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
 

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 & Beverley. Remember to follow us and share to a friend who would love to join the conversation too. If you have any questions or would like further information please email:
 
beakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
Claire Waxman | London City Hall
Voice 4 Victims — Uniting all victims of crime to stand together and be heard
Victims and Prisoners Bill - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
Twitter: @LDNVictimsComm
Instagram: @ldnvictimscomm
 

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 Experience together with a professional perspective.
 
breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.channel5.com/character/claudia-liza-vanderpuije/
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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.
 
breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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
 

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/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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 and young people.
We ran out of time and would love to hear any questions you have so we can follow up with Sarah and check out the links below to find out how you can help in making changes and keeping children and young people safe by empowering them in Dare To Care.
 
BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com
https://www.dare2care.org.uk/
https://twitter.com/SarahChampionMP/
https://twitter.com/DellasLaw
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
 

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
 

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
 

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
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
https://www.iicsa.org.uk/final-report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001m5nc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3TQG_Ay470&feature=youtu.be
https://tinyurl.com/4f242rph