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Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 59 - How does our Trauma effect our parenting
Chris and Beverley talk about their Lived Experiences and professional perspectives of being a parent and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse. However what if you are not aware of your trauma, or indeed don't know any different? In this raw, uncut, authentic conversation, Chris and Beverley open up this critical discussion to enable education, and awareness and for others to know they are not alone. If you would like any further information or have a question please contact: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2025-03-28
47 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest - Lisa Malagone
Lisa joins the conversation with Chris and Beverley as a professional therapist sharing her own thoughts about recovery, healing and overcoming trauma and abuse. Lisa is passionate about bringing together different types of therapies that are talked about and how she uses them in her own unique way, which is also client led. If you would like any further information or have any questions you can contact Chris & Beverley: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/30774/lisa-malangone/beckenham-br3 https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2025-03-21
53 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
March Q&A 2025
In this month's Q&A Chris and Beverley respond by sharing their own Lived Experiences and Professional Perspectives. Overcoming Trauma and Abuse to live your life in the best way is what drives Chris and Beverley in opening conversations. If you have a question you would like answered or you would like to be a guest please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2025-03-07
33 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest: Ricky
Ricky is 33 and a landscape and maintenance gardener based in Southeast London. He takes pride in his work, and as a business owner, he aims to achieve smiles and happy results at all times. In this episode, he shares his own experience of child sexual abuse for the first time to a wider audience, with Chris and Beverley, as he is ready to use his voice. By speaking up, Ricky not only helps to raise awareness but also becomes an inspiration to those who are still carrying their own burdens, showing them that it’s possible to he...
2025-02-28
38 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition - IICSA Update 4 Feb 2025
Chris and Beverley share their experience when Sarah Champion MP invited them to attend a parliamentary meeting in the House of Commons taking a pledge to end Child Sexual Abuse. Chris Survivor, Member of Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel to IICSA attended as a speaker, with John O'Brien CBE (Secretary to IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) David Greenwood, Child Abuse Solicitor and Head of Child Abuse Compensation Department at Switalskis, Jayne Senior MBE, Rotherham whistle-blower, The Baroness Newlove, Victims Commissioner for England and Wales. #ActOnIICSA If you have any questions please email: ...
2025-02-21
31 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest - Josh Westover
Josh joins Chris and Beverley as a film producer, story teller and passionate about creating films documenting experiences of every day people, overcoming challenges or trauma in their lives. He recently filmed and produced a film documenting Chris's experience growing up and why she is so passionate about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Chris & Beverley like to open different conversations about abuse, to enable support, awareness and education to all victims/survivors and also supporters around us wanting to understand more. If you have any questions or feedback you can contact us on: B...
2025-02-14
49 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest: Jen
Abuse in the family has an impact through generations and continues to extend outwards until the "The secret of abuse" is unveiled and when Breaking The Cycle occurs. It comes with its challenges and takes a very special person to take that StepForward. Jen shares her own Lived Experience as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Care Leaver. Her experience resonates so well with Chris as they are cousins and they speak openly and frankly where they can. Chris and Beverley open these conversations to enable support and a voice for survivors, education and awareness for those around victims and...
2025-02-07
54 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 57 - Are You Truly Listening?
We are often told the art of communication is about speaking and listening, which is very important. And yet, how frequently do you truly listen to yourself when talking to others, or indeed listen to how you speak about yourself? Chris & Beverley open this conversation and share their insights in a raw, authentic conversation from their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. Expect the unexpected as they speak from the heart. Do you have a subject for discussion, then email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2025-01-31
23 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition IICSA - Q&A with Chris Tuck
Following the previous episode with Chris sharing her story and how it relates to IICSA (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) Beverley asks Chris to share what the recommendations mean for her and the personal impact when keeping awareness of #ActOnIICSA campaign. Following the announcement by the Home Secretary on 16 January 2025 speaking about the 20 recommendations from the Inquiry - you will hear the latest update and now it's time for Action. If you have any questions or have any feedback you can email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/recommendations.html ...
2025-01-24
36 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition - IICSA Recommendations
Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation And why we must #ActOnIICSA In this episode, Chris shares her Lived Experience, including working with the Inquiry (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) and why we need to act on the recommendations. There will be pauses between segments with background music. Next week's episode will include a Q&A session with Chris, so click the subscribe or follow button to ensure you don’t miss out on this special edition. If you have any feedback or would like further information please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://ww...
2025-01-17
35 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
How do we deal with big life changes
Chris & Beverley answer this month's question "How do we deal with big life changes"? Answering in their unique way, sharing their Lived Experiences of Abuse with a professional perspective, they speak about the impact of changes and how they manage their own emotions and wellness. If you have a question you would like Chris & Beverley to discuss, you can email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2025-01-10
33 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Chrissy Roberts
Chrissy is an activist, survivor, academic, and proud single mum. Chrissy uses her lived experience of domestic abuse and grooming to raise awareness of issues relating to abuse of position of trust for young people in 16-19 education. Chrissy believes the law currently fails young people from abuse of power by those entrusted with their care. She uses research and activism to raise awareness and campaign for issues faced by survivors of abuse. Sharing her own story with Chris & Beverley they open up the conversation about grooming and what happened to Chrissy herself when her teacher...
