Authentic conversation with Chris Tuck and Beverley Ann talking about the impact and possible recovery from Abuse of all forms - Sexual, Physical and Emotional. Now in the 2nd year of broadcasting, we are joined by guests from other survivors and also professionals.
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Welcoming John O'Brien back for part 3 of our conversation around changes happening now, and in the future was much welcomed by Chris & Beverley. John spoke about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse), a much-needed Child Protection Agency (CPA) and his work with the Lucy Faithful Foundation and the importance of looking, learning, an…
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Faye Maxted OBE returns a second time to share further insights into the work and her views supporting survivors of sexual abuse within the Survivors Trust and IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Chris and Beverley welcome her back and continue the conversation to raise awareness and ultimately make changes where possible and stop …
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Chris and Beverley talk about Cultural Differences in Child Sexual Abuse and highlight the current case of Steven Van de Velde convicted rapist of a minor in the UK, who is representing his country in the Paris Olympics 2024. The Dutch volleyball player has caused a lot of controversy. Chris and Beverley share the facts as raised by Emma Jayne Tayl…
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Gloria Masters was child sex trafficked for the first 16 years of her life. Leased by her father, trained by her grandmother, she had no one willing or able to help her. Now an esteemed Author, Speaker and Founder: she is the woman behind the Global hand signal for under 16’s, released in 2023, to help resource children and combat abuse and traffic…
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Joining Chris and Beverley as this week's guest is Dr Noelle Blackman in a raw, uncut conversation about her work and passion, whilst reflecting on her own journey as she has created change. Noelle is the former CEO of www.Respond.org.uk and founder member of the Institute of Psychotherapy and Disability (IPD) During her two decades at Respond she …
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"Have you got 5 minutes" When Communication goes wrong!
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What happens when someone says something that triggers you? Even though you are good friends, what about when you are stressed? This months "Have You Got 5 Minutes?" answers the question about when communication goes wrong with Chris & Beverley sharing their own Lived Experience mixed with a professional perspective and being raw and authentic. If …
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Faye talks with Chris and Beverley about her role as CEO with The Survivors Trust and why she is passionate about making change happen for victims/survivors of Sexual Abuse/Violence. Faye has also been involved with IICSA (Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse) and is a speaker world wide. If you have any questions you would like to ask pleas…
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Chris and Beverley answer a question about recovery and support from Addiction, sharing both Lived Experience and a professional perspective. If you have a question you would like to be featured email BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://na.org/alanonuk https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/…
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This episode is part 2 of the conversation between John, Chris and Beverley about his role as secretary in the IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) including other roles in safeguarding children and young people. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first to get the complete recording. If you have any questions please contact: BreakingTheCycl…
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John O'Brien joins Chris and Beverley in this conversation, sharing his experience as Secretary to the ICCSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Talking about challenges in setting it up and insight into decisions made about the inquiry. Chris and Beverley also ask him about his own experiences he brings to the setting up of this importa…
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Children Do Not Disclose about the abuse of any form is often what we hear mentioned. What if a child or young person is unaware of what is actually happening, or if indeed they have the words to express, or can they really trust an adult Chris and Beverley discuss this and share their thoughts; through Lived Experience and a professional perspecti…
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Special Edition - 2nd Anniversary Celebrations
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What better way to celebrate 2years of Breaking The Cycle podcast than taking part in the Brighton Marathon 2024. Beverley took part in the marathon to raise funds for Survivors Of aBuse - the charity Chris founded in celebration. Not only do they look back at how the podcast has evolved, they also talk about the difference funding makes to the Cha…
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Do you make quick judgements about people or places you see? Is this a good thing or something negative? Chris and Beverley have a conversation asking "Are you Judgmental" and what does it actually mean? In an open and honest discussion, from Lived Experience and a professional perspective, this conversation is uncut and authentic. We mention a vid…
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Joining Chris and Beverley is special guest Elaine Wilkins, who is a published author and multi-Award winning founder of ‘The Chrysalis Effect’ a Trauma Informed Coaching organization that delivers the first ever: Trauma-informed Recovery Pathway’ for those suffering with multiple symptoms including ME, CFS, fibromyalgia and Long Covid post viral f…
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Chris and Beverley talk about what's normal, especially after experiencing abuse. In this conversation they share their own Lived Experiences and professional perspective. This conversation is uncut, authentic and straight from the heart. If you have any questions or would like to contact us. You can email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com h…
