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In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine look back at their experience of recording the first series of The Trauma Talks podcast. They reflect on what different traumas have in common, what a person may need when supporting people who have lived through trauma and discuss their hopes for the future.  We speak Nicholas, an expert through experience who has listened to the show and discuss how that has affected him.Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxGuest presenter: Camilla GordonExpert through experience: NicholasProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUKContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate how intersectionality effects the management of trauma. We examine the complex challenges of accessing health services, dating and our relationship with our own identity when facing trauma and intersectional prejudice. We also investigate public health and ask the question, what changes are needed in order to provide a better understanding of intersectional issues when providing healthcare and policy?We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Guppi Bola, an expert in de-colonising economics, social justice and public health. https://guppibola.comContent warning: contains references to various mental health issues and sexual abuse. Also references to gender dysphoria and transphobia  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Arthur & MannyProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUK & Guppi Bola Contact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the relatively unknown world of Chemsex. We ask, what is it? how does it effect our relationship with drugs and sex? how does it effect our relationship with ourselves? In what ways are chemsex and trauma linked?We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Simon Marks, an addiction, compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma expert to explore themes, recovery and wellbeing.Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Also references to sex, drug use and violence. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Peter and GlennProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUKContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.Simon Marks, our expert in the field for this episode would like to recommend these books, should you want more info on addition and/or chemsexStraight Jacket - Overcoming Society’s Legacy Of Gay Shame by Matthew Todd Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man's Guide to Sex and Recovery by David Fawcett  Who Says I’m An Addict? by David Smallwood

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate Birth Trauma. We ask what is Birth Trauma? Why is it so unheard of? Can it be experienced vicariously by the partner who is not pregnant? and why is it so common? We speak to a panel of parents with lived experience of Birth Trauma and visit Kim Thomas, a journalist, author and CEO of the Birth Trauma Association.Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, PTSD and complications in birth. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Steph, Ricky & YurikoGuest expert: Kim ThomasProducers: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to the Birth Trauma Association www.birthtraumaassociation.org.ukContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the experience of being a detainee within the British prison system. We ask what are the struggles while in prison and what can we do to manage trauma once released?We speak to a panel of ex-prisoners and visit Kelly Gleeson, who runs trauma support groups for women in prison, works with the Prison Reform Trust as the Advice and Information Trainee is an ACE trained practitioner and is currently servicing a five-year sentence. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, suicide and prisons. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Steve and Brenda Birungi aka Lady UnchainedProducers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic KonakEditor: Kevin KonakMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to Kelly Gleeson, The Prison Reform Trust & Paul at HMVS Recording studios www.hmvs.co.ukContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate childhood sexual abuse experienced by men. We ask, how do we move beyond such an early trauma in order to thrive in our lives?We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Dr. Christiane Sanderson, psychologist, consultant and author, with over thirty years of working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual and domestic violence and complex trauma. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Martin and PetrusProducers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic KonakEditor: Kevin KonakMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUKContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_ next episode: PrisonsPlease remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

Episode One Series One: a Covid-19 specialDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trauma Talks recording studio in North London closed and the project was put on hold. However, the team set up a low-fi video call and invited three guests from previously recorded episodes back to investigate whether a history of trauma can actually help us survive lockdown?The series does not go into details about traumatic events. It is designed to share experiences, look at what helps and share coping strategies. Content warning: contains references to prison, eating disorders, cancer treatment, various mental health issues, adult and childhood sexual abuse.Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Brenda Birungi aka Lady Unchained, Steve and ArthurProducers: Jeremy Sachs, Zita Zutic Konak & Camilla GordonEditor: Kevin KonakMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.Next episode released in July: Trauma Talks: male childhood sexual abuse