Episodes
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When Sanjay met his ex-partner, red flags started to emerge shortly after they became a couple. She was rude to his family, tried to cut him off from his family and would verbally and physically abuse him.
His family would get the police to conduct welfare checks on him, fearing he was in real danger of being seriously harmed. Sanjay started to recognise that he was being abused and told her that he wanted to end their relationship. But in an act of revenge, she went to the police with a serious allegation - one that left Sanjay's life in limbo for over 2 and a half years.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to join my community over on Patreon, please see here:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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When Steph was working in a mental health facility, she was also dealing with the break down of her marriage. So when a patient who was preparing for release started showing her attention, she entered into a relationship with him. One that would leave her expecting his child and facing a prison sentence....
This is REAL LIVES.
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Today I want to share an episode of a podcast that I am the co-creator and producer of - 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson'.
In the first episode Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through the unthinkable. In this story of the ultimate double betrayal, Becky takes us through her journey of finding out that her husband and best friend were expecting a baby together and how she began to heal.
There are currently 4 series of The Affair... with Anna Williamson and Series 5 is due to start at the end of June.
Please see here for links to the show or just search 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson':
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-affair-with-anna-williamson/id1804881003
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idWLizHLazBx210jFxJub?si=c5449204c73b4874
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/846b35ea-5443-42c2-a442-9b18099cba77/the-affair%E2%80%A6with-anna-williamson
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In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the hands of her former husband and one of the founders of the #endeyecheck campaign.
Zoe tells her story and the message and change she hopes to achieve with the campaign.
For more information on Zoe’s campaign please see and information re the march outside Parliament on Saturday 13th June see here:
www.endeyecheck.org
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms_/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zoewatts.sms
For Lala’s social media and other links to her work please see here:
https://linktr.ee/lalalaletmeexplain
For Naomi’s podcasts and social media see here:
Https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia
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From the outside looking in, Elaine was raised in your average household - Mum, Dad and 2 children.
But as Elaine grew older, she started to realise that her mother was being emotionally abusive towards her.
She's here today to share her story and to explain why she chose to cut-off from her family for good.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need help or support with estrangement please see here:
https://www.standalone.org.uk/
https://www.standing-together.net/about
https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/
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Holly Budge is a modern day wonder woman. She started out as an adventurer, she was the first woman to skydive Mount Everest and she has jumped out of a place thousands of times.
But when she came across the plight of wild animals, especially elephants, in Africa, and the thousands of poachers who illegally kill them every year for their ivory and other materials, she knew she wanted to be part of the anti-poaching fight. Even if it meant travelling to Africa's front lines.... and risking her own life.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can join me on Patreon, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
To find out more about Holly's work, please see here:
https://www.hollybudge.com/
To support her charity, How Many Elephants, please see here:
https://howmanyelephants.org/
To find out more about The Black Mamba's, please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/theblackmambas/
https://www.facebook.com/blackmambasapu
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On the 11th of September 2001, Michael Dorian, dressed in scrubs, raced towards the pile of debris that was now all that was left of the twin towers. He knew people would assume he was a doctor, but he wasn't, he was a veterinary technician. Whilst he was there, he helped many firefighters and volunteers.
In the years that followed, Michael became unwell. He had skin cancer, caused by wading through the rubble and debris of the twin towers. He needed special treatment to try to pro-long his life, but he had to prove that he had been there on 9/11 to get money from the World Trade Centre Victim's Compensation Fund.
Michael's story is incredible, so incredible that his best friend Neil Adam's has written a book on his life.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show and join Patreon, please see here, thank you so much:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
To buy Neil's book 'From the Pile' please see here:
https://www.readneiladams.com/from-the-pile
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Trinity grew up in a household that was void of love and care, her mother hadn't wanted children and she looked forward to the day she could start her own family and pour her love into them.
But now she has found herself estranged from 2 of her children and she want's to speak out, to help make sense of her plight and to help others who might be going through something similar.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you'd like to get in touch with Trinity, she can be reached here:
https://www.instagram.com/trinityb.spain
If you need help or support with estrangement please see here:
https://www.standalone.org.uk/
https://www.standing-together.net/about
https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/
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Todd's life was going well, he had just joined the police, he'd met a woman he loved and he doted on her young son.
But just after they saw in the new millennium - Todd's world changed in an instant. And the tragic event from that day, led him to becoming an undercover cop... who didn't care if he lived or died.
Todd's story is raw, real and inspiring and now he is turning his pain into purpose and has now put his story into a book that he hopes will encourage people to talk about their mental health, and save lives.
This is REAL LIVES.
To buy Todd's book 'Donny - An Undercover Cop with a Death Wish' , see the links below:
https://toddmaguire.com.au/ - Australia
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire/dp/1764384407 - UK
https://www.amazon.in/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire-ebook/dp/B0GTX5WMFT - eBook
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please see the links below to organisations that can help:
https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support
https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
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For the last 25 years, Paula Rhone-Adrien has represented thousands of clients in UK family courts. From child abductions to cases involving domestic violence, Paula is here today to bust some of the myths that can be assumed when it comes to family law and how allegations of crime within the home are more common than we realise.
To follow Paula on social media, see here:
https://www.instagram.com/paula.rhoneadrien/
https://www.tiktok.com/@family_law_guru_uk
Her website is:
https://www.lambbuilding.co.uk/members/paula-rhone-adrien/
To support the show, you can do so here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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Former murder detective Colin Sutton has achieved something only few can say they have done in their lives. He caught one of the UK's most violent serial killers ans well as one of the country's most depraved predators.
