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

Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy

Can institutional culture challenge your mental health? What if your job makes you feel shame, sadness, grief, disgust and fear? What if you are expected not to feel? Or you are expected to be relentlessly competitive? What it’s like to live or work in a prison? Does working with people who commit murder, child abuse and rape affect people who work in prisons and the wider criminal justice system? How do people survive and thrive when facing significant challenges to our emotional health over a

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47:51

Michael Allison (Audio) Playful Connections: How...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/27

In this conversation David and Naomi meet with Michael Allison . Michaels discusses his work as a Polyvagal performance consultant and the founder of the Playzone. He explains that his journey into Polyvagal theory began when he owned a fitness facility and wellness center, where he noticed the positive impact of creating a safe and connected community for his clients. This led him to study behavior science and eventually discover the power of Polyvagal theory in understanding and optimizing human

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41:11

Caitriona Lyons knows horses! (Video) Caitriona is a...

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2024/08/21

In this episode, David and Naomi meet Caitriona Lyons, a mental health specialist in equine assisted psychotherapy. Caitriona explains that horse-assisted therapy is a form of therapy where horses are used to support people in their mental health journey. The therapy is conducted on the ground, and no horse riding experience is needed. The horses help people to get to know themselves better and provide a sense of calm and relaxation. Katrina shares stories of how horses have helped individuals,

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41:11

Caitriona Lyons; knows horses! (AUDIO) Caitriona is a...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/21

In this episode, David and Naomi meet Caitriona Lyons, a mental health specialist in equine assisted psychotherapy. Caitriona explains that horse-assisted therapy is a form of therapy where horses are used to support people in their mental health journey. The therapy is conducted on the ground, and no horse riding experience is needed. The horses help people to get to know themselves better and provide a sense of calm and relaxation. Katrina shares stories of how horses have helped individuals,

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01:11:49

Martyn Pitman, (audio) former consultant obstetrician...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/14

Martyn Pittman, was a popular and successful consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. He tells us his story of being dismissed from his dream job after raising concerns about patient safety and management issues. He describes the hostile takeover of his hospital by a neighboring trust, (a common but little investigated event) the imposition of a midwifery-led normalisation agenda, and the resistance to evidence-based care. Martyn's whistleblowing led to a formal investigation and a campaign to

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01:11:56

Martyn Pitman (video) former consultant obstetrician...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/14

Martyn Pittman, was a popular and successful consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. He tells us his story of being dismissed from his dream job after raising concerns about patient safety and management issues. He describes the hostile takeover of his hospital by a neighboring trust, (a common but little investigated event) the imposition of a midwifery-led normalisation agenda, and the resistance to evidence-based care. Martyn's whistleblowing led to a formal investigation and a campaign to

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53:09

Russell Webster. (video) From Probation Officer to...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/07

Russell Webster was born and bred in Coventry and with a degree in modern languages behind him, Russell spent ten years working in the social care field. He qualified as a probation officer in 1987 and worked with offenders in North and East London. He also worked for a range of voluntary sector organisations in both this country and the USA. Russell developed his consultancy skills through work with two national voluntary organisations before going freelance in 1996. Russell has been a full-time

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53:09

Russell Webster. (audio) From Probation Officer to...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/08/07

Russell Webster was born and bred in Coventry and with a degree in modern languages behind him, Russell spent ten years working in the social care field. He qualified as a probation officer in 1987 and worked with offenders in North and East London. He also worked for a range of voluntary sector organisations in both this country and the USA. Russell developed his consultancy skills through work with two national voluntary organisations before going freelance in 1996. Russell has been a full-time

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42:50

Patrick Reid. (Video) Taking and managing risk in...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/31

Patrick Reid, a currency expert and trader, shares his journey of making a late career change and finding fulfillment in trading. He emphasizes the importance of being curious, taking risks, and not being afraid of failure. Patrick discusses the difference between trading and gambling, the presence of scammers in the industry, and the need for individuals to do their due diligence. He also shares tips for managing the high levels of risk and uncertainty in trading, including having a structured

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42:50

Patrick Reid. (Audio) Taking and managing risk in...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/31

Patrick Reid, a currency expert and trader, shares his journey of making a late career change and finding fulfillment in trading. He emphasizes the importance of being curious, taking risks, and not being afraid of failure. Patrick discusses the difference between trading and gambling, the presence of scammers in the industry, and the need for individuals to do their due diligence. He also shares tips for managing the high levels of risk and uncertainty in trading, including having a structured

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35:52

David Potter; Creating a Safe Space for those who...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/24

Summary Labels can stick to people for life and seriously restrict their opportunities for change, improvement and reparation. Those who are sentenced for committing sexual offences will find themselves the most despised in society, the target for everyone's hatred and scorn. Unable to get employment or accommodation. Yet how are they to move on from their terrible acts? The Safer Living Foundation is a charity that provides support for individuals with sexual convictions or problematic sexual

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56:14

Morag Edwards (audio) The Shocking Experience of...

