The Backstory

Hi everyone, we'd love you to give our new podcast a listen.Being Socially Distant is a new lockdown audio comedy from the producers of The Backstory Podcast. Written and produced by Tin Shed Productions and starring Suzy Coulson, Claire Mutimer, Kate Wilson and Ivan Vaughan. It is recorded remotely.You can listen to episode 1 here or click here to subscribe directly so that you get new episodes when they're released.Please follow us on instagram: @beingsociallydistantMusic: 'Latin Nights'Composer: Tim Brown, Brown House MediaPublisher: Pond 5Being Socially Distant is a Tin Shed Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we hear from Nancy and daughter Nina who, together with lodger Wes, find themselves living together in lockdown in a newly constituted household. Nancy works in mental health so she has spent the last few weeks holed up in her bedroom supporting clients via Zoom, whilst she and Nina get used to living together after being apart for a while. Online dating, routines and the challenges of this enforced period of reflection - there's plenty here to relate to.In a follow on from last week, Suzy asks Claire some non-corona questions in an attempt to talk about something - anything - else.We really hope you've enjoyed our set of new normal backstories. You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.We are @thebackstoryypodcast on Facebook and Instagram @thebackstorypod on twitter.The Backstory Podcast is produced by Tin Shed Productionshello@tinshedproductions.co.uk Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Suzy and Claire put five questions to each other about their new normal - how is life in lockdown in the Norfolk countryside? They talk about creative writing, podcasts they are listening to, their highs and lows and what might happen next. Then we hear from Lex who is in Sussex and reads out her blog which caught Claire's eye last week as it strikes many cords of what we are all experiencing.Lex's blog can be found at: https://thethoughtreport.com/coronavirus-diary-of-a-working-mum/You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.We are @thebackstoryypodcast on Facebook and Instagram @thebackstorypod on twitter.The Backstory Podcast is produced by Tin Shed Productionshello@tinshedproductions.co.uk Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are bringing you a season of backstories with the theme - a new normal - telling the real-life stories of us all adjusting to life in the midst of the corona outbreak. We hope you find some comfort in hearing other people's new normals.This week we hear from Masha who lives in Buenos Aires with her husband. Masha's two sons are in Canda and her youngest, who's 19, is in his second year of university. When lessons were cancelled Masha and her husband made plans for him to come home but, as lockdown kicked in, things didn't go according to plan.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.We are @thebackstoryypodcast on Facebook and Instagram @thebackstorypod on twitter.The Backstory Podcast is produced by Tin Shed Productionshello@tinshedproductions.co.uk Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are bringing you a season of backstories with the theme - a new normal - telling the real-life stories of us all adjusting to life in the midst of the corona outbreak. We hope you find some comfort in hearing other people's new normals.We kick off with Amy who is in the midst of a very tricky time as her Mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour just at the start of all this madness - she managed to get her Mum operated on just before all non-emergency operations were cancelled - but now she is caught up in all the corona lockdown. She explains how it is all playing out and how Mother's Day is for her this year.This has been a fast turn-around podcast recorded remotely - so apologies for any sound issues - although it is pretty good given it was recorded on a phone.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews. Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's mash-up we hear a selection of stories on the theme of recovery. First we hear from from Jilly Moss whose little girl Alba contracted what turned out to be measles before her first vaccination. Jilly tells how frightening it was when no -one could recognise the illness and her daughter became so ill. This interview is with Claire on the phone - so apologies for the sound quality. We also hear from Dave who became obsessed by his weight and describes his recovery from anorexia (season 4 episode 2) and finally Tiff's story of recovery which is absolutely remarkable as she had been diagnosed with terminal cancer (season 3 episode 4) but to the amazement of her rugby-playing husband Tom Youngs and her daughter Maisie and the rest of her family she was told that the cancer had gone. Our podcast recommendation is Emily Eavis on BBC's Desert Island Discs and Jon Ronson's audible original: The Last Days of August.Trigger warnings for this episode: anorexia, cancer. Help and support:NHS website advice on measlesBeat - eating disordersMacmillan -cancer supportYou can support us with likes, shares and reviews. Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking ‘Transformation' - experiences that can blindside or creep up slowly but that change your life. We hear from Marc who was diagnosed with HIV in the 80s, when treatment and prognosis were very different. HIV is a disease that has seen massive change in recent years, although as Marc explains, there's still some way to go with reducing stigma. We also hear from Adele, whose life was transformed by an acid attack, and from brothers Michael and Robert talking about Michael's major head injury following an assault and how that has changed the dynamic within their family. Our podcast recommendation is Modern Mann ‘Pupil A' from 1st May 2019.. Trigger warnings for this episode: HIV, acid attack, domestic abuse, head injury Help and support: Terrence Higgins Trust for HIV and sexual health supportAcid Survivors TrustHeadway - the brain injury associationSamaritans Call free anytime: 116 123 (UK) You can support us with likes, shares and reviews. Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Tea TimeComposer: Johnny BerglundSource: Epidemic SoundTitle: Above It AllComposer: August WilhelmssonSource: Epidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have our second mash-up, this time our first story is from another podcast The Break-up Monologues and we hear from comedienne Jane Postlethwaite interviewed by host Rosie Wilby about a big break up she went through. Carrying on the theme we hear about Nick Little and how it was for him to lose his business partner and best friend to a sudden illness and finally we go right back in to the archives to our first ever backstory to hear about Jan and John's story of losing their daughter - killed by her husband the mayor of Cromer. If you want to hear either of the last stories then Nick's story is series 6, ep 1 and A moment of madness is series 1, ep 1.Our podcast recommendation of the week is ‘The Shrink Next Door'.You can hear the full Break-Up Monologue featuring Jane Postlethwaite here.Trigger warnings for this episode: Murder, domestic abuse. Help and support:Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677Refuge Against Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247You can support us with likes, shares and reviews. Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backstory is back! This time we're hearing from a mixture of new and familiar voices as we look at the theme of Altered States. We hear from Pat, whose Parkinson's Disease causes hallucinations that her family is there, from Jess and Matt who lived through Jess's post-partum psychosis and from Natasha who had intrusive thoughts as part of her OCD. All three have in common the experience of trying to live with an altered state of reality and the challenges that poses. Our podcast recommendation of the week is ‘Personal Best'. Trigger warnings for this episode: Parkinson's, Post-Partum Psychosis, OCD, hallucinations Help and support: Parkinson's UKAssociation for Post Natal IllnessOCD ActionSamaritans Call free anytime: 116 123 (UK) You can support us with likes, shares and reviews. Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: ThunderbirdAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 LicenceTitle: Late AnswerComposer: Indigo DaysSource: Epidemic SoundTitle: Tea TimeComposer: Johnny BerglundSource: Epidemic SoundTitle: Above It AllComposer: August WilhelmssonSource: Epidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding up our season looking at people seeking justice, we hear from Adele Bellis who suffered an acid attack in August 2014. The attack was arranged by her ex-partner, Anthony, but carried out by someone acting on his behalf. It followed a long and abusive relationship in which Anthony had made numerous threats against Adele and her family, as well as physically attacking her. Adele describes the attack itself, the abusive relationship that preceded it and what came after.Our podcast recommendations of the week are ‘Parentland' and ‘Paradise' available on BBC Sounds.Trigger warnings for this episode: domestic violence, acid attack, coercive controlHelp and support:Acid Survivors' TrustSamaritans Call free anytime: 116 123 (UK)Adele's book, ‘Brave' is published by Harper CollinsYou can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: ThunderbirdAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 LicenceTitle: Interlude 2Author: Ashley Burgoynehttps://ashleyburgoyne.wixsite.com/writerandcomposer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Lee's story of getting justice for his mother - Cherry Groce - who was shot in front of him by the police on 28th September 1985 when they raided his family home. She was shot through the spine and paralysed and the incident led to several days of rioting in Brixton. Lee was 11 at the time. Cherry died 26 years later from complications related to the injuries she sustained that night. This began Lee's search for justice for his Mum and their family. 29 years after the shooting, an inquest was finally held, but how would Lee ever come to terms with this traumatic incident at such a formative time in his life...This programme does contain a short description of violence.Our podcast recommendation of the week is BBC Sounds, Shreds: Murder in the dock.Help and support:https://www.inquest.org.uk - Inquest the charity, supported Lee in his legal battle.Please support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Light ThoughtAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In PART TWO we continue the shocking and compelling story of how Penny Farmer and her family tracked down her brother and his girlfriend's killer; 38 years after they were murdered on a boat off the coast of Guatemala in 1978. After a eureka moment out walking with her mother, Penny suddenly realised that facebook may hold the key to finding the sons of the main suspect - Silas Boston - who were on board the boat when it happened. Penny finally found out exactly what happened to her brother and his girlfriend Peta on board the ship. Subsequently the police also caught up with Boston - although the story doesn't even end there…Heads up - this podcast does contain some graphic details.Our podcast recommendation of the week is Love and Radio's 'The Living Room' and The Daily 'The Hunt for the Golden State Killer'.Help and support:https://www.gov.uk/world - Foreign Office overseasLucie Blackman Trust https://www.lbtrust.org/Citizens' Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Cruse Bereavement Care https://www.cruse.org.uk/Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 (UK and ROI - Free to call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)Link to Penny's bookDead in the Water - Bringing Down My Brother's Killer After His 39 Years On The Run - A