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.
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Family Talk - How To Get Your Teenager Out Of Their Bedroom with Anita Cleare
In this one-hour interview with live Q&A, hosts Dr Linda de Caestecker, a Public Health Doctor, and Scott Kyle, an Actor and Foster Carer, were joined by renowned parenting expert Anita Cleare for an engaging and insightful conversation on parenting and caring for teenagers in today’s fast-paced, noisy world.
Drawing from her latest book, How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom, Anita shared everyday actions to build stronger connections, practical blueprints for encouraging reluctant teens to engage, effective communication tips, and strategies for handling many of the challenges parents and carers commonly face.
Listeners gained a much deeper understanding of teenage dynamics, along with actionable tools and strategies to support them through this often-tricky stage. The session opened the door for greater confidence in navigating the teenage years, whether you're a parent, carer, or simply looking to support young people more effectively.
About our featured guest:
Anita Cleare is a parenting speaker, writer, and coach with over two decades of experience supporting families. With a background in developmental psychology, she is known for her practical, evidence-based guidance that fosters real change. Her award-nominated blog Thinking Parenting has been featured in The Sunday Times Magazine as a must-read for parents. Anita has spoken at events across the UK and internationally, and her advice has appeared in outlets including the BBC, CNBC, The Telegraph, and The Times.