Secrets In The Powder Room

Welcome back, lovely listeners, to season two of The Secrets in the Powder Room with your host, Louise Bryant. After a well-deserved break, Louise is back and ready to dive into an exciting new season. In this episode, Louise expresses her deep gratitude for the continued support and engagement from all of you. She shares how her own self-care journey has been transformative and inspired her to cr...

In this episode, Host Louise Bryant shares her personal struggles with managing time and energy, especially with work and children's schedules. As the sole producer of the podcast, she takes on multiple roles, including writing, recording, editing, and uploading episodes. Additionally, she manages blogging, guest bios, journaling questions, social media content, coaching clients and Course con...

In this episode, Louise Bryant is joined by Bethany Simpkin and they dive into the topic of boundaries. They explore the importance of setting boundaries, reflecting on personal values, and making decisions that align with core principles. From navigating abusive relationships to finding balance with friends and family, they share their insights and experiences. Tune in as they discuss the challen...

In this Episode, Louise Bryant is joined by the remarkable Maryam Syed, founder of Talk to Shaz, the groundbreaking pseudo-anonymous chat app for women. Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring journey as Maryam shares her story of resilience and determination in addressing the pressing issues of loneliness and mental health. In this riveting episode, we delve into the power of conversation, healing, a...

In this episode, Louise Bryant delves into the complex and often challenging topic of child contact during the holidays. As a survivor and trauma-informed domestic abuse specialist, Louise shares valuable insights and practical tips for navigating this difficult terrain. From dealing with abusive ex-partners to establishing safety measures, Louise provides a wealth of knowledge and support to help...

In this episode, we delve deeper into the shocking story of a survivor who experienced horrific abuse in her relationship. We discuss the red flags of manipulation and abuse that appeared early on, such as moving in with a partner after just two weeks. We explore the abuser's tactics, including love bombing, isolation, and drugging without consent. Gaslighting, emotional and physical violence,...

In this powerful episode, our guest recounts how her encounter with a person she met at a nightclub quickly turned into a nightmare. This is a brave domestic abuse story that comes with a trigger warning and adult language is used. Our courageous guest remains anonymous for safety reasons. She shares her harrowing story of being drugged and violently treated in a really short amount of time. She t...

In this bonus episode, Louise talks about the stigma surrounding hearing voices and other mental health conditions that may arise due to experiencing traumatic events like domestic abuse. She emphasises the importance of open and honest conversations surrounding mental health, to eliminate the stigma around conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Louise shares stories of guests who have...

This episode of "Secrets In The Powder Room", is a discussion about how you can support friends and loved ones in abusive relationships. The host Louise Bryant and guest Bethany Simpkin, who both are survivors of domestic abuse and have experience helping survivors of domestic abuse, discuss the importance of being there for friends in these situations while avoiding judgment or pushing...

In this episode, host Louise Bryant addresses the serious issue of domestic abuse and its various forms. The speaker, a survivor, shares their personal experience of being in an abusive relationship for seven years. The episode provides valuable information to help understand domestic abuse, spot red flags and discover ways to recover, including seeking support from loved ones and professionals. S...

In this episode, Louise Bryant explores the complex topic of domestic abuse with Kristina, a yoga teacher and dance artist who shares her experiences of being in an abusive relationship and the steps she took to heal and thrive. Kristina provides advice and emphasises the importance of seeking help from professionally trained individuals. She also discusses the difficulties of recovering from abus...

In this episode, we hear the heartbreaking story of Anna, who shares her experience of domestic abuse. Her story has been read by someone else to protect her identity. Despite not being allowed to see friends, Anna went to a work event and later returned home to be physically assaulted and coerced into unwanted sex. Our host emphasises the importance of finding a safe person to confide in about ab...

Part two of Anna'story. In this episode, we hear how Anna learned to survive and thrive after the abuse. Our host, Louise Bryant, emphasises the importance of finding a safe person to confide in about abuse and provides resources for those affected. The podcast's goal is to encourage others to share their stories to raise awareness about abusive relationships. UK National Domestic Violence Helplin...

If you feel triggered by any of my episodes or in life in general, this episode is for you. Self-Care should be your number one priority and if you think you don't deserve it or you don't have the time, even more reason you need to listen to this episode and commit to yourself. I will be sharing with you one of the main tools I use to help when feeling triggered, angry, sad anxious or just...

In this episode, I talk about how I survived and I learnt to thrive and move forward in my life after Domestic Abuse, Loss, Sexual Assault and Disordered Eating.  If you haven't come here out of the choice of not wanting to listen to part 1, make sure to go back and listen to part 1 before listening to part 2. I split some of my episodes into two parts so if you feel you might be triggered or...

Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse, Loss and Bereavement and Body Image Issues are just some topics I cover in this episode. This is an introduction to me and a brief description of some situations that have happened to me throughout my life. I want to set the tone for some of the topics I will be covering in this podcast. I feel really vulnerable putting my life out like this, but to help my listener...

Join host Louise Bryant, founder of the Secrets in the Powder Room community and a comprehensive domestic abuse support course, as she dives deep into the impacts of domestic abuse. In this episode, Louise welcomes Bethany, founder of "The Rose Tree Project," to discuss how their organisations aids women in recovering and rebuilding after experiencing abusive relationships. Together, the...

Welcome to Secrets In the Powder Room, where we share stories and open up conversations about all the secrets we have been forced to keep out of fear and shame. I'm Louise Bryant, Professional Certified Coach, NLP Practitioner, Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and Domestic Abuse Specialist and Survivor. Join me in conversation with professionals and women like you, as we offer tips and advice to s...