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Think Different: Episode Four – Designing BelongingWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world. In our fourth and final episode, Designing Belonging, we bring the series together by exploring what it means to create environments wh...

Think Different: Episode Three – The Cost of Fitting inWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world. In episode three, The Cost of Fitting In, we take a deep dive into masking — the ways neurodivergent people may consciously o...

his month on Frontline Plus, we’re joined by Rhea Tzallas, a trainee clinical psychologist at Royal Holloway University, to explore moral injury among frontline workers in homelessness services. What happens when the realities of the system make it difficult to do what we feel is right? Rhea explores moral injury, its potential impact on homelessness workers, and why understanding it could h...

Think Different: Episode Two – Context Changes EverythingWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world. In episode two, Context Changes Everything, we look more closely at how neurodiversity shapes people’s lives—and how...

Think Different: Episode One – Different Minds, Different ExperiencesWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world. In episode one, Different Minds, Different Experiences, we explore what neurodiversity really means, how it can shape...

Welcome to August's edition of Frontline Plus where we speak to Nicola Wendel from Safer Consultancy. You can find her website here: saferconsultancy.co.uk/Do you want to be a guest on future episodes or have any feedback? Email us at enquires@risk-and-resilience.co.uk frontline_plus_august_2026.mp3File Size: 41133 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Frontline Plus, a monthly podcast that provides news and updates in our sector. Have you signed up to our newsletter? Available now on our website and LinkedIn. Want to be involved in future? Drop us an email to be a guest, suggest a new topic or to ask a question: enquiries@risk-and-resilience.co.uk frontline_plus_july_2026.mp3File Size: 31732 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this special episode of Frontline, we explore the world of the manosphere, toxic masculinity, and the growing influence these narratives are having on men, boys, relationships, and wider society. It's a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable conversation, but one we believe is important to have. We examine where these ideas come from, why they continue to resonate with some people, and how we...

Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 festivals, the Trauma-Informed Film Festival 2026 will take place on 1 October 2026, at the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. Learn more about it here! The festival uses film and creative storytelling to deepen understanding of trauma-informed practice, amplify lived experience, and strengthen collaboration across statutory, voluntary and community servic...

Episode three of three. In this episode we explore The Future for Ketamine in 2026, including the world of ketamine assisted therapy. This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming,...

Episode two of three. In this episode we explore The Impact of Ketamine in 2026.This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming, please pause and access support. Please note that the...

Episode one of three. In this episode we explore "The Current Situation" of Ketamine in 2026.This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming, please pause and access support. Please n...

Welcome to episode four, the final episode, of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore how we can all make a difference, from a personal level to a strategic level. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might fi...

Welcome to episode three of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what can harm us and what can help us when exposed to Vicarious Trauma. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like...

Welcome to episode two of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what the impacts of vicarious trauma are. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subscribe and drop us a mes...

Welcome to episode one of our new four part deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what it is and why we should be talking about it. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subsc...

Welcome to episode four, the future of Ketamine. Learn about effective responses from organisations and individuals. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note th...

Welcome to episode three, the response to Ketamine. Learn about effective harm reduction for those that use. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note that there...

Welcome to episode two, the impact of Ketamine. Learn about the impact on both the mind and the body. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note that there are gr...

Welcome to episode one, the basics of Ketamine. Learn about the history and how Ketamine affects people. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note that there are...

Subscribe now to our new 4-part podcast series on ketamine. We’ll explore the realities of ketamine use through honest conversations with people who have used it and professionals who support them. Discover the challenges, learn practical harm reduction strategies, and explore how we can respond to this growing issue. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.risk-and-resilience.co.uk....

In our final episode of season 2, we speak to the one and only Amanda Chalmers! As the trauma informed lead for South Tees, Amanda has been involved in many exciting projects. Hear her week and learn about what she has planned next! If you want to be involved in the Vicarious Trauma season 3 special episodes, email us: enquiries@risk-and-resilience.co.ukTo contact Amanda, please use amanda.beinfor...

In this episode we speak to the passionate Shannon Jackson from Changing Lives. Shannon works at Erimus House which  provides access to a safe and secure environment for young people, between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age, who are experiencing homelessness. The service has an emphasis on developing young people by ensuring a wide range of support is delivered to address and overcome supp...

In this episode, we speak with the amazing Natalie Moran from Simon on the Streets. This organisation offers unlimited emotional and practical support to homeless and vulnerable people, helping them to achieve their goals. Their services are delivered on an outreach basis across Leeds and Bradford. Natalie, the CEO of the organisation, shares her week of reflections, discussing the various success...

In this episode, we speak to the wonderful Kim Hughes from Streetlife. Established in 1982, Streetlife is an organisation which assists vulnerable young people in Blackpool, a lot of whom access their service as homeless. In this episode, Kim talks about the Big Sleep Out 2024, which is a wonderful event and people can still donate here until 25/05/24: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bigsleepo...