The B Brave Project Podcast

Chloe Jean
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This podcast is a space for real, unfiltered conversations about surviving trauma, living with PTSD, and rebuilding life after abuse. Through personal stories and expert voices we explore healing as messy, brave, and deeply human. We talk about childhood sexual abuse, justice, motherhood, relationships, and the long road back to yourself. This is for survivors, those who love them, and anyone wanting to understand how trauma shapes lives and how resilience grows. You are not broken. You are not alone. Your story matters. Find hope here, breathe, and take one gentle step forward today.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 18: Can Reiki Help Us Heal? Trauma, Meditation & the Mind-Body Connection

    Sometimes talking isn’t enough!In this episode of The B Brave Podcast, Chloe is joined by Moya, founder of Yoma Therapies, to explore Reiki, meditation and holistic approaches to healing.Together, they discuss the connection between trauma, the nervous system and the body; why meditation can feel uncomfortable or even unsafe for people who have experienced trauma; and how practices such as Reiki, mindfulness and breathwork may support a wider healing journey.Moya explains what Reiki is, what someone can expect during a session and why approaching it without pressure or expectation can be so important. She also guides Chloe and listeners through a short grounding and breathing practice that you can follow from wherever you are.In this episode:* What Reiki is and how a session works* Why people can feel disconnected from their bodies after trauma* Why stillness and meditation may initially feel uncomfortable* Simple ways to begin meditating without overcomplicating it* The importance of choice, trust and feeling safe with a practitioner* Why healing can include both talking therapies and holistic practices* A guided grounding practice with Moya* You don’t have to heal in one particular way. * You are allowed to explore what feels safe and right for you.Connect with Moya and Yoma Therapies:https://www.yomarelax.com@yoma_therapiesFollow The B Brave Project:www.thebbraveproject.com@chloe_speaks_out / @thebbraveprojectpodcastIf this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a comment and share it with someone who may need to hear it.Please remember that Reiki and meditation are complementary practices and are not substitutes for professional medical or psychological treatment.

  2. Jun 14

    Episode 17: What Nobody Tells You About Trauma After Justice | A Solo Episode

    This week's episode is slightly different. For the first time in a while, it's just me. No guest. No interview. Just me sharing a part of my story that I've never fully spoken about before. After my abuser was convicted and sentenced to prison, everyone assumed that was the end of the story. The happy ending. The closure. But what nobody talks about is what happens afterwards. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share the mental and physical breakdown I experienced years after the trial ended. From CPTSD and severe health anxiety to panic attacks, hospital admissions, being sectioned under mental health services and eventually being diagnosed with Visual Snow Syndrome. This episode is about the aftermath of trauma. The part nobody prepares you for. The part that happens when your body has spent years holding everything together and can no longer carry the weight. If you've ever struggled after a traumatic experience, or wondered why healing isn't as straightforward as people think, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone. 🎙️ Thank you for listening and for continuing to support The B Brave Project.

    Episode 17: What Nobody Tells You About Trauma After Justice | A Solo Episode

  3. Jun 7

    Episode 16: Therapy After Trauma – Finding What Helps You Heal

    Healing after child sexual abuse isn't one-size-fits-all — and therapy can often feel confusing, overwhelming, and inaccessible when you don't know where to start. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Chloe is joined by fellow survivor Emma to explore the reality of therapy after trauma. Together they share their own experiences of navigating recovery, the challenges of finding the right support, and the different therapeutic approaches that can help survivors process what they've been through. From CBT and EMDR to talking therapy, grounding techniques, creative therapies, and trauma-informed support, this episode breaks down the options in a simple, survivor-focused way. Chloe and Emma also discuss grief, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, neurodiversity, trust, and the long journey of learning that healing isn't about being "fixed" — it's about understanding yourself with compassion. Whether you're considering therapy for the first time, struggling to find the right therapist, or supporting someone who has experienced trauma, this episode offers practical advice, hope, and reassurance that you don't have to navigate it alone. In this episode we discuss:• How to know when you're ready for therapy• CBT, EMDR, talking therapy and other trauma therapies explained• NHS vs private therapy options• Finding a therapist you trust• Grounding techniques for flashbacks and anxiety• Living with intrusive thoughts and PTSD• The connection between trauma, grief and neurodiversity• Why healing isn't linear• Learning that what happened to you was never your fault A gentle reminder: there is no "right" way to heal. The most important thing is taking the first step when you're ready. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it. 🎙️ The B Brave Podcast — creating conversations that help survivors feel seen, heard and understood.

