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In this episode the trauma talks team investigate queer trauma. Jeremy and Katherine along with their guests discuss the impacts of trauma on the Queer community as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals. With the panel guests, we hear about experiences of managing family expectations, minority stress and the everyday challenges of managing a life after trauma. We also discuss what helps, sharing messages of hope as well as coping strategies, from community organising to favourite books and internet raccoons.
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Sarah and Helen
In the field guest: Silva Neves
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRaeContact us:
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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 Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Mina and Joe
In the field guest: Andre Smith
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRaeContact us:
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Twitter @JeremySachs_
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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
Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse, suicide, political and state sanctioned abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Tandy and anonymous panel guest
In the field guest: Fiona Crombie
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to Chris Afuakwah & Fiona Crombie
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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? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Eve Wallman: https://www.evewallman.com
Panel guests: Katherine Cox & Emma Waring
In the field guest: Kirsty Hunt
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
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Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.. 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.
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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 upsetting including, loss, illness, sexual abuse and suicide. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Jason and Grace
In the field guest: Marin Scarlet from European Sex Workers’ Rights Alliance (ESWA) and London’s Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement (SWARM).
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
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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 UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Ashley @AshleighWildest & Johannes @JohannesTEvans
In the field guest: Cecilia Covella: accessibilityintherapy.com
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
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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 to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
To listen to our episode with male survivors of childhood abuse, follow this link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1137626/4025768
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Alex & Steve
In the field guest: Claire Waxman
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Contact us:
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Twitter @JeremySachs_
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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...)
As well as experts through lived experience, we speak with experts working in the field, such as:· The London Victims Commissioner
· Cruse Bereavement support
· The Umbrella Lane Sex Workers collective
· Freedom from Torture
· Autism aware Therapists
(more to be announced...)
Put the date 10th May 2023 in your diaries and join us wherever you find your podcasts
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
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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 childhood sexual abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Guest presenter: Camilla Gordon
Expert through experience: Nicholas
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to SurvivorsUK
Contact us:
www.traumatalks.co.uk
Twitter @JeremySachs_
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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 experience as well as interview Guppi Bola, an expert in de-colonising economics, social justice and public health. https://guppibola.com
Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and sexual abuse. Also references to gender dysphoria and transphobia Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Arthur & Manny
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to SurvivorsUK & Guppi Bola
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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 to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Also references to sex, drug use and violence. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Peter and Glenn
Producer: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to SurvivorsUK
Contact us:
www.traumatalks.co.uk
Twitter @JeremySachs_
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Simon Marks, our expert in the field for this episode would like to recommend these books, should you want more info on addition and/or chemsex
Straight Jacket - Overcoming Society’s Legacy Of Gay Shame by Matthew ToddLust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man's Guide to Sex and Recovery by David Fawcett
Who Says I’m An Addict? by David Smallwood
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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 the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Steph, Ricky & Yuriko
Guest expert: Kim Thomas
Producers: Jeremy Sachs
Editor: Jeremy Sachs
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to the Birth Trauma Association www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
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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 warning: contains references to various mental health issues, suicide and prisons. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Steve and Brenda Birungi aka Lady Unchained
Producers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic Konak
Editor: Kevin Konak
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to Kelly Gleeson, The Prison Reform Trust & Paul at HMVS Recording studios www.hmvs.co.uk
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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 health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Martin and Petrus
Producers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic Konak
Editor: Kevin Konak
Music: Angus MacRae
Special thanks to SurvivorsUK
Contact us:
www.traumatalks.co.uk
Twitter @JeremySachs_
next episode: Prisons
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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 strategies.
Content warning: contains references to prison, eating disorders, cancer treatment, various mental health issues, adult and childhood sexual abuse.
Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)
Credits
Presenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine Cox
Panel guests: Brenda Birungi aka Lady Unchained, Steve and Arthur
Producers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic Konak & Camilla Gordon
Editor: Kevin Konak
Music: Angus MacRae
Contact us:
www.traumatalks.co.uk
Twitter @JeremySachs_
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Next episode released in July: Trauma Talks: male childhood sexual abuse
