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The Trauma Talks Podcast

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

The Trauma Talks Podcast is a monthly series that examines a different experience of trauma in each episode. The presenters, Jeremy Sachs and Katherine Cox are joined in each episode by a different panel of guests who bring with them their lived experience of trauma.  The podcast examines the challenges of living with trauma, investigates current work being done in the field, (from frontline services to policymaking) and shares practical coping strategies. None of the episodes go into detail about traumatic events, it is designed to be information sharing, educational and supportive. The aim is to challenge and dispel stigma and myths around types of trauma. To give survivors a platform to communicate their own messages and to give a voice to silenced communities.

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Episodes

2.6 The Trauma Talks: 2023 World AIDS Day special - HIV & Trauma

November 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

 In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine examine living with HIV. While contracting HIV may not be automatically traumatising, many experiences around an HIV diagnosis can be. We speak to two experts through experience and interview the clinical service lead at Positive East, one of the UK's top HIV charities. https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/ Content warning: contains references to various health issues; stigma, suicide, STI's.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the...

2.3 The Trauma Talks: Refugees & Asylum Seekers

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate our most requested topic, trauma and seeking asylum. We speak to a refugee and asylum seeker about their experience, what some of the challenges are, as well as what helps. We also interview the clinical services manager at Freedom From Torture. This episode would not have been possible without our friends at the Scottish Refugee Council and Freedom From Torture. https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk https://www.freedomfromtorture.org Con...

2.5 The Trauma Talks: Refugees & Asylum Seekers

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate our most requested topic, trauma and seeking asylum. We speak to a refugee and asylum seeker about their experience, what some of the challenges are, as well as what helps. We also interview the clinical services manager at Freedom From Torture. This episode would not have been possible without our friends at the Scottish Refugee Council and Freedom From Torture. https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk https://www.freedomfromtorture.org Con...

2.4. The Trauma Talks: Traumatic bereavement

August 07, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and guest host Eve Wallman investigate traumatic bereavement. We examine what it is to experience the loss of a loved one/s and how it can be a trauma. We also speak to Cruse bereavement support and ask them how they help support people experiencing grief and loss. https://www.cruse.org.uk Content warning: contains references to various  issues that may be upsetting including, loss and death and CPR and caring.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? C...

2.3. The Trauma Talks: Sex Work

July 11, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate some of the traumas and stigma experienced by Sex Workers. We look at some of the lesser known experiences that can cause trauma for people who sell sex, as well as dispel some of the harmful stigmas and social attitudes. We speak to experts through experience as well as international campaigners and hear about best therapeutic practice, mutual aid and peer support. Content warning: contains references to various  issues that may be upset...

2.2 The Trauma Talks: Trauma and autism

June 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate one of the most requested topics, the experience of trauma for the autistic community. We examine what it is to  experience trauma while being autistic and managing the intersectional issues such as stigma, myths and oppression that accompany it. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse and state sanctioned abuse.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the U...

2.1 The Trauma Talks: Male survivors of sexual abuse in adulthood

May 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the rarely talked about experience of male sexual abuse experienced in adulthood. We examine the complex challenges of shame, societal preconceptions, masculinity and stigma. We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview the London Victims Commissioner, Claire Waxman. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, sexual abuse, rape and suicide.  Affected by issues in the episode and need ...

The Trauma Talks: second series trailer

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

The Trauma Talks is back! 10th May 2023 brings the return of Katherine and Jeremy's monthly examination of different experiences of trauma and how it affected people's lives day to day. In this series we examine: ·      Sex work and its links to trauma ·      Male survivors of sexual abuse in adulthood ·      Complex or traumatic bereavement ·      Autism and the experience of trauma ·      The ongoing traumatic experiences of being a Refugee or asylum seeker (more to be announced......

The Trauma Talks second series trailer

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

The Trauma Talks is back! 10th May 2023 brings the return of Katherine and Jeremy's monthly examination of different experiences of trauma and how it affected people's lives day to day. In this series we examine: ·      Sex work and its links to trauma ·      Male survivors of sexual abuse in adulthood ·      Complex or traumatic bereavement ·      Autism and the experience of trauma ·      The ongoing traumatic experiences of being a Refugee or asylum seeker (more to be announced......

00 The Trauma Talks second series trailer

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

The Trauma Talks is back! 10th May 2023 brings the return of Katherine and Jeremy's monthly examination of different experiences of trauma and how it affected people's lives day to day. In this series we examine: ·      Sex work and its links to trauma ·      Male survivors of sexual abuse in adulthood ·      Complex or traumatic bereavement ·      Autism and the experience of trauma ·      The ongoing traumatic experiences of being a Refugee or asylum seeker (more to be announced......

1.7. The Trauma Talks: Season one finale

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine look back at their experience of recording the first series of The Trauma Talks podcast. They reflect on what different traumas have in common, what a person may need when supporting people who have lived through trauma and discuss their hopes for the future.   We speak Nicholas, an expert through experience who has listened to the show and discuss how that has affected him. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and child...

7. The Trauma Talks: Season Finale

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine look back at their experience of recording the first series of The Trauma Talks podcast. They reflect on what different traumas have in common, what a person may need when supporting people who have lived through trauma and discuss their hopes for the future.   We speak Nicholas, an expert through experience who has listened to the show and discuss how that has affected him. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and child...

