Why Are We Whispering? With Jennie Guay

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Why Are We Whispering? With Jennie Guay

This podcast is about putting a megaphone to the mouth of the shame, discomfort, traumas and embarrassments we all share but never truly talk about. From the POV of real people, experts and celebrities, we provide our listeners with shared-experience, tangible advise and practical tools that make navigating and unpacking our “ugly” much easier. Because life is hard, traumatic and uncomfortable. And it’s like that for all of us …. So let’s stop whispering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sabrina's Story: My Baby Died and I Had to Learn How to Live Again

    9 FEB

    Sabrina's Story: My Baby Died and I Had to Learn How to Live Again

    Trigger Warning: Infant/baby/child death Grief is a complex emotion. It can be phased and a process, and can go on for years. For some, grief stays with them for a lifetime; popping in at random times, often throwing them off guard. Similarly, death is one of life's inevitabilities that most of us struggle to reconcile and fear more than anything else. All of this is compounded when it's the death of your child and the grief and pain of losing that child overcomes your entire being...never leaving you...forever yearning to hold and see your child one last time. Joining host Jennie on today's episode is Sabrina Boukhiba. She is a mother, and on 3rd November 2022, she lost her 6 month old son Idris. He died of a rare heart condition. Sabrina very bravely shares her story; opening up about her journey with grief and loss, and all of the ways it has and will continue to impact her life. With the death of her child, Sabrina is now learning to live again. You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  2. SPECIAL Episode: Trauma Into Empowerment...'Northern Power Women' Interview host Jennie Guay

    4 FEB

    SPECIAL Episode: Trauma Into Empowerment...'Northern Power Women' Interview host Jennie Guay

    Before the Christmas Holidays, host Jennie Guay was invited on to the Northern Power Women's podcast 'We Are Power' Podcast where Simone Roche MBE OBE, Founder of Northern Power Women, interviews Jennie. Together they tackled some real life sh!t: What if confronting life’s toughest conversations could lead to healing and empowerment? In this powerful episode of the We Are Power Podcast, we sit down with Jennie Guay, host of the Why Are We Whispering? podcast, author of Howie Blend, and a passionate advocate for open dialogue around sensitive topics. Jennie shares her transformative journey, where she turned personal adversity into a mission to amplify voices often silenced by shame. Driven by her experiences, she’s created safe spaces for her stepchildren and others to openly discuss challenging issues like sexual abuse and domestic violence, emphasising the importance of courage and transparency in overcoming trauma. But Jennie’s work doesn’t stop there. She’s also the author of Howie Blend, a children’s book that reflects diverse family dynamics, aiming to promote acceptance and understanding from an early age. As a parent, partner, and professional, Jennie shares how she navigates the delicate balance between her personal and professional life, how she overcame perfectionism, and the power of forming authentic connections. In this episode, Jennie takes us through her journey of creating and maintaining her podcast, and why it’s so crucial to encourage open conversations around difficult topics—especially with children. She discusses the need for children to understand and appreciate diversity, and why these conversations are so important for personal and societal growth. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Welcome to the We Are Power Podcast 00:46 – Introducing Jennie Guay 01:14 – The Why Are We Whispering? Podcast 03:59 – The Catalyst for Change 06:56 – Creating a Safe Space 08:32 – Defining Healing 12:49 – Challenges and Triumphs 17:54 – How We Blend: A Journey of Diversity 22:06 – Balancing Life and Work 24:28 – Looking Ahead: Future Projects 26:11 – Final Thoughts and Farewell Tune in to hear Jennie’s inspiring insights on how facing tough conversations can spark personal and collective change. Learn how her work is helping to break the silence on difficult issues, promote diversity, and empower others to speak their truth. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this transformative conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Harry's Story: ADHD and Addiction...the Linkages and Realities

