The Great Minds Podcast
Collecting 'Great Minds' to work together on our journey to help solve the SEND and Mental Health crisis for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We will be discussing the challenges of the health, education and social care systems, and how we can best support young people and their families by sharing good practice on how we can make the system better, with a variety of guest speakers including parents, professionals and children.
Podcasting since 2020 • 40 episodes
The Great Minds Podcast
Latest Episodes
S5 Ep7: Real Men, Talk: Movember Edition
In this honest and relatable Movember special, James and Stefan open the door to a conversation that many men have been taught to avoid. They explore what it actually means to share feelings, ask for support, and break away from the long standi...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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33:42
S5 Ep6: Voices From the Frontline: Professionals Supporting Neurodivergent Youth
In this insightful episode, host Michelle is joined by Kirsty, a Consultant Psychotherapist, and Daria, a Social Work consultant from Great Minds Together, to explore the importance of supporting neurodivergent young people through understandin...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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29:08
S5 Ep 5: Skills for Care Part 1 – Understanding Personal Assistants and How to Support Them
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Liz Walls to unpack what it really means to be a Personal Assistant (PA), exploring the diverse roles, responsibilities, and lived experiences behind the title. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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19:36
S5 Ep4 - Behaviour Awareness Week Special
In this episode of the GMT Podcast, we dive deep into the complexities of behaviour and societal expectations with our special guest and Great Minds Ambassador, Stephanie Davies.Ahead of Behaviour Awareness Week, we explore the impact of...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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35:02
S5 Ep3 - Partner Power: Working Together for Neurodivergent Communities
In this episode, Michelle Myers speaks with Caroline, the founder of Parents in Mind, about her journey as a parent navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. They discuss the struggles faced within the education and health syste...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:07