
Can institutional culture challenge your mental health? What if your job makes you feel shame, sadness, grief, disgust and fear? What if you are expected not to feel? Or you are expected to be relentlessly competitive? What it’s like to live or work in a prison? Does working with people who commit murder, child abuse and rape affect people who work in prisons and the wider criminal justice system?... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

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child abuse, whistleblower, child protection, exploitation, Voice for the Voiceless, systemic issues, care homes, ritual abuse, societal implications, justice
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Jon Wedger is a retired police detective and whistleblower.
He spec... more
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child abuse, whistleblower, child protection, exploitation, Voice for the Voiceless, systemic issues, care homes, ritual abuse, societal implications, justice
takeaways
Jon Wedger is a retired police detective and whistleblower.
He spec... more
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In this conversation Naomi Murphy and David Jones explore the nature of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the impact of childhood experiences on leadership styles. Piers Cross and Chris Braitch share insights on how leadership can be d... more
Summary
In this conversation Naomi Murphy and David Jones explore the nature of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the impact of childhood experiences on leadership styles. Piers Cross and Chris Braitch share insights on how leadership can be d... more
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Listened now to three or four fascinating recordings. The hosts and speakers are reflective, direct, honest and forthright. It might be unpleasant or upsetting to others but hearing these accounts and giving people a voice makes change more likely. Thank you and keep going.
This is dissociative disorder that is associated with depression and anxiety and abuse trauma that I am hearing
As a therapist my hope is she will in time sooth these winds which will not go away but waves of pain will once given a voice may give her the capacity to learn how to deal with her scars
Really interesting and varied conversations- thank you!
Adman and Scanlon are unable to answer a question and incapable of completing a sentence without two or three ‘ummms’.
Not sure I agree with the way your reflecting your version of facts but why would you your angry and wrapped up in victim blaming The children do not come last The court system is tough But there is a percentage of men who do suffer and are indeed good enough as father BUT their are abusive fathers so don’t ignore the actual damage that takes place Your anger is noted in this podcasts but maybe you need to explore deeper in therapy Owning your shaming accepting your role and committing to change... more
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The show centers on the emotional and operational realities of working and existing within institutions like prisons, hospitals, schools, and the broader criminal justice system. Episodes frequently explore trauma, memory, identity, and resilience, often through intimate survivor stories, expert clinical perspectives, and investigative journalism. Guests span survivors, forensic psychologists, reporters, and practitioners who discuss healing, trauma-informed care, accountability, and systemic change, making it a thoughtful resource for listeners who want practical insights into mental health, institutional culture, and humane reform. A notable strength is its willingness to highlight both the harshness and the humanity found inside challeng... more
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3. Laurence Willis
4. Crispin Thorold
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6. Jonathan Cole
7. Alex Renton
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