The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

Summary In this conversation criminologist Kathryn Whiteley discusses her extensive research on women who commit serious crimes, focusing on their unique experiences, the impact of sentencing, and the role of trauma and motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of feminist criminology in understanding women's pathways to crime and the influence of media on public perceptions. Kathryn also shares i...

Summary In this conversation Feminist Criminologist Kathryn Whiteley discusses her extensive research on women who commit serious crimes, focusing on their unique experiences, the impact of sentencing, and the role of trauma and motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of feminist criminology in understanding women's pathways to crime and the influence of media on public perceptions. Kathryn also...

Keywords mental health, psychiatry, obstetrics, quantum theory, love, consciousness, education, spirituality, prevention, emotional well-being Summary This episode of Locked Up Living explores how two doctors from very different specialties, a psychiatrist and an obstetrician/paediatrician, came together to change the way we understand and approach mental health. Shivam Dubey and Salel Gupta share...

Keywords mental health, psychiatry, obstetrics, quantum theory, love, consciousness, education, spirituality, prevention, emotional well-being Summary This episode of Locked Up Living explores how two doctors from very different specialties, a psychiatrist and an obstetrician/paediatrician, came together to change the way we understand and approach mental health. Shivam Dubey and Salel Gupta share...

In this episode of the Locked Up Living podcast, prison nurse Natalie Miller joins hosts Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones to give an unfiltered look inside the world of UK prison healthcare. Sharing insights from her roles at High Down, Brixton, and Wormwood Scrubs, Natalie opens up about the realities and challenges of providing medical care in prison settings, ranging from understaffed healthcare...

  In this episode of the Locked Up Living podcast, prison nurse Natalie Miller joins hosts Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones to give an unfiltered look inside the world of UK prison healthcare. Sharing insights from her roles at High Down, Brixton, and Wormwood Scrubs, Natalie opens up about the realities and challenges of providing medical care in prison settings, ranging from understaffed healthca...

Summary This conversation features a group of five men discussing their experiences with male sexual abuse and the project 'Inside the Boys Club'. They emphasize the importance of raising awareness, creating a supportive community, and the need for justice and accountability. Personal stories highlight the long-lasting impact of abuse and the challenges of speaking out. The group aims to empower m...

Dan, Andy Woodward, Rafael Viola, Joe Sabien, Tobi Tarquin Summary This conversation features a group of five men discussing their experiences with male sexual abuse and the project 'Inside the Boys Club'. They emphasize the importance of raising awareness, creating a supportive community, and the need for justice and accountability. Personal stories highlight the long-lasting impact of abuse and...

Keywords psychology, debate, societal issues, equality, justice, racism, diagnostic systems, therapy, mental health, resilience Summary This conversation explores the state of psychology, focusing on the lack of serious debate within the field, the challenges of addressing societal issues such as racism and inequality, and the role of diagnosis in therapy. The speakers discuss the medicalization o...

Keywords   psychology, debate, societal issues, equality, justice, racism, diagnostic systems, therapy, mental health, resilience Summary This conversation explores the state of psychology, focusing on the lack of serious debate within the field, the challenges of addressing societal issues such as racism and inequality, and the role of diagnosis in therapy. The speakers discuss the medicalization...

Introduction: In this episode, we are joined by Andrew MacLeod, a passionate advocate and lawyer who has dedicated his life to addressing the complex issues surrounding children born of war and the injustices they face. With a background in law and a personal journey marked by profound loss, Andrew has transformed his experiences into a powerful mission to help those in need. He is the founder of...

  Introduction: In this episode, we are joined by Andrew MacLeod, a passionate advocate and lawyer who has dedicated his life to addressing the complex issues surrounding children born of war and the injustices they face. With a background in law and a personal journey marked by profound loss, Andrew has transformed his experiences into a powerful mission to help those in need. He is the founder o...

