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
stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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
 

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
 

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

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
 

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 designed to share the transformative power of creating something positive out of the difficult, adverse or traumatic things we experience.
You can view the sitcom/documentary below by clicking on the link and also read Chris’s blog she wrote about it. If you have any feedback or questions you can contact us by emailing:
breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
 
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/have-you-watched-my-sexual-abuse-the-sitcom-channel-4-by-mark-osullivan/
 
https://www.channel4.com/press/news/my-sexual-abuse-sitcom-and-my-sexual-abuse-sitcom-actual-sitcom
 
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
 
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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/wife-drugged-raped-husband-france_n_66d9eee9e4b00f05eae4f612
 

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 an Expert advisor for Child Protection to the Australian and Canadian Governments in addition to many other non-government agencies. We welcome their thoughts and insights in this very important subject in raising awareness for support and changes in law and protection. If you have any questions please email
BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/michael-salter
https://www.drellyhanson.com/
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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