1.7. The Trauma Talks: Season Finale

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine look back at their experience of recording the first series of The Trauma Talks podcast. They reflect on what different traumas have in common, what a person may need when supporting people who have lived through trauma and discuss their hopes for the future.   We speak Nicholas, an expert through experience who has listened to the show and discuss how that has affected him. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and child...

6. The Trauma Talks: Intersectionality

November 03, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate how intersectionality effects the management of trauma. We examine the complex challenges of accessing health services, dating and our relationship with our own identity when facing trauma and intersectional prejudice. We also investigate public health and ask the question, what changes are needed in order to provide a better understanding of intersectional issues when providing healthcare and policy? We speak with a panel of experts through...

1.6. The Trauma Talks: Intersectionality

November 03, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate how intersectionality effects the management of trauma. We examine the complex challenges of accessing health services, dating and our relationship with our own identity when facing trauma and intersectional prejudice. We also investigate public health and ask the question, what changes are needed in order to provide a better understanding of intersectional issues when providing healthcare and policy? We speak with a panel of experts through...

5. The Trauma Talks: Chemsex

October 06, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the relatively unknown world of Chemsex. We ask, what is it? how does it effect our relationship with drugs and sex? how does it effect our relationship with ourselves? In what ways are chemsex and trauma linked? We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Simon Marks, an addiction, compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma expert to explore themes, recovery and wellbeing. Content warning: contains references t...

5. The Trauma Talks: Chemsex

October 06, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the relatively unknown world of Chemsex. We ask, what is it? how does it effect our relationship with drugs and sex? how does it effect our relationship with ourselves? In what ways are chemsex and trauma linked? We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Simon Marks, an addiction, compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma expert to explore themes, recovery and wellbeing. Content warning: contains references t...

1.5. The Trauma Talks: Chemsex

October 06, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the relatively unknown world of Chemsex. We ask, what is it? how does it effect our relationship with drugs and sex? how does it effect our relationship with ourselves? In what ways are chemsex and trauma linked? We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Simon Marks, an addiction, compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma expert to explore themes, recovery and wellbeing. Content warning: contains references t...

1.4. The Trauma Talks: Birth PTSD

September 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate Birth Trauma. We ask what is Birth Trauma? Why is it so unheard of? Can it be experienced vicariously by the partner who is not pregnant? and why is it so common? We speak to a panel of parents with lived experience of Birth Trauma and visit Kim Thomas, a journalist, author and CEO of the Birth Trauma Association. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, PTSD and complications in birth. Affected by issues in th...

4. The Trauma Talks: Birth

September 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate Birth Trauma. We ask what is Birth Trauma? Why is it so unheard of? Can it be experienced vicariously by the partner who is not pregnant? and why is it so common? We speak to a panel of parents with lived experience of Birth Trauma and visit Kim Thomas, a journalist, author and CEO of the Birth Trauma Association. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, PTSD and complications in birth. Affected by issues in th...

4. The Trauma Talks: Birth PTSD

September 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate Birth Trauma. We ask what is Birth Trauma? Why is it so unheard of? Can it be experienced vicariously by the partner who is not pregnant? and why is it so common? We speak to a panel of parents with lived experience of Birth Trauma and visit Kim Thomas, a journalist, author and CEO of the Birth Trauma Association. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, PTSD and complications in birth. Affected by issues in th...

3. The Trauma Talks: Prisons

August 04, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the experience of being a detainee within the British prison system. We ask what are the struggles while in prison and what can we do to manage trauma once released? We speak to a panel of ex-prisoners and visit Kelly Gleeson, who runs trauma support groups for women in prison, works with the Prison Reform Trust as the Advice and Information Trainee is an ACE trained practitioner and is currently servicing a five-year sentence. Content war...

1.3. The Trauma Talks: Prisons

August 04, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the experience of being a detainee within the British prison system. We ask what are the struggles while in prison and what can we do to manage trauma once released? We speak to a panel of ex-prisoners and visit Kelly Gleeson, who runs trauma support groups for women in prison, works with the Prison Reform Trust as the Advice and Information Trainee is an ACE trained practitioner and is currently servicing a five-year sentence. Content war...

2. The Trauma Talks: Male Childhood Sexual Abuse

June 30, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate childhood sexual abuse experienced by men. We ask, how do we move beyond such an early trauma in order to thrive in our lives? We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Dr. Christiane Sanderson, psychologist, consultant and author, with over thirty years of working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual and domestic violence and complex trauma. Content warning: contains references to various mental ...

1.2. The Trauma Talks: Male Childhood Sexual Abuse

June 30, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate childhood sexual abuse experienced by men. We ask, how do we move beyond such an early trauma in order to thrive in our lives? We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Dr. Christiane Sanderson, psychologist, consultant and author, with over thirty years of working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual and domestic violence and complex trauma. Content warning: contains references to various mental ...

1.1. The Trauma Talks: Covid-19

June 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Episode One Series One: a Covid-19 special Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trauma Talks recording studio in North London closed and the project was put on hold. However, the team set up a low-fi video call and invited three guests from previously recorded episodes back to investigate whether a history of trauma can actually help us survive lockdown? The series does not go into details about traumatic events. It is designed to share experiences, look at what helps and share coping strateg...

1. The Trauma Talks: Covid-19

June 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Episode One Series One: a Covid-19 special Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trauma Talks recording studio in North London closed and the project was put on hold. However, the team set up a low-fi video call and invited three guests from previously recorded episodes back to investigate whether a history of trauma can actually help us survive lockdown? The series does not go into details about traumatic events. It is designed to share experiences, look at what helps and share coping strateg...