Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 1: Warren on resilience and the importance of family

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In Two Minds

Justine Pickering and Professor Julie Williams

13 episodes

8 months ago

This is a podcast that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia. It’s presented by two friends who come at the subject from two very different perspectives.

Professor Julie Williams has spent most of her working life trying to understand Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Meanwhile, Justine Pickering understands the colossal human cost all too well. She lost her mum to a rare form of young-onset dementia before founding a unique respite project for families coping with the emotional toll of the disease.

In Two Minds brings you the highs and lows of the shared experiences of dementia. We’ll hear inspiring special guests and all about current research and future treatments.

Together, we’ll explore the challenges of coping with this disease and how to live well following diagnosis.

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Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 1: Warren on resilience and the importance of family

In Two Minds

31 minutes

9 months ago

Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 1: Warren on resilience and the importance of family

This is part one of a two-part episode with Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland and his wife Trudi where we explore dementia, mental health, and the importance of family support.

In an interview recorded just after the Autumn Internationals, which saw the Welsh rugby side at one of its lowest ebbs, he talks about the coping strategies needed for dealing with the pressures of elite sport. He reflects on the effect of negative media and social media on himself and his players and talks about the significance of positivity and language in overcoming adversity.

Warren talks openly about the importance of family as a fundamental source of strength, comfort, and support for him and Trudi: "The only people that really matter in your life”, he says, “are your family and your friends and your teammates." We learn about the concept of “Big Much”, the family's unique saying which represents their unconditional love and support for each other.

The episode also discusses the advancements in safety protocols, medical support and research in an attempt to reduce head injuries and make rugby safer. We also discuss the ethical considerations of genetic testing young athletes to discover if they have a predisposition for dementia.

Key Moments:

Warren on coping with adversity (04:16)
The importance of positivity and language (05:44)
Dealing with media negativity during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand (10:15)
The importance of family support (12:59)
How Trudi and Warren support each other (14:01)
The concept of “Big Much” (16:49)
Head injuries in rugby (18:36)
Research on dementia and sport safety and the ethics involved (23:38)

We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.