Although 1 in 3 women experience abuse in their lifetime, 1 in 6 men do too. This is even more hidden for men as shame and embarrassment play a big part in the hidden world of domestic abuse.

Andrew Pain describes his own experience from being a young man falling into a situation that lasted for nearly 10 years. This episode highlights how easy it is to find yourself in a relationship that creates havoc in your family, friendship, personal and work life. 

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He also shares his thoughts on dealing with parental alienation and expectations of the courts, the support he received from social cervices and his life now with his girls and his new family. 

Please visit Andrew's TEDx talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HgPICMQLls&t=25s

This episode and previous conversations in this series are also available via my youtube channel https://bit.ly/37Vs28E

I would be grateful if you could like, subscribe and share and support the #spotthesigns campaign https://www.facebook.com/AbuseCampaign/

Listen to the all too common story shared by Laura of how she was to become aware only after the fact, that a former relationship was one that featured domestic abuse.

The signs were subtle, not so dramatic but taken as a whole led to her physical and emotional breakdown, PTSD and ongoing mental health issues.

This episode is also available on Youtube https://youtu.be/kI-_eb9NSMc

#spottehsigns #domesticabuse #PTSD #mentalhealth

This episode features Taz Thornton who is a best-selling author, inspirational business speaker and 3x TEDx speaker, consultant on confidence, personal brand and visibility, and an award-winning coach (UK’s Best Female Coach 2018 — Best Business Woman Awards).  

Here she shares her story of being mentally, emotionally and sexually abused by a former partner. She is open about her experience, her sexuality, her feelings and growth through adversity. Taz's story highlights the lack of awareness she had about her situation and that of other people in her life at the time. 

One of her programmes focusses on supporting and empowering women who have had similar adverse experiences in their lives. 

Taz has been featured on BBC, ITV, in HuffPost, Diva, The Daily Mail and countless other newspapers, magazines and podcasts, as well as being a regular columnist for the America Out Loud talkshow network.   In 2019, she was named as one of the most inspirational businesswomen in the UK.

This episode is also available on YouTube  https://youtu.be/-wdB3HKNp9k

You can connect with her here www.TazThornton.com

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In todays episode Gill is talking to Helena Georgiou from Cyprus about childhood sexual abuse. 

Growing up in South Africa, Helena lived in a remote area with her parents and younger brother. From the age of 3, she was sexually abused by her father, which even her mother was not aware of. 

She shares her personal story here in the hope that we will be able to more readily SPOT THE SIGNS of this happening to a child that you may know. 

The video version is available to watch https://youtu.be/2ozGcj9APKc

How to recognise violence against animals in the home and how this links to human abuse in the home

Today's video features Dr Wendy Sneddon talks about how you could help if you see animals being abused and what the relationship is to domestic violence in children and adults, especially during Covid-19 social isolating rules.  

Help lines and deaths of women and children have escalated since Lockdown

Please watch and share this as much as you can

We are keen to raise awareness amongst key workers such as drivers, posties, plumbers, etc who are visiting homes at the moment to #spotthesigns

Please subscribe to our page https://www.facebook.com/AbuseCampaign/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Dr. Gill Barham is an international award winning author, speaker, speaker trainer, broadcast presenter, Pilates teacher, nutritional expert and advocate for self–care.

Dr Gill Barham uses her experience and expertise to run UK Public Speaking and Wellbeing workshops and International retreats. These are designed to improve confidence in speaking from the heart and empowering midlife women to make the most of their “wisdom” years.

Gill studied music as her first degree before qualifying as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in the UK. She has been studying functional medicine for the past 8 years and her transformational work has been recognised with a Doctorate Honoris Causa from the AUGP (Academy of Universal Global Peace) A Peace Award from the UPF (Universal Peace Federation) and she is a member of the ATL (Association of Transformational Leaders) Europe and the WAoFP (Worldwide Association of Female Professionals)

Connect with her here: www.drgillbarham.com

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Alongside the #SpotTheSigns campaign to raise awareness in communities of domestic abuse - Dr Gill interviews Seema Dhanak about how we can offer support to people who are vulnerable in their own homes at this time. 

Domestic Abuse crimes have risen since social distancing has been introduced with 14 women and 2 children being killed in the first 3 weeks alone. As we have had to become aware of our own health and wellbeing and more concerned for our loved ones, neighbours, friends and colleagues, this is a good time to think about those that are isolated at home with an abusive or violent family member. 

Seema helps us to understand the help available from current support services and what we can safely do as individuals if we have concerns

Please share this episode and listen in if you run a single-sex Facebook group whether it has a  business or health and fitness focus 

Please follow our page Spot The Signs page on Facebook 

The tables were turned for this podcast where I was interviewed by my colleague and hormone specialist Sally Varley. We had just got to the elephant in the room .... Vaginal Atrophy. 

In this second part of 2, we also discuss the risks and benefits of HRT .

"I so wish someone had told me before about this...  While it may not be the answer for everyone, I believe it's better than being stuffed with anti-depressants. It was soo relatable (sadly). You're one tough cookie!" Kate

The tables are turned. IN this episode  I am interviewed by acupuncturist and hormone health specialist Sally Varley. about my long and difficult journey through the stages of the menopause. 

"Thanks, Sally, to you and to your friend in particular. At times I felt as if she was talking to me personally esp when she described the symptoms she went through." Kate

"Gill is very relatable. Really informative and honest. Thank you both." Alida

Helen Bartram - owner and creator of The Blossom Academy - lives in Redcar with her husband Neil and 2 children. We discuss how she and the immediate family is dealing with the current lockdown situation and how she is finding her way as a parent suddenly, and constantly,  with a house full! She has some great insights into how we will be changed by this period and why that might be, and shares her personal rollercoaster ride of the last 3 weeks. 

https://www.facebook.com/blossomacademyuk/