understanding Autism Beyond Behaviour: Science, Hope and Practical Support for Parents and Caregivers

Carer and child beside a tower of building blocks with the words “Attention-Seeking? Or Connection Seeking?” highlighting a podcast episode about behaviour that challenges, attachment and behaviour support.

March 27, 2026 min

13 min

Attention-Seeking or Connection-Seeking? Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

Older woman looking bored while sitting at a bingo table with the text “Dementia wellbeing is more than bingo night”, promoting a podcast episode about dementia care, care home wellbeing and burnout support.

March 24, 2026 min

59 min

Why Wellbeing Matters in Care Homes: Dementia, Burnout and Better Support with Surraya Sadr

Child and adult arguing on a rollercoaster ride with text “Once you’re on the rollercoaster you can’t get off”, illustrating behaviour escalation and the importance of early de-escalation.

March 20, 2026 min

16 min

How to De-Escalate Behaviour: 4 Practical Steps That Actually Work

Older woman relaxing on a beach holding a colourful cocktail with the text “Is it time for a dementia adventure?” representing living well with dementia and finding joy after diagnosis.

March 17, 2026 min

55 min

Dementia Adventure: Keeping Life Meaningful After a Dementia Diagnosis

Reducing Violence in Care – Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Podcast

March 13, 2026 min

10 min

Reducing Violence in Care Without Punishment – A Trauma-Informed Approach to Behaviour and Safety

Rob Jones Cardiac Arrest Survival Story – CPR Awareness Podcast

March 10, 2026 min

55 min

Surviving Cardiac Arrest at 35 – Why Learning CPR Is an Act of Love

Explore dementia care, therapeutic truth and trauma-informed behaviour support. Essential listening for carers, educators and parents.

March 6, 2026 min

13 min

Connection Before Correction: Dementia Care, Emotional Truth & Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support

Can Dementia Be Prevented? Brain Health Explained

March 3, 2026 min

60 min

Can Dementia Be Prevented? Brain Health, Risk Reduction & Hope for Carers and Families

Why listen?

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Andy Baker

Join host Andy Baker (author, speaker and educator) for Able Training’s care-focused podcast Able to Care.  With twice-weekly episodes Includes special guest experts, caregivers and those with lived experience.

Andy Baker - Host of the able to care podcast, MD of Able Training and Author of Targeting the positive.

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