    26 ENE

    Harry's Story: ADHD and Addiction...the Linkages and Realities

    *Trigger Warning: Addiction and Mental Health Alcoholism and addiction continues to be the theme of the podcast this month. We know alcohol is a drug. We know it's been classified as the most dangerous and damaging drug in the UK above heroine and crack cocaine. And, we know its' destroying lives and families at an alarming rate. But, what many people don't know, is that there is a link between those who have ADHD and alcoholism/addiction . According to Rehabs UK: between 33% and 44% of young people with ADHD experience alcohol misuse or dependencypeople with ADHD are 5-10 x more likely to have alcohol addiction than those without ADHD Research indicates that impulsive and reckless behaviour, as well as high novelty seeking traits, which are common symptoms of ADHD, are high risk factors for substance abuse. And 70% of young adults with both substance abuse issues and ADHD report that they use alcohol or substance as a means to self medicate; an attempt to switch off an over active brain or attempting to slow down racing thought processes. The links and correlation between ADHD and addiction is very much misunderstood and often over looked. Joining host Jennie in today's episode is Harry Martin. Harry is diagnosed ADHD and has battled with addiction most of his life. Harry's experience with substance abuse started as young as 12 years old and carried on into adulthood. Now, in his 30's, Harry is living alcohol free. On this episode, he very honestly tells his story of how having ADHD has a direct correlation to his addiction issues. At the height of his addiction, Harry was homeless and living for his next drink or high. With the support of his mom and wife, and with the birth of his daughter, Harry is now on a path to sobriety. But, it is not without its daily challenges. This episode is raw and confronting. Harry holds nothing back. This is a must listen for anyone with ADHD or similar, battling addiction, and feeling like there's no way to quiet your mind. There is a path forward, and there is support available to you...you are NOT alone. You can follow Harry on: Instagram: @harrymartin2901 You can follow Why Are We Whispering on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 4 min
  4. Millie's Story: I Chose Sobriety and It Changed My Life with Millie Gooch, Author and Founder of Sober Girl Society

    19 ENE

    Millie's Story: I Chose Sobriety and It Changed My Life with Millie Gooch, Author and Founder of Sober Girl Society

    Trigger Warning: Alcoholism and Addiction In line with "Dry January" and starting a new year, this episode is a continuation of this months focus on reassessing your relationship with alcohol and shinning a light on the ways we, as a society and the media, normalise and encourage its consumption; bombarding us with toxic and confusing messaging from childhood through to adulthood. Alcohol is listed as the MOST harmful drug (above heroine and crack cocaine), and is destroying millions of lives and families every year; costing the NHS billions year on year and being the biggest cause and risk factor for death, ill health, disease and disability among 15 to 49 year olds in the UK. None of us are in the dark about what alcohol actually is - a drug. Yet, most of us refuse to acknowledge our own relationship with and even laugh off the destructive realities surrounding it. On this weeks episode, host Jennie is joined by Millie Gooch. She is the Author of 'Booze Less' and the Founder of Sober Girl Society. She is also an Ambassador for Alcohol Change UK. Millie has also been sober for 7 years. Millie candidly shares her challenges and issues with her own alcohol abuse and details the realisations that drove her to becoming sober. She talks about the conscious choices she made and continues to make in living life alcohol free. You can find Millie on: Instagram: @milliegooch and @sobergirlsociety You can find Alcohol Support at: Website: Alcohol Change UK charity: Alcohol harms. Time for change. | Alcohol Change UK Instagram: @alcoholchangeuk You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  5. Jennifer's Story: I am the Child of an Alcoholic...It Runs in My Family

