Breaking the Cycle

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These main episodes record conversations that highlight the problems, achievements, personal challenges & social issues and to celebrate organisations/individuals within the social/supported and charity housing sector. We will also discuss the psychological issues we all face in our mini-series episodes with Dr Vanessa Moulton Welcome to Breaking the Cycle Created and hosted by Combat Pest Control Produced by The Declassified Network Each episode is partnered with a different organisation #combatpestcontrol #podcast #breakingthecycle #ukhousing #housing #mentalhealth #psychologicalfitness #wellbeing #finance #repairs #operations #roughsleeping #development #community #youth #youngcarers #conversations #support #guidance #vision #values #ethos Social media @hqcombat @declassnetwork @michael__coates

Michael Coates


    • Apr 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Personality Disorder with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 11:41


    In this mini-episode we speak about 'Personality Disorder ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Elevated Fire Risk with Phil Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 16:59


    What is an elevated fire risk in relation to housing, property and the individuals that live and work within them.  Find out here..... 

    Episode 7 - Phil Murphy - HRRB Fire Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 65:46


    Speaking fire safety with one of the countries best and most knowledgable high-rise fire safety experts.  We talk about his 20 year career in the fire service, changing policy, grenfell and the history of high-rise properties.  We also speak about ownership, cladding and benign neglect.  A valuable and shocking conversation.  Episode 7 - Phil Murphy - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with HRRB Fire safety To find out more about the HRRB please follow the link below https://www.hrrbfiresafety.com Please read his report in collaboration with Leeds University here: https://www.hrrbfiresafety.com/post/fire-risks-of-purpose-built-blocks-of-flats-an-exploration-of-official-english-fire-incident-data  Hashtags # SocialHousing, supportedhousing, HRRB, fire safety, firerisk, values, vision, family, community, education, firehazard, highrisebuildings, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, , ukhousing, grenfell, housing, UK, declassified, , support, homes, 

    Anxiety with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 15:56


    In this mini-episode we speak about 'Anxiety ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Episode 6 - Geeta Nanda OBE - Metropolitan Thames Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 65:35


    Born to refugee parents, supported by strong female role models, racism, prejudice, education and changing the conversation.  In this episode we speak with the current chair of the G15 and CEO of one of Londons largest social housing providers.  We talk about how her family escaped India, challenges as a child, starting her career and being a working mum.  We also speak about fire safety, the Immigration Foundation and why diversity is so important within UK housing. A truly inspiration conversation.  Episode 6 - Geeta Nanda OBE - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with Metropolitan Thames Valley To find out more about the MTVH please follow the link below https://www.mtvh.co.uk Hashtags # SocialHousing, supportedhousing, MTVH, mentalhealth, refugee, values, vision, family, community, education, metropolitan, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, , ukhousing, geetananda, housing, london, declassified, , support, homes, 

    Self Harm with Dr Vanessa Mouton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 10:56


    n this mini-episode we speak about 'Self Harm ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Phobias with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 9:22


    n this mini-episode we speak about 'Phobias ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Episode 5 - Jessica Laryea - YMCA (St Pauls Group)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 61:45


    Witnessing domestic violence as a child, living and volunteering within the YMCA, progressing within the organisation and why values and a vision are so important.  In this episode we speak with the Group Director of Operations. We speak about growing up in Austria with her loving family to her drive to support others less fortunate.  We also talk about the stigma associated with those housed within supported housing and why the YMCA model encourages a diverse and understanding community.  Episode 5, Jessica Laryea - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with YMCA (St Pauls Group) To find out more about the YMCA please follow the link below https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org Hashtags # SocialHousing, supportedhousing, YMCA, mentalhealth, poverty, values, vision, family, community, education, StPauls, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, , ukhousing, JessicaLaryea, housing, london, declassified, gym, support

    Social Impact Special - Paul Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 21:00


    In this episode we speak with one of the co-founders of the global movement  B1G1 (Buy 1 give 1).   We talk about being purpose driven, having social impact as a small business and authenticity.   Other topics include personal growth, habits and the power of community.  https://www.b1g1.org

