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PSPA Podcast

PSPA Podcast

By PSPA

The PSPA Podcast will provide discussions and information for people caring for someone living with rare brain diseases, PSP or CBD.

This podcast is brought to you thanks to the kind support of the Pavers Foundation in memory of Mary Youll.
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Episode 3: PSPA's 30th Anniversary with CEO Rebecca Packwood

PSPA PodcastJan 02, 2024

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Episode 3: PSPA's 30th Anniversary with CEO Rebecca Packwood

Episode 3: PSPA's 30th Anniversary with CEO Rebecca Packwood

2024 is a milestone year for PSPA - it marks 30 years since the charity was registered.

In this episode of the PSPA Podcast, CEO Rebecca Packwood shares an insight into what we have planned for this important year.

Highlights of the year include:

Jan 02, 202415:05
Episode 2: Diagnosing PSP & CBD with Dr Boyd Ghosh

Episode 2: Diagnosing PSP & CBD with Dr Boyd Ghosh

As rare diseases, we know diagnosing PSP & CBD can be difficult.


In the second episode of series two of the PSPA Podcast, we talk to Dr Boyd Ghosh about how PSP & CBD are diagnosed, what the challenges can be and what he hopes are for the future to improve diagnosis of the conditions.

Nov 30, 202322:28
Episode 1: Living with CBD

Episode 1: Living with CBD

In the first episode of our second series of the PSPA Podcast, we talk to Gilda who has been diagnosed with CBD.


Gilda talks about her symptoms, her diagnosis and how she has adapted her home and hobbies to ensure she remains active and independent, for as long as possible.


Tune into Gilda's personal experience and planning tips today!

Nov 07, 202319:22
Episode 14 - How the Helpline can help

Episode 14 - How the Helpline can help

Today we’re joined by Jules Brown, PSPA Helpline Manager to talk about the support we can offer to your and your family.
Sep 30, 202239:01
PSPA Podcast Episode 13 - Support for Young People

PSPA Podcast Episode 13 - Support for Young People

In our 13th episode we speak to Kathryn Embree, the PSPA volunteer who runs our Youth Support Group. Here Kathryn talks about the importance of peer support and the benefits of the group.
Aug 11, 202227:56
PSPA Podcast Episode 12 - Carers Week with Jacqui Ede

PSPA Podcast Episode 12 - Carers Week with Jacqui Ede

PSPA Carers Support Group facilitator, Jacqui Ede joins us as we celebrate Carers Week and our podcast being live for one year! Jacqui also shares a ten minute relaxation session with listeners at the end of the podcast.
Jun 08, 202249:02
PSPA Podcast Episode 11 - Relaunching Ed’s Lace with Scott Smith

PSPA Podcast Episode 11 - Relaunching Ed’s Lace with Scott Smith

In this episode we talk to Scott Smith about the inspiration behind his Ed’s Lace Awareness campaign and how he feels about it relaunching in 2022.
May 23, 202233:31
PSPA Podcast Episode 10 - Support for Carers

PSPA Podcast Episode 10 - Support for Carers

In this episode we speak to PSPA’s Director of Engagement, Carol Amirghiasvand, about PSPA’s new carers support groups. PSPA Volunteer Caroline Woodcock also joins us to speak about how her granny inspired her to volunteer for PSPA and host carer pamper sessions.
Apr 29, 202221:41
PSPA PodCast Episode 9 - Taking on a challenge with Katy Butterill

PSPA PodCast Episode 9 - Taking on a challenge with Katy Butterill

Katy Butterill joins us for this episode to share why she chose to take on a walking challenge in honour of her mum, who is living with PSP.
Mar 11, 202223:08
PSPA Podcast Episode 8 - Advance Care Planning with Ewan Phillips

PSPA Podcast Episode 8 - Advance Care Planning with Ewan Phillips

Ewan Phillips joins us to share his experience of Advance Care Planning with her mum, who was living with a diagnosis of PSP.
Mar 01, 202244:16
PSPA Podcast Episode 7 Home Adaptations

PSPA Podcast Episode 7 Home Adaptations

OT Julie Cummins joins us for the seventh episode of the PSP podcast to advise about making adaptations in your home. Julie draws from her experience as an OT but also from her personal experience of PSP too.
Nov 26, 202142:36
PSPA Podcast Episode 6 Voice Banking

PSPA Podcast Episode 6 Voice Banking

Samanta and Chris join us to chat about their experience of voice banking with SpeakUnique.
Oct 27, 202122:25
PSPA Podcast Episode 5 - Explaining PSP to friends and family.

PSPA Podcast Episode 5 - Explaining PSP to friends and family.

In this episode we chat to Sue Wilsea who shares details about her husband Mike, his PSP diagnosis and how they explained the condition to their friends and family.
Sep 27, 202115:27
PSPA Podcast Episode 4 - Caring for a parent

PSPA Podcast Episode 4 - Caring for a parent

In our fourth episode we talking about caring for a parent. Claire Wells joins us to share her experience of her mum’s CBD diagnosis, her care routine with her mum and gaining Essential Care Giver status after her mum moved into a care home.
Aug 17, 202133:20
PSPA Podcast - Episode 3

PSPA Podcast - Episode 3

In our third episode we talk about delayed diagnosis. Denise Hunt and Navin Sewak share their experiences of their mums receiving a delayed diagnosis, the impact this had on the family and the care they received. They also share why raising awareness is so important.
Jul 09, 202138:39
PSPA Podcast Episode 2 - Getting support

PSPA Podcast Episode 2 - Getting support

In our second PSPA Podcast we talk to Julia Tickridge. Julia shares details of caring for her husband Laurie who is living with a diagnosis of evolving PSP. Julia also talks about where she has found support in her role as a carer.
Jun 10, 202142:17
PSPA Podcast Episode 1 - An introduction with Beth Morgan-Henderson from Pavers.

PSPA Podcast Episode 1 - An introduction with Beth Morgan-Henderson from Pavers.

Find out more about Beth’s personal experience of PSP and how support from the Pavers Foundation for the podcast came about.
Jun 10, 202114:54