Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast

"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:   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com http...

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 and Professional Perspective about fear and overco...

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.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk  

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 a serendipitous change in her life and career...

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 trust? Included in this episode you will hear Chris...

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 their fault and hence their shame - which it is not....

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.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ ht...

Have you ever been told to just forget that - it happened years ago? Why do you need to talk about that now? Or do are you trying to support someone who is stuck in the past and unable to find ways or choices that are healthier? Chris and Beverley open the conversation about this sharing their own insights through lived experience, together with a professional perspective. If you have anything you...

Our special guest is Sarah Champion MP who is one of the MP's trying to prevent perpetrators of sexual abuse and exploitation, from being able to change their name from point of arrest. Della's Law is vital to stop the loophole that enables sexual offenders to change their name. Chris & Beverley open the conversation with Sarah to find out, more about her own personal journey and how she calls her...

We all have good intentions at times and want to try new things, however getting started is often the challenge. Chris and Beverley share their own thoughts and experiences together with a professional perspective. If you have any questions or feedback, we would love to hear from you.   Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk  

How can you build self worth or a life that you want to live, when you are not aware of the impact of trauma/anxiety and the importance of self care. Chris and Bev in their unique way discuss this in detail and share their own Lived Experience together with a professional perspective. This conversation is raw, uncut and authentic to enable you to learn, understand and pass on to others.   Breaking...

On Monday 22 May Suella Braverman announced her findings on the IICSA report (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) and the next steps the Government are taking.   Chris and Beverley share their own thoughts and insights as Chris was on the panel of Victim and Survivors, and both took part in sharing their story in the Truth Project. We have added links below for the IICSA report, Womens Ho...

Friendships come in many different forms and dsynamics. "They come into our Lives for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime" as quoted by Beverley. Chris and Beverley discuss the differences and also the challenges at times of navigating relationships with friends and also the benefits, that make enhance our lives.   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepf...

How often to you take time to reflect how far you have come in your life? What you have overcome? Chris and Beverley share their insights and thoughts in sharing their own experience from a professional and personal aspect, in conversation.   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Do you look forward to Family Gatherings or dread them? Do you feel under pressure to attend, even though it is a huge trigger as your abuser maybe attending? How do you manage the expectations of others, whilst maintaining your own self care? Chris and Beverley discuss this sharing their own Lived Experience and professional perspective too.   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survi...

There is a big difference between Intimacy & Sex, however what if you have been sexually abused or raped? How can you overcome this? Chris & Beverley open this challenging conversation for many people and also share their own personal thoughts and experiences.   Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

How do you release your Anger? Is it an emotion you feel comfortable with? Do you find that you have an issue with Anger? What happens when it turns to Rage? Chris and Beverley explore this emotion that is often suppressed and in honesty, can feel challenging at times to voice. We would love to hear your feedback and any questions you may have.   breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://sur...

Expert by Experience! CEO, Survivor, Thriver, Educator of professionals working with young people, Trauma and SEMH - is Rachel's professional role. In this episode Rachel joins Chris & Beverley in sharing her own experience of being a survivor of childhood abuse and a care leaver. Understanding how challenging it is to find your voice through trauma, has enabled Rachel to establish relationships a...

Following on from our last episode, where we discussed the power of books in education, awareness and healing/recovery - in this episode we look at inspiration too from books and resources, which include books written by other survivors. As always Chris and Beverley share their conversation, thoughts and beliefs in an authentic way from Lived Experience and together with their professional perspec...

Chris and Beverley share insights into the books that inspired their own recovery and healing journey and what they mean to them. The list includes: You Can Heal your Life - Louise Hay; Gabor Mate - scattered minds, When the Body says No, Hold onto your Kids; The Courage to heal - Ellen Bass & Laura Davis; Christianne Sanderson - the Warrior Within; Responding to Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (1...

In celebration of the first year of creating Breaking The Cycle To StepForward join Chris and Beverley on Brighton Pier where they look back at what has happened and also share some insights and vision for the next year. If you have something you would like to hear or join us as a guest please contact us.

Do you find it difficult when their are endings in relationships, a job or a friendship? Do you take time to grieve? In this episode Chris and Beverley talk about the importance of taking time to grieve to enable space to move forward and that its ok. They share their own personal experience and professional perspective during this 30 minutes (ish) conversation.   breakingthecycletostepforward@gma...

What do you do when somebody shares their experience of abuse or they are unable to cope. We often have expectations of feeling that we need to fix, but what if they just need someone to listen to them at that moment. Or even being scared about what we are going to hear. Chris and Beverley discuss this in their own unique and open way in conversation. Sharing both their own lived xperience and pro...

Being unable to speak out or express your emotions, results in internalizing mixed emotions of shame, guilt, grief, sadness, anger and so much more which prevents reaching out for help and support. But what if you do speak out - what is that like too? Chris and Beverley talk about finding your voice from their own lived experience and also professional perspective in this conversation. If you have...

Are you constantly saying yes, when you want to say no just to keep others happy? Do you find yourself agreeing to do something and resenting it, because you didn't want to let someone else down? Chris & Beverley talk about people pleasing and how this is something that we learn to do in childhood - and also how we can change it. Join us in our conversation and remember to follow us so you are upd...