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The Korak PodcastEp1 - Farah T : Singer, Songwriter & Dancer from Doncaster. Raising awareness for domestic violence after being a victim herself. Using her music and story to inspire others |The Korak Podcast|We are delighted to be joined by singer & songwriter, Open mic finalist UK 2021, actress, Farah T.Farah is a singer/songwriter originally from Doncaster. After years of gigging up and down the country as well as internationally, Farah released her debut E.P 'Awaken', in November 2021 raising money for charities supporting survivors of domestic violence and to raise awareness of the trauma survivors experience.Farah herself is a survivor and is extremely passionate about telling her story and helping others who feel they have had their voice taken from them and for those who live...2024-04-281h 35
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of MayThis week, Brooke, Georgina, Kristin, Stacy, Shannon, Melissa, and Natalia share some of their most anticipated May releases. Titles mentioned include:
Wendy Heard, We’ll Never Tell
Meg Mitchell Moore, Summer Stage
Claire Legrand, A Crown of Ivy and Glass (Middlemist #1)
Annika Sharma, Sugar, Spice, and Can’t Play Nice (Chai Masala Club #2)
Farah Heron, Jana Goes Wild
Liv Constantine, The Senator’s Wife
J.T. Geissinger, Liars Like Us (Morally Gray #1)
Diana Urban, Lying In the Deep
Nora Roberts, Identity
Amo Jones, Wicked
Harper St. George, The Duchess Takes a Husband (Gilded Age Heiresses #4)
Angeline Boulley, Warrior Girl Unearthed
Jenn M...2023-04-281h 10
Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesANNOUNCEMENT! End of season 1....Thank you guys so much for your amazing support of season 1 of Take Back The Beat. We are taking a short break and getting ready for season two as well as some brand new live shows coming your way! Please rate and subscribe and keep sharing. The change we want is now! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2912 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesWoodstock: Women's Safety in MusicThis week Natalie and Farah talk about the Netflix documentary 'Trainwreck Woodstock '99' which highlights why women feel unsafe at large events, how nothing was done to stop the danger and the effects on festivals today. Have you seen it yet? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2246 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesMARY: Silence is NOT consent!This week Nat and Farah talk to the incredible writer and actor Mary McBain on her amazing short film "Spaghetti" which explores the idea of food to show how consent isn't always just 'yes' or 'no'. Watch Spaghetti now on youtube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-011h 13Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesThe Most Hated Man On The InternetThis week Nat and Farah have binge watched the trending and terrifying series The Most Hated Man on The Internet on Netflix. We discuss how this happened, the outcome and how on earth it was entertainment? Revenge porn is still happening and we need it to stop! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-251h 01Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesSAMANTHA: A life in fear and what happens next?This week Farah and Natalie talk to the incredible Samantha Billingham who after an abusive long term relationship dedicates her life to helping others during the 'now what do I do' stage. Founder of SODA and activist to make the world safer for women Samantha is an important force towards change. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-181h 02Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesEMMA: Emotional control: lockdown and abuse.This week Farah and Natalie talk to the amazing survivor Emma who talks about an emotionally abusive and controlling relationship during lockdown and how she managed to piece her life back together and use her experience towards change. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-111h 07Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesNADIA: The celebrity dating expert talks about The Safely AppThis week we have the incredible Nadia Essex best known as the dating expert on Celebs Go Dating, Nadia tells us about her brand new app which will help save lives of any woman in danger by the click of a button. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-041h 07Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesSARAH: Making a safe space for the LGBTQ+ communityThis week we talk to the incredible Sarah Maslen who after her own experience with domestic abuse and manipulation is building a new relationship with the help of therapy and trying to make the subject less taboo amongst the LGBTQ+ community. Find Sarah at http://www.undivided.org.uk/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-211h 09Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesNATASHA: risking her life to keep her kids safe.This week we talk to the incredible Natasha Saunders who survived an abusive marriage, violence and rape and is now an ambassador for Refuge and doing all she can to make the world a safer place for Women. Survive, Rise, Thrive! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-141h 31Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesROE v WADE: Our opinion.This week Nat and Farah talk about the huge step back in time with the overturn of Roe v Wade plus the 'Don't Say Gay' law in Florida and why now more than ever we need to stand shoulder to shoulder. