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

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://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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

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 if you would like any further information please contact us.
 
https://unlearnyourpain.com/
https://www.thismighthurtfilm.com/
breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/
https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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
 

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