2025-01-03
57 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 57 - What is Banter?
Its only Banter! Have you heard that said - but what exactly is Banter? and when is it acceptable? or even not accepted? What would you do if someone was "Bantering" with you, however, it doesn't feel nice or you don't agree with it? Chris and Beverley talk about Bantering and share their own thoughts and lived experience together with a professional perspective in this conversation. If you have any qestions or would like to share your thoughts with us, please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com survivorsofabuse.org.uk ...
2024-12-20
33 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 56 - Vision Boards
What does doing a vision board mean to you? How would you prefer creating one? and if so do you feel under pressure? Is this something you look forward to or find it a challenge to consider? In Chris & Beverley's unique way, they discuss about vision boards and share their own Lived Experience and Professional Persopective. If you have a question about vision boards or would like to share your thoughts and feedback. You can email: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-12-06
53 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 55 - Family Secrets
Chris and Beverley talk about family secrets and the impact this can have within the family through generations. Secrecy feeds Abuse, hence Chris and Beverley share their own Lived Experience and professional perspective, about the impact this can have regarding generational Trauma and Abuse within families. Let Chris and Beverley know what topic/subject you would like them to cover: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-11-29
24 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Q&A with Beverley Ann
Chris and Beverley are often asked - "What else do you do apart from the podcast?" Beverley shares her professional life and some personal experiences with her thoughts. If you have any questions you would like explored further please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-11-22
40 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Q&A with Chris Tuck
"What do you do outside of the podcast?" is this month's question, and we decided to break it up into 2 episodes. In this session, we hear from Chris Tuck about what she is involved in and her thoughts about what is important to her. If you would like to know more or have a question you would like us to explore please contact Chris and Beverley by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-11-15
39 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Mark OSullivan
Mark O’Sullivan is a writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster and campaigner, best known for his C4 sitcom ‘Lee and Dean’ which he wrote and starred in. He created ITV drama Tell Me Everything which premiered its second season this year. His Channel 4 documentary ‘My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom’ broadcast in May this year to rave reviews. He joins Chris and Beverley to talk about his documentary and his thoughts behind it. Since the release of the documentary, Mark has started giving talks on sexual abuse, trauma, and healing through creativity. He has recently launched ‘Making Lemonade’, a project design...
2024-11-08
49 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis from The Survivors Trust joins Chris and Beverley in opening a conversation about sexual abuse, and domestic abuse in the workplace. Linda is an experienced trainer who works with The Survivors Trust to educate support and raise awareness on how to look out for signs of abuse in the work environment and how to signpost and support. This wonderful work that Linda does enables education and awareness on many levels. If you have any questions or would like to know more: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://thesurvivorstrust.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.o...
2024-10-18
1h 00
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 54 Vulnerability
It takes courage to be Vulnerable especially when constantly in survival mode or being strong has kept you safe growing up and being vulnerable equals danger. However, learning to be vulnerable takes courage and can be challenging to discover. What about the other side of vulnerability - when it can be used to manipulate too? Chris and Beverley discuss this during their honest conversation, sharing their own Lived Experiences, and professional perspectives. Join them and let us know your thoughts by contacting us at: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/w...
2024-10-11
41 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Professor Mike Salter and Dr Ellie Hanson
This episode we welcome not 1 but 2 guests to join Chris and Beverley in opening the conversation about child sexual abuse and also perpetrators. Mike Salter is a profesor in Criminology at the University of New South Wales Australia and we welcome back Dr Elle Hanson, our resident Psychiatrist. Together they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. Mike's profile and expertise include being part of the scientific advisory committee and Board of Directors on the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Disassociation also the Current President of the Grace Tame Foundation. Amongst many other expertise, he is...
2024-09-27
1h 01
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 53- Gut Instinct
Do you ever trust your "Gut" or just know something doesn't feel right and try to find a justification? Chris & Beverley discuss this in a conversation sharing their own Lived Experience together with a Professional Perspective. Let us now your thoughts and email us on: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-09-13
32 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Everyday struggles
Chris and Beverley are regularly asked how they cope with everyday life so in this episode they share what has happened recently to them and how they manage it. These conversations are raw, uncut and come from Chris and Beverley's own Lived Experience and professional perspective. If you have a question you would like to ask contact us on: BreakingTheCycleToStepFoward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-09-06
41 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Dr Theresa Redmond
Dr Theresa Redmond is an Associate Professor, researcher and subject specialist in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. She joins Chris and Beverley to share her own Lived Experience and professional insights with them in conversation. Her experience also includes being part of the IPPPC (International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute) and being involved in IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). If you have any questions or would like more information please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
2024-08-30
58 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Part 3 with John O'Brien
Welcoming John O'Brien back for part 3 of our conversation around changes happening now, and in the future was much welcomed by Chris & Beverley. John spoke about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse), a much-needed Child Protection Agency (CPA) and his work with the Lucy Faithful Foundation and the importance of looking, learning, and supporting people from all different aspects of Sexual Abuse and Violence. Our conversation is uncut, raw and authentic and Chris & Beverley share their own Lived Experience together with their professional insights. Making change happen is important to ensure children grow up in safe...
