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Able to Care

Able Training Support Ltd

Join host Andy Baker (author, speaker and educator) for Able Training’s care-focused podcast Able to Care. For paid and unpaid caregivers, teachers and parents to better understand themselves and those they support. With twice-weekly episodes covering understanding people, promoting self-care and resilience, signposting support and services, strategies to reduce stress and distress, promoting good practice and ensuring positive outcomes for all. Includes special guest experts, caregivers and those

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18:21

Spot the Signs: Prevent Behaviour Escalation Early

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2025/09/11

In this solo episode, Andy Baker breaks down the early indicators of distress—the subtle “bottom of the rollercoaster” cues most of us miss before behaviour escalates. Whether you’re a parent, teacher or carer, you’ll learn how to recognise micro-signals, why early intervention is everything, and exactly what to say and do in those first crucial moments to prevent crisis, protect relationships, and build trust.💙 Sponsored by Carers Card UK Proudly sponsored by Carers Card UK Are you caring for

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52:29

Praise, Placements & Belonging: Support...

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2025/09/08

What if we stopped talking about neurodivergent children and started talking with them? In this powerful, practical conversation, dad–daughter duo Cliff Kilmister (host of the Parenting, Autism & ADHD podcast) and Eva (13) share real-world insights on autism/ADHD, school placements, EHCPs, praise that actually helps, and why listening to young people changes everything. Whether you’re a parent, teacher or carer, this episode gives you language, mindset shifts and everyday strategies to help

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16:54

Why “Attention Seeking” Is Really Connection Seeking

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2025/09/04

In this solo episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker dismantles one of the most damaging labels we use in care,⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 – Why “attention seeking” is misunderstood 01:18 – Sponsor: Carers Card UK 01:49 – The science of attention as survival 03:29 – How labels like “attention seeking” damage relationships 05:28 – Attachment, trust, and why connection reduces anxiety 07:19 – Everyday examples: when being ignored hurts more than being told off 08:41 – Reframing: from

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59:39

Living with Young Onset Dementia: Karen Thomas on...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker speaks with Karen Thomas, Head of Young Onset at Dementia Forward. Karen shares her journey from volunteer to shaping specialist services that meet the unique needs of people diagnosed under 65. Together, they explore the realities of young onset dementia—from identity and employment struggles to financial challenges, family dynamics, and the living loss carers face daily. Karen also introduces the You and Me campaign, the Young Onset

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14:29

Why “Calm Down” Backfires — And What to Say Instead

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2025/08/28

In this solo episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker takes on one of the most common — and most counterproductive — phrases in behaviour support: Calm down. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma theory, and decades of behaviour management experience, Andy explains why these two words can actually escalate situations rather than resolve them. You’ll learn why regulation always beats control, how your body language can make or break de-escalation, and exactly what to say (and do) instead when

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01:02:47

Living Alongside Young People: Foster Care & Creative...

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2025/08/25

In this heartfelt and powerful episode of the Able to Care Podcast, Andy Baker speaks with Helen Archer, a long-term foster carer, writer, and passionate advocate for care-experienced young people. With over 30 years in roles from nannying and social work to lecturing and recruiting foster carers, Helen brings deep lived experience and emotional insight into what it means to “live alongside” teenagers in care. She opens up about trauma-informed practice, the life-changing power of creative writing,

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11:20

Right, Wrong, or Just Misunderstood? A...

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2025/08/21

In this solo episode, Andy Baker challenges one of the most common (and damaging) assumptions in behaviour support: “He knows better.” Drawing from a real-life situation involving a boy with ADHD, Andy explores the crucial difference between knowing right from wrong and being able to act on it in the moment – especially for neurodiverse or traumatised individuals.Packed with real stories, reflective questions, and practical guidance for parents, carers, and teachers, this episode invites us to

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01:08:21

When the System Fails, Love Doesn’t

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2025/08/18

In this moving and deeply insightful episode, Andy Baker is joined by Jenny Clark, who shares her powerful journey of supporting her sister Liz, who had Down’s syndrome and was later diagnosed with young onset dementia. This conversation is a heartfelt look at the realities of caregiving, family advocacy, and navigating health and social care systems when your loved one doesn’t fit the typical mould. Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, or health professional, Jenny's story sheds light on the

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00:00

Is “Good Behaviour” Hiding a Bigger Problem?

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2025/08/14

In this episode of the Able To Care Podcast Andy Baker challenges one of the most common assumptions in caregiving and education: that quiet, compliant behaviour means a child or adult is okay. From classrooms to care homes, we often confuse a lack of disruption with emotional wellbeing—but the two aren't always connected. This episode explores how masking, compliance, and people-pleasing can be signs of distress, not progress. It’s a must-listen for parents, teachers, and carers who want to better

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01:08:37

Supporting Struggling Minds: Executive Function...

