In this episode of Experts by Experience, Nic speaks with Noel Moran, Director of Noela Yoga Wellness and Training.

Noel shares his lived experience of custody and reflects on how the prison environment can affect our ability to communicate, maintain relationships, and connect with others. He explores the emotional challenges of custody – from strained relationships with family to the need for healthy peer support – and offers practical insights into how we can begin to rebuild communication and trust.

Drawing on both personal experience and his work in trauma-informed practice, Noel also speaks about the importance of recognising trauma, understanding our triggers, and supporting one another through empathy, connection, and shared experience.