2024-08-23
58 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest Part 2 with Faye Maxted OBE
Faye Maxted OBE returns a second time to share further insights into the work and her views supporting survivors of sexual abuse within the Survivors Trust and IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Chris and Beverley welcome her back and continue the conversation to raise awareness and ultimately make changes where possible and stop the silence surrounding abuse. If you have any questions or would like more information please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://thesurvivorstrust.org/ https://www.iicsa.org.uk/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://s...
2024-08-16
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Lucy Duckworth
2024-08-02
51 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 52 - Cultrual Differences CSA
Chris and Beverley talk about Cultural Differences in Child Sexual Abuse and highlight the current case of Steven Van de Velde convicted rapist of a minor in the UK, who is representing his country in the Paris Olympics 2024. The Dutch volleyball player has caused a lot of controversy. Chris and Beverley share the facts as raised by Emma Jayne Taylor of #NotMyShame. If you have any questions please contact: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.emmajanetaylor.com/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-07-26
29 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest : Gloria Masters
Gloria Masters was child sex trafficked for the first 16 years of her life. Leased by her father, trained by her grandmother, she had no one willing or able to help her. Now an esteemed Author, Speaker and Founder: she is the woman behind the Global hand signal for under 16’s, released in 2023, to help resource children and combat abuse and trafficking. Chris & Beverley have an open conversation with Gloria about her work and how she balances her own self care too. She is the founder of Handing the Shame Back foundation, a charity dedicated to ad...
2024-07-19
47 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest Dr Noelle Blackman
Joining Chris and Beverley as this week's guest is Dr Noelle Blackman in a raw, uncut conversation about her work and passion, whilst reflecting on her own journey as she has created change. Noelle is the former CEO of www.Respond.org.uk and founder member of the Institute of Psychotherapy and Disability (IPD) During her two decades at Respond she gained extensive experience in further developing the practice of psychotherapy with people with intellectual disabilities and in supporting trauma-informed practice and relational approaches in organisations. She is a regular speaker and contributor to national and international...
2024-07-12
1h 06
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
"Have you got 5 minutes" When Communication goes wrong!
What happens when someone says something that triggers you? Even though you are good friends, what about when you are stressed? This months "Have You Got 5 Minutes?" answers the question about when communication goes wrong with Chris & Beverley sharing their own Lived Experience mixed with a professional perspective and being raw and authentic. If you have a question that you want answered please email Chris and Beverley at: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-07-05
34 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest - Faye Maxted OBE
Faye talks with Chris and Beverley about her role as CEO with The Survivors Trust and why she is passionate about making change happen for victims/survivors of Sexual Abuse/Violence. Faye has also been involved with IICSA (Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse) and is a speaker world wide. If you have any questions you would like to ask please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://thesurvivorstrust.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://Stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-06-07
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Recovery Addiction & Support
Chris and Beverley answer a question about recovery and support from Addiction, sharing both Lived Experience and a professional perspective. If you have a question you would like to be featured email BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://na.org/alanonuk https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
2024-05-31
30 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest John O'Brien IICSA part 2
This episode is part 2 of the conversation between John, Chris and Beverley about his role as secretary in the IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) including other roles in safeguarding children and young people. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first to get the complete recording. If you have any questions please contact: BreakingTheCycleToStepforward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/final-report https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-05-17
34 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest John O'Brien IICSA part 1
John O'Brien joins Chris and Beverley in this conversation, sharing his experience as Secretary to the ICCSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Talking about challenges in setting it up and insight into decisions made about the inquiry. Chris and Beverley also ask him about his own experiences he brings to the setting up of this important project. This episode continues in part 2. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-05-10
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 51 - Children Do Not Disclose?
Children Do Not Disclose about the abuse of any form is often what we hear mentioned. What if a child or young person is unaware of what is actually happening, or if indeed they have the words to express, or can they really trust an adult Chris and Beverley discuss this and share their thoughts; through Lived Experience and a professional perspective. What are your thoughts about this? Do you have any experience? We would love to hear from you. Our email is: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk...
2024-05-03
34 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition - 2nd Anniversary Celebrations
What better way to celebrate 2years of Breaking The Cycle podcast than taking part in the Brighton Marathon 2024. Beverley took part in the marathon to raise funds for Survivors Of aBuse - the charity Chris founded in celebration. Not only do they look back at how the podcast has evolved, they also talk about the difference funding makes to the Charity and what it offers in support for other victims/survivors. If you have any questions or would like further information please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://youtu.be/C4ggbbe-bGA https://survivorsofabuse...
