Radio
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My radio show
In 2014 I began my voluntary community radio show on Phonic 106.8 FM - ‘Living Better with Dementia’
Listen to Living better with Dementia on Mixcloud
Guest on Podcasts & radio
I have enjoyed being a guest with a number of fabulous podcast hosts and radio hosts, here are a selection [ TODO add more context here ]
Island Treasures podcast with Alison van Schie
A delight to chat with Alison van Schie on her Island Treasures podcast ‘Meaningful Connections with a Dementia Companion’.
Listen to my chat on Island Treasures
Able to Care Podcast with Andy Baker
A vital source of knowledge and support for paid and unpaid caregivers, teachers, and parents. This podcast is your go-to resource for better understanding those you support, yourself, and the care and education systems you navigate daily.
In this podcast I share my journey in dementia advocacy, work supporting carers, and insights into rare dementias. This conversation highlights the importance of community awareness, personalised support, and the challenges carers face.
The Empowered Conversations Approach with Emma Smith
It was lovely to chat with Emma Smith of Empowered Conversations in 2024.
Listen to the episodes
- In Conversation with ... Gina Awad (dementia author, campaigner, Exeter Dementia Action Alliance) at The Empowered Conversations Approach
- A Conversation with ... Gina Awad BEM and Tony Husband - Tony Husband and I chatting about our creative collaborations in 2021 with Emma Smith of Empowered Conversations
AlzAuthors
AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Managed by a volunteer staff who have each experienced the pain of losing a loved one to dementia, our mission is to provide quality resources for caregivers and others concerned with these conditions.
I am delighted to be a selected Alzheimer’s Author and had a lovely chat with Christy & Marianne hosts of the Alzheimer’s Authors Podcast in 2024.
Listen to the episode "Not About Us Without Us," A conversation with Gina Awad on AlzAuthors
Radio Devon
Radio chat with Caroline Densley on Radio Devon about my book United: Caring For Our Loved Ones Living with Dementia - 2024
Listen to the Radio Devon episode on YouTube
I also spoke with Michael Chequer on Radio Devon in the early stages of my vision about Dementia Friendly/Accessible Communities in 2014 and what a long way we have come but still so much more to do.
Listen to that discussion on Radio Devon
Well I Know Now with Pippa Kelly
My tribute to Tony Husband, a creative genius and very special friend gone to soon and gave so much with Pippa Kelly on ‘Well I Know Now’ 2023.
This episode is dedicated to Tony Husband, who appeared on my show not once, but twice – which, in itself, is testament to the man’s generosity of spirit and dedication to raising awareness of dementia.
Listen to the episode RIP Tony Husband on Well I Know Now with Pippa Kelly at Apple Podcasts
Further podcasts with Pippa Kelly
Interview with GBNews
GBNews interviewed me on the challenges carers face.
Watch the interview on YouTube.