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0748 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesPAUL: Outlander, fatherhood and free self defence classes.This week Nat and Farah talk to PAUL DONNELLY from Outlander on his role in helping bring change. He talks about being a dad in this scary world and his amazing gym which partnered with Women's Aid Glasgow gives free sessions to any survivor. Be more like Paul. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-301h 00Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesAnonymous: Two abusive marriages, failed by the NHS and left homeless.After two abusive marriages and finding himself homeless this weeks guest talks about his fight to get help, rebuild his life and feel safe again. This weeks guest is anonymous and using an alias for personal reasons. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2356 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesON TOUR part 2: an insight into triggers, healing and friendshipThis week Nat and Farah talk about the rollercoaster of tour life and discovering triggers they didn't know they had as well as insecurities they are working to heal. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1638 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesMIKE: The fatal tragedy that drove Mike to dedicate his life to helping others.This week Natalie and Farah talk to Mike Taggart, who's mum, Donna, was murdered by her husband when Mike was 15. Mike talks about the effects of watching the abuse growing up, living without his mum and his mission to make his mum not just another statistic. If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also...2022-06-091h 09Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesMusic tour, old wounds and triggersThis week Natalie and Farah talk about opening their first ever music tour for Women's Aid, old friends reaching out and old wounds resurfacing and needing to be faced and moved on from.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk...2022-06-0342 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesRACHEL: Moving on and healing to create a positive change in the world.From experiencing child abuse from the age of three, Rachel talks of her experience of rape, forgiveness and moving forward to create a positive change in the world.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us...2022-05-271h 28Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesJohnny Depp vs Amber HeardSPECIAL LIVE EPISODEWe know the names, but do we really know the people? This week's episode is a special LIVE podcast. You can catch the video-cast over on our YouTube where we talk about the trial you just can't seem to escape and debate whether there any real good outcome of this case and the shock of social media taking sides.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at...2022-05-1947 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesJOANNE: Outlander star talks of working with an abuser, and the steps you can take.This week we talk to actress Joanne Thomson, currently in Outlander, about her own experience with working with an abuser, speaking up and standing by others even when that means putting your career on the line. Head to www.joannethomson.co.uk to read her amazing blogs on the subject matter.Useful Links:IG: @joannethomson22If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or...2022-05-121h 03Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesKELLY: A family torn apart by manipulation and a fairytale story turned to stalkingThis week we talk to Natalie's own sister, Kelly, who also found herself in an abusive relationship full of manipulation causing a split in her family, feeling completed alienated, worthless and unable to walk away. We also talk to Kelly about finding herself in what she hoped was the start of a fairytale story but turned to a nightmare.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the...2022-05-051h 23Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesBad Vegan: Fame, fortune and abusive manipulationWe discuss the brand new show on Netflix “Bad Vegan”. Fame, fortune and abusive manipulation. A successful business woman who everyone loved who was just searching for her one true love.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk...2022-04-2852 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesAn in-depth look at the UK's new plan to tackle domestic abuseThe UK Home Secretary (Priti Patel) has just released her new 'Tackling Domestic Abuse' plan. This week, we work our way through the government proposed plan, discussing the pros, the cons and what we hope could be a great start towards change. What are your thoughts?Useful Links:View Official Government ReleaseIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based...2022-04-211h 09Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesNatalie's story: Held at gunpoint and an abusive introduction to love and relationshipsOur youngest story so far, carrying on from last week’s episode, Natalie’s experience started at 15 years old. From an abusive relationship to being held at gunpoint by a stranger, Natalie talks about living with PTSD and trying to piece her confidence back together.Useful Links:IG: @natgraymusicTIKTOK: @natgraymusicIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire base...2022-04-141h 19Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesFarah's story: From the first red flag through