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2025/08/11

In this compelling episode of the Able to Care podcast, I’m joined by Belinda Eddington, Executive Function Coach and founder of MindSpark CIC. Together, we unpack one of the most misunderstood and essential aspects of human development – executive functioning. From how children plan, organise and regulate emotions, to how adults can support growth through understanding, Belinda shares her passion, research and practical strategies for educators, carers and parents. Whether you’re raising a child,

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10:13

Positive Culture Starts with You: Why Carers Need...

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2025/08/07

We’re always told to “catch them being good”—but what about the people doing the catching? In this solo episode of the Able to Care podcast, host Andy Baker shines a spotlight on the forgotten ingredient of exceptional care: the carers, teachers, support workers, and parents doing the daily work of holding everything together. If we want positive outcomes, we must nurture positive environments—and that starts with recognising and valuing the people behind the care. 🎧 This is a free,

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55:59

Retained Reflexes & Behaviour: A Game-Changer for...

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2025/08/04

In this enlightening episode of the Able to Care podcast, I’m joined by Lara Barnes—a functional neurology specialist and passionate parent—who shares her remarkable journey into brain development, sensory processing, and retained reflexes. We explore how these often-overlooked factors can profoundly influence a child’s behaviour, focus, speech, and learning.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver supporting a neurodiverse child or simply curious about alternative approaches to child

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09:53

Reclaiming Boundaries in a Switched-On World

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2025/07/31

Have you ever replied to a late-night message just to keep the peace or taken a call on your day off because you felt you had to? In today’s solo episode of the Able to Care Podcast, Andy Baker explores the toll of being “always on” — and why saying no might just be the most powerful act of self-care. From WhatsApp work groups to 24/7 notifications, our phones are blurring the line between support and burnout. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or carer, this episode gives you practical strategies to

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01:03:53

Creating Trauma-Responsive Schools: Why Every Child...

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2025/07/28

In this powerful episode of the Able to Care Podcast, host Andy Baker is joined by Roger Mitchell, long-standing headteacher at Ripple Primary School in Barking and Dagenham — a pioneering Emotionally Available School where inclusion and belonging aren't just buzzwords, but lived values.Together, they explore how schools can go beyond behaviour management, focusing instead on trauma-responsive education that meets children where they are. Whether you're a parent, teacher, carer or education leader,

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12:33

From Crying Babies to Angry Adults: Why We Judge...

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2025/07/24

In this powerful solo episode of the Able to Care podcast, Andy Baker challenges the way society responds to behaviour across ages. Why do we offer compassion to crying babies but demand self-control from teens, adults, and elders in distress?Drawing on attachment theory, trauma, neurodiversity, and polyvagal theory, Andy explores how the instincts we have for infants could (and should) shape how we support older children and adults. This is a free, thought-provoking resource for parents, teachers,

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01:00:14

Vapes & Spice: The Hidden Addiction Crisis - with...

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2025/07/21

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the Able to Care Podcast, I’m joined by Alison Armstrong - a leading voice in drug education, prevention and community training - to unpack the shocking rise of two substances changing the landscape of youth and adult addiction: vapes and spice.We explore how synthetic cannabinoids are being misrepresented and misused, why vaping is becoming more dangerous than smoking, and how caregivers, teachers and parents can better respond to these emerging

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14:18

Beyond Judgement: How to See the Person, Not Just the...

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2025/07/17

Have you ever caught yourself thinking “What is wrong with them?” when you see challenging behaviour? Whether it’s a teenager shouting in public, a colleague snapping, or a parent glued to their phone while their child cries — we all judge. But what does this habit cost us, and what could happen if we replaced judgment with genuine curiosity? In this solo episode, Andy Baker explores how a trauma-informed, curiosity-driven approach can transform our practice as parents, teachers, and carers.👉

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53:43

Fixing School Systems: From Trauma to True Inclusion

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2025/07/14

How can schools go beyond buzzwords and box-ticking exercises to truly support mental health, inclusion, and safeguarding? In this insightful episode of the Able to Care podcast, host Andy Baker talks with Dr. Adam McCartney — educational psychologist and national training lead — about how to build school systems that don’t just function, but truly care. From shifting away from outcome-obsessed models to embedding psychologically informed, trauma-responsive practices, Adam shares his expertise on

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14:10

Stop Punishing, Start Understanding: A Kinder Way to...

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2025/07/10

Welcome to another solo episode of the Able to Care Podcast, hosted by Andy Baker. In this episode, we challenge the traditional mindset of “consequences” — a word that’s too often just punishment dressed up. Instead, Andy invites parents, carers, and teachers to explore purpose-driven, compassionate approaches to managing behaviour. Backed by restorative practices and neuroscience, this episode breaks down why connection, understanding, and growth matter far more than simply controlling

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57:42

Parent & Child Fostering: Keeping Families Together

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2025/07/07

In this episode of the Able to Care podcast, Andy Baker is joined by experienced foster carer Kaye Beatty, who has dedicated over 14 years to fostering, including seven transformative parent and child placements. Together, they unpack the unique challenges and rewards of supporting not only children, but parents learning to care for their babies — a fostering path that helps keep families together whenever possible.From the emotional highs of seeing parents thrive, to the difficult decisions when

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