Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks is a podcast series that brings together voices from across care, education, health and community support to explore what it really means to care — and to be cared for.
The series includes two strands:
Care Visions Family Talk has two hosts: Dr Linda de Caestecker and Lucy Johnston.
Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician, leads warm, accessible conversations designed for parents, carers and families. Her episodes cover topics such as childhood trauma, fostering, resilience, separation and mental health, with expert guests offering practical guidance and compassionate insight.
Lucy Johnston is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with a long-standing commitment to social affairs, health, and children’s welfare. In her episodes, she shares powerful stories about young people in care and explores the systems that shape their lives. With a background in investigative reporting, Lucy began her career at The Big Issue before moving to The Observer and later The Sunday Express, where she is Health and Social Affairs Editor. Her work has exposed neglect in care homes, failures in mental health services, and injustices faced by vulnerable children and families.
Care Visions Professional Talk is hosted by Humphrey Hawksley, award-winning author, broadcaster and former BBC foreign correspondent. These in-depth episodes are created for those working in or studying social care, health, education and related fields. Guests include thought leaders, researchers and practitioners discussing the emotional realities, challenges and evolving practices in work with children, young people and families.
Whether you're a parent, a professional, or someone passionate about care and community, Care Visions Talks offers space to listen, reflect and learn.
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Care Visions Family Talk - Supporting Your Child Through Separation and Divorce with Sue Atkins
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Separation and divorce often felt like an emotional whirlwind, not just for parents but for children too. As parents, we tried to shield our children from hurt while helping them make sense of the changes unfolding around them. It was a delicate balance that could easily feel overwhelming.
In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk, Linda de Caestecker spoke with Sue Atkins, a parenting coach, broadcaster and best-selling author, to explore how we could support children through the challenges of separation and divorce.
With over 35 years of experience as a parenting coach and Deputy Headteacher, Sue had been a guiding light for countless families navigating tough times. Many recognised her from ITV’s This Morning, Good Morning Britain or BBC Radio, where she shared heartfelt, practical advice to help parents support their children in building resilience and finding stability during periods of change.
Sue was also the creator of the award-winning Divorce Journal for Kids, a thoughtful resource designed to help children process their feelings around divorce. She had written several books, including Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children, offering compassionate guidance to parents on starting difficult conversations and creating a nurturing environment.
Whether you had experienced separation yourself or wanted to support someone who had, this conversation offered warmth and practical advice to help families move forward together. Tune in to listen, connect and support one another.
More information on Sue and her extensive work was available via her website: Sue Atkins The Parenting Coach
Care Visions Talks is a UK podcast sharing conversations on parenting, fostering, care experience and supporting families.
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