to a relationship of physical and emotional abuseWe kick off this episode by talking about the effects of burnout and the importance of taking time for ourselves and managing to keep 'the jar' on standby... before we do what we have been terrified of doing… we tell our story. Farah is up first, sharing moments she never thought she’d survive and stories she has never told. Bare with us on this emotional episode.Useful Links:IG: @farahmusicofficialTikTok: @farah_t8If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can...2022-04-071h 17Take Back The Beat: Voice NotesMYKE: A guy's perspective: Emotional manipulation and the 'benefit of the doubt' in relationshipsThis week, we are joined by Mykel Dunn (who is also our wonderful sound engineer) who joins us to talk about his experience with emotional manipulation in a relationship and how the small things can soon grow into something more.Useful Links:IG: @mykeldunn | @regenaudioIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk...2022-03-311h 07Take Back The Beat: Voice Notes[Special Announcement] We're going on tour!Take Back The Beat is going on tour. Catch Natalie Gray and Farah T. performing live with special guests (to be announced) in London (Omeara, Friday 3 June 2022), Manchester (Gullivers, Wednesday 25 May 2022) and Brighton (The Folklore Rooms, Thursday 16 June 2022).All profits will be donated to Women's Aid and IDAS. Grab your ticket now - and help us spread the word.Useful Links:CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETSIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice...2022-03-2711 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesLOUIS: A guy's perspective: Supporting women and educating children with self-defenceMeet Louis Bailey, a personal fitness instructor and boxing coach. Louis talks to us about why he set up self-defence classes, his work in the community talking with teenagers about the importance of street awareness and how to keep safe and his support to survivors. Louis is also Farah’s boxing instructor and has helped Farah feel empowered as well as listened when she needed to talk in a safe space.Useful Links:IG: @louisbaileyfitnessIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can re...2022-03-2439 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesEMMA: Stalked by the people who are meant to protect usEmma joins Farah and Natalie this week talking about a relationship that turned from friendship to stalking and abuse. Emma talks about packing up her whole life to feel safe.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can...2022-03-1757 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesLEANNE: The significance of being believedWe're joined by actress, Leanne Everitt, as we discuss her experience with her sister's journey of survival and the significance of being believed, speaking up and supporting people in their time of need.Follow / Find Leanne:IG: @leanne_everittKellanne Masterclasses: View siteTogether We Stand: View siteIf you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based...2022-03-1047 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesPrivate jets, millionaires and stranger danger... we just watched The Tinder Swindler.Following the latest episode where Nat and Kayleigh were chatting about the hit Netflix show, The Tinder Swindler (that Farah hadn't seen) we decided that she should go home and watch it so we could talk about it. So she did. And we did. And in true podcast fashion, we recorded it. Join us as we talk about red flags, stranger danger, loving love (loving men) and how easy it can be to get swept up in a fairytale ending... even if private jets don't impress us much.If you or anyone around...2022-03-0631 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesKAELI: West End Star talks reminding us not all abuse is physicalWe are joined by West End star, Kayleigh McKnight. Kayleigh is best known for supporting Hugh Jackman on his recent tour, “The Man. The Music. The Show.” (watch Kayleigh in the Hugh Jackman video mentioned on the podcast). Also a music artist in her own right under the name Kaeli, she has just released her debut EP. In this episode, we chat about her own experience in an emotionally and financially abusive relationship and how the strength of the women around her helped her leave, and also a thank you to a stranger who helped Kaeli find the truth and c...2022-03-0352 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesPEACH: Turning an abusive experience into a positive career changeWe are joined by survivor and musical theatre performer, Peach Coyne, an absolute powerhouse across London’s West End. Her star-studded resumé includes leading roles in Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The King and I and more. In this episode, we chat to Peach about her recent Instagram post (below) where she openly shares her experience with a previous abusive relationship, sexual assault and how she has chosen to turn it into a positive career change, now training to become a sex and relationship therapist.Useful Links:IG: @peachcoyneIG: Read the...2022-02-2437 minTake Back The Beat: Voice NotesOur Story: Introducing Natalie Gray & Farah T.Introducing your hosts Natalie Gray and Farah T. as they discuss what you can expect from this series and share their own experiences with abuse that led to this podcast, alongside the wider Take Back The Beat initiative.If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us...2022-02-1734 min