True Story by Amazon.co.ukLearn more: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1786069660/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_egzyCbVFHD1N3You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Light ThoughtAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseTitle: Evening FallAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part one of Penny Farmer's remarkable story about her brother Chris and his girlfriend Peta who went off travelling to South America in 1978. Peta wrote home detailed letters every week and then the letters suddenly stopped. In this two-parter Penny describes the pain of Chris and Peta not coming home and their slow realisation that something dreadful had happened to them in the sea off Guatemala at the hands of Silas Boston. In this first part we hear about how Penny experienced their disappearance as she prepared to go off to university and their discovery of the horrific fate the couple had come to which set Penny on a 40 year quest to find and convict their killer - one which facebook held the key to in 2015. Our podcast recommendation of the week is 'Love Stories with Dolly Alderton'.Help and support:https://www.gov.uk/world - Foreign Office overseasLucie Blackman Trust https://www.lbtrust.org/Citizens' Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Cruse Bereavement Care https://www.cruse.org.uk/Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123 (UK and ROI - Free to call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)Link to Penny's bookDead in the Water - Bringing Down My Brother's Killer After His 39 Years On The Run - A True Story by Amazon.co.ukLearn more: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1786069660/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_egzyCbVFHD1N3You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Light ThoughtAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseTitle: Evening FallAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding up our season looking at the people whose job it is to help others, this week we're heading to the gym to meet personal trainers Olly and Zane. Both have had their own struggles and have used exercise and fitness to help themselves out of a slump and maintain their mental well-being. For them, fitness isn't about achieving the sort of image we're all too familiar with - it's about looking after yourself, valuing yourself and not expecting things to happen overnight.Our podcast recommendation of the week is ‘Addicted to Sex' by the BBC.Trigger warnings for this episode: eating disorders, suicide, mental health.Help and support:Beat Eating Disorders 0808 801 0677Samaritans Call free anytime: 116 123 (UK)Links to weight diversity activists mentioned in the episode:Marilyn WannMarianne KirbyYou can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: TeenQueens2Composer: Stefan NetsmanSource: Epidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Claire went to meet Christie Watson who worked as a nurse for over twenty years. We hear about when she found herself on the other side of the fence watching Cheryl her Dad's nurse - look after him when he became terminally ill with lung cancer. She describes the minute cues that Cheryl took from getting to knowing her Dad that helped her nurse him so effectively. She describes the pressures that nurses are under and what needs to change as we head towards a bed crisis which is actually a nursing shortage this winter. Christie has gone on to write two fictional books and most recently The language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our season looking at the people whose job it is to help others, this week it's Nicky and Alan from St. Martin's Housing in Norwich. They tell us about their work with John, who has been an on/off client of St. Martin's. John (not his real name) was a rough sleeper, a chaotic heroin user and supporting him was not easy. When people are batting with complex and entrenched problems, there are no quick fixes, no easy answers. It turns out, though, that good old-fashioned perseverance and compassion go a long way. Nicky and Alan tell us about their work and what it takes to help someone move from the streets to having their own front door.Help and support:St. Martins Housing (Norwich based)ShelterCrisisSamaritans Call free anytime: 116 123 (UK)You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Stand StillComposer: Johannes HagerSource: Epidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a new season of the backstory - this run of four has a particular theme - we are looking at people's jobs which involve doing good. This week we hear from Nick Little who set up a social enterprise company called the Outsiders with close friend Oz Osbourne. They quickly realised that in the world of social enterprise community work their high standards were tricky to maintain or were often undermined, but they stuck to their guns. They ran some amazing projects together including a human library where you could borrow people instead of books and have a chat with them for half an hour - the idea was to chose someone who totally challenged your prejudices - so they had categories like transgender, muslim and disabled. They also run the 12th man which is a project training barbers to be mental health first aiders, able to spot the warning signs among customers and point them in the right direction if they need help.But then this summer Oz died.Nick Little explains how hard it is to do good and how it is even harder when you suddenly lose your best friend and business partner.Help and support:the-outsiders.org.uk/about-us - Nick's social enterprise12th-man.org.uk - Nick'sSamaritans 116 123 (24 hours)www.mind.org.ukthecalmzone.netYou can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Eternal HopeAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: Evening Fall HarpAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title:Quiet Contemplation 18Author: Christian AndersenSource: Epidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Episode 8Terry was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease when he was 59. 