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Welcome to Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk
Jess and Rox will be using their shared experience of trauma and their ability to survive to bring you relatable content, challenging stories, and hopefully some guidance, support and inspiration to uplift you and let you know that everything will be ok.
We know how isolating it can be to feel like the only one going through something, so join us and our guests for unfiltered, meaningful conversations where hopefully you can be signposted or be given some advice to help improve your situation.
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Send us a text We are back and with not only a rebrand but a new co-host... Rox! We are kicking things off with a proper introduction to why we have been brought together and our stories that led us to needing to survive. This is the first of many episodes to come, all designed to share meaningful conversations and offer the support and guidance to help you transition from just surviving to thriving. We love our listeners' input and messages, so please keep sending your stor...
Send us a text *This episode contains themes of violence that may be distressing to listeners*. We are pleased to be joined this week by Sema Gornall CEO of the survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of gender-based violence. Secondly Warda Mohamed community ambassador and CEO of lasting support services, an organisation aimed at safeguarding young people. Warda is also heading up initiatives such as ‘Building Bridges’ which provide a creative arts pr...
Send us a text I am pleased to welcome Dani and Hannah from the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence team within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire. This week we are discussing the 16 days of action which aims to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. This campaign is running between the 25th of November and 10th December. This episode does discuss domestic abuse that may be triggering for some. If you, a frien...
Send us a text Grandfather and now CEO, Bob McGurrell has kindly agreed to join me on the pod to tell me his families story, one I can't even imagine experiencing. This episode is truly inspiring and shows how you can take a really awful situation and turn it into something positive like helping other families cope with miscarriage, still birth and child loss. In memory of grandson Louis, the 4Louis charity now supplies memory boxes, cuddle cots, help create bereavement spaces and train N...
Send us a text I am so pleased to welcome my next guest, Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper who has come on today to talk all things business and being a mum. Jenny is an incredible entrepreneur and scientist from Bristol who has developed a revolutionary pharmaceutical start up aiming to make IBS a thing of the past. Like most of us, she has had to learn to juggle work with her personal life. So we will also be diving into how she juggles being a mum, going through divorce and the family court.&nb...
Send us a text I think anyone trying to get pregnant will relate to this episode. It's a journey, especially if it doesn't happen immediately. Join Georgia in discussing turning 30, the expectations from others to get pregnant, and what we put ourselves through physically and mentally when trying. Georgia talks about the power of community and how talking about trying with others online has helped her. Please feel free to reach out to Georgia if you need support, her details are below. W...
Send us a text This week I am joined by a friend, Hayley Walsh who back in 2017 found herself completely isolated, controlled and abused within her relationship. Hayley has joined me on the pod to share her story, and to raise awareness that Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone. This episode contains challenging themes. Resources: https://womanstrust.org.uk/ https://refuge.org.uk/ www.ncdv.org.uk Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our s...
Send us a text Are you trying to work out if you are in a controlling relationship? Maybe you are trying to leave a controlling relationship. Or are you suffering from post-separation abuse - give this episode a listen. Caron Kipping's details: Front Page - Caron Kipping Coaching Email - info@caronkippingcoaching.com Resources: Domestic Violence & Abuse · Emergency Injunction Service (ncdv.org.uk) Other channels - Instagram - @notavingitthepodcast TikTok - @not.aving.it https://link...
Send us a text Roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, and it's still not spoken about enough. On this week's episode, I am joined by 34-year-old Sophia who is speaking out about her IVF journey and how multiple rounds have left her with two beautiful children. Resources: IVF - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Choose a fertility clinic | HFEA Treatments | HFEA Other channels - Instagram - @notavingitthepodcast TikTok - @not.aving.it https://linktr.ee/notavingit Support the Show. Support the ...
Send us a text With 1.5 million women in the UK alone suffering from Endometriosis, and many still waiting for treatment or even formal diagnosis, this week we are joined by Jorja who after 10 years living in pain finally got her endo diagnosis at age 25. Within this episode, Jorja is going to tell her story which will include the processes and treatment she received. We are not medically trained therefore if you experience any of the symptoms discussed within this episode please do...
