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 - Parenting Neurodiverse Children with Dr Bettina Hohnen
In this inspiring episode, Clinical Psychologist Dr Bettina Hohnen joined Public Health Doctor Dr Linda de Caestecker for a compassionate and insightful conversation on neurodiversity. Dr Hohnen shared her unique approach, blending cutting-edge scientific research with empathy and practical wisdom, to help listeners better understand and support neurodiverse children.
What Listeners Gained from the Episode:
- A clear understanding of what neurodiversity means
- Guidance and support for parenting neurodiverse children
- Strategies for creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive
- Practical tools for applying the science of neurodiversity in everyday life
Whether parents, carers, educators, or professionals, listeners walked away with valuable insights to help nurture mental health, celebrate neurodiversity, and lay strong foundations for wellbeing.
About Our Guest:
Dr Bettina Hohnen is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting parents and families in the context of neurodiversity. With a background in academic research and teaching at UCL, she brought both depth and clarity to the conversation, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible, actionable strategies. Known for her warm, trust-building approach, Dr Hohnen is passionate about helping young people grow by supporting the adults in their lives to create the right conditions for them to flourish.