2024-04-19
42 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 49 - Are You Judgmental?
Do you make quick judgements about people or places you see? Is this a good thing or something negative? Chris and Beverley have a conversation asking "Are you Judgmental" and what does it actually mean? In an open and honest discussion, from Lived Experience and a professional perspective, this conversation is uncut and authentic. We mention a video in the conversation and you can see the link below to view it or listen to it. If you have any questions or would like us to cover a specific topic or question please email:
2024-04-05
31 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 17 Elaine Wilkins
Joining Chris and Beverley is special guest Elaine Wilkins, who is a published author and multi-Award winning founder of ‘The Chrysalis Effect’ a Trauma Informed Coaching organization that delivers the first ever: Trauma-informed Recovery Pathway’ for those suffering with multiple symptoms including ME, CFS, fibromyalgia and Long Covid post viral fatigue. Her own 6 year illness left her bedbound with no treatment plan. Her subsequent recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome was the catalyst to her 15 year journey to transform the attitude, approach and accessibility of recovery from fatigue related illnesses. Her work has supp...
2024-03-29
1h 04
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 48- What's Normal?
Chris and Beverley talk about what's normal, especially after experiencing abuse. In this conversation they share their own Lived Experiences and professional perspective. This conversation is uncut, authentic and straight from the heart. If you have any questions or would like to contact us. You can email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-03-22
41 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Acknowledging International Women's Day
This episode is dedicated to acknowledging all our women guests and also those who support us in producing this podcast. Chris and Beverley share their own perspective of each guest joining them in the last year and reflect. If you have any questions or would like further information please email us: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-sex-offender-name-change/ https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/a-paedophile-in-my-family-surviving-dad https://www.drellyhanson.com/ https://www.ta...
2024-03-15
1h 03
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 16 - Dino Nocivelli
Dino Nocivelli is a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and joins Chris and Beverley in this episode. He is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for the Survivors Trust and Kyniska. In addition he provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has been asked to comment extensively upon the Inquiry by many national newspapers and other media outlets. Appearing in media publications providing his expert opinion and commentary, including the BBC News and Radio, ITV, LBC Radio, and some national and local newspapers...
2024-03-08
1h 04
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
"Have you got 5 minutes" ?
"Do you want to be your Authentic self at work"? is this months question of the month. Chris and Beverley share share their own thoughts and Lived Experience in answering this question especially as a survivor of Abuse and also a Care Leaver. If you have a question you would like Chris and Beverley to answer then please contact them by emailing: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-02-23
32 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 15 - Mathew MacVarish
Mathew shares his amazing story with Chris and Beverley which includes his own experience of Sexual Abuse. Together with the amazing challenges he has overcome by walking across Europe to get legislation and law changed! He speaks frankly and also shares his amazing work with The Brave Movement which is a world wide Survivor movement. If you have any questions that you would like to ask please contact Chris and Beverley by email:breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com Rethink Drink: The Sinclair Method UK https://www.bravemovement.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https...
2024-02-16
56 min
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#ItsNotOk Guest 14 Yehudis Goldsobel
Yehudis grew up in London as part of the Charedi (Ultra-orthodox) Jewish community. When she disclosed her experiences of sexual abuse by a family friend, she and her family were punished and faced ostracisation. In 2011, Yehudis set up a charity supporting other Jewish victims of sexual abuse across the UK, providing them with information that was otherwise inaccessible to them. Through her work in the sector, she developed a working group to establish the Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the first of its kind in the UK. The week focuses on amplifying the voices o...
2024-02-09
1h 08
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Are you afraid of the conversation?
This month;s question is "Are you afraid of the conversation?" where Chris and Beverley will be looking at this question and sharing their insights and also Lived Experiences. "Have You Got 5 Minutes? is an opportunity to answer your questions. If you have a question you would like discussed pleased email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
2024-02-02
24 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 12: Sibling Abuse with Dr Elly Hanson and Kath
Sibling Abuse is a conversation that does not take place easily and when it is Sibling Sexual Abuse it's a Big Taboo. Dr Elly Hanson who is currently researching and completing a report on behalf of sexual abuse support charities joins Chris and Beverley to open this conversation. Also, joined by Kath who shared her own experience in a Channel 4 documentary called Family Life, and is passionate about opening this conversation and awareness too. Self care is always important and please see a link below for support information and feel free to email Chris and Beverley with any question...
2024-01-26
1h 03
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 11: Curtis Powell
Curtis is an Advanced Practitioner, Independent Social Worker, PhD candidate and placement Supervisor and he shares his insights into his world of Social work with Chris and Beverley. He is passionate, honest, and direct about his approach and thoughts. As a host of The Social Work Race Podcast he is a very interesting speaker. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2024-01-19
54 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 10: Della Wright - Della’s Law
Using her own Lived Experience, Della campaigns to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot slip through the net changing their name and giving themselves new identities. She was abused at 6years old by a known perpetrator (who went on to change his name 5 times). As an ambassador for the Safeguarding Alliance, an author and avid campaigner, she shares with Chris and Beverley, about Dellas Law, and how implementing this will prevent known sex offenders, from wiping clean their offending past and to ensure DBS checks are not mis-informed. If you have any questions or would like to know...