8 years after his diagnosis, he and daughter Vicki talk about how the illness has changed their lives, individually and as a family, the strains and losses that come with living with a progressive disease and how it also has the potential to bring people closer together.Help and support:Parkinson's UKSamaritans 116 123 (24 hours)NHS information about Parkinson'sCarers UKYou can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: "Light Thought Variation 3"Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Episode 7In part two of Jess and Matt's story we hear about the tough journey from Norfolk to London to get Jess and baby Albert in to a psychiatric Mother and Baby unit. Jess explains what it was like to get treatment there and how they all coped with hospital life and getting used to slowly go out again. We hear about how it was eventually coming back to Norfolk and getting used to being at home and eventually the big decision of whether to try for another child.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Help and support:Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) and APP forumAssociation for Post Natal IllnessMind: what is postpartum psychosis?PANDAS Foundation UKRoyal College of Psychiatrists: postpartum psychosisMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Incidental musicTitle: Light Thought VarAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseTitle: EternalAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Episode 6Jess and Matt had an excellent birth but then things started to go a bit weird, Jess just wasn't herself. Matt had been warned that women can be very affected by hormones after the birth, but this was extreme. It turned out that Jess was suffering from postpartum psychosis a mental illness that comes on just after having a baby. When baby Albert was taken in to hospital with jaundice it became clear that he wasn't the only one that was ill and Jess needed very specialist care which wasn't readily available...You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Help and support:Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) and APP forumAssociation for Post Natal IllnessMind: what is postpartum psychosis?PANDAS Foundation UKRoyal College of Psychiatrists: postpartum psychosisMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Incidental musicTitle: Light ThoughtAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseTitle: Evening FallAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseTitle: MarrakeschAuthor: Phillip GrossSource: http://freemusicarchive.orgLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Episode 5Lillian and Dan have enjoyed a long marriage, full of travel and dancing. With Lillian in her 70s and Dan in his mid-90s, the time came recently when they took the difficult decision to move Dan into residential care. Lillian talks about still being married but not feeling like a wife, the gains she enjoys and the sadness of the losses brought about by this recent change.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.Help and support:Age UKMINDCampaign to end lonelinessSamaritans 116 123 (24 hours)The Loneliness ProjectMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Incidental music:Title: "Eternal Hope"Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trichotillomania: Cara's storySeason 5 Episode 4When Cara moved from a happy primary school to a large, intimidating high school her mental well-being plummeted.  Her height and long red hair made her stand out and the attention caused her eczema to flare.  Struggling to cope, Cara turned to hair pulling, a coping mechanism that offered temporary relief but created its own problems.  In this week's Backstory we hear about how one thing can lead to another, how conditions can take hold before you realise they're a problem and how writing helped Cara to find the confidence to stop this compulsive behaviour.Find out more about Cara here.Cara's book ‘Every Trich in the Book' is available here.You can support us with likes, shares and reviews.The Backstory is taking a short break but please keep us in your library as we'll be back in a few weeks. Help and support:Bullying UK – advice and support for children and parents/carers0808 800 2222Information from OCD UK about trichotillomania can be found here.Samaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: “Eternal Hope”Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The road to recovery: Hope's storySeason 5 Episode 3Hope is one of 5 children.  It was a big, busy family and not without its fair share of conflict and discord.  By the age of 17 Hope had been suffering from anorexia for 4 years, a condition she'd done her best to hide from friends and family.  But when her heart nearly stopped things had to change.  In this week's Backstory we hear about life as an in-patient and how relapse and recovery are a long journey.Hope's fundraising page can be found here.Her book ‘Stand Tall Little Girl' is available here.Help and support:Beat – The UK's Eating Disorder Charity0808 801 0677Samaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: “Eternal Hope”Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/7 Behind the scenes: David's storySeason 5 Episode 2In July 2005 London and the country were in jubilant mood, celebrating winning the bid to host the 2012 Olympics. The next day, during the morning rush hour, four bombs exploded, three on the Underground and one on a double-decker bus. 52 people were killed and hundreds were injured. David Videcette was working in counter-terrorism and was faced with the prospect of a complex and lengthy investigation that would take over his life for the next few years and cost him his marriage. In this week's episode David talks candidly to Suzy about what life was like behind the scenes of the investigation into the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil.For more information about David Videcette and to find out about his books The Theseus Paradox and The Detriment visit davidvidecette.comInformation about Encompass can be found here.The Encompass exhibition ‘Belonging in Britain' runs from 23/9/18 – 13/10/18 at The Guardian, Kings Place, London N1. It is free to visit.Help and support:Samaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMusic credits:Main theme: Title: Nancy Author: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/) Source: www.gosoundtrack.com License: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Incidental music: Title: “Eternal Hope” Author: Kevin MacLeod Source: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Title: “Interlude 2” Author: Ashley Burgoyne Source: ashleyburgoyne.wixsite.