Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast

Hosts: Chris Tuck & Beverley Ann Fenlon In this powerful continuation of the recovery series, Chris and Beverley dive deeper into the transformative journey of healing by exploring the art of listening to yourself. This episode focuses on reconnecting with the inner child, tuning into the physical body, and honoring emotional truth—all essential elements in the recovery process. Through heartf...

Welcome back to Breaking The Cycle to StepForward, the podcast where healing, hope, and honest conversations come together. In this powerful episode, Beverley Ann Fenlon is joined once again by co-host Chris Tuck to explore a vital question in the recovery journey: Is healing best nurtured in a group setting, or through individual work? Together, Beverley and Chris dive into the dynamics of group...

🎙️ This Week on Breaking The Cycle To StepForward — Beverley Ann & Chris Talk Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Childhood Impact In this week’s powerful episode of Breaking The Cycle To StepForward, Beverley Ann is joined by co-host Chris for an honest and heartfelt conversation about Domestic Violence and Abuse — what it really entails, and the profound impact it can have, especially on children...

Breaking The Cycle To StepForward Hosts: Chris Tuck & Beverley Ann Guest: Tina Saunders Theme: Transforming Trauma into Healing and Hope In this deeply moving episode of Breaking The Cycle To StepForward, hosts Chris Tuck and Beverley Ann welcome Tina Saunders—a survivor, advocate, and beacon of resilience. Tina shares her journey through trauma, revealing how she transformed pain into purpose...

In this month’s Q&A episode of Breaking The Cycle To StepForward, Chris Tuck is joined by her co-host Beverley Ann for a reflective round-up of powerful conversations and pressing issues that have come up recently. From real-life experiences of abuse to the way these topics are portrayed in popular TV programmes, Chris and Beverley unpack insights, share personal reflections, and respond to qu...

Welcome to Breaking The Cycle To StepForward, the podcast where we open up real, raw conversations about recovery from abuse and trauma — and the journey toward healing. I’m Chris, joined by my co-host Beverley — and today, we’re honoured to welcome Lisa Malagone, founder of Yeshe Therapies, whose work is rooted in compassion, embodiment, and trauma-informed care. In this episode, Lisa shares her...

Welcome to Breaking The Cycle To StepForward, the podcast where we open up honest conversations about recovery, resilience, and reclaiming our lives after abuse and trauma.   I’m Beverley, here with my co-host Chris — and today, we’re joined by Dr. Elly Hanson, a clinical psychologist and researcher whose work is helping to shine a light on some of the darkest corners of abuse.   In this episode,...

This month's question is about taking the mask off with Chris and Beverley sharing insights into their own Lived Experience of overcoming Abuse and what balance means to them. Whilst they both champion wellness and having a vision, there are times when it is not always fund and laughter, and it's good to acknowledge those days, too. Every month Chris & Beverley like to answer a question they h...

Chris and Beverley talk about their Lived Experiences and professional perspectives of being a parent and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse. However what if you are not aware of your trauma, or indeed don't know any different? In this raw, uncut, authentic conversation, Chris and Beverley open up this critical discussion to enable education, and awareness and for others to know they are not a...

Lisa joins the conversation with Chris and Beverley as a professional therapist sharing her own thoughts about recovery, healing and overcoming trauma and abuse. Lisa is passionate about bringing together different types of therapies that are talked about and how she uses them in her own unique way, which is also client led. If you would like any further information or have any questions you can c...

In this month's Q&A Chris and Beverley respond by sharing their own Lived Experiences and Professional Perspectives. Overcoming Trauma and Abuse to live your life in the best way is what drives Chris and Beverley in opening conversations. If you have a question you would like answered or you would like to be a guest please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com http://survivorsofabuse....

Ricky is 33 and a landscape and maintenance gardener based in Southeast London. He takes pride in his work, and as a business owner, he aims to achieve smiles and happy results at all times. In this episode, he shares his own experience of child sexual abuse for the first time to a wider audience, with Chris and Beverley, as he is ready to use his voice. By speaking up, Ricky not only helps to rai...

Chris and Beverley share their experience when Sarah Champion MP invited them to attend a parliamentary meeting in the House of Commons taking a pledge to end Child Sexual Abuse. Chris Survivor, Member of Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel to IICSA attended as a speaker, with John O'Brien CBE (Secretary to IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) David Greenwood, Child Abuse Soli...

Josh joins Chris and Beverley as a film producer, story teller and passionate about creating films documenting experiences of every day people, overcoming challenges or trauma in their lives. He recently filmed and produced a film documenting Chris's experience growing up and why she is so passionate about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Chris & Beverley like to open diffe...

Abuse in the family has an impact through generations and continues to extend outwards until the "The secret of abuse" is unveiled and when Breaking The Cycle occurs. It comes with its challenges and takes a very special person to take that StepForward. Jen shares her own Lived Experience as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Care Leaver. Her experience resonates so well with Chris as they are cousins an...

We are often told the art of communication is about speaking and listening, which is very important. And yet, how frequently do you truly listen to yourself when talking to others, or indeed listen to how you speak about yourself? Chris & Beverley open this conversation and share their insights in a raw, authentic conversation from their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. Expec...

Following the previous episode with Chris sharing her story and how it relates to IICSA (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) Beverley asks Chris to share what the recommendations mean for her and the personal impact when keeping awareness of #ActOnIICSA campaign. Following the announcement by the Home Secretary on 16 January 2025 speaking about the 20 recommendations from the Inquiry - you...

Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation And why we must #ActOnIICSA In this episode, Chris shares her Lived Experience, including working with the Inquiry (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) and why we need to act on the recommendations. There will be pauses between segments with background music. Next week's episode will include a Q&A session with Chris, so click the subscribe or follow butto...

Chris & Beverley answer this month's question "How do we deal with big life changes"? Answering in their unique way, sharing their Lived Experiences of Abuse with a professional perspective, they speak about the impact of changes and how they manage their own emotions and wellness. If you have a question you would like Chris & Beverley to discuss, you can email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForwa...

Chrissy is an activist, survivor, academic, and proud single mum. Chrissy uses her lived experience of domestic abuse and grooming to raise awareness of issues relating to abuse of position of trust for young people in 16-19 education. Chrissy believes the law currently fails young people from abuse of power by those entrusted with their care. She uses research and activism to raise awareness and...

Its only Banter! Have you heard that said - but what exactly is Banter? and when is it acceptable? or even not accepted? What would you do if someone was "Bantering" with you, however, it doesn't feel nice or you don't agree with it? Chris and Beverley talk about Bantering and share their own thoughts and lived experience together with a professional perspective in this conversation.   If you have...

What does doing a vision board mean to you? How would you prefer creating one? and if so do you feel under pressure? Is this something you look forward to or find it a challenge to consider? In Chris & Beverley's unique way, they discuss about vision boards and share their own Lived Experience and Professional Persopective. If you have a question about vision boards or would like to share your...

Chris and Beverley talk about family secrets and the impact this can have within the family through generations. Secrecy feeds Abuse, hence Chris and Beverley share their own Lived Experience and professional perspective, about the impact this can have regarding generational Trauma and Abuse within families. Let Chris and Beverley know what topic/subject you would like them to cover: breakingthecy...

Chris and Beverley are often asked - "What else do you do apart from the podcast?" Beverley shares her professional life and some personal experiences with her thoughts. If you have any questions you would like explored further please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

"What do you do outside of the podcast?" is this month's question, and we decided to break it up into 2 episodes. In this session, we hear from Chris Tuck about what she is involved in and her thoughts about what is important to her.   If you would like to know more or have a question you would like us to explore please contact Chris and Beverley by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com h...