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Acknowledging International Women's Day
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This episode is dedicated to acknowledging all our women guests and also those who support us in producing this podcast. Chris and Beverley share their own perspective of each guest joining them in the last year and reflect. If you have any questions or would like further information please email us: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://…
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Dino Nocivelli is a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and joins Chris and Beverley in this episode. He is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for the Survivors Trust and Kyniska. In addition he provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has been asked to co…
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"Do you want to be your Authentic self at work"? is this months question of the month. Chris and Beverley share share their own thoughts and Lived Experience in answering this question especially as a survivor of Abuse and also a Care Leaver. If you have a question you would like Chris and Beverley to answer then please contact them by emailing: Br…
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Mathew shares his amazing story with Chris and Beverley which includes his own experience of Sexual Abuse. Together with the amazing challenges he has overcome by walking across Europe to get legislation and law changed! He speaks frankly and also shares his amazing work with The Brave Movement which is a world wide Survivor movement. If you have a…
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#ItsNotOk Guest 14 Yehudis Goldsobel
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Yehudis grew up in London as part of the Charedi (Ultra-orthodox) Jewish community. When she disclosed her experiences of sexual abuse by a family friend, she and her family were punished and faced ostracisation. In 2011, Yehudis set up a charity supporting other Jewish victims of sexual abuse across the UK, providing them with information that was…
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This month;s question is "Are you afraid of the conversation?" where Chris and Beverley will be looking at this question and sharing their insights and also Lived Experiences. "Have You Got 5 Minutes? is an opportunity to answer your questions. If you have a question you would like discussed pleased email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com…
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Guest 12: Sibling Abuse with Dr Elly Hanson and Kath
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Sibling Abuse is a conversation that does not take place easily and when it is Sibling Sexual Abuse it's a Big Taboo. Dr Elly Hanson who is currently researching and completing a report on behalf of sexual abuse support charities joins Chris and Beverley to open this conversation. Also, joined by Kath who shared her own experience in a Channel 4 do…
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Curtis is an Advanced Practitioner, Independent Social Worker, PhD candidate and placement Supervisor and he shares his insights into his world of Social work with Chris and Beverley. He is passionate, honest, and direct about his approach and thoughts. As a host of The Social Work Race Podcast he is a very interesting speaker. breakingthecycletost…
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Using her own Lived Experience, Della campaigns to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot slip through the net changing their name and giving themselves new identities. She was abused at 6years old by a known perpetrator (who went on to change his name 5 times). As an ambassador for the Safeguarding Alliance, an author and avid campaigner, she share…
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Chris and Beverley put themselves Under The Spotlight, by asking each other questions about their own experiences and opinions. Answering from the heart, in this authentic, uncut episode, if you have any questions you would like answered please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpracti…
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Guest 9 - Fatima Whitbread Award Interview
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Following Fatuma Whitbread's acceptance on BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, of the Helen Rollason award. Recognizing her outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, Fatima returns to share with Chris & Beverley her passion and message in raising awareness of Fatuma's UK Campaign to make change happen and what the award meant to her. If you…
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Episode 45 - Is It Peer to Peer Larking About or Abuse
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There are some definitions of abuse that have been and continue, to be defined as "Larking about" or "just a joke" however how does it feel to be on the receiving end? Chris and Beverley discuss this topic sharing their views from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts and you can c…
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The stress of taking Exams, let alone waiting for the results can be exciting for some and for others overwhelming. Chris and Beverley share their own views about the impact of the stress together with their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. If you would like us to cover a topic or you have a question, email Chris and Beverley: bre…
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Guest 8 : Fatima Whitbread MBE - Fatima's UK Campaign
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Fatima Whitbread MBE talks with Chris and Beverley about her own experience growing up in care, overcoming abuse in all forms: Emotional, Physical and Sexual and also about her campaign to make change happen for young vulnerable people in care. This raw, uncut conversation gives an insight into the sheer determination of Fatima overcoming her child…
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As part of National Adult Safeguarding Week, Chris and Bev talk about supporting Vulnerable Adults, however what if they are not aware they need support? Also the impact of Recovery with the highs and the lows - Before the mafic happens. In their own uniquie way, Chris & Beverley share their own insights through lived Experience and a professional …
