In Two Minds
Justine Pickering and Professor Julie Williams
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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.
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Recent Episodes
S2E11 In Conversation with Ruth Jones Part 2: Annie’s Legacy
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…
S2E10 In Conversation with Ruth Jones Part 1: When a Mother Needs Her Daughter
The one and only Ruth Jones joins the podcast for the next two weeks as co-host of In Two Minds. As Julie takes a little break, Justine shares with Ruth the story she never thought she could tell —…
S2E9 Decoding Dementia: Dr. Emma Mead on the Future of Alzheimer’s Therapies
Dr. Emma Mead is the Chief Scientific Officer at the Oxford Drug Discovery Institute. In this episode, we explore with her the cutting-edge science behind Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative…
S2E8 Finding Purpose and the Right Environment: Supporting People with Young Onset Dementia at Ty Hapus
Ty Hapus is a unique South Wales-based respite project for people living with young-onset dementia. Tess Thomas, the manager of Ty Hapus, shares her passion for supporting the dementia community and…
S2E7 Navigating the Next Step - Understanding Care Options with Clive Bowman
When someone you love is living with dementia, the future can feel frightening, confusing, and full of impossible choices. In this episode, Clive Bowman - formerly a leading physician and Medical…
ARCHIVE: Music and Memory with soprano Rebecca Evans CBE
We wish you well during this festival period and look forward to being back with you in the New Year. In the meantime, we're revisiting a highlight from our first series with the brilliant Rebecca…
S2E6 Turning Pain into Power: Jen’s Story of Love, Loss & Resilience
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…
S2E5 From Big Data to Big Breakthroughs: Caleb Webber on Parkinson’s
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…
S2E4 Katie Williams - Growing Up As My Dad’s Young Carer.
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…
S2E3 Breakthrough in Gene Therapy: Dr Tom Massey on the Fight Against Huntington's
In a remarkable conversation, clinical neurologist and researcher Dr Tom Massey takes us inside the world of Huntington's Disease (HD) research, sharing the latest breakthroughs that have brought the…
S2E2 Actress Lucy Briers (Part 2): Treat the Person, Not the Illness
In this second part of our conversation with Lucy Briers, she talks candidly about the last few months of her Mum, Ann’s life and the coping strategies she used to help her.Lucy talks about how her…
S2E1 Actress Lucy Briers on dealing with her mum’s dementia (Part 1)
Lucy Briers is part of acting royalty. Her dad Richard was in The Good Life. Her mum Ann Davies was in Doctor Who. Lucy herself is an accomplished actress and starred in the classic 1995 BBC…
S1E12 Memory Box: Justine Pickering
Between our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with…
S1E11 Memory Box: Professor Vincent Dion
Between our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with…
S1E10 Memory Box: Rebecca Evans
Between our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with…
S1E9 Huntington's Disease: Professor Vincent Dion on The Promise of a Cure
Vincent Dion is a professor at Cardiff University’s UK Dementia Research Institute. In this episode, Justine and Julie talk to Professor Dion about the latest advancements in research into…
S1E8 Memory Box: Carrie Williams
Between our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with…
S1E7 Music and Memory with soprano Rebecca Evans CBE
Grammy award-winning soprano Rebecca Evans talks about her career and how important supporting the dementia community is to her. We also explore the power of music to unlock memories and provide…
S1E6 Memory Box: Warren and Trudi Gatland
Between our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with…
S1E5 Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Our very own Professor Julie Williams provides insight into the current state of Alzheimer’s research, focusing on the role of genetics and the work being done to tackle the disease.It is projected…
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In Two Minds has published 25 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
In Two Minds is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.
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