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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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.

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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

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Series 13 Episode 2

Guest: Sacha Hughes

In this episode I talk Author Sacha Hughes about grief, coping and addiction and her writing from lived experience.

We cover:

• Coping with grief at a young age
• Using substances as a means of coping with loss
• The role of shame and stigma and self-judgement.
• Self-acceptance, self-compassion and self-discovery
• The powerful role of humour for coping with darker times.

Find Sacha

https://www.sachahughes.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.

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Series 13 Episode 1

Guest: Nicholas Akosa

In this episode I talk with Nicholas Akosa about his experience of heart and lung failure and his pioneering work into genetic therapies to help others too. An absolute must listen episode.

We cover:

• Nicholas’s experience of heart and lung failure and being life support (ECMO)
• Finding strength, clarity and purpose again.
• Becoming an amateur boxing champion!
• His work as a scientific researcher, leading scientific pioneering work into genetic therapies.
• Resilience and not taking life for granted.

Find Nicholas:

https://www.instagram.com/nickakosa/

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.

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Series 12 Episode 12

Guest: Menominds

In this episode I talk to Victoria Brookbank Co-Founder of Menominds about the importance of supporting your emotional health during menopause.

We cover:

• The background behind Menominds being formed.
• Why we need to think about emotional health as well as physical health during menopause.
• The mental health impact if menopause.
• How menopause impacts self-blame and self-worth.
• The work of Menominds educating and forming community and belonging.

Find Menominds:

https://www.menominds.co.uk/

https://www.menominds.co.uk/menominds-academy#academy-section

https://www.instagram.com/menominds/

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

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Series 12 Episode 11

Guest: Thomas Tenney

In this episode I talk with Thomas Tenney, Counsellor, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Author of “The weight of Grace’ a parable of compassion, resilience and hope.

We cover:

• How grief, guilt and shame can impact mental health.
• How the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a helpful model for living a value laden life.
• How presence, acceptance and connection to values can help us discover purpose and meaning again.
• How we can show up and support others in an authentic way.
• The story behind Tom’s book “the weight of grace’ and his work helping people feel seen, understood and less alone.

Useful links:

https://theweightofgrace.com/

https://honorthestruggle.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Grace-Learning-Carry-Cannot/dp/B0HBJVNB81

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

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Series 12 Episode 10

Guest: Josie Jakub

In this episode I talk with Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). An incredibly powerful and much needed episode to make.

We cover:

• Having conversations about losing someone by suicide
• How to support someone who is bereaved. The do’s and the don’t’s
• Risk issues related to bereavement b suicide. The stats we don’t talk about.
• The role of peer led support in building resilience and preventing future harm
• The role of SOBS charity and resources.

Useful links and organisations:

https://uksobs.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sobscharity

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.