🎙️ Welcome to Breaking The Cycle To StepForward — 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 abuse—emotional, physical, and sexual—and 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 you’re 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 Practice’s website or check out the YouTube introduction for a glimpse into their mission. Ready to break the cycle? Let’s take that step together. 💬
Have you ever been told to just forget that - it happened years ago? Why do you need to talk about that now? Or do are you trying to support someone who is stuck in the past and unable to find ways o…
Our special guest is Sarah Champion MP who is one of the MP's trying to prevent perpetrators of sexual abuse and exploitation, from being able to change their name from point of arrest. Della's Law i…
We all have good intentions at times and want to try new things, however getting started is often the challenge. Chris and Beverley share their own thoughts and experiences together with a profession…
How can you build self worth or a life that you want to live, when you are not aware of the impact of trauma/anxiety and the importance of self care. Chris and Bev in their unique way discuss this in…
On Monday 22 May Suella Braverman announced her findings on the IICSA report (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) and the next steps the Government are taking.
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Friendships come in many different forms and dsynamics. "They come into our Lives for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime" as quoted by Beverley. Chris and Beverley discuss the differences and also the …
How often to you take time to reflect how far you have come in your life? What you have overcome? Chris and Beverley share their insights and thoughts in sharing their own experience from a professio…
Do you look forward to Family Gatherings or dread them? Do you feel under pressure to attend, even though it is a huge trigger as your abuser maybe attending? How do you manage the expectations of ot…
There is a big difference between Intimacy & Sex, however what if you have been sexually abused or raped? How can you overcome this? Chris & Beverley open this challenging conversation for many peopl…
How do you release your Anger? Is it an emotion you feel comfortable with? Do you find that you have an issue with Anger? What happens when it turns to Rage? Chris and Beverley explore this emotion t…
Expert by Experience! CEO, Survivor, Thriver, Educator of professionals working with young people, Trauma and SEMH - is Rachel's professional role. In this episode Rachel joins Chris & Beverley in sh…
Following on from our last episode, where we discussed the power of books in education, awareness and healing/recovery - in this episode we look at inspiration too from books and resources, which inc…
Chris and Beverley share insights into the books that inspired their own recovery and healing journey and what they mean to them. The list includes: You Can Heal your Life - Louise Hay; Gabor Mate - …
In celebration of the first year of creating Breaking The Cycle To StepForward join Chris and Beverley on Brighton Pier where they look back at what has happened and also share some insights and visi…
Do you find it difficult when their are endings in relationships, a job or a friendship? Do you take time to grieve? In this episode Chris and Beverley talk about the importance of taking time to gri…
What do you do when somebody shares their experience of abuse or they are unable to cope. We often have expectations of feeling that we need to fix, but what if they just need someone to listen to th…
Being unable to speak out or express your emotions, results in internalizing mixed emotions of shame, guilt, grief, sadness, anger and so much more which prevents reaching out for help and support. B…
Are you constantly saying yes, when you want to say no just to keep others happy? Do you find yourself agreeing to do something and resenting it, because you didn't want to let someone else down? Chr…
Our first guest to join us is Professor and Dr Howard Schubiner MD, FACP, co founder and clinical director and Medical Advisor of Freedom from Chronic Pain. A professor at Wayne State University for …
Do you find you have memories linked to different times of the year and seasons? You may prefer winter to summer or family holidays around Easter, Summer and Christmas may evoke sad emotions even tri…