Keywords male circumcision, non-therapeutic circumcision, psychological impact, medical ethics, cultural practices, legal aspects, mental health, personal testimonies, advocacy, support services Summary; This conversation delves into the complex and often controversial topic of male circumcision, particularly focusing on non-therapeutic circumcision. The discussion features insights from Alejandro...

  Keywords male circumcision, non-therapeutic circumcision, psychological impact, medical ethics, cultural practices, legal aspects, mental health, personal testimonies, advocacy, support services Summary; This conversation delves into the complex and often controversial topic of male circumcision, particularly focusing on non-therapeutic circumcision. The discussion features insights from Alejand...

In this episode, we meet with Bethany Roper, a doctoral researcher at the University of the West of Scotland, who explores dementia in forensic mental health settings. Bethany shares insights from her research and her experiences working at Broadmoor Hospital.   Keywords   Bethany Roper, dementia, forensic mental health, University of the West of Scotland, Broadmoor Hospital   Takeaways   Bethany...

In this episode, we meet with Bethany Roper, a doctoral researcher at the University of the West of Scotland, who explores dementia in forensic mental health settings. Bethany shares insights from her research and her experiences working at Broadmoor Hospital.   Keywords   Bethany Roper, dementia, forensic mental health, University of the West of Scotland, Broadmoor Hospital   Takeaways   Bethany...

Keywords ADHD, grief, resilience, palliative care, near-death experience, personal growth, mental health, vulnerability, integrity, healing Summary In this conversation, Jay Morgan Hyrons shares her unique career journey, marked by personal loss and resilience. Her husband, Gary was killed in the |Falklands war. She discusses her experiences with ADHD, the impact of grief in her various roles, and...

Keywords ADHD, grief, resilience, palliative care, near-death experience, personal growth, mental health, vulnerability, integrity, healing Summary In this conversation, Jay Morgan Hyrons shares her unique career journey, marked by personal loss and resilience. Her husband, Gary was killed in the |Falklands war. She discusses her experiences with ADHD, the impact of grief in her various roles, and...

Keywords clinical psychology, parenting, adolescence, neurodiversity, identity formation, emotional wellbeing, family dynamics, communication, executive function, teenage brain Summary In this conversation, Dr. Bettina Hohnen, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with young people and their families, shares her insights on the complexities of parenting during adolescence. She discusses...

Keywords clinical psychology, parenting, adolescence, neurodiversity, identity formation, emotional wellbeing, family dynamics, communication, executive function, teenage brain Summary In this conversation, Dr. Bettina Hohnen, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with young people and their families, shares her insights on the complexities of parenting during adolescence. She discusses...

keywords security, resilience, military, mental health, role models, mentorship, personal growth, career transition, moral compass, community engagement summary In this conversation, Pasha, a security expert, shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career in security and military. He discusses the importance of resilience, the impact of mentorship, and the challenges of tr...

  keywords security, resilience, military, mental health, role models, mentorship, personal growth, career transition, moral compass, community engagement summary In this conversation, Pasha, a security expert, shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career in security and military. He discusses the importance of resilience, the impact of mentorship, and the challenges of...

Keywords Andrew Lownie, royal biographies, rogue royals, privilege, entitlement, criminal activities, emotional immaturity, truth to power, historical narratives, biography writing Summary In this engaging conversation, bestselling author Andrew Lownie discusses his experiences and challenges in writing biographies of the British royal family, particularly focusing on the darker aspects of their l...

  Keywords Andrew Lownie, royal biographies, rogue royals, privilege, entitlement, criminal activities, emotional immaturity, truth to power, historical narratives, biography writing Summary In this engaging conversation, bestselling author Andrew Lownie discusses his experiences and challenges in writing biographies of the British royal family, particularly focusing on the darker aspects of their...

In this conversation, Philip shares his extensive experiences in psychotherapy, particularly focusing on his time at the Youth Treatment Centre. He discusses the importance of understanding young offenders, the significance of emotional safety and connection, and the challenges of leadership and vulnerability in therapeutic settings. Philip emphasizes the role of boundaries in therapeutic work, th...