Cicely Creswell: On superhero mums & being part of something bigger

Oscar Lacey-Solymar: On Parkinson's caregiving & the significance of a support network

For our third and final episode of season one, I’m speaking to Oscar Lacey-Solymar, the son of Gillian Lacey-Solymar, the renowned Parkinson's activist (and Parky herself). Oscar's mum was diagnosed almost 15 years ago, when he was just 11. He can't imagine life without caregiving, but, to his great credit, only has positive takeaways from his experience. I hope you enjoy this episode. This podcast was hosted and produced by Lulu Goad Music by Rory Cogavin [https://www.rorycogavin.co.uk/] Who Cares? Instagram: whocarespod_ [https://www.instagram.com/whocarespod_/] Movers & Shakers Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4dipKcMG0IocnGsdRmB2nJ?si=c1c7125ba8c244a6] Instagram: moversandshakerspod [https://www.instagram.com/moversandshakerspod/]

Cicely Creswell: On superhero mums & being part of something bigger

My second guest on Who Cares? is my good friend Cicely Creswell. She's an enormously talented fine line artist. Her siblings are very creative too, no doubt a passion sparked by their dad, the renowned watercolour painter, Alexander Creswell. Cicely’s dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 17. Two years into her degree at Edinburgh, Ciecly dropped out to care for her dad full time. She’s now back at university a few years on and joins me to reflect on her care experience. I hope you enjoy this episode. Cicely Creswell links: Website: cicelycreswell.com [https://cicelycreswell.com/] Instagram: @cicelycreswell [https://www.instagram.com/cicelycreswell/] Who Cares? links: Instagram: @whocarespod_ [https://www.instagram.com/whocarespod_/]

Josh Brown: On being a young carer, guilt & the manosphere

My first guest is documentary filmmaker Josh Brown. We met at the end of last year and got talking about care when I expressed my desire to start this show. Josh has a fascinating story about growing up as a young carer. When he was four, his great-grandmother Mary Power was diagnosed with dementia, and until the age of 13, Josh took on a range of care responsibilities. He seems only to have the greatest pearls of wisdom to share, whether as takeaways from his caring experience, or as reflections on society as a whole. Enjoy this episode with Josh. Josh: Instagram: @joshbrown._ [https://www.instagram.com/joshbrown._/] Who Cares? Instagram: @whocarespod_ [https://www.instagram.com/whocarespod_/]

Introduction

Welcome to Who Cares?, the podcast all about care. Find out more about why this show has come about in this introduction. As I mention, I'm really interested in speaking to a wide range of people to help inform others of differing care experiences (and the prominence of it in our world!). Please send me any thoughts and feedback by getting in touch via our Instagram page @whocarespod_