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brethren to burlesque: Sapphira's storySeason 5 Episode 1Welcome back to Season 5.  We start with a love story.  Sapphira felt like a misfit, naturally flamboyant but brought up by brethren.  Eventually excommunicated, her life spiralled but then she met Tony. Tony had also been raised by brethren and together they started to heal.  Sapphira talks about what it means to have the rug pulled out from under your feet and then find the real you through music and burlesque.Sapphira's book can be found here:http://www.triggerpublishing.com/product/burlesque-or-bust-bringing-my-mental-health-to-heelpre-order-now/ Sapphira's social media links:www.facebook.com/sapphiramusicwww.twitter.com/sapphiramusicwww.instagram.com/sapphiramusic Help and support:Samaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMIND0300 123 3393 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)www.mind.org.uk Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music provided by  www.sapphiramusic.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindfulness on wheels: Tim's storySeason 4 Episode 7This is Tim McKenna's account of what it is like to live with bipolar disorder – I think it is an amazing account of being male and mentally ill and initially not having much help or support through not knowing what was wrong and hiding how he was feeling – as he felt ashamed of it.It does include some details of feeling depressed and a suicide attempt so if that is a trigger for you then just be aware of that – but it is a story of survival and realisation and learning about yourself and about cycling and straight jackets and how sometimes the worst sounding things are the biggest help.Help and support:CALM 0800 58 58 58Helpline & web chat available 5pm to midnight every daythecalmzone.netSamaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMaytreeA sanctuary for the suicidal020 7263 7070www.maytree.org.uk/index.phpMIND0300 123 3393 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)www.mind.org.ukhttps://www.time-to-change.org.ukPapyrusPrevention of Young Suicide0800 068 41 41 (Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm / 7pm – 10pm. Weekends 2pm – 5pm)www.papyrus-uk.orgSuicide awareness training is available online through Zero Suicide Alliance. Tim's facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Tim-Cycles-The-Coast-495360543981739/Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicense: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Title: Eternal HopeAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicense: CC Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From free school meals to the High Court: Ali's storySeason 4 Episode 6Ali grew up in Wales on free school dinners with four other siblings. This is the story of how he made an extraordinary success of himself and how his experience of difference tallies with his work as an immigration barrister. What gives some children the drive to move beyond their background?  Who influenced Ali?  How will it change for the next generation? Help and support:Citizens AdviceMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)You can really help us with reviews, likes, shares and signing up a friend.  Thanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who helps NICU parents? Vicki's storySeason 4 Episode 5Vicki is a young woman on a mission.  Having experienced life on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after the birth of her first son, she's determined to push for better mental health provision for parents in similar situations.  Vicki struggled with the shock and her mental health suffered, all whilst trying to care for a young baby with significant health problems.  She talks openly about the experience for her, son Elijah and partner Greg.As always, this week's backstory is followed by backchat in which Claire and Suzy talk about the pros and cons of blogging and why getting the right therapy is so important, as well as our regular podcast recommendation.Help and information:Bliss – for babies born premature or sick bliss.org.ukSamaritans 24 hours a day, free and confidential call 116 123Vicki's blog can be found here.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)You can really help us with reviews, likes, shares and signing up a friend.  Thanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This backstory is about two remarkable brothers. Michael is now 33 and he was punched in the jaw six years ago down on Great Yarmouth seafront on a saturday night, which knocked him over smashing his head on the side of the kerb. His brother Robert, who is ten years younger than him, has been a huge part of his support in enabling him to learn how to live again with what turned out to be a major brain injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right person, right place: Naomi's storySeason 4 Episode 3Naomi is a woman of many talents.  Actress, stand up and academic.  