    12 ENE

    Jennifer's Story: I am the Child of an Alcoholic...It Runs in My Family

    TRIGGER WARNING: Alcoholism and Death 1 in 5 people in the UK are affected by a parents drinking (Nacoa Study)Over 600,000 people in the UK are currently alcohol dependent. Of these, only 18% are receiving treatmentAlcohol abuse is the biggest risk factor for DEATH, ill health and disease and disability among 14 to 49 year olds in the UK In 2020, there were almost 1 million alcohol related hospital admissions in England; putting a heavy strain on the NHS. Alcohol abuse and consumption costs the NHS an estimated £3.5 billion per year in England and costs an estimated £2.1 billion per year to society as a whole. Millions of children grow up in households where one or both parents struggle with alcohol addition. Often times, the addiction goes hand-in-hand with domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect. This is an ugly reality that so many people want to ignore or excuse away. Many parents carry shame or guilt around their addiction, never facing it head on or fail to see it as dysfunctional, as it's generational trauma passed on. The long term ramifications and impact of alcohol abuse on the family and on society can be catastrophic, and is destroying the childhoods and healthy development of too many kids. Joining host Jennie on today's episode is Jennifer Payne. She is a NACOA Ambassador (National Association for Children of Alcoholics) and the child of an Alcoholic. Jennifer speaks candidly about how her mothers alcoholism consumed her childhood and still affects her life to this day, as well as discusses the complexities around what happens to the mother-daughter relationship when the mother is an alcoholic, and how that can present. Alcoholism caused the deaths of several people in Jennifer's family and she addresses the realities of generational alcoholism and trauma. Many carry shame, guilt and embarrassment around having an alcoholic parent or BEING an alcoholic parent. In sharing her story and being so raw, Jennifer allows others to feel seen and heard. With so many people sharing the same or similar experience with alcoholism, no one needs to feel alone. There is help and support and more importantly, community, through organisations like NACOA. You can find Jennifer here: Instagram: @jen_payne_88 You can find NACOA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics): Instagram: @nacoauk Website: Nacoa: Helping everyone affected by their parent's drinking - Nacoa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  6. Sarah's Story: I'm the Child of an Alcoholic

    6 ENE

    Sarah's Story: I'm the Child of an Alcoholic

    TRIGGER WARNING: Alcoholism, Mental Health and Death There are approx 3 million children in the UK living with and alcoholic parent (Nacoa Study)Kids of alcoholic parent(s) are 6x more likely to witness domestic abuse, 3x more likely to consider suicide, 2x more likely to become an alcoholic (Nacoa Study)Alcohol was named as the MOST harmful drug in a study that ranked 20 drugs in accordance with the harm they cause to othersAlcohol was given a harm score of 72 out of 100 whilst Heroine and Crack Cocaine were ranked a harm score of 55 out of 100 and 54 out of 100 January is often the month when many people take a break from alcohol ("dry January"). Some do it to recalibrate after over indulging over the Christmas period and some find themselves really taking a step back and assessing their relationship with alcohol; hopeful for a healthier year ahead. The topic of alcohol and alcoholism is often avoided. Many people laugh off the severity and facts of alcoholism in the UK because many people are too uncomfortable to reflect on their own relationship with alcohol; perhaps out of fear they themselves may have a problem with it. So, we normalise alcohol use - there always seems to be a good reason or excuse to have a drink. But it's never just ONE drink....is it. Alcohol abuse is destroying the lives of children and families across the UK at and alarming rate. And yet, so many of us are still in denial. Sarah Drage is a Nacoa Ambassador (National Association for Children of Alcoholics), a TED X Speaker and Mental Health Advocate. She is also the child of an Alcoholic. Sarah joins host Jennie in todays episode to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, and how it negatively impacted her as a child, teenager and now adult. She details watching her father die of alcoholism and how it ravaged his mind and body, and how it has impacted her mental health and relationship with alcohol. Many of us carry shame and embarrassment around our experience growing up around alcoholics and/or our own relationship with the drug. This episode aims to shine a light on this all too common experience and feeling(s) and take the loneliness out of it. If this sounds like you or your experience as a child of an alcoholic, you are not alone. There are so many people who share your story and are available and eager to help, listen and support. You can find help and support from Nacoa here:Nacoa: Helping everyone affected by their parent's drinking - Nacoa You can find Sarah Drage and her work with Nacoa here: Instagram @sarah_drage You can follow the Why Are We Whispering? Podcast on Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 12 min
  7. Dating and Relationship Burnout: Why Are We So Bad at Love?! with Dating and Relationship Expert Persia Lawson

