The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

By: Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy
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  • 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? How do people survive and thrive when facing significant challenges to our emotional health over a lengthy period? How do we protect ourselves and stay compassionate, loving and trusting? Importantly, how do we find and preserve hope? Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote that “The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons”. In this weekly podcast ,your hosts, David Jones (Forensic psychotherapist) and Dr Naomi Murphy (Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist) hope that exploring less visible aspects of prisons will help listeners see that prisons are a window into society and let us see people not only at their worst but also at their best. We feature a rich range of guests sharing snap shots of life in prisons and take a look at hospitals, schools, sport and the police in order to learn from other institutions. We learn about challenges to human integrity and hear important lessons and heart-warming stories about survival and growth when facing adversity in harsh places. We hope that sharing our conversations can help you make changes to your own relationship with institutions that might challenge your emotional health and well-being. Follow and connect with us and give us feedback. Let us know what you think works, and also what doesn’t. We want you to look forward to the podcast each week. We’ll also be extremely grateful for any reviews that you give us. A simple star or two or a thumbs up will do. Email: lockedupliving@gmail.com or connect with us on: Substack: https://lockedupliving.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedUpLiving Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomimurphypsychologist/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jones-41910b12/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lockedupliving/
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Episodes
  • Joe Sabien (audio) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy

    Joe Sabien (audio) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy
    Jan 22 2025

    We’ve had a fantastic conversation with today’s guest once before. Joe Sabien founded Sea Sanctuary and previously came on to talk about the healing potential of awe specifically in relation to the sea. We didn’t much talk about his own history although he did allude to his own childhood shaping his attitude towards the sea. Today we’re really privileged that he’s come back on to share some of his own inspirational story.

    In the episode, Naomi and David welcome back Joe Sabien, to share his personal journey and insights into mental health. Joe discusses his very difficult childhood experiences, the impact they had on his life, and how they ignited his passion for helping others. He also introduces his latest initiatives aimed at improving access to mental health support and giving a voice to those who have experienced care.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sabien-84b2804/?originalSubdomain=uk

    www.archealthcaresouthwest.org.uk

    Key Topics Discussed:

    - Joseph's background and experiences in childhood that shaped his understanding of mental health.

    - The importance of serving others and how it has contributed to Joseph's healing journey.

    - Insights into the challenges people face in accessing mental health services and Joseph's innovative solutions.

    - The development of a digital health app designed to connect individuals in crisis with support quickly.

    - Joseph's initiative to create a book featuring stories from individuals in care, highlighting their resilience and talents.

    - The concept of post-traumatic growth and the power of sharing personal stories to inspire hope in others.
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    57 mins
  • Joe Sabien (Video) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy

    Joe Sabien (Video) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy
    Jan 22 2025

    We’ve had a fantastic conversation with today’s guest once before. Joe Sabien founded Sea Sanctuary and previously came on to talk about the healing potential of awe specifically in relation to the sea. We didn’t much talk about his own history although he did allude to his own childhood shaping his attitude towards the sea. Today we’re really privileged that he’s come back on to share some of his own inspirational story.

    In the episode, Naomi and David welcome back Joe Sabien, to share his personal journey and insights into mental health. Joe discusses his very difficult childhood experiences, the impact they had on his life, and how they ignited his passion for helping others. He also introduces his latest initiatives aimed at improving access to mental health support and giving a voice to those who have experienced care.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sabien-84b2804/?originalSubdomain=uk

    www.archealthcaresouthwest.org.uk

    Key Topics Discussed:

    - Joseph's background and experiences in childhood that shaped his understanding of mental health.

    - The importance of serving others and how it has contributed to Joseph's healing journey.

    - Insights into the challenges people face in accessing mental health services and Joseph's innovative solutions.

    - The development of a digital health app designed to connect individuals in crisis with support quickly.

    - Joseph's initiative to create a book featuring stories from individuals in care, highlighting their resilience and talents.

    - The concept of post-traumatic growth and the power of sharing personal stories to inspire hope in others.
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    57 mins
  • Joanna Brittan (Audio); From Boarding School to Harrods: Joanna Brittan's Fight for Justice

    Joanna Brittan (Audio); From Boarding School to Harrods: Joanna Brittan's Fight for Justice
    Jan 15 2025

    This week we present two podcast conversations, featuring Bridgette Carr and Joanna Brittan. The conversations delve into the complex issues surrounding human trafficking, sexual abuse, and the broader implications of these topics on society. Both conversations highlight the importance of understanding the humanity of individuals affected by these issues, while also addressing systemic factors that contribute to their experiences. We suggest that you listen to Bridgette’s conversation first since it excellent international context for the events that Joanna Brittan describes from her own experience.

    Jo is a remarkable woman who has led an extraordinary life. She has been on our podcast before talking about abuse in UK private schools. Her description and understanding of the pain experienced by little children left in boarding school is painful to hear. She also speaks out about the sexual abuse which took place in Sherborne Prep School, in particular but not only, and how nobody was held to account despite the evidence. In this conversation she talks about her terrible experiences of being trafficked and abused by those involved with the activities of Harrods owners and staff. The abuses continued, though not to Joanna, until it was sold by Mohamed al Fayed in 2010. "I guess you could describe me as a campaigner for justice for Boarding School CSA Survivors. 2009 to date. Calling for the urgent introduction of Mandatory Reporting of CSA in UK which most of the the rest of the world has had for some time. You can see in Mandate Now https://mandatenow.org.uk/

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    47 mins

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