2024-01-12
57 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 46 - Under The Spotlight
Chris and Beverley put themselves Under The Spotlight, by asking each other questions about their own experiences and opinions. Answering from the heart, in this authentic, uncut episode, if you have any questions you would like answered please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-12-29
53 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 9 - Fatima Whitbread Award Interview
Following Fatuma Whitbread's acceptance on BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, of the Helen Rollason award. Recognizing her outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, Fatima returns to share with Chris & Beverley her passion and message in raising awareness of Fatuma's UK Campaign to make change happen and what the award meant to her. If you would like more information and to make a donation please use the link below: https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
2023-12-22
22 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 45 - Is It Peer to Peer Larking About or Abuse
There are some definitions of abuse that have been and continue, to be defined as "Larking about" or "just a joke" however how does it feel to be on the receiving end? Chris and Beverley discuss this topic sharing their views from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts and you can contact us on: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-12-15
50 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 44 - Exam Results Education
The stress of taking Exams, let alone waiting for the results can be exciting for some and for others overwhelming. Chris and Beverley share their own views about the impact of the stress together with their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. If you would like us to cover a topic or you have a question, email Chris and Beverley: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-12-08
00 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 8 : Fatima Whitbread MBE - Fatima's UK Campaign
Fatima Whitbread MBE talks with Chris and Beverley about her own experience growing up in care, overcoming abuse in all forms: Emotional, Physical and Sexual and also about her campaign to make change happen for young vulnerable people in care. This raw, uncut conversation gives an insight into the sheer determination of Fatima overcoming her childhood, and also with the added appearance of her chosen mum Maggie. To find out more about Fatima's UK Campaign and how you can contribute, see the links below or email us: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://fatimascampaign.com ...
2023-12-01
1h 00
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition: Recovery Rollercoaster
As part of National Adult Safeguarding Week, Chris and Bev talk about supporting Vulnerable Adults, however what if they are not aware they need support? Also the impact of Recovery with the highs and the lows - Before the mafic happens. In their own uniquie way, Chris & Beverley share their own insights through lived Experience and a professional perspective. In this 30mins "ish" conversation which is raw, uncut and comes from the heart, join them and if you have any questions or feedback you would like covered please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.co...
2023-11-24
39 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Have You Got 5 Minutes?
We love receiving questions to be answered by Chris and Beverley and todays question comes from someone working in the care sector and mental health. Chris and Beverley are both Experts in overcoming the impact of Abuse, Emotional, Physical and Sexual together with their professional perspective too. If you have a question you would like us to feature you can email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-11-17
22 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 43 - Online Fun or Abuse?
How many times do we hear about someone "just having a bit of fun" however there are many things to consider especially when online and the implications. Chris and Beverley discuss this topic especially in light of the rise of online abuse or with contact being made so easily through social media and gaming sites. If you have any questions or feedback please contact: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-11-10
54 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 42 - Pulling Back - Stepping Back
Keeping busy, perfectionism, continually striving are good habits to have however they can also be coping strategies and lead to overwhelm. But how do you balance this? In this episode Chris and Beverley open the conversation and share their own Lived experience and professional perspective on overcoming abuse. If you have a question or a subject you would like us to explore further please contact us through email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-11-03
36 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest 7 - Emily Victoria & Mum Kath
Having guests join us has been a great addition to the podcasts, however this week we introduce 2 awesome women - Emily Victoria and her mum Kath. Following a private viewing of a Channel 4 documentary featuring Emily and Kath's lifelong journey and experience of Child sexual abuse, Chris & Beverley knew immediately they wanted them to be guests as their strength, resilience, vulnerability, honesty and Love radiates from them in wanting to share their experience and story to educate and Inspire others. Emily Victoria is a TV presenter and journalist, a leader in business and is in t...
2023-10-27
1h 13
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 41 - 2 Sides
Chris and Beverley talk about 2 sides to perpetrator's and how it is that people can be divided in their perception of a person, based on their own experience or perception. Chris & Beverley then goes further to talk about the challenges in being a survivor and how feelings and memories can be conflicting as some abusers can be a main care giver too. Join this conversation and you can ask questions by emailing us on: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-10-20
30 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest 6 - Dr Elly Hanson
Dr Elly Hanson is a clinical psychologist and researcher who focuses on preventing sexual abuse and reducing its impact, as well as more widely, helping children and young people enjoy positive relationships and thrive. She works with police, educators, charities, survivors and national organisations, in particular informing work to tackle abuse and respond effectively. She is Research Director of Fully Human, an initiative of the PSHE Association (which supports schools in delivering good PSHE education) and in this role, wrote the report ‘Pornography and Human Futures’, an analysis of online pornography’s nature and business model...
