Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace.

In this episode, Dr Jen Cottam is joined by Rie Pearson, a former police officer, domestic abuse specialist and author of Be Kind, No Excuses.

Rie reflects on her 27 years in policing, specialising in Domestic Violence and Safeguarding. She talks about how control builds gradually, why leaving is far more complex than most people realise, and the red flag behaviours that are a precursor to abuse in intimate relationships.

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Connect with Jen:

LinkedIn: Jen Cottam 

Connect with Rie:

Instagram: @bekindnoexcuses_cic

TikTok: @riepearson (me.actually)

Website: riepearson.com

Be Kind, No Excuses (Book):

Available via Amazon