If, like me, you are a bit of a soap addict, you will know Charley Webb from her decades-long stint on Emmerdale. But in this episode of The Life of Bryony, you will hear a far more intimate, unfiltered version of her story. Charley talks candidly about pursuing an autism and ADHD diagnosis, parenting a neurodivergent child, and how hyperfixation shows up everywhere from skincare to intrusive thoughts.
She also revisits the sudden death of her dad when she was 14, the bullying that oddly set her free, and the complicated, lonely reality of her mum’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We talk about grieving someone who is still here, the guilt of struggling to visit, and why honesty about “not coping” can be such a relief.
If you are navigating dementia, neurodivergence, or that exhausting sandwich-generation juggle, this conversation might help you feel a little less alone.
LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS
If Charley’s story of her mother’s illness resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:
Dementia UK:
https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/looking-after-yourself-as-a-carer/
Alzheimer’s UK:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/getting-support
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If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx
CREDITS:
Host: Bryony Gordon
Guest: Charley Webb
Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig
Assistant Producer: Sam Rhodes
Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm
Editor: Luke Shelley
Exec Producer: Jamie East
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