Podcast Show Notes

Series 13 Episode 5

Guest: Patricia Gordon Stevens

In this episode I talk with counsellor and author Patricia Gordon Stevens about the long-term implications of domestic violence.

We cover:

• Patricia’s lived experience of domestic violence and the psychological impact of years of abuse.
• Patricia's journey to becoming a counsellor and supporting others
• How to talk to your friends about domestic violence and how to find your tribe
• Patricia’s novel “Madness in Memphis” which depicts a woman escaping an abusive marriage only to discover that physical escape doesn’t necessarily mean psychological freedom.
• What healing actually looks like and dealing with shame and self-blame.
• Dealing with grief and trauma simultaneously and find hope again.

Find Patricia:

https://www.patriciagordonstevens.com/

https://www.instagram.com/patriciagordonstevensauthor/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

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Podcast Show Notes

Series 13 Episode 4

Guest: Kelly Saward

In this episode I talk with Broadcaster, Podcaster, Author and Integrative Therapist Kelly Saward about authenticity in the wellbeing space.

We cover:

• What do we mean by authenticity in the wellbeing space
• Kelly’s lived experience of bipolar disorder and her books - “Desperate to be loved” and “Can you hear me”
• Discovering the power of mindfulness
• Finding the wellbeing fit for you
• Finding validation within yourself

Find Kelly:

https://www.kellysaward.com/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 13 Episode 3

Guest: Dr Frank Putman

In this episode I talk with Child Psychiatrist Dr Frank Putman, who is one of the world’s leading experts on traumatic stress and author of ‘old before their time’ leading publication on the impact of child sexual abuse on development.

We cover:

• Frank’s career in psychiatry- studying dissociative disorders. Complex trauma and the long-term outcome of childhood abuse.
• The biopsychosocial effects of early childhood abuse.
• The wider impact of early stress on the body and mind
• How we can better understand and talk about these issues in society
• Addressing stigma and shame and creating meaningful change.

Find Frank:

https://frankputnam.com/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.