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We love receiving questions to be answered by Chris and Beverley and todays question comes from someone working in the care sector and mental health. Chris and Beverley are both Experts in overcoming the impact of Abuse, Emotional, Physical and Sexual together with their professional perspective too. If you have a question you would like us to feat…
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How many times do we hear about someone "just having a bit of fun" however there are many things to consider especially when online and the implications. Chris and Beverley discuss this topic especially in light of the rise of online abuse or with contact being made so easily through social media and gaming sites. If you have any questions or feedb…
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Episode 42 - Pulling Back - Stepping Back
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Keeping busy, perfectionism, continually striving are good habits to have however they can also be coping strategies and lead to overwhelm. But how do you balance this? In this episode Chris and Beverley open the conversation and share their own Lived experience and professional perspective on overcoming abuse. If you have a question or a subject y…
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Special Guest 7 - Emily Victoria & Mum Kath
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Having guests join us has been a great addition to the podcasts, however this week we introduce 2 awesome women - Emily Victoria and her mum Kath. Following a private viewing of a Channel 4 documentary featuring Emily and Kath's lifelong journey and experience of Child sexual abuse, Chris & Beverley knew immediately they wanted them to be guests as…
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Chris and Beverley talk about 2 sides to perpetrator's and how it is that people can be divided in their perception of a person, based on their own experience or perception. Chris & Beverley then goes further to talk about the challenges in being a survivor and how feelings and memories can be conflicting as some abusers can be a main care giver to…
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Dr Elly Hanson is a clinical psychologist and researcher who focuses on preventing sexual abuse and reducing its impact, as well as more widely, helping children and young people enjoy positive relationships and thrive. She works with police, educators, charities, survivors and national organisations, in particular informing work to tackle abuse an…
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After her own Lived Experience of Ritual Abuse, Pauline Sharp has founded Take Cover which is a support group for Women who have experienced sexual abuse, themselves or in supporting others. She gives an insight into her own experience and her courage in raising awareness to encourage recovery and support for other women, not forgetting her own cha…
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Following the release of episode 39 about pornography, there has been several articles and videos published about sex education within schools. Chris and Beverley share their own beliefs, and thoughts on this and look forward to hearing your own feedback and any questions you may have. As always they share from a Lived Experience and professional p…
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This months question comes from a midwife who listened after listening to episode 10 Pregnancy and Children. If you have a question you would like to put forward you can contact Chris and Beverley by email. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk…
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Episode 39 - Does Pornography Influence Child Sexual Abuse?
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The definition of Pornography is: "printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate sexual excitement". For consenting Adults over the age of 18 it is widely accepted as part of a choice. However, what if it is used to encourage young children, or even what is the message …
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Parenting is always challenging and when you are a victim/survivor of Abuse how does this impact you as you children grow older. Chris and Beverley have revisiting Parenting as there is much to share from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your thoughts, feedback and any questions and you can contact us b…
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Many children are often told to kiss a parent goodnight or another member of family, even a family friend. However what about their choice? Is it rude if they don't want to - does a parent have a right to demand their child to do this in the act of Love? Chris and Beverley discuss this sharing their own thoughts and perspective following a post tha…
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"By Giving Choice do we enable or overwhelm?" is just one of the questions being asked of Chris & Bev in this episode about children, choice and boundaries Chris & Bev respond from both their own Lived Experience and professional perspective in this 30 minutes (ish) conversation. If you have a question that you would like discussed then email: brea…
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How often does Fear hold you back? Stop you talking, Stop you taking action? - What if fear was also the cause of your illness or pain? How does your body respond to fear? Most importantly are you aware of how much your decisions are based on fear? In this episode Chris and Beverley speak about fear in Recovery and share their own Lived Experience …
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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.…
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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 …
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EP 34 - People in Power & Can We Trust them?
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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 t…
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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 th…
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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…
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