REAL LIVES

Naomi Channell
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Coming 7th October... From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life. In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction. From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention. Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 hr ago

    "The Accusation That Changed My Life."

    When Sanjay met his ex-partner, red flags started to emerge shortly after they became a couple. She was rude to his family, tried to cut him off from his family and would verbally and physically abuse him. His family would get the police to conduct welfare checks on him, fearing he was in real danger of being seriously harmed. Sanjay started to recognise that he was being abused and told her that he wanted to end their relationship. But in an act of revenge, she went to the police with a serious allegation - one that left Sanjay's life in limbo for over 2 and a half years. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to join my community over on Patreon, please see here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. 15 Jun

    'I Ended Up on the Sex Offenders Register Whilst I Was Pregnant'

    When Steph was working in a mental health facility, she was also dealing with the break down of her marriage. So when a patient who was preparing for release started showing her attention, she entered into a relationship with him. One that would leave her expecting his child and facing a prison sentence.... This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show and join me over on Patreon, please see here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. 9 Jun

    The Affair... with Anna Williamson - 'My maid of honour was pregnant with my husband's baby'

    Today I want to share an episode of a podcast that I am the co-creator and producer of - 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson'. In the first episode Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through the unthinkable. In this story of the ultimate double betrayal, Becky takes us through her journey of finding out that her husband and best friend were expecting a baby together and how she began to heal.  There are currently 4 series of The Affair... with Anna Williamson and Series 5 is due to start at the end of June. Please see here for links to the show or just search 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson': Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-affair-with-anna-williamson/id1804881003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idWLizHLazBx210jFxJub?si=c5449204c73b4874 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/846b35ea-5443-42c2-a442-9b18099cba77/the-affair%E2%80%A6with-anna-williamson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  4. 1 Jun

    End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners

    In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the hands of her former husband and one of the founders of the #endeyecheck campaign.  Zoe tells her story and the message and change she hopes to achieve with the campaign.  For more information on Zoe’s campaign please see and information re the march outside Parliament on Saturday 13th June see here: www.endeyecheck.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms_/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zoewatts.sms For Lala’s social media and other links to her work please see here: https://linktr.ee/lalalaletmeexplain For Naomi’s podcasts and social media see here: Https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast  If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK) https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims  https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men  https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men  https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men  https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 8min

  5. 26 May

    'I Cut off my Parents to Save my Mental Health'

    From the outside looking in, Elaine was raised in your average household - Mum, Dad and 2 children. But as Elaine grew older, she started to realise that her mother was being emotionally abusive towards her. She's here today to share her story and to explain why she chose to cut-off from her family for good. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you need help or support with estrangement please see here: https://www.standalone.org.uk/ https://www.standing-together.net/about https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 4min

  6. 18 May

    'I work on the front lines of the war against poaching in Africa'

    Holly Budge is a modern day wonder woman. She started out as an adventurer, she was the first woman to skydive Mount Everest and she has jumped out of a place thousands of times. But when she came across the plight of wild animals, especially elephants, in Africa, and the thousands of poachers who illegally kill them every year for their ivory and other materials, she knew she wanted to be part of the anti-poaching fight. Even if it meant travelling to Africa's front lines.... and risking her own life. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join me on Patreon, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast To find out more about Holly's work, please see here: https://www.hollybudge.com/ To support her charity, How Many Elephants, please see here: https://howmanyelephants.org/ To find out more about The Black Mamba's, please see here: https://www.instagram.com/theblackmambas/ https://www.facebook.com/blackmambasapu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  7. 11 May

    The Story of Michael Dorian: An Unlikely 9/11 Hero

    On the 11th of September 2001, Michael Dorian, dressed in scrubs, raced towards the pile of debris that was now all that was left of the twin towers. He knew people would assume he was a doctor, but he wasn't, he was a veterinary technician. Whilst he was there, he helped many firefighters and volunteers. In the years that followed, Michael became unwell. He had skin cancer, caused by wading through the rubble and debris of the twin towers. He needed special treatment to try to pro-long his life, but he had to prove that he had been there on 9/11 to get money from the World Trade Centre Victim's Compensation Fund. Michael's story is incredible, so incredible that his best friend Neil Adam's has written a book on his life. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show and join Patreon, please see here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast To buy Neil's book 'From the Pile' please see here: https://www.readneiladams.com/from-the-pile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  8. 7 May

    'Estrangement From My Children Has Broken Me More Than The Estrangement From My Parents'

    Trinity grew up in a household that was void of love and care, her mother hadn't wanted children and she looked forward to the day she could start her own family and pour her love into them. But now she has found herself estranged from 2 of her children and she want's to speak out, to help make sense of her plight and to help others who might be going through something similar. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you'd like to get in touch with Trinity, she can be reached here: https://www.instagram.com/trinityb.spain If you need help or support with estrangement please see here: https://www.standalone.org.uk/ https://www.standing-together.net/about https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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Coming 7th October... From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life. In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction. From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention. Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Naomi Channell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Naomi Channell
  • Show Website
    REAL LIVES

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