2023-10-13
1h 01
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest 5 - Pauline Sharp
After her own Lived Experience of Ritual Abuse, Pauline Sharp has founded Take Cover which is a support group for Women who have experienced sexual abuse, themselves or in supporting others. She gives an insight into her own experience and her courage in raising awareness to encourage recovery and support for other women, not forgetting her own challenges in raising money to enable support for many others. Grab a drink and join the conversation and remember if you have any questions please contact Chris and Beverley by email. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.t...
2023-10-06
51 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 40 - Exploring Sex Education
Following the release of episode 39 about pornography, there has been several articles and videos published about sex education within schools. Chris and Beverley share their own beliefs, and thoughts on this and look forward to hearing your own feedback and any questions you may have. As always they share from a Lived Experience and professional perspective and open the discussions that are sometimes difficult but very important for awareness and prevention of abuse going forward. You can contact them by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ http://stepforwardpractice.co.u...
2023-09-29
41 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Have you got 5 minutes?
This months question comes from a midwife who listened after listening to episode 10 Pregnancy and Children. If you have a question you would like to put forward you can contact Chris and Beverley by email. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-09-22
27 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 39 - Does Pornography Influence Child Sexual Abuse?
The definition of Pornography is: "printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate sexual excitement". For consenting Adults over the age of 18 it is widely accepted as part of a choice. However, what if it is used to encourage young children, or even what is the message it sends to young people who gain access to it? Is it part of Education and Growing Up or is there a wider impact? Chris and Beverley discuss this challenging subject to educate, raise awareness and most importantly open the...
2023-09-15
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 38 - Parenting part 3
Parenting is always challenging and when you are a victim/survivor of Abuse how does this impact you as you children grow older. Chris and Beverley have revisiting Parenting as there is much to share from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your thoughts, feedback and any questions and you can contact us be email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-09-08
59 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 37 - Teaching Children Consent
Many children are often told to kiss a parent goodnight or another member of family, even a family friend. However what about their choice? Is it rude if they don't want to - does a parent have a right to demand their child to do this in the act of Love? Chris and Beverley discuss this sharing their own thoughts and perspective following a post that Lawrence Fox released discussing this very subject about his son. What are your thoughts about this? We would love to hear them. BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.o...
2023-09-01
32 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Have You Got 5 Minutes?
"By Giving Choice do we enable or overwhelm?" is just one of the questions being asked of Chris & Bev in this episode about children, choice and boundaries Chris & Bev respond from both their own Lived Experience and professional perspective in this 30 minutes (ish) conversation. If you have a question that you would like discussed then email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-08-25
39 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 36 - The Power of Fear
How often does Fear hold you back? Stop you talking, Stop you taking action? - What if fear was also the cause of your illness or pain? How does your body respond to fear? Most importantly are you aware of how much your decisions are based on fear? In this episode Chris and Beverley speak about fear in Recovery and share their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective about fear and overcoming it. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://breakingthecycletostepforward.co.uk
2023-08-18
36 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Episode 35 - Is It Really That Easy
Chris and Beverley discuss overcoming Abuse and some of the challenges including sharing their own Lived Experience and from a Professional Perspective. Opening these conversations is important and it would be good to hear your thought's or questions that you have about recovery. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-08-11
38 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Guest 4 - Claire Waxman OBE
Claire Waxman OBE joins Chris & Beverley to share her own Lived Experience and also Professional Perspective as London’s first ever Victims Commissioner. She speaks about her wellness business, and how she became a victim herself to stalking, going through the judicial system and also challenging decisions and procedures along the way. This led to a serendipitous change in her life and career and her involvement with both the Victims and Prisoners bill and Voice4Victims. Claire’s passion and courage shines through, so get comfortable, grab your drink and join this conversation with Chris & Bever...
2023-08-04
59 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 34 - People in Power & Can We Trust them?
Currently we are hearing lots of stories about people in positions of trust (including celebrities' police, popstars, film stars and many more) , abusing their position of trust and even committing heinous crimes themselves. When Trust is a fundamental part of creating a relationship, including professional what do we need to learn and who can we trust? Included in this episode you will hear Chris speaking with Claudia Lisa on channel 5 news about changes currently under review in Della's Law and the Victims Bill. Chris & Beverley open this conversation that is challenging at times and also share their own Lived...
2023-07-28
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 33 - Shame ’On You’
Carrying around the 'shame' of abuse is what often prevents people from disclosing to others. The fear of being judged, or called a liar. Chris and Beverley share their own insights into how that feels and learning to understand that part of the abuse, is the perpetrator being able to offload the shame onto the victim - for them to believe it is their fault and hence their shame - which it is not. In this raw and authentic conversation they also talk about overcoming the messages and beliefs inside to release the shame and how to move forward.
2023-07-21
39 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Have You Got 5 Minutes?
