Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast
šļø Welcome to Breaking The Cycle To StepForward ā a powerful podcast that dives deep into the journey of healing, recovery, and transformation.
Hosted by Chris and Beverley, this series offers authentic conversations around breaking the cycle of abuseāemotional, physical, and sexualāand stepping forward into a life of change and empowerment. Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, they explore trauma-informed recovery, mental health, and personal growth with compassion and clarity.
Whether youāre a survivor, supporter, or simply curious about the healing process, this podcast creates a safe space for reflection, education, and hope. Expect heartfelt stories, expert insights, and a community that believes in the power of stepping forward.
You can listen to the first episode on StepForward Recovery Practiceās website or check out the YouTube introduction for a glimpse into their mission. Ready to break the cycle? Letās take that step together. š¬
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 56 - Vision Boards
What does doing a vision board mean to you? How would you prefer creating one? and if so do you feel under pressure? Is this something you look forward to or find it a challenge to consider? In Chrisā¦
Episode 55 - Family Secrets
Chris and Beverley talk about family secrets and the impact this can have within the family through generations. Secrecy feeds Abuse, hence Chris and Beverley share their own Lived Experience and proā¦
Q&A with Beverley Ann
Chris and Beverley are often asked - "What else do you do apart from the podcast?" Beverley shares her professional life and some personal experiences with her thoughts. If you have any questions youā¦
Q&A with Chris Tuck
"What do you do outside of the podcast?" is this month's question, and we decided to break it up into 2 episodes. In this session, we hear from Chris Tuck about what she is involved in and her thoughā¦
Special Guest Mark OSullivan
Mark OāSullivan is a writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster and campaigner, best known for his C4 sitcom āLee and Deanā which he wrote and starred in. He created ITV drama Tell Me Everything which premā¦
Special Guest Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis from The Survivors Trust joins Chris and Beverley in opening a conversation about sexual abuse, and domestic abuse in the workplace. Linda is an experienced trainer who works with The Surā¦
Episode 54 Vulnerability
It takes courage to be Vulnerable especially when constantly in survival mode or being strong has kept you safe growing up and being vulnerable equals danger. However, learning to be vulnerable takesā¦
Special Guest Professor Mike Salter and Dr Ellie Hanson
This episode we welcome not 1 but 2 guests to join Chris and Beverley in opening the conversation about child sexual abuse and also perpetrators. Mike Salter is a profesor in Criminology at the Univeā¦
Episode 53- Gut Instinct
Do you ever trust your "Gut" or just know something doesn't feel right and try to find a justification? Chris & Beverley discuss this in a conversation sharing their own Lived Experience together witā¦
Everyday struggles
Chris and Beverley are regularly asked how they cope with everyday life so in this episode they share what has happened recently to them and how they manage it. These conversations are raw, uncut andā¦
Special Guest Dr Theresa Redmond
Dr Theresa Redmond is an Associate Professor, researcher and subject specialist in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. She joins Chris and Beverley to share her own Lived Experience and professionalā¦
Special Guest Part 3 with John O'Brien
Welcoming John O'Brien back for part 3 of our conversation around changes happening now, and in the future was much welcomed by Chris & Beverley. John spoke about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Chilā¦
Guest Part 2 with Faye Maxted OBE
Faye Maxted OBE returns a second time to share further insights into the work and her views supporting survivors of sexual abuse within the Survivors Trust and IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sā¦
Episode 52 - Cultrual Differences CSA
Chris and Beverley talk about Cultural Differences in Child Sexual Abuse and highlight the current case of Steven Van de Velde convicted rapist of a minor in the UK, who is representing his country iā¦
Special Guest : Gloria Masters
Gloria Masters was child sex trafficked for the first 16 years of her life. Leased by her father, trained by her grandmother, she had no one willing or able to help her.
Now an esteemed Author, Speakā¦
Special Guest Dr Noelle Blackman
Joining Chris and Beverley as this week's guest is Dr Noelle Blackman in a raw, uncut conversation about her work and passion, whilst reflecting on her own journey as she has created change.
Noelle iā¦
"Have you got 5 minutes" When Communication goes wrong!
What happens when someone says something that triggers you? Even though you are good friends, what about when you are stressed?
This months "Have You Got 5 Minutes?" answers the question about when cā¦
Special Guest - Faye Maxted OBE
Faye talks with Chris and Beverley about her role as CEO with The Survivors Trust and why she is passionate about making change happen for victims/survivors of Sexual Abuse/Violence. Faye has also beā¦
Recovery Addiction & Support
Chris and Beverley answer a question about recovery and support from Addiction, sharing both Lived Experience and a professional perspective. If you have a question you would like to be featured emaiā¦