    Episode 16: Therapy After Trauma – Finding What Helps You Heal

  4. May 31

    Episode 15: Breaking Generational Trauma | Matthew Harris

    In this episode of The B Brave Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Harris, author of The Unhealed Man, to talk about childhood trauma, addiction, masculinity, healing, and breaking generational cycles. Matt grew up surrounded by violence, addiction, and sexual abuse. At just 12 years old, he experienced abuse at the hands of his brother. Soon after, his family was torn apart when another brother committed murder, forcing them into hiding and leaving Matt living in constant fear. For years, trauma shaped the way he saw himself and the choices he made. Through drugs, self-destruction, fitness, success, and ultimately confronting the truth of his past, Matt began the long journey of healing. In this powerful conversation, we discuss: • Growing up in a family affected by generational trauma• Childhood sexual abuse and the impact of silence• The aftermath of murder on the families left behind• Addiction, identity, and numbing emotional pain• Why success can hide unhealed wounds• Fatherhood, healing, and breaking generational cycles• What it truly means to face the truth and rebuild your life This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, addiction, violence, murder, and trauma. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed. If this conversation resonates with you, please follow, share, and leave a review. Every review helps these important stories reach more people. 🧡 The B Brave Project

  5. May 10

    Episode 14: When Silence Breaks You

    In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Adam, survivor, advocate and author of The Seventh Magpie. Adam shares his experience of childhood sexual abuse, the decades of silence that followed, and the moment he finally reported what happened to him. He speaks openly about grooming, shame, trauma, alcohol misuse, the criminal justice system, and what it felt like to go through the police and court process as an adult survivor. This conversation also explores the stigma around male survivors, the fear of not being believed, and the importance of taking that first step towards support — whether that is telling someone, reaching out for help, or reporting. A powerful and honest episode about silence, survival, justice, and finding your voice after years of carrying something alone. Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, alcohol misuse and the criminal justice system. Please take care while listening.

  6. May 3

    Episode 13: Trauma Isn’t What You Think It Is (Audio)

    In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Vashti Wickers, Trauma-Informed Lead at the NSPCC, about what trauma-informed support really means — beyond policies, training and buzzwords. Together, they explore how trauma can impact children, families, survivors and professionals, and why the way we listen, respond and create safety can make such a difference. Vashti shares her professional insight from over 30 years working with children and families, as well as her own lived understanding of how trauma can shape identity, relationships, behaviour and hope. This conversation looks at why behaviour is often communication, how systems can unintentionally retraumatise people, why children need to feel heard and respected, and what needs to change across services, schools, justice, social care and wider society. Most importantly, this episode is about hope. It is a reminder that trauma may shape us, but it does not have to define all of who we are. For anyone who has experienced trauma, works with children or families, supports survivors, or wants to better understand trauma-informed practice, this is such an important conversation. 🧡 New episodes of The B Brave Project Podcast available on Spotify, YouTube and all major podcast platforms every Sunday.

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    Episode 13 Trailer: Trauma Isn’t What You Think It Is

    What if trauma isn’t just about what happened… but what happened inside you? In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Vashti Wickers, Trauma-Informed Lead at the NSPCC, about how trauma really shows up in children, families and survivors. From the power of being seen and heard, to how systems can unintentionally cause more harm, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about trauma. This is a powerful, honest and eye-opening discussion on trauma-informed support, healing, and hope. 🧡 Full episode out Sunday at 11am.

  8. Apr 27

    Episode 12: What Actually Helps Survivors | Trauma-Informed Support

    In this incredibly important conversation, I’m joined by Denise, who has spent years working in the abuse and violence sector with a strong focus on survivor participation, engagement and trauma-informed practice. This episode moves beyond personal stories and focuses on something so many people get wrong… how to truly support survivors. We talk about what genuine support actually looks like, the common mistakes people make (even with good intentions), and why phrases like “why didn’t you tell someone?” or “you need to move on” can cause real harm. We also discuss: listening without trying to fixbelieving survivors without interrogating themrespecting boundaries and autonomywhy survivors should never be pressured to share their storytokenism in organisations and systemswhat trauma-informed support actually looks like in real lifeWhether you’re a survivor, a parent, friend, partner, professional or someone who simply wants to better understand how to show up for others — this episode is a must-listen. Because supporting survivors isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about listening, respecting boundaries and creating spaces where people feel safe, heard and believed. 🧡

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This podcast is a space for real, unfiltered conversations about surviving trauma, living with PTSD, and rebuilding life after abuse. Through personal stories and expert voices we explore healing as messy, brave, and deeply human. We talk about childhood sexual abuse, justice, motherhood, relationships, and the long road back to yourself. This is for survivors, those who love them, and anyone wanting to understand how trauma shapes lives and how resilience grows. You are not broken. You are not alone. Your story matters. Find hope here, breathe, and take one gentle step forward today.

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