    08/12/2024

    Dating and Relationship Burnout: Why Are We So Bad at Love?! with Dating and Relationship Expert Persia Lawson

    LOVE.... Everyone wants it but how many of us are willing and able to give it in a healthy way? Have the pressures and realities of careers, cost of living crisis, and kids, shifted our perspectives on what's important in a life partner and what we value? Has social media tainted our view and whole belief system on what love actually is, rather than what we think it's supposed to look like to others? What does love TRULY mean in 2024/2025? And why is it so damn hard to find for so many of us right now?! On this weeks episode, host Jennie is joined by Dating and Relationship coach and expert, and Author of "Love is Coming", Persia Lawson. Persia helps answer these questions and more! Jennie and Persia go very deep on how childhood traumas and our own parents relationship carve the neuro pathways which determine who we choose as partners and the terrible behaviours and abuses we will accept. They talk about the impacts that dating apps, social media and the socio-economic changes and pressures have on how we now view and approach love, and provide tools and tactics on how to change the dating and relationship habits that don't serve you. This is a raw, real and painfully honest conversation about why we are so bad at love, and where and how you can begin changing your love course in 2025! You can find Persia on: Instagram: @persialawson Book: Loving is Coming - How to Find Real Love in a Superficial World: Amazon.co.uk: Persia Lawson: 9781913284251: Books You can find and follow Why Are We Whispering? on: Instragram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 5 min
  8. Battling Body Image and Size Post Baby or Menopause? ThinkShape App is Supporting Women During Life Changes, with Creator and Founder Anna Berkeley

    02/12/2024

    Battling Body Image and Size Post Baby or Menopause? ThinkShape App is Supporting Women During Life Changes, with Creator and Founder Anna Berkeley

    As women, our bodies drastically change several times throughout the course of our lives; puberty, pregnancy, post-pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. Many of us have a challenging relationship with our bodies and body image at the best of times. But these times in our life can make dressing our bodies especially daunting...sometimes even soul destroying. It doesn't help that each designer and brand seems to have sizing that doesn't match up ( a size 12 in one shop, could be a size 14 in another), and that the changing rooms are built like small sweaty torture chambers with lighting that would make the most beautiful woman in the world recoil. Shopping and and dressing our body shapes, is, for the most part, exhausting and erodes self confidence. For some, the solution is simple - hire a stylist and personal shopper! But of course, for the majority of us, this is a luxury we simply cannot afford. Joining host Jennie on todays episode is Anna Berkeley. She has worked in the fashion industry for 30 years. She was a buyer for Prada, Margaret Howell and Selfridges. For the last 17 years she has worked as a private stylist and body shape expert. Utilizing her in depth experience and understanding of the changing female body, Anna has identified and created the solution for women who struggle with understanding their body shape and how to dress it. She has created the ThinkShape App. It uses body mapping techniques and analysis to help users understand their bodies and what looks good on them without the expense of a personal stylist and appointment. Anna says her mission is to take the anxiety out of choosing clothes by teaching women everything she has learned over many years of styling. Her dream is for women to accept, embrace and honour their beautiful bodies whilst truly understanding what works best for them. You can find Anna Berkeley and the ThinkShape App on: Instagram: @annaberkeleystyling and @think.shape You can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast on: Instragram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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This podcast is about putting a megaphone to the mouth of the shame, discomfort, traumas and embarrassments we all share but never truly talk about. From the POV of real people, experts and celebrities, we provide our listeners with shared-experience, tangible advise and practical tools that make navigating and unpacking our “ugly” much easier. Because life is hard, traumatic and uncomfortable. And it’s like that for all of us …. So let’s stop whispering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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