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2024/07/17

Summary Morag Edwards is an educational psychologist and author. In this conersations she discusses her experience at a co-ed boarding school in the 1960s. She highlights the lack of female perspectives in boarding school literature and the predominance of male boarding stories. Morag shares her personal experience of being sent to boarding school at the age of 10 and the shock and anxiety she felt. She describes the unsafe environment, lack of supervision, and prevalence of peer-on-peer sexual

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56:14

Morag Edwards (video) The Shocking Experience of...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/17

SummaryMorag Edwards is an educational psychologist and author. In this conersations she discusses her experience at a co-ed boarding school in the 1960s. She highlights the lack of female perspectives in boarding school literature and the predominance of male boarding stories. Morag shares her personal experience of being sent to boarding school at the age of 10 and the shock and anxiety she felt. She describes the unsafe environment, lack of supervision, and prevalence of peer-on-peer sexual

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55:12

Graham House; (Video) Discrediting Dissenting Voices...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/10

Summary In this conversation we talk with Graham House, a former senior officer in the RAF. Graham discusses his decision to leave the military due to a serious conflict of values. He highlights instances of alleged cover-ups of rape and war crimes, as well as the mistreatment of whistleblowers. Graham emphasizes the importance of effective governance and the need for individuals in positions of power to ask difficult questions and prioritize serving the public. He also discusses the tactics used

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55:12

Graham House; (Audio) Discrediting Dissenting Voices...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/10

Summary In this conversation we talk with Graham House, a former senior officer in the RAF. Graham discusses his decision to leave the military due to a serious conflict of values. He highlights instances of alleged cover-ups of rape and war crimes, as well as the mistreatment of whistleblowers. Graham emphasizes the importance of effective governance and the need for individuals in positions of power to ask difficult questions and prioritize serving the public. He also discusses the tactics used

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40:19

Lucy Johnstone (audio) Exploring the Power Threat...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/03

SummaryLucy Johnston discusses the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF), an alternative to the diagnostic model of distress. The PTMF aims to move away from labeling and medicating distress and instead focuses on narrative practice and understanding. It emphasizes the role of power and the links between personal distress and wider social, political, and economic contexts. The PTMF has received both positive and negative reactions, with some seeing it as radical and threatening existing power

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40:19

Lucy Johnstone (video) Exploring the Power Threat...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/07/03

SummaryLucy Johnston discusses the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF), an alternative to the diagnostic model of distress. The PTMF aims to move away from labeling and medicating distress and instead focuses on narrative practice and understanding. It emphasizes the role of power and the links between personal distress and wider social, political, and economic contexts. The PTMF has received both positive and negative reactions, with some seeing it as radical and threatening existing power

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38:16

David Jones and |Naomi Murphy (Video)Addressing...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/06/30

Summary 2024 is a general election year in the UK and David and Naomi wanted to have a conversation about the criminal justice system because the topic receives so little attention elsewhere. However the topic is so wide and complex that we found that we could only begin and hope to return to the subject again. The conversation explores the ethical considerations around imprisonment and the need for more investment in the prison service. The speakers discuss their experiences working in prisons and

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58:45

Ian Foxley; Stumbling across Corruption: The...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/06/26

In this extraordinary conversation Ian Foxley, a retired army lieutenant colonel and founder of Parrhesia, shares his experience as a whistleblower in the Airbus corruption scandal. He discovered wrongdoing while working as a program director for an Airbus subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. He found irregularities in the budget, questionable projects, and secret payments to subcontractors. When he reported his findings to the MOD, he faced threats and had to escape the country. He later provided evidence

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58:45

Ian Foxley; Stumbling across Corruption: The...

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/06/26

In this extraordinary conversation Ian Foxley, a retired army lieutenant colonel and founder of Parrhesia, shares his experience as a whistleblower in the Airbus corruption scandal. He discovered wrongdoing while working as a program director for an Airbus subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. He found irregularities in the budget, questionable projects, and secret payments to subcontractors. When he reported his findings to the MOD, he faced threats and had to escape the country. He later provided evidence

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52:55

Robert Verkaik; Exploring Social Inequality. (Video)

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving... ·

2024/06/19

Robert Verkaik, author and journalist, discusses his passionate interest in social inequality and the impact of poverty on communities. He shares his personal experiences and observations that have shaped his interest in the subject. The conversation also touches on the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the ethics of wealth, the impact of the austerity agenda, and the portrayal of poverty in the media. Robert suggests solutions such as tax reform, a universal basic income, and

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