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S4E191 Is It Lying or Coping? Understanding Children’s Behaviour for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers
“He’s lying.” It’s a phrase heard in classrooms, homes and care settings every day - often said with certainty. But what if that certainty is where we get it wrong? In this solo episode, behaviour…
Understanding Autism Beyond Behaviour: Science, Hope and Practical Support for Parents and Caregivers
Autism can feel overwhelming - not just for the person experiencing it, but for the parents, caregivers and professionals trying to support them. In this powerful conversation, Andy Baker is joined…
S2E189 Attention-Seeking or Connection-Seeking? Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
What if the biggest shift in behaviour support isn’t about techniques… but about how we think? In this solo episode, Andy Baker explores one of the most underrated skills in caregiving, education and…
S4E188 Why Wellbeing Matters in Care Homes: Dementia, Burnout and Better Support with Surraya Sadr
When people think about care homes, they often picture routines, medication, and maybe a bit of bingo. But what if the most important part of care is the part we can’t easily measure? In this…
S4E187 How to De-Escalate Behaviour: 4 Practical Steps That Actually Work
Most behaviour doesn’t “come out of nowhere”. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, supporting a child with big emotions, or working in health, education or social care, there is…
Dementia Adventure: Keeping Life Meaningful After a Dementia Diagnosis
In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Andy sits down with Ruth Thompson, who leads the dementia carer support services at Dementia Adventure. Ruth has spent years helping families understand…
S4E185 How to Reduce Violence in Health and Social Care: Prevention That Actually Works
Violence and high-risk behaviour aren’t “just part of the job” – yet many caregivers, support workers and educators quietly accept them as unavoidable. In this solo episode, Andy challenges that…
S4E184 18 Minutes of CPR: The Night That Saved Rob Jones’ Life
Most cardiac arrests happen where we least expect them – at home, often in front of the people we love. Yet so many parents, carers, teachers and support workers quietly fear they’d freeze, forget…
S4E183 When Honesty Hurts: Connection Before Correction in Dementia Care
In this solo episode, Andy explores one of the most painful dilemmas in dementia care: When someone repeatedly asks for a loved one who has died, is telling the truth always the kindest thing to do?…
S4E182 Small Changes That Reduce Dementia Risk - with Michelle Reshef-Ash
In this powerful and reassuring conversation, Andy speaks with Michelle Reshef-Ash, CEO of Dementia Prevention UK and a PhD researcher at University College London, whose work bridges cutting-edge…
S3E181 Why Children Steal, Hide or Hoard: The Real Story Behind ‘Difficult’ Behaviour
In this solo episode, behaviour specialist Andy Baker explores one powerful scenario that reveals the truth behind so many so-called “challenging behaviours”: they are not defiance, manipulation or…
The School-to-Prison Pipeline & Neurodiversity – What Schools Miss with Dr Neil Alexander-Passe
If you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver wondering “Why is this child always in trouble at school?” this conversation will land. Dr Neil Alexander-Passe – teacher, researcher, exam access assessor,…
S4E179 Restorative Practice That Works: How to Debrief After Difficult Behaviour
In this solo episode, behaviour specialist and author Andy Baker unpacks one of the most overlooked parts of behaviour support: what happens after the incident. Whether you’re working in a school,…
S4E178 Future Care Made Simple: Vicky Jones on Planning Before Crisis Hits
What if preparing for the future wasn’t morbid… but empowering? In this episode, I sit down with Vicky Jones, founder of Ourlives, former social care director, mum of two, and someone who learned…
S4E177 What Is Positive Behaviour Support PBS ? Real-life examples and practical insights
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “tried everything” with a child or adult showing distressing behaviour—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Andy Baker, behaviour specialist and author of…
S4E176 Living Well With Dementia: Friendship, Dignity and Making Moments Matter
In this deeply moving and often joyful episode of the Able to Care podcast, Andy Baker is joined by Peter Berry, who lives with Alzheimer’s, and Deb Bunt, author, counsellor and Peter’s close friend.…
Trauma Isn’t a Behaviour Problem: 3 Mindset Swaps for Carers and Teachers
Why trauma-informed practice isn’t soft — it’s smart, strategic, and essential for real behavioural change. In this solo episode of the Able to Care podcast, behaviour specialist Andy Baker unpacks a…
From Carer to Diagnosis: Michael Booth on Living with Young Onset Dementia
What happens when the person you once cared for… becomes the person you are? In this deeply moving and insightful episode of the Able to Care podcast, host Andy Baker speaks with Michael Booth –…
S4E173 When Dementia Looks Like Aggression: What Behaviour Is Really Saying & How to Respond
If you’ve ever supported someone living with dementia and been faced with shouting, swearing, hitting, or refusal of care, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Andy Baker unpacks one of the…
Live-In Care Explained – Why Families Are Choosing Home Over Care Homes
In this episode of the Able to Care Podcast, Andy is joined by Gary Derbyshire, live‑in care business owner and care advocate, for an honest and practical conversation about what live‑in care really…
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