Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk

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This week on Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk, we’re getting real about mental health, the good days, the down days, and the “please don’t talk to me until I’ve had coffee” days.

Join us as we chat about our own experiences with therapy, how we try to keep our minds in check while juggling life, and what we actually do when everything feels a bit much.

It’s a light-hearted and completely judgment-free conversation about looking after your headspace without pretending we’ve got it all figured out. 

Thanks for listening x

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This week on Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk, we delve into the emotional rollercoaster that is motherhood, complete with mum guilt, identity crises, and the Olympic sport of accidentally embarrassing your teenagers (or not).

Join us as we candidly discuss what it’s like to lose yourself a little in the chaos of raising tiny humans who grow into eye-rolling, door-slamming, mysteriously hungry teenagers. We unpack why taking time for yourself feels illegal, and how motherhood changes your sense of identity.

Real talk and zero judgment. Let’s survive it and thrive in it together.

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We are back and with not only a rebrand but a new co-host... Rox! 

We are kicking things off with a proper introduction to why we have been brought together and our stories that led us to needing to survive. 

This is the first of many episodes to come, all designed to share meaningful conversations and offer the support and guidance to help you transition from just surviving to thriving. 

We love our listeners' input and messages, so please keep sending your stories, questions, dilemmas, and traumas to either one of us over on Instagram: 

thepassionatemama or jessicamayredman 

If you have enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give us a rating and follow us for future episodes. 

Thanks for listening x 

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*This episode contains themes of violence that may be distressing to listeners*.

We are pleased to be joined this week by Sema Gornall CEO of the survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of gender-based violence. Secondly Warda Mohamed community ambassador and CEO of lasting support services, an organisation aimed at safeguarding young people. Warda is also heading up initiatives such as ‘Building Bridges’ which provide a creative arts program for children who may have experienced domestic violence or harm in their homes.

During this episode we discuss their first hand experiences with gender based violence and how this led them to be where they are today.

If you, a friend or family member need support please see below the organisations we discussed within this episode.

Please remember if you or someone you love is in immediate danger call 999 if it is safe to do so.

The Vavengers
Lasting Support Services
Building Bridges — Lasting Support Services

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I am pleased to welcome Dani and Hannah from the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence team within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire.
 
 This week we are discussing the 16 days of action which aims to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. This campaign is running between the 25th of November and 10th December.
 
 This episode does discuss domestic abuse that may be triggering for some.
 
 If you, a friend, a family member or colleague need support please see below some organisations we discussed within the episode.

Please also remember if you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 999.

If you are local to Gloucestershire:
Home - Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
Home | Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

National support:
Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women
SARCs | Rape Crisis England & Wales
Street Support Network - Working together to tackle homelessness

Protection orders which are free to apply for:
Apply for a non-molestation or occupation order: Form FL401 - GOV.UK

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Hey guys!

 We are so pleased to be back in your ears... 
 For our first episode back we are starting with some introductions, not just to myself but to our new co-host Hayley Walsh. 
 
 You may remember Hayley who was a guest on our last season, well we have joined forces to bring you some engaging episodes featuring amazing guests. 
 
 To kick start season two, we will be focusing on Domestic Violence and covering 16 days of action. 
 
 Within this episode we will be discussing some challenging themes around Domestic Abuse. 
 
 If you'd like us to focus on a particular topic, or you'd like to share your story please do reach out to us. You can do this via the social platforms below or via email: 
 
 [email protected]
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Grandfather and now CEO, Bob McGurrell has kindly agreed to join me on the pod to tell me his families story, one I can't even imagine experiencing.

This episode is truly inspiring and shows how you can take a really awful situation and turn it into something positive like helping other families cope with miscarriage, still birth and child loss.

In memory of grandson Louis, the 4Louis charity now supplies memory boxes, cuddle cots, help create bereavement spaces and train NHS professionals all over the UK.

*This episode contains themes of baby loss, which some listeners may find difficult to listen to*.

Resources:

4Louis A UK Charity Supporting Families with Child Loss
Make a Donation | 4Louis
4Louis FC

The Miscarriage Association:Pregnancy Loss Information & Support
Baby loss information and support | Tommy's (tommys.org)

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Today I am joined by maternal therapist counsellor Becky Selbie. As a mum of two and someone who struggled with her identity postpartum she had a career shift to therapy where she now supports mothers struggling with different aspects of becoming a mum.
Becky specialises in Matrescence and the phycology and societal changes women go through when they become a mother.

Becky's contact details: 
Indiviual Therapy (stopkeepingmum.co.uk)
Becky Selbie - THERAPIST FOR MUMS & MOTHERHOOD (@stop_keeping_mum) • Instagram photos and videos
Email - co​[email protected]

Additional resources: 
Home – PnD – Postnatal Depression Support – PANDAS Foundation UK

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I am so pleased to welcome my next guest, Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper who has come on today to talk all things business and being a mum. 
Jenny is an incredible entrepreneur and scientist from Bristol who has developed a revolutionary pharmaceutical start up aiming to make IBS a thing of the past.
Like most of us, she has had to learn to juggle work with her personal life. So we will also be diving into how she juggles being a mum, going through divorce and the family court. 

I hope you enjoy, and take inspiration from this episode!

Resources:

Gut Health Supplements For A Calmer Digestive System | Ferrocalm
Support Through Court

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I think anyone trying to get pregnant will relate to this episode. It's a journey, especially if it doesn't happen immediately.

Join Georgia in discussing turning 30, the expectations from others to get pregnant, and what we put ourselves through physically and mentally when trying.

Georgia talks about the power of community and how talking about trying with others online has helped her. Please feel free to reach out to Georgia if you need support, her details are below.

We are not medical professionals, please consult your GP if you are having issues trying to get pregnant or do your own research.

Instagram - @missgcole

Resources to help:
 
Being proactive with your fertility when planning your future family (hertilityhealth.com)

The Ultimate Guide When Trying to Conceive | Hertility (hertilityhealth.com)

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