In this episode, we hear directly from Colin about the highs and lows of his career and the moments that stuck with him.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
To buy Colin's books, see here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Colin-Sutton/author/B07MQ8ML63?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Colin's upcoming tour dates are here:
https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/colin-sutton
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When Bernie was told his sister had been murdered by her partner in 2012, he never could have predicted the way his life was going to change forever.
Bernie now runs 'What Makes A Man' - an innovative enterprise that teaches men and boys about masculinity and how to end violence against women and girls.
This is REAL LIVES.
To support the show, you can do so here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
To follow Bernie on Instagram, see here:
https://www.instagram.com/_whatmakesaman_/
To find out more about the work Bernie does, his website is here:
https://innovativeenterprise.co.uk/portfolio/wmam/
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When Suzanne was growing up, she was close to her big sister. But when she was 17, Suzanne's parent's told her her sister had accused Suzanne of the ultimate betrayal and 30 years on, the sisters continue to be estranged.
Suzanne's here today to tell her story and how one vicious rumour almost ruined her reputation and meant that she never spoke to her again.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon for early ad-free access and extra content for £2 a month:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
If you need support with family estrangement please see here:
https://www.standalone.org.uk/
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When Deb Cullen started writing letters to a violent prisoner in a psychiatric prison as a teenager, she didn't expect that her would soon be her husband.
Deb had been a law abiding citizen, but when her husband got out of prison, it wasn't long before she found herself in one too....
This is REAL LIVES.
To support the show and get add free access to REAL LIVES and REAL for £2 a month, plus other benefits, please see here, thank you so much:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
To buy Deb's book 'Letters: A True Crime Memoir' see here:
https://amzn.eu/d/0dOdfXwj
To follow Deb on TikTok, see here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@debcullen4
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In October 2024, six-year-old Ruby Rose Trussler became ill. Her family thought she had a sickness bug, but the reality was far worse. Ruby died after contracting sepsis following an operation she had 7 months prior.
Their lives have been forever changed and now they have launched an independent charity called The Ruby Rose Foundation - a charity committed to education around sepsis, bereavement support and a mission to save lives. This episode is heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure.
This is REAL LIVES.
The Ruby Rose Foundation Website:
https://therubyrosefoundation.co.uk/
To Donate to their charity, you can do so here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/therubyrosefoundation
For more information on Sepsis and it's symptoms, see here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
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When actress Nicola Holt received a message from a film director called Kevin on social media, she was excited to get her teeth into some new projects. Their relationship became romantic and Nicola was hopeful for the future.
But something was niggling her and after some digging she discovered that Kevin had a long term partner and that he was living a double life. The relationship ended and Nicola moved on.... but Kevin didn't.....
She started seeing Kevin everywhere, in areas he would never need to be. And then she looked under her partners car and saw something that would show just how obsessed Kevin had become.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show and join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
The Cyber Helpline - Cyberstalking Action Plan
https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/cyberstalking-action-plan
The National Stalking Helpline
https://www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline
How To Detect a GPS Tracker on Your Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cuoyuqzm60
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When Mandy met her ex-partner, she thought he was the one. But after six months, she started to see a completely different side to him and soon she found herself in a controlling and extremely violent relationship.
Mandy was subjected to severe violence and she was terrified to leave, she even moved her son out of the home to keep him safe.
But after a brutal assault by the man who claimed to love her, she managed to leave. Her abuser is now in prison and she is here today to share her story in the hope that it could save a life.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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On this episode, I am joined by a woman who we are calling 'Natalie' to protect her identity. Her brother is serving a natural life order for killing two people and Natalie is here to give insight in to what it is like, grieving the loss of her brother, not through death, but through his incarceration.
With approximately 300 people jailed for murder every year in England and Wales, the families of the perpetrators are seldom heard in the media and in a very raw and real interview, Natalie explains how it's impacted her life and why she's chosen to stand by him.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
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When journalist Anke Richter moved to New Zealand, she wanted to explore more of life. So she joined an organisation that promised to help her explore sexuality. But it was a chance encounter with a cult survivor that she was writing a journalistic piece on that she realised that she was also in a cult.
Anke is now one of the worlds most respected 'cult journalists' and advocates and she's here today to tell her story.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can here, thank you so much:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
Anke's website with links to her book 'Cult Trip' is here, where you can find the best place to buy it in your country:
https://ankerichter.net/
To connect with Anke, please see here:
https://www.facebook.com/ankerichterwriter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anke-richter-748a3243/
https://www.instagram.com/ankerichterwriter/
For information on Decult - see here:
https://decult.net
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the organisations below who can help and support you:
https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health support
https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
https://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/ - Support for cult survivors (UK)
https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups - Support for cult survivors & Intervention (global)
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In this episode of REAL LIVES, Jay Flynn MBE tells the extraordinary story of the two years he spent homeless, sleeping rough and living without certainty. It was a deliberate decision that would go on to shape his life, his career, and his sense of purpose.
But then something changed... Jay was offered help from The Connection at St Martin's charity and now he's the Nation's Favourite Quizmaster, homeless advocate and.... he has an MBE.
This is REAL LIVES.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
To have a go at Jay's Quizzes, please see here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSqjJWHJeDWD_SbdorBRw
For his books and social media, please see here:
https://linktr.ee/jayflynn?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fe4138db-e898-447c-ae0c-6bcf9e73b8e8
For support with homelessness please see here:
https://www.crisis.org.uk/
https://www.mungos.org/
https://thestreetlink.org.uk/
For the charity that helped Jay, see Connections St Martins:
https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/
For mental health support, please see here:
https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support
https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
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