Send us a text In this mini-episode, we are breaking down Clare's law or DVDS (domestic violence disclosure scheme). We will discuss how it was started, why, and how you go about requesting information under the 'Clare's Law' act. Lastly, I have been permitted to share a real-life story from a listener who has reached out and shared their experience with requesting a DVDS on someone they were dating, and how getting this potentially saved them from being in a violent relationship. If...
Send us a text On this week’s episode I welcome Robyn who is a qualified family lawyer from Kay and Pascoe family solicitors in East Sussex. She has kindly taken the time to talk through some of the most popular questions I believe are raised around Parental Responsibility, Step parents, changing your address and also if you were going on holiday with your children. We had so much to go through and only scratched the service with this episode but I hope it helps anyone out there who needed a ...
Send us a text In this week’s episode I am joined by Kate who unfortunately lost her coparent to their son a couple of years ago to a traffic car accident. We are going to go through how this had affected not only her but mainly her son, and helping him understand and manage grief. Some listeners may find this episode difficult to listen to. We hope you enjoy! Resources to help:https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/counselling-and-therapy/https://www.nhs.uk/ment...
Send us a text For my seventh episode, this week I have invited Lacey onto the pod to discuss miscarriages. Both Lacey and I unfortunately at 11 weeks experienced a 'missed' miscarriage and we have come together today to talk about it and hopefully spread more awareness. We hope that by talking about our experiences, if you or someone you know has gone through this you won't feel so along. As usual if you’ve enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends, family and col...
Send us a text Off the back of Episode 3 'How to keep yourself safe' and clarifying the different protection orders. I am so pleased this week to be joined by Sharon Bryan who is the Head of Partnerships and Development at The National Centre of Domestic Violence. Sharon herself a survivor of domestic abuse joins me on this episode and bravely details her story and experience and how this has led her to dedicate her career to supporting other survivors. Sharon is also going to go through her ...
Send us a text Within this episode I am pleased to be joined by my Hypnotherapist Holly. I’ve invited Holly on to discuss what this form of therapy is and how it is amazing for those suffering from stress and anxiety. We will touch on the results I have had and how it’s changed my mindset following challenging mental situations like trying to conceive and the stress of my separation. If you are suffering from stress or anxiety I would definitely recommend giving this one a listen! To reach ou...
Send us a text Within this week’s episode I am going to talk through the measures you can put in place to keep yourself safe.I am not legally qualified, however through my own experiences and research I’ve created this episode. I hope that this episode isn’t relevant for many, however, if you are in a position where you don’t like the situation you are in and would like it to change, then some of this information could be invaluable. Il dive into restraining orders, non-molestation orders as ...
Send us a text On this week’s episode I am pleased to be joined by a friend, Gemma. Who at age 34 has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Within this episode we are going to dive into why and how she went about getting her diagnosis, and also how this affects her day-to-day life, her career and also her relationships. As usual, if you liked today’s episode please give us a star rating and a follow!Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-h...
Send us a text The not aving’ it podcast - EP.1 My ex re-triggered my eating disorder ft special guestOn this week’s episode I am so grateful to be joined with a special guest. We will spend the next 40 minutes discussing this individuals struggles with Bulimia, and how this consumed parts of her life. This amazing woman who has chosen to remain anonymous has had many successes to celebrate, including for some time overcoming the symptoms of Bulimia. However, it wasn’t until she met her now e...
Send us a text Today I am joined by maternal therapist counsellor Becky Selbie. As a mum of two and someone who struggled with her identity postpartum she had a career shift to therapy where she now supports mothers struggling with different aspects of becoming a mum. Becky specialises in Matrescence and the phycology and societal changes women go through when they become a mother. Becky's contact details: Indiviual Therapy (stopkeepingmum.co.uk) Becky Selbie - THERAPIST FOR MUMS &a...
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