As part of her role with a school where the pupils wore Tudor uniform, Naomi went to Romania to work with young people in an orphanage, children who had been institutionalised their whole lives under Ceausescu's regime, children for whom regular communication wasn't possible.As always, this week's backstory is followed by backchat in which Claire and Suzy talk about the broader issues, working with teenagers and why Suzy is a psychic cat whisperer. To support the charity mentioned in this episode please go to www.fundatianewlife.comThe Guardian article on Vişinel Balan can be found here.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)You can really help us with reviews, likes, shares and signing up a friend.  Thanks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recovering from anorexia: Dave's storySeason 4 Episode 2Dave's backstory is a tale of going to the brink and then choosing to live, of recovery and the ongoing struggles that come as part of the package.  Challenging all the stereotypes, Dave talks about his anorexia with a massive dose of humour and gives a new perspective on this most pernicious and dangerous illness.As always, Claire and Suzy discuss the backstory and occasionally veer off at a tangent, including talking about why spots have featured heavily in both their weeks. For Help and information:Beat – The UK's Eating Disorder CharityHelpline: 0808 801 0677Download the cheat sheet here to help if you're going to your GP. Men get eating disorders tooSupporting men with eating disorders SamaritansCall for free anytime on 116 113 Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)You can really help us with reviews, likes, shares and signing up a friend.  Thanks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hide or confide? Kiki's storySeason 4 Episode 1Kiki's backstory is a tale of two halves – she is a footballer but it isn't about football. It is about something that happened that changed the course of her career forever, a simple mistake that stopped Kiki's plans in their tracks. The second half is about something she needs to tell someone but has built it up in her mind and she doesn't know how to share it. It's important she tells them really soon.Claire and Suzy chat about the programme including Claire's love of shades of grey, Suzy's almost pHD and why we can't agree on how rule abiding we should be.For Help and Information:www.stonewall.org.ukhttps://www.samaritans.orgMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about Learning to Live Again: Tiff's story (Season 3 ep 4).  Join us as we discuss what we've learnt about whether we consider Tiff to have been brave, what you can donate from your body whilst you are still alive and how to deal with being captain of Leicester Tigers when your wife finds out they are terminally ill. We also discuss which podcast we are recommending from the British Podcast Awards, alternative therapies, cannabis oil and mindset.For Help and Information:Information on stem cell donation: https://www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-nowInformation on blood donation: https://www.blood.co.ukInformation on platelet donation: http://platelets.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/Bloodwise – the charity behind blood cancer research https://bloodwise.org.ukComprehensive information on all cancers and support: https://www.macmillan.org.ukMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3: Episode 4Learning to live again: Tiff's storyIn the latest episode, Claire travels to Leicester to talk to Tiffany Youngs…Tiff appeared at the age of 28 to have an amazing life – recently married to Tom Youngs, the England and Leicester Tigers rugby player, with a new baby girl Maisie and a lovely family home in Leicester.However this was all about to be turned on its head when she found out in 2014 that she was suffering from Hodgkin Lymphoma.This is the remarkable story of how Tiff dealt with three years of ill health and numerous different treatments, including a stem cell transplant, only to be told the devastating news in April 2017 that her cancer was terminal.“I said you know Mummy hasn't been very well, unfortunately Mummy has got to go to heaven….and she was like Oh OK so I never see Mummy again.”However a few months ago Tiff found out that she was in remission – the scan was completely clear of cancer.How does it feel as a mother to face a terminal diagnosis? Tiff talks to Claire about her health and emotions, and the extraordinary turnaround which sees her now in remission from the disease.For Help and Information:Information on stem cell donation: https://www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-nowInformation on blood donation: https://www.blood.co.ukInformation on platelet donation: http://platelets.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/Bloodwise – the charity behind blood cancer research https://bloodwise.org.ukComprehensive information on all cancers and support: https://www.macmillan.org.ukMusic Credits:Music credits:Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Incidental music: Title: Eternal Hope Author: Kevin MacLeod Source: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Title: Light Thought Variation 1 Author: Kevin MacLeod Source: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about A Different Kind of Grief: Kathryn and Joy's Story (Season 3 ep 3).  Join us as we discuss what we've learnt from online suicide awareness training, apps that might help and how we manage our own stress.Help and support:CALM 0800 58 58 58Helpline & web chat available 5pm to midnight every daythecalmzone.netSamaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMaytreeA sanctuary for the suicidal020 7263 7070www.maytree.org.uk/index.phpMIND0300 123 3393 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)www.mind.org.ukPapyrusPrevention of Young Suicide0800 068 41 41 (Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm / 7pm – 10pm. Weekends 2pm – 5pm)www.papyrus-uk.orgEmpathySupport for anyone who is bereaved by suicide – Joy and Kathryn's group in Norfolkwww.empathynorfolk.co.ukSuicide awareness training is available online through Zero Suicide Alliance. Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 Episode 3A Different Kind of Grief: Kathryn and Joy's Story is about two women who have got together to run a support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide.We realise this programme could be a trigger for some people so please look after yourselves and perhaps don't listen if you feel this will affect you. Support groups are below.Both Kathryn and Joy sadly lost a relative to suicide themselves – Kathryn lost her sister Alison in 2015 and Joy lost her son Ian 11 years ago. This podcast is about how the grief of suicide impacts on loved ones in such a profound way. Kathryn and Joy talk about how they find so many people don't entirely understand it, the stigma that still exists around suicide and how hard it is to accept that someone wanted to escape their pain and leave you. Joy's brave insight and honesty over her own mental health and Kathryn's observations of how friends and neighbours reacted and their suggestions over how to be a good friend in this scenario mean that you really come away understanding this grief and how to be a better a friend. Both of their loved ones had pre-existing mental health problems and they believe both of them could have been saved if only they had had the right support. Help and support:CALM 0800 58 58 58Helpline & web chat available 5pm to midnight every daythecalmzone.netSamaritans116 123 (24 hours)www.samaritans.orgMaytreeA sanctuary for the suicidal020 7263 7070www.maytree.org.uk/index.phpMIND0300 123 3393 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)www.mind.org.ukPapyrusPrevention of Young Suicide0800 068 41 41 (Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm / 7pm – 10pm. Weekends 2pm – 5pm)www.papyrus-uk.orgEmpathySupport for anyone who is bereaved by suicide – Joy and Kathryn's group in Norfolkwww.empathynorfolk.co.uk Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Title: Light Though Variation 1Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: SnowdropAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about the second and concluding part of A Targeted Assault: Sheila's Story (Season 3 ep 2).  Join us as we discuss what happened after the rape, why Sheila confided in Bridget and what we've learnt about how to respond if someone discloses sexual abuse.Help and support:Rapecrisis.org.uk 0808 802 9999thesurvivorstrust.org/sarc/ – for information about SARCs 0808 801 0818Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 Episode 2Sheila was raped at a garden party when she was 62.  She's a retired nurse, a mother and grandmother. In the concluding part of this two-part backstory, we find out what happened after the rape, how she confided in best friend Bridget and how the support of local services led to a full investigation and, crucially, a trial.Help and support:Rapecrisis.org.uk 0808 802 9999thesurvivorstrust.org/sarc/ – for information about SARCs 0808 801 0818 Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: ThunderbirdAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: Light Though Variation 3Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about A Targeted Assault: Sheila's Story (Season 3 ep 1).  Join us as we discuss our thoughts about the terrible assault that Sheila was subjected to.  We'll also discuss your feedback about the programme, what we've learnt and what schools are teaching about consent.Help and support:Rapecrisis.org.uk 0808 802 9999thesurvivorstrust.org/sarc/ – for information about SARCs 0808 801 0818Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 Episode 1Sheila was raped at a garden party when she was 62.  She's a retired nurse, a mother and grandmother. In episode 1 of this two part backstory, Sheila talks about the build up and how she believes she was targeted.  Movingly, she describes the attack itself and we hear how best friend Bridget helped her to move forwards in the aftermath.  Episode 2 of Sheila's story airs next week.Help and support:Rapecrisis.org.uk 0808 802 9999thesurvivorstrust.org/sarc/ – for information about SARCs 0808 801 0818 Our sponsor:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Paola Cumiskey – Decorative Artist specialising in marbling, graining, murals, trompe l'oeil and other incredible paint effects.  If you're looking to create something unique in your home then get in touch at paolacumiskey.com.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: ThunderbirdAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about Ali Golds: A Life Less Ordinary (Season 2 ep 4).  Join us as we try to answer some of the questions thrown up by Ali Golds's backstory – Ali's relationship with her own mother, how backstories can be awkward sticking points when you are dating and the unusual way that podcasts can help in those circumstances. We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire with Ali GoldsAli is 50 years old and has had a life less ordinary – she has a complicated backstory. This is a two-parter and in this second part (please do listen to part one first) Ali is just escaping a violent partner with her youngest son Conor. Ali goes on to reflect on her tricky childhood which contains an episode of abuse. We go on to hear about her first marriage, her time in the women's refuge and her search for her daughter.She looks back on this time with compelling insight from her son Conor who is now 19 and adds a fascinating viewpoint as he recalls things that happened to his family when he was much younger.We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching. Useful links:https://www.thejunoproject.co.uk – Ali's project that she runs to empower young women.https://www.refuge.org.uk – 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Violence Helplinehttp://www.riseuk.org.uk – Freedom from domestic violenceMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Light thought var 1Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: SnowdropAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: Comfortable MysteryAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about Ali Golds: A Life Less Ordinary (Season 2 ep 3).  