This brand new monthly Q & A episode is called "Have You Got 5 Minutes" where we answer questions sent into us. This is our first one and we are answering in relation to feedback received from a previous podcast about Sex Education. We will be recording a monthly Q&A so if you have a question contact us by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-07-14
26 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 32 - The Past is the Past
Have you ever been told to just forget that - it happened years ago? Why do you need to talk about that now? Or do are you trying to support someone who is stuck in the past and unable to find ways or choices that are healthier? Chris and Beverley open the conversation about this sharing their own insights through lived experience, together with a professional perspective. If you have anything you would like to ask or feedback please contact us by email breakingthecycletostepforward.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ h...
2023-07-07
37 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 3 - Sarah Champion MP - Dare To Care
Our special guest is Sarah Champion MP who is one of the MP's trying to prevent perpetrators of sexual abuse and exploitation, from being able to change their name from point of arrest. Della's Law is vital to stop the loophole that enables sexual offenders to change their name. Chris & Beverley open the conversation with Sarah to find out, more about her own personal journey and how she calls herself a "freak" in how she became a MP for Rotherham in 2012 and her passion for safeguarding Children and pro-active prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation for children...
2023-06-30
45 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 31 Healthy Habits New Beginnings
We all have good intentions at times and want to try new things, however getting started is often the challenge. Chris and Beverley share their own thoughts and experiences together with a professional perspective. If you have any questions or feedback, we would love to hear from you. Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-06-23
44 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 30 Life and Self Worth
How can you build self worth or a life that you want to live, when you are not aware of the impact of trauma/anxiety and the importance of self care. Chris and Bev in their unique way discuss this in detail and share their own Lived Experience together with a professional perspective. This conversation is raw, uncut and authentic to enable you to learn, understand and pass on to others. BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-06-16
32 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Suella Braverman IICSA report part 3
On Monday 22 May Suella Braverman announced her findings on the IICSA report (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) and the next steps the Government are taking. Chris and Beverley share their own thoughts and insights as Chris was on the panel of Victim and Survivors, and both took part in sharing their story in the Truth Project. We have added links below for the IICSA report, Womens Hour and Channel 5 news episode with Beverley For anyone wishing to ask any further questions please contact us on the link below: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
2023-06-09
43 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 29 Friendships
Friendships come in many different forms and dsynamics. "They come into our Lives for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime" as quoted by Beverley. Chris and Beverley discuss the differences and also the challenges at times of navigating relationships with friends and also the benefits, that make enhance our lives. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-06-02
37 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 28 Taking Stock
How often to you take time to reflect how far you have come in your life? What you have overcome? Chris and Beverley share their insights and thoughts in sharing their own experience from a professional and personal aspect, in conversation. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-05-26
38 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 27 Family Gatherings
Do you look forward to Family Gatherings or dread them? Do you feel under pressure to attend, even though it is a huge trigger as your abuser maybe attending? How do you manage the expectations of others, whilst maintaining your own self care? Chris and Beverley discuss this sharing their own Lived Experience and professional perspective too. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-05-19
46 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 26 Intimacy & Sex
There is a big difference between Intimacy & Sex, however what if you have been sexually abused or raped? How can you overcome this? Chris & Beverley open this challenging conversation for many people and also share their own personal thoughts and experiences. Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-05-12
34 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 25 - Rage & Its Impact
How do you release your Anger? Is it an emotion you feel comfortable with? Do you find that you have an issue with Anger? What happens when it turns to Rage? Chris and Beverley explore this emotion that is often suppressed and in honesty, can feel challenging at times to voice. We would love to hear your feedback and any questions you may have. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-05-05
29 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Guest 2- Rachel W
Expert by Experience! CEO, Survivor, Thriver, Educator of professionals working with young people, Trauma and SEMH - is Rachel's professional role. In this episode Rachel joins Chris & Beverley in sharing her own experience of being a survivor of childhood abuse and a care leaver. Understanding how challenging it is to find your voice through trauma, has enabled Rachel to establish relationships and communicate with other children and young people through using her dog Honey in therapy. If you have any feedback or questions for Rachel you can email Chris & Beverley Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com h...
2023-04-28
55 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 24 Resources 2 Survivors Work
Following on from our last episode, where we discussed the power of books in education, awareness and healing/recovery - in this episode we look at inspiration too from books and resources, which include books written by other survivors. As always Chris and Beverley share their conversation, thoughts and beliefs in an authentic way from Lived Experience and together with their professional perspective too. The books discussed are: D Bessel Van der Kolk - The body keeps the score. Breaking Free Actual Workbook - by Caroline Ainsford and Kay Toon. Reclaiming and championing your inner c...
