The B Brave Project Podcast

Chloe May
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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. 14h ago

    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.

    1h 10m

  2. 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

    59 min

  3. 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.

    1 hr

  4. 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.

    46 min

  5. Season 1 Trailer

    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.

    1 min

  6. 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. 🧡

    55 min

  7. Apr 19

    Episode 11: From Silence to Speaking Out | Jeremy’s Story

    Episode 11 of The B Brave Project Podcast is here. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Indika — founder of Something to Say — who left a successful career as a design engineer to speak out about his own experience of childhood sexual abuse and dedicate his life to raising awareness and protecting young people.  We talk about his story, the complexities of grooming, and how it can often happen in plain sight without people even realising. Because the reality is — it doesn’t always look the way people expect.  We also dive into the work he’s doing now — delivering sessions in schools and working with young people, parents and professionals — and why he believes the way we currently educate children around abuse isn’t always effective.  Jeremy focuses on communicating these topics in a different way — using creativity, storytelling and real-life understanding to make it clearer, more relatable, and something people actually engage with. Because how we talk about this matters.  This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about abuse, prevention, and why we need to start thinking differently if we actually want to protect the next generation. Because this isn’t just about awareness. It’s about understanding — and making change.

    1h 2m

  8. Apr 12

    Episode 10: Surviving Isn’t the End | How Healing Actually Happens

    In this powerful episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, I am joined by trauma recovery coach and author Rachel Grant (@coachrachelgrant), a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has dedicated her life to helping others heal.Rachel shares her own story with honesty and depth, opening up about the long-term impact of trauma and the journey she’s been on to reclaim her life. Together, Rachel and I explore what healing really looks like—beyond just “surviving.”Rachel also introduces her groundbreaking programme, Beyond Surviving, which supports survivors in moving out of shame, breaking patterns, and building a life that feels safe, empowered, and fully their own.This conversation is calm, compassionate, and deeply validating—offering insight, hope, and practical understanding for anyone navigating trauma or supporting someone who is.You are not alone. Healing is possible.

    53 min
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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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