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Let's Talk About........With Nicky Perfect

The Communication Coach
Mental Health
Suicide
Crisis Negotiation
Suicide Prevention
Grief
Communication
Empathy
Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle
World Cup
Addiction
Recovery
Men's Mental Health
Counseling
Teenagers
Active Listening
Youth Mental Health
Coaching
Guardian Angels
Behavioral Science
Aldo Kane

For over a decade, Nicky Perfect BEM served as a Hostage and Crisis Negotiator, working with people and families in moments of extreme crisis. She went on to become Course Director for the UK’s National Negotiation Course and has trained negotiators and leaders across the world.

Alongside her operational career, Nicky has studied psychology, relationships, human behaviour, personal development, a... more

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Latest Episodes

Someone tells you, “I can’t do this anymore,” and suddenly every sentence you’ve ever known disappears. That freeze is normal, but it’s also the moment where a few simple words and a steady presence can change the direction of a life.

We’re sharing ... more

Your teenager used to want to do everything with you and now they would rather sleep, scroll, or stay in their room and somehow the summer holidays make that shift feel even louder. I talk honestly about the guilt, the internal questions, and the she... more

Teenagers can go from cuddles to closed doors so fast it feels personal, and that’s where many parent-teen conversations start to break down. We dig into what’s really happening during adolescent brain development, why emotions run hotter than logic,... more

There are parts of this podcast where the sound dips a little, this is due to a poor signal whilst recording.

Holidays put relationships under a microscope. The same people you adore can become the people you clash with fastest, especially when you’... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Emery
Speaker
HEX Development (Founder)
Episode: What Changes When You Stop Hiding
Heather Rose
Heather Rose, mindfulness and mindset coach; advocate for ADHD and autism in families; creator of Mindset and Me and The Truth After Baby Loss podcast
Independent/Self-employed
Episode: From Trauma To Tools For Healing
Clare Louise
Bereaved parent and author discussing the loss of her daughter Annalise
Author of And Always Annalise
Episode: Living Alongside Grief
Kelly Edmondson
Nurse from Ohio; trauma ICU specialist; certified grief counselor; founder of Timely Presence
Timely Presence
Episode: When Grief Gets Quiet
Claire Dunn
Trainee clinical psychologist; former police officer focused on adolescent mental health in schools
University of Essex / NHS
Episode: Why Boys Don’t Ask For Help And How Schools Can Change That
Aldo Kane
Extreme environments specialist, former Royal Marines sniper, Channel 4 documentary participant
Independent explorer and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention
Episode: What If Strength Meant Asking For Help
John Kammer
Guest sharing his personal grief journey and the Guardian Angels project
Guardian Angels (project)
Episode: How Sharing Our Stories Turns Grief Into Connection With John Kammer and Nicky Perfect
Michele D'Souza
A trauma-informed well-being consultant and change advocate.
Puzzle Peace Coaching
Episode: Listening Saves Lives
Rachel Young
Counselor, hypnotherapist, and psychotherapist
Private practice and charity work
Episode: How To Talk About Suicide With Care And Courage

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Nicky Perfect
Host of the podcast and a former hostage and crisis negotiator who translates negotiation principles into everyday communication.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Brilliant podcast!

    I wish I’d have found this sooner! I’m only on episode 5 but I’ve learned so much already!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SalH72
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very useful

    I’ve listened to 17 of Nicky’s podcasts and whilst some are not relevant to me e.g. how to communicate with your teenage children, I have still taken away lessons from them o shared with friends.

    Only reasons it’s not 5* is the audio issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The_Tails
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Mark

    Excellent series of podcasts. Well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marco brighouse
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Jules

    Great introduction - can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulesH1979
    United Kingdom9 years ago

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Great depth on real-world communication skills for everyday conflicts.
High value on practical tips for conversations in crisis and mental health.
Engaging mix of personal stories and actionable guidance for listeners.
Candid storytelling with credible guests; some audio issues noted by a listener.

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What Changes When You Stop Hiding
Q: What is the core idea behind your approach to difficult conversations?
Difficult conversations become manageable when you stop trying to control the outcome and instead focus on observable inputs and the business impact, using a clear framework to guide the dialogue.
When Grief Gets Quiet
Q: What role does ritual play in healing and remembrance?
Rituals provide structure and meaning, allowing people to celebrate memories, reframe triggering days, and create ongoing moments of connection and light.
When Grief Gets Quiet
Q: What practical steps help someone support a grieving friend or colleague?
Express that you don't have to fix anything, simply show up with a brief message or a phone call, and keep checking in over time since grief lasts far longer than the funeral.
When Grief Gets Quiet
Q: How do you move forward after an unimaginable loss?
Acknowledge the heavy emotions, be present for others, and gradually rebuild parts of your life by reconnecting with what you love and creating rituals that honor the person who's gone.
Why Boys Don’t Ask For Help And How Schools Can Change That
Q: What did your participation group identify as the main barriers for boys accessing mental health support in school?
Barriers included stigma around masculinity, fear of peers noticing when they sought help, and a lack of accessible channels. They emphasized the need for discreet, relatable, and timely ways to access support, which informed the QR self-referral idea and the redesign of help-seeking pathways.

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The show centers on practical communication strategies drawn from hostage and crisis negotiation, applied to everyday life, leadership, and relationships. Across episodes, guests share lived experiences around mental health, grief, suicide prevention, addiction, and resilience, paired with actionable tips for listening, staying present, and starting difficult conversations. Notable threads include normalizing help-seeking, leveraging empathy in high-stakes moments, and using evidence-based approaches to support others—whether in schools, workplaces, or families. A few standout episodes blend personal trauma with scalable interventions, such as community-oriented mental health literacy, grief processing tools, and AI-enabled supports for tho... more

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