    PTSD with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 11:53


    In this mini-episode we speak about 'PTSD ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/ For more information please visit our sister podcast 'Declassified' and listen to episodes: 4, 8, 12, 27 and 40

    Episode 4 - Kate Davies - Notting Hill Genesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 69:12


    Being a working mum, travelling across Afghanistan, focusing on a career and bearing the responsibility that comes with it.  In this episode we speak with the CEO of one of the Londons largest housing associations.  Growing up in the North West of England and now living In London as a member of the community she serves. We talk about social housing, poverty in the UK and what it takes to build a thriving area.  We also speak about fire safety and the impact Grenfell had on the sector, the people of London and her own wellbeing.   Episode 4, Kate Davies - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with Notting Hill Genesis  To find out more about NHG please follow the link below https://www.nhg.org.uk/about-us/ 'Notting Hill Genesis was formed in April 2018 from Notting Hill Housing (NHH) and Genesis Housing Association, two organisations that had provided homes for more than half a century' Hashtags # SocialHousing, hsouingtrust, nottinghillgenesis, nottinghill, mentalhealth, poverty, values, vision, family, community, education, NHG, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, katedavies, ukhousing, housing, london, declassified

    Hoarding Disorder with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 12:06


    n this mini-episode we speak about 'Hoarding Disorder ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Episode 3 - Ed Tytherleigh - Centrepoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 36:05


    Youth homelessness, psychological health, housing need and the charity sector.  In this episode we speak with the Director for Support & Housing for one of the countries largest housing charities.  We talk about the situation with young people over the last 18 months, what's happening right now and some of Centrepoints future plans.   We also speak about why people get evicted, an appropriate housing stock and why a home is much more than a building.  Episode 3 - Ed Tytherleigh - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with Centrepoint To find out more about Centrepoint please follow the link below: https://centrepoint.org.uk "From housing and health to learning and engagement, we aim to help vulnerable young people move on from homelessness and build a future they can believe in" You can find Eds full story (including veterans housing) up to his employment with Centrepoint on on sister podcast 'Declassified' (Housing Special) Hashtags # SocialHousing, youthhomelessness, charity, mentalhealth, poverty, values, vision, community, education, centrepoint, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, edtytherleigh, ukhousing, housing, uk, declassified

    Addiction with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 14:19


    In this mini-episode we speak about 'Addiction' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Episode 2 - Scott -Single Homeless Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 43:54


    Aged 14 he became a child carer to care for his father with dementia and how he nearly lost his home many years later.  In this episode we speak with a client of Single Homeless Project who is part of their homelessness prevention scheme.  We speak about his relationship with alcohol, mental health, avoidance and the power of a supportive network.  We also talk about his childhood and how a compassionate judge helped save his home.  Episode 2 , Scott - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with Single Homeless Project To find out more about SHP please follow the link below https://www.shp.org.uk/ Hashtags # SocialHousing, mentalhealth, poverty, values, vision, family, community, education, shp, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, singlehomelessproject, ukhousing, housing, london, declassified

    Psychological Fitness with Dr Vanessa Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 14:32


    In this mini-episode we speak about 'Psychological Fitness ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

    Episode 1 - Ingrid Tennessee - Quo Vadis Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 65:11


    Growing up in poverty, caring for her disabled father and brothers and the impact she has today.  In this episode we speak with a housing charity CEO who specialises in mental health.  From her humble beginnings to how she got to the UK, this conversation is open, honest and inspirational.  We also talk about the amazing work Quo Vadis Trust does and why community is so important.  Episode 1, Ingrid Tennesse - This is 'Breaking the Cycle'  Created by Combat Pest Control   Produced by the Declassified Network  In partnership with Quo Vadis Trust  To find out more about QVT please follow the link below “A Mental Health Charity providing supported housing in South East London” https://qvt.org.uk/ Hashtags # SocialHousing, charity, mentalhealth, poverty, values, vision, family, community, education, qvt, breakingthecycle, combatpestcontrol, michaelcoates, ingridtennessee, ukhousing, housing, southeastlondon, declassified

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