Episodes

  • Episode 10 Q&A

    Episode 10 Q&A
    Apr 10 2023
    We have reached the last episode of season 1! In this special tenth episode, we look at and answer questions sent in by our audience. HelplinesInfoline: 0300 123 3393Email: info@mind.org.ukPost: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FSLegal line: 0300 466 6463Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FSOur Legal line provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law. We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).Befrienders Worldwidebefrienders.org
Worldwide directory of emotional support helplines.Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)0800 132 737 (helpline)
81066 (text HELP plus your message)
callhelpline.org.uk
Provides information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in Wales.Helplines Partnershiphelplines.org
Membership body for helplines in the UK. Includes a searchable directory of services.Hub of Hopehubofhope.co.uk
UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.Mind Recovery Netmindrecoverynet.org.uk
Publishes information on recovery colleges, including a searchable list of providers.The Mix0808 808 4994
85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a helpline, crisis messenger service and webchat.National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)nice.org.uk
Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK0800 689 5652
www.spbristol.org/NSPHUK
Helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open overnight from 6pm to 3.30am every day. If you are unable to connect to the main number above you can call 0800 689 0880.NHS 111 (England)111
18001 111 (text relay)
NHS 111 BSL service
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England.NHS 111 (Wales)111
111.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales.NHS UKnhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.Nightline Associationnightline.ac.uk
Lists contact information for helplines and listening services in universities and colleges across the UK.Papyrus HOPELINEUK0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight.Relay UKrelayuk.bt.com
Provides a talk/type relay service for anyone who has difficulty hearing or being understood when speaking over the phone. The cost of making phone calls through this service depends on your telephone service provider.Rethink Mental Illness0808 801 0525
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.Samaritans116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).Sanesane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.Shout85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.Stay Aliveprevent-suicide.org.uk
App with help and resources for people who feel suicidal or are supporting someone else.Switchboard0300 330 0630
switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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    39 mins
  • JW's and Shunning

    JW's and Shunning
    Mar 14 2023

    Lara and Narissa discuss what it takes for someone to be shunned from the JW community and how brutal this act can be for people.

    Also, at what point do you become that scary word "apostate"?

    Trigger Warning - We do discuss sensitive issues in this podcast so please do listen with care. We've included some helplines below if you do feel triggered.

    UK

    Sane - sane.org.uk or 0300 304 7000

    Mind - mind.org.uk or 0300 123 3393

    Samaritans - samaritans.org.uk or 116 123

    US

    Mental Health America - mhanational.org or 988

    More links and numbers

    https://endcan.org/need-help/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh1k4xaQ3nhOGeft_gFczi1EBPjMn-vnJRMsACnGgYveH3HPnBkqDxQaAlsgEALw_wcB

    International

    https://checkpointorg.com/global/
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    48 mins
  • JW's and Dating

    JW's and Dating
    Feb 26 2023

    Want to know about Jehovah's Witnesses and their dating rules and regulations? Take a look into the militant nature of those inside the community, and those who date them.

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    51 mins
  • JW's and Prejudice

    JW's and Prejudice
    Feb 12 2023

    Do God's so-called organisation encourage prejudice? What kinds of prejudice exists and how does it affect the community?

    Lara and Narissa discuss racism, sexism and the hidden hierarchy that exists within Jehovah's Witnesses.

    TW: Sensitive issues are discuss so please do listen with care.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • JW's and Sex

    JW's and Sex
    Feb 5 2023

    The one you've all been waiting for!

    What do Jehovah's Witnesses really believe about sex and what rules do they HAVE to follow? Narissa and Lara also discuss gender identities, sexuality and when they lost their v-card.

    Explicit content. Please listen with care.
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    48 mins
  • JW's and Birthdays

    JW's and Birthdays
    Jan 29 2023
    Join Lara and Narissa as they dive into their experiences around birthdays, not celebrating them for the majority of their childhood and the official reason why JW's shun this practice. ************************ Also some advice if you have JW work or school colleagues around birthdays.
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    38 mins
  • Michelle's Story AKA That ExJW Witch

    Michelle's Story AKA That ExJW Witch
    Jan 22 2023

    Lara and Narissa speak to Michele AKA That ExJW Witch on socials all about her life growing up as a Jehovah's Witness and how weirdly enough, covid helped her wake up and become the incredible woman she is today.

    TW: SA and trauma is discussed in this podcast so please do listen with care.

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    47 mins
  • Lara's Story

    Lara's Story
    Jan 15 2023

    This week Narissa jumps into the interviewers seat to interview Lara, so she can tell you all about her experiences, what caused her to leave the JW's and what drove her to make that decision.

    TW: Sensitive issues such as CSA and trauma are discussed so please do listen with care.
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    36 mins