2023-04-21
34 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 23 Resources 1 The Power of Books
Chris and Beverley share insights into the books that inspired their own recovery and healing journey and what they mean to them. The list includes: You Can Heal your Life - Louise Hay; Gabor Mate - scattered minds, When the Body says No, Hold onto your Kids; The Courage to heal - Ellen Bass & Laura Davis; Christianne Sanderson - the Warrior Within; Responding to Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (1 in four charity) Narcotics Anonymous literature - Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse a recovering womens guide. For further information on how to access these books please contact us
2023-04-14
10 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Special Edition -1st year Celebration
In celebration of the first year of creating Breaking The Cycle To StepForward join Chris and Beverley on Brighton Pier where they look back at what has happened and also share some insights and vision for the next year. If you have something you would like to hear or join us as a guest please contact us.
2023-04-07
24 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 22 Endings and Grief
Do you find it difficult when their are endings in relationships, a job or a friendship? Do you take time to grieve? In this episode Chris and Beverley talk about the importance of taking time to grieve to enable space to move forward and that its ok. They share their own personal experience and professional perspective during this 30 minutes (ish) conversation. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https:survivorsofabusie.org.uk https:stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-03-31
48 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 21 The Importance of Listening
What do you do when somebody shares their experience of abuse or they are unable to cope. We often have expectations of feeling that we need to fix, but what if they just need someone to listen to them at that moment. Or even being scared about what we are going to hear. Chris and Beverley discuss this in their own unique and open way in conversation. Sharing both their own lived xperience and professional perspective. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-03-24
32 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 20 The Power of Speaking Out
Being unable to speak out or express your emotions, results in internalizing mixed emotions of shame, guilt, grief, sadness, anger and so much more which prevents reaching out for help and support. But what if you do speak out - what is that like too? Chris and Beverley talk about finding your voice from their own lived experience and also professional perspective in this conversation. If you have any questions or have a topic you would like to be covered, then please contact us. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://s...
2023-03-17
52 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 19 People Pleasing
Are you constantly saying yes, when you want to say no just to keep others happy? Do you find yourself agreeing to do something and resenting it, because you didn't want to let someone else down? Chris & Beverley talk about people pleasing and how this is something that we learn to do in childhood - and also how we can change it. Join us in our conversation and remember to follow us so you are updated with the latest episode. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-03-10
33 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
Dr Howard Schubiner - Mind Body Medicine
Our first guest to join us is Professor and Dr Howard Schubiner MD, FACP, co founder and clinical director and Medical Advisor of Freedom from Chronic Pain. A professor at Wayne State University for 18 years and is currently in practice at the Providence Hospital in Michigan USA. An author of several books including Unlearn Your Pain, Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression and also featured in the featured in the documentary film This Might Hurt. Todays conversation is about the connection between the mind and body especially emotion and pain connection. All our conversations are uncut and authentic recordings and...
2023-03-03
38 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 18 Seasons and What they may bring up for us
Do you find you have memories linked to different times of the year and seasons? You may prefer winter to summer or family holidays around Easter, Summer and Christmas may evoke sad emotions even triggers. In this episode we explore this in more details and share our own thoughts and experiences and also professional perspective. Join us in this conversation and don't forget to follow and share. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-02-24
37 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 17 Healthcare appointments
Chris & Beverley talk about attending healthcare appointments which to some people are an everyday event and not much to consider.... however what if going to the dentist for a check up is a trigger, or your physical response sometimes leaves you shaking or crying? What about other medical check ups and appointments? In this 30 minutes (ish) of conversation Chris and Beverley share their own lived experience and insights together with a professional perspective. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-02-17
29 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 16 Finding your Voice Through Writing
Finding a voice to our emotions can be extremally challenging to access and looking for alternative ways or tools is important. Writing is one of them, however we all have our thoughts about this and also challenges. Chris and Beverley share their own lived experience with writing and also a professional perspective. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-02-10
33 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 15 The Media & the Language they use
What impact does it have on us when we are listening to a radio, watching the TV and especially the news. In all aspects of communication there are different ways of interpreting words and their meanings, but how is this received by your own self beliefs and/or Triggers and those around us? Join Chris and Beverley as they discuss this subject within a conversation sharing their own Lived Experience together with their professional perspective. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-02-03
38 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 14 Self-harm and Self-Care
Opening the conversation about self-harm enables us to take a gentle look into what's underneath those feelings and what is available to enable self-care with a wellness tool kit. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-01-27
41 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
EP 13 Child Protection and connecting the dots
Child protection is something we will keep revisiting and opening the conversation about - as it is a difficult area for many people to comprehend. When something doesn't feel right - what do you do? Chris and Beverley speak openly looking at different options and the importance of being aware. Join them in their conversation and if you have any questions please email them. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
2023-01-20
34 min
agordipod
Punggung Panggung: Ricky Siahaan (Seringai, Stepforward)
S1E1. Ricky Siahaan, gitaris Seringai dan Stepforward, bercerita tentang pertemuan pertamanya dengan gitar, bagaimana Seringai terbentuk, dan apa saja yang tidak berubah dari kancah musik independen sejak dulu. Episode ini masih menggunakan nama acara 'Behind That Scene', sebelum berganti menjadi 'Punggung Panggung' di 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agordiclub/message
2019-02-11
28 min