Join us as we try to answer some of the questions thrown up by Ali Golds's backstory – why Ali's kids lived with their dad, what Esther Perel would make of her marriage and how Peter Andre dealt with his stepchildren. We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching.Useful links:http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ 0808 2000 247https://www.thejunoproject.co.uk – Ali's project that she runs to empower young women.Refuge Women's Aid Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire with Ali GoldsAli is 50 years old and has had a life less ordinary – she has a complicated backstory. This is a two-parter and in this first part we meet Ali as she is meeting her second husband. She already has two children who live with their dad and and after a series of failed relationships Ali is hoping that this next one will be different – but the blending of this family does not ultimately go to plan…with shocking outcomes.She looks back on this time with compelling insight from her two sons who are now 19 and 27 and add a fascinating viewpoint as they recall things that happened to their family when they were much younger.We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching. Useful links:https://www.thejunoproject.co.uk – Ali's project that she runs to empower young women.Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: Light thought var 1Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: SnowdropAuthor: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about Martin and Mo – Stepping Up (Season 2 ep 2).  Join us as we contemplate taking on a baby when you thought all of that was behind you, and how parenting a second time around can be a very different experience. We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching.Useful links:The Trussell Trust  Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#02 – Stepping Up: Martin and MoHow far would you go to do the right thing?  What does it mean to step up, to allow the course of your life to be changed completely?  This week we hear from Martin and his partner Mo about how they stepped up to take on Martin's baby grandson and how others in turn helped them.We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching. Useful links:The Trussell TrustMusic credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: “Eternal Hope”Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi and welcome to Backchat, where Suzy and Claire talk about the latest episode of The Backstory.This week we're talking about Norman Lamb – the personal and political (Season 2 ep 1).  Join us as we ramble on about confidence and how to get it, cycling and why we're definitely not psychopaths. We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching.Useful links:Samaritans Available 24 hours a day, free and confidential.  Call free from any ‘phone 116 123.http://zerosuicidealliance.com OCD Action Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#01 Norman Lamb – the personal and politicalWelcome back to Season 2.We're kicking off with Norman Lamb, Lib Dem MP and former care minister.  Norman has spoken openly about his own family's mental health and we wanted to know whether these experiences had influenced his career.  We return to the subject of OCD and Norman talks about the impact of his sister killing herself in 2015.  We also talk confidence, compromise and coalition.We're delighted once again to be sponsored by 16 Degrees Coaching.  Don't let your backstory dictate your future.  Contact James today to find out more about leadership and career coaching. Useful links:Samaritans Available 24 hours a day, free and confidential.  Call free from any ‘phone 116 123.http://zerosuicidealliance.comOCD Action Music credits:Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Incidental music:Title: “Eternal Hope”Author: Kevin MacLeodSource: incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Title: Interlude 2Author: Ashley BurgoyneSource: ashleyburgoyne.wixsite.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this, our final podcast of Season 1, Claire and Suzy talk about ‘Blood, sweat and trauma' (Season 1 Episode 8) and Lotty's traumatic experience following the birth of her daughter.  Keep us in your feed as we'll be back in 2018 with more docupods telling stories that we think are worth listening to.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#08 Birth, sweat and traumaWhat happens when the birth of your baby, that long-awaited happy event, leaves you traumatised?  How do you manage when it feels as though every other new mum is coping and you're struggling just to get through the day?  Lotty speaks out about her experience of having her daughter, 7-month old Daisy and how the series of traumatic events she experienced will have lifelong consequences for her and her family.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme: Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental music:Incidental music: “Comfortable Mystery 2” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/For further information and support:Birth Trauma AssociationRead more about Lotty's story in her own words here.NHS Choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's backchat Claire and Suzy talk about ‘What are the chances?' (Season 1, ep 7)and discuss the unique friendship that Zoe and Emma have, and what's important in friendship in general.  And glitter poo, of course.We're proud to be sponsored by Farmdrop – the ethical grocer that brings the farmers' market to your door. Use promo code BACKSTORY to get £25 off your first £50 order.Main theme:Title: NancyAuthor: Grimo (http://www.gosoundtrack.com/the-team/)Source: www.gosoundtrack.comLicence: CC By 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.