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
 
 

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
 

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 environments. If you have any questions or feedback plesae email:
BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 
 

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://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

Special Guest Lucy Duckworth

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
 

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 adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She is the host of the YouTube and podcast channel of the same name, now in over 80 countires; presenting interviews and resources designed exclusively for survivors.
She has written 3 books: ‘On Angels Wings’ detailing her childhood, Flightpath to Healing; an experiential guide for adult survivors, and her third book Keeping kids Safe; a roadmap for parents & teachers on how to protect children from grooming and sexual abuse.
If you have any questions you can email:
BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
https://www.handingtheshameback.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback
https://gloriamasters.com/#/
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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 symposia and conferences. Her PhD focused on ‘The Use of Psychotherapy in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities who Have Experienced Bereavement’. Her publications include – The book -Loss and Learning Disability, and recent peer reviwed papers include - Brief report on six clinical cases of trauma in families that have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic. (Tizard Learning Disability Review) and A survey of complex trauma in families who have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or autism. (Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities). Her priorities are to work with, organisations, individuals and local regions who wish to be part of the change towards making a more compassionate society.
If you have any questions please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
 
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

"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
 

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