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The Nature Within Podcast - COMING SOON

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/09/28

COMING SOONWelcome to The Nature Within, with Dave Thomas.What if the answers we seek about life, growth, and our place in the universe are already reflected in the world around us—and within ourselves?This podcast explores inner growth and our relationship with nature and the universe.Together, we’ll discover new perspectives, and perhaps uncover a little more of who we are along the way.If you would like to take part in these podcasts send a message to dctaudioservices@gmail.com

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37:15

In conversation with Miguel Da Silva

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/06/14

In this episode I speak with Miguel Da Silva. Miguel is a radio DJ presenter and Shaman. Born in Portugal and growing up through the civil war, Miguel’s childhood was far from easy. In his teenage years he sought escape through drugs and alcohol. After several failed relationships he moved to England. His love of music attracted him to pirate radio where he became a DJ presenter, something he still does to this day. His life experiences drew him towards Shamanism, ancient beliefs connecting with

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32:30

In conversation with Charlotte Dugdale.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/06/06

Charlotte Dugdale is a yoga teacher with her business based in Bispham near Blackpool.In this episode I talk with Charlotte about her childhood, her work in prisons and social care which caused her mental health to unravel. She describes her diagnosis of OCD and how yoga became a large part of her life to the extent that she traveled to India to train as a yoga teacher. She has realised her goal and has her own business near Blackpool.

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42:20

In conversation with an undercover cop.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/06/02

TRIGGER WARNING: ⚠️ The following podcast contains frank discussions around PTSD and police trauma which some listeners may find distressing. If you have been affected by anything in this podcast you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.My guest today was a career police officer who entered into the world of undercover operations. That work took its toll on his wellbeing causing his mental health to slowly unravel. But it was also his experiences as a uniformed response officer that ultimately

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33:46

In conversation with Sir Andy Cooke QPM DL.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/03/27

Sir Andy Cooke is due to retire from his role as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of HMICFRS, an organisation set up to inspect and advise police forces and Fire Services within the UK on their operational performance. As a former Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, he has more than enough operational experience throughout his career and has held every rank as Detective status. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at a leading University. Sir Andy is in reflective mood as we discuss UK policing,

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48:25

In conversation with Lana Boland.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/02/03

Canadian Police Officer and ADHD and PTSD sufferer.Lana is a Canadian police officer who has been diagnosed with both ADHD and PTSD. As part of her recovery she started to write down her thoughts which turned into a book. We talk about her experiences of her diagnosis and how she was treated by her employer.Ultimately this is a story of resilience and pure bloody mindedness. A woman who refused to be beaten by the job or her demons.

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47:12

In conversation with Nick Garnett

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2026/01/25

Nick Garnett has spent nearly four decades as a presenter and journalist, twenty five of which were at BBC Radio 5 Live. A pioneer of mobile journalism, we talk about how he got into radio, his failed ambition as a rock god and on a more serious note, the effect of the many tragedies he has had to report on and how it affected his own wellbeing. Its a fascinating insight into the world of journalism.

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35:05

S5 Ep72: Talks to Bobby Sharma aka Yorkshire Indian.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/11/16

In this episode I chat to Bobby Sharma, the man behind the social media personality Yorkshire Indian. Bobby was born and bred in Leeds to Indian parents. That multi cultural upbringing would later provide the inspiration for Yorkshire Indian. We talk about his childhood, his love of cooking which he learnt from his mother and the lock down caused by Covid. Like many, that affected his mental wellbeing and he turned to social media to make people happy by sharing his creative Indian recipes. He

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44:50

S5 Ep71: Talks to Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/11/14

On the 8th February 2024, former prison officer Lenny Scott was shot six times outside a gym in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Tragically Lenny succumbed to his injuries several days later. A murder investigation was launched, headed up by DCI Lee Wilson, which ultimately led to the conviction of Lennys killer, Elias Morgan. Morgan will spend the next 45 years in gaol before being considered for parole. Throughout the investigation, Lee never lost sight of the family left behind after Lenny’s murder

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36:48

The rising rates of police suicide. Episode 5.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/10/12

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ These podcasts examine and discuss suicide and associated trauma. If you have been affected by anything in these podcasts, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative

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18:10

The rising rates of police suicide. Episode 4.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/10/04

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ These podcasts examine and discuss suicide and associated trauma. If you have been affected by anything in these podcasts, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative

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57:49

The rising rates of police suicide. Episode 3

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/09/28

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ These podcasts examine and discuss suicide and associated trauma. If you have been affected by anything in these podcasts, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative

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55:40

The rising rates of police suicide. Episode 2

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/09/19

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ These podcasts examine and discuss suicide and associated trauma. If you have been affected by anything in these podcasts, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative

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45:27

The rising rates of police suicide. Episode 1.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/09/10

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ These podcasts examine and discuss suicide and associated trauma. If you have been affected by anything in these podcasts, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative

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10:05

DCT Audio mini series. The rise in police suicide. Ep...

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2025/08/16

WARNING. This podcast series examines suicide and associated topics.For several years now, the levels of mental health and well-being within the UK police have been in decline. Many will argue that this is a result of an ever-increasing workload, a reduction in capacity and experience, underfunding, and a perception that social and mainstream media proactively portray a negative narrative of law enforcement within the UK. Additionally, lenient sentencing, poor organizational practices, and the

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31:44

S5 Ep64: BLACKPOOL LIFEBOAT STATION: The RNLI 200th...

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2024/12/28

2024 marked the 200th Anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, an organisation funded wholly by voluntary contributions, keeping our seas safe since 1824. In this episode we visit the volunteers and boat crews who are based at the Blackpool Lifeboat Station, one of the busiest in the country. On their open day in the summer of 2024 we find out what makes them tick and the motivation behind why they do what they do. Willing to risk their own lives in order to save others. We also

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6:41

S5 Ep63: 33 MINUTES: Pilot episode

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2024/12/17

In this the pilot episode, retired police officers Richard Horton and Dave Thomas, with a combined police experience of nearly 60 years, get back together again to look at the some of the policing and ethical issues for discussion in 2025.

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18:52

S5 Ep62: Yorkshire poet Tom Juniper.

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2024/07/27

Tom was invited to write poems about the Maurice Dobson Museum and the man to whom it is dedicated too. Tom Juniper is a poet based in Sheffield. His work often focuses on the experience of being other, whether that’s talking about being autistic, being part of the queer community (He is a bi, non binary trans guy), or about the Other as in strange and mysterious creatures and entities from various folklore traditions. He is an experienced slam poet, and has competed in the Great Northern Slam,

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26:11

S5 Ep61: Jamie Doxey - Op Poseidon

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2024/05/15

Jamie Doxey is a driven individual and former Royal Marine Commando, the best of the best. But mental health issues and an undiscovered heart condition cut his career short. He rediscovered his love of surfing and now has his own company, Op Poseidon. He invites people struggling with their own mental fitness to join him for a surfing retreat. Not only do folk learn new skills, they become one with the sea and connect with the present moment. For more information and booking you can find

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30:28

S5 Ep60: The Corner Shop. Episode 2

DCT Audio, the art of great listening ·

2023/12/13

In the second of two episodes we talk to the local people from the Yorkshire town of Darfield and wider afield, who share their personal stories of life growing up in bygone times.The podcast has been produced in partnership with the Maurice Dobson Museum located in Darfield.

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