Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast

Mark O’Sullivan is a writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster and campaigner, best known for his C4 sitcom ‘Lee and Dean’ which he wrote and starred in. He created ITV drama Tell Me Everything which premiered its second season this year. His Channel 4 documentary ‘My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom’ broadcast in May this year to rave reviews. He joins Chris and Beverley to talk about his documentary and his...

Linda Lewis from The Survivors Trust joins Chris and Beverley in opening a conversation about sexual abuse, and domestic abuse in the workplace. Linda is an experienced trainer who works with The Survivors Trust to educate support and raise awareness on how to look out for signs of abuse in the work environment and how to signpost and support. This wonderful work that Linda does enables education...

It takes courage to be Vulnerable especially when constantly in survival mode or being strong has kept you safe growing up and being vulnerable equals danger. However, learning to be vulnerable takes courage and can be challenging to discover. What about the other side of vulnerability - when it can be used to manipulate too? Chris and Beverley discuss this during their honest conversation, sharin...

This episode we welcome not 1 but 2 guests to join Chris and Beverley in opening the conversation about child sexual abuse and also perpetrators. Mike Salter is a profesor in Criminology at the University of New South Wales Australia and we welcome back Dr Elle Hanson, our resident Psychiatrist. Together they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. Mike's profile and expertise include being pa...

Do you ever trust your "Gut" or just know something doesn't feel right and try to find a justification? Chris & Beverley discuss this in a conversation sharing their own Lived Experience together with a Professional Perspective. Let us now your thoughts and email us on: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk    

Chris and Beverley are regularly asked how they cope with everyday life so in this episode they share what has happened recently to them and how they manage it. These conversations are raw, uncut and come from Chris and Beverley's own Lived Experience and professional perspective. If you have a question you would like to ask contact us on: BreakingTheCycleToStepFoward@gmail.com https://survivorsof...

Dr Theresa Redmond is an Associate Professor, researcher and subject specialist in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. She joins Chris and Beverley to share her own Lived Experience and professional insights with them in conversation. Her experience also includes being part of the IPPPC (International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute) and being involved in IICSA (Independent Inqu...

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, and supporting people from all different aspects...

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 the silence surrounding abuse. If you have any que...

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 Taylor of #NotMyShame. If you have any questions pleas...

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 trafficking. Chris & Beverley have an open conversati...

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 gained extensive experience in further developing...

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 you have a question that you want answered ple...

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 please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com h...

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/  

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: BreakingTheCycleToStepforward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/...

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 important project. This episode continues in part 2.   br...

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 perspective.   What are your thoughts about this? Do you ha...

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 Charity and what it offers in support for other victi...

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 video in the conversation and you can see the link be...

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 fatigue.   Her own 6 year illness left her bedbound...

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   https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforw...

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://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-se...

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 comment extensively upon the Inquiry by many nationa...