The Trauma Talks Podcast The Trauma Talks

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine examine living with HIV. While contracting HIV may not be automatically traumatising, many experiences around an HIV diagnosis can be. We speak to two experts through experience and interview the clinical service lead at Positive East, one of the UK's top HIV charities. https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/Content warning: contains references to various health issues; stigma, suicide, STI's. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Conta...

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate our most requested topic, trauma and seeking asylum. We speak to a refugee and asylum seeker about their experience, what some of the challenges are, as well as what helps. We also interview the clinical services manager at Freedom From Torture. This episode would not have been possible without our friends at the Scottish Refugee Council and Freedom From Torture. https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.ukhttps://www.freedomfromtorture.orgContent wa...

In this episode, Jeremy and guest host Eve Wallman investigate traumatic bereavement. We examine what it is to experience the loss of a loved one/s and how it can be a trauma. We also speak to Cruse bereavement support and ask them how they help support people experiencing grief and loss. https://www.cruse.org.ukContent warning: contains references to various issues that may be upsetting including, loss and death and CPR and caring. Affected by issues in the episode and need to ta...

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate some of the traumas and stigma experienced by Sex Workers. We look at some of the lesser known experiences that can cause trauma for people who sell sex, as well as dispel some of the harmful stigmas and social attitudes. We speak to experts through experience as well as international campaigners and hear about best therapeutic practice, mutual aid and peer support. Content warning: contains references to various issues that may be upset...

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate one of the most requested topics, the experience of trauma for the autistic community. We examine what it is to experience trauma while being autistic and managing the intersectional issues such as stigma, myths and oppression that accompany it. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse and state sanctioned abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans i...

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the rarely talked about experience of male sexual abuse experienced in adulthood. We examine the complex challenges of shame, societal preconceptions, masculinity and stigma. We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview the London Victims Commissioner, Claire Waxman. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, sexual abuse, rape and suicide. Affected by issues in the episode and need ...