Podcasts about surviving economic abuse

Irish actor Caitríona Balfe was nominated for a Bafta for her performance in Kenneth Branagh's film Belfast and is also known to many as Claire in time travel drama series Outlander. Caitríona joins Nuala McGovern in the studio to discuss her latest role in new film The Amateur, playing a Russian spy alongside Rami Malek. There has been a "significant increase" in the number of female swimmers having indecent images taken of them in changing rooms whilst competing in the elite level of the sport, according to a leaked report. The Times newspaper has seen a report by the sport's governing body Swim England which states that pictures have been taken using camera phones over or under cubicles. Nuala is joined by BBC Sport correspondent Laura Scott and Mhairi Maclennan, CEO of Kyniska Advocacy, which supports women and victims of abuse in sport. The latest figures on child maintenance show there is currently £690m unpaid, leaving thousands of children without the financial support they are entitled to. Critics argue that the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is failing to use its legal powers, while the Government says enforcement measures are improving. As an inquiry by the cross-party House of Lords Public Services committee calls for evidence, we look at how unpaid child maintenance can be used as a form of economic abuse. Nuala hears from Sam Smethers, Chair of the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, and a survivor whose ex-partner used the system to control her.A new exhibition called Curious Cures at Cambridge University Library explores medicine in the medieval era. Dozens of unique medical manuscripts, recipes, cures and guides to healthy living from the 14th and 15th centuries are on display. To discuss women's role in medieval medicine, Nuala is joined by the exhibition's curator and medieval manuscripts specialist, Dr James Freeman.Grammy award-winning singer Chappell Roan has been causing a stir with some comments she made about motherhood on the podcast Call Her Daddy. The 27-year-old singer said her friends her age who have kids "are in hell", adding "I actually don't know anyone who's happy and has children at this age." So is motherhood worth it - or is Chappell Roan right? Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, is a campaigner and mum of five. She joins us to discuss. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

From your partner controlling your finances to them giving you a weekly allowance, did you know over half of Brits (52%) admit to overlooking a financial red flag in a past or current relationship, but don't always know how to identify them?In this episode, Anna joins Love Island star Sharon Gaffka (@sharongaffka) and Lauren Garrett from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse (@survivingeconomicabuse), as they have an open conversation on how to identify financial red flags in a relationship, and what tools are available to help you overcome them.#TheCostofLovingFor more information and support, please reach out to @survivingeconomicabuse /survivingeconomicabuse.org

Almost a million women are trapped in dangerous relationships because of economic abuse, figures from a dedicated charity suggest.Economic abuse is now a legally recognised form of domestic abuse. It could include not allowing access to cash or bank accounts or the things money buys like food and clothing.The charity Surviving Economic Abuse reports that 1 in 7 women in the UK have experienced this kind of control and coercion at the hands of a partner and we know that men can face it too. Felicity Hannah is joined by Sam Smethers the CEO of Charity Surviving Economic Abuse and also solicitor Gary Rycroft.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Researcher: Emma Smith Editor: Jess QuayleIf you've been affected by any of the issues in this programme then details of help are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information on 08000 155 947.(This episode was first broadcast at 3pm on Wednesday the 4th of December 2024)

A staggering 95% of survivors of domestic abuse experience economic abuse, leaving them isolated, trapped, dependent and confused. So, we asked Tamsin Caine, a Chartered Financial Planner from Smart Divorce, to join us to look at how to recognise the signs of economic abuse and what you can do about it. A financial specialist in advising people going through a divorce or separation. Tamsin covers: What is economic abuse? What are the red flags of economic abuse What is the effect of the abuse on survivors? Reducing the stigma around economic abuse The support available for survivors The role of financial education and empowerment The importance of building a support team How to access support with limited financial resources How to take back control of finances And, a powerful message for survivors on how to rebuild your life following the abuse to create a financially stable and safe life. Support with economic abuseEconomic abuse rarely happens in isolation. It often occurs alongside other forms of domestic abuse. If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.You can access help and support from the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or the Mankind Initiative support helpline: 01823 334 244 For support with economic abuse, please contact the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, at https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ and Respect: Mens Advice Line: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/legal-information/economic-abuse-steps-to-economic-safety/Additional informationSurviving economic abuse - https://bit.ly/3v7uAA4 Divorcing or separating from a narcissist - https://bit.ly/3ROxpyQ Domestic abuse - how can a family lawyer help? https://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0 Dealing with post-separation abuse - https://bit.ly/3veGwzR Taking control of your finances on separation - https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one

From controlling behaviour to everyday micro-aggressions, a staggering 1 in 5 women will experience financial abuse in their lifetime, but often the signs go unnoticed.  In this episode, Anna joins motivational speaker, Malin Anderson (@missmalinsara), and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse (@survivingeconomicabuse), Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE, as they discuss how to spot the signs of financial abuse and what to do if you're experiencing them. #TheCostofLoving

For today's episode, we sat down with Dr. Mary-Ann Stephenson, Director of the Women's Budget Group, to discuss women and money. The UK Women's Budget Group is the UK's leading feminist economics think tank that provides evidence and proposes policy alternatives for a gender-equal economy. They are the link between academia, the women's voluntary sector and progressive economics think tanks. In this episode we talk about the financial repercussions of unpaid are, the impact of austerity on gender equality, the flaws of classic economics theory and the importance of reforming our childcare system. We also discuss financial abuse, if you'd like to skip this part, it's from minute 30:00 to minute 38:30. 1 in 5 women in the UK experience financial abuse, if you or someone you know needs help, consult the resources on Surviving Economic Abuse. Discussed in this episode: Universal Credit and financial abuse: exploring the links A Home of Her Own: Housing and Women Recommended books: Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth  Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?: A Story About Women and Economics by Katrine Marcal (Translated by Saskia Vogel) You can find us on our website, instagram and twitter to keep up with new episodes, articles and definitions.

Jeannette talks to Sarah Williams-Gardener, the CEO of FinTech Wales, during Wales Tech Week. They discuss the mission of FinTech Wales to give a voice to FinTech businesses in Wales and showcase their solutions on a global stage. They also delve into the importance of collaboration, mentoring, and creating a supportive community within the FinTech industry. Sarah shares her personal journey in the tech sector, her passion for fairness and philanthropy, and the impact of her own experience with cancer on her desire to give back. They touch on the power of networking, the exciting advancements in AI and technology, and the role of FinTech in creating a more equitable and inclusive world KEY TAKEAWAYS Fintech Wales focuses on skills and talent development, investment and funding, building a collaborative community, and promoting businesses in Wales. The organisation helps bridge the gap for young entrepreneurs by providing mentoring, connections, and support in turning their technical innovations into successful businesses. Fintech has the potential to create a more level playing field by making financial services and technology more accessible to a wider range of people. Embracing technology, such as AI, can lead to positive changes in various sectors, but it is important to ensure ethical use, diversity of thinking, and inclusivity in its development and implementation BEST MOMENTS "We need to be much louder and prouder about what we have here in our region, what's being developed in our valleys, what's being quietly fed into many systems both in the UK and globally." "FinTech Wales is about convening, it's about convening groups of people, it's about creating conversations and it's about encouraging collaboration." "I think it's really important to give. Giving is a wonderful thing to do. I don't give to get. And so I think it's how you take yourself into those environments." "I think we need to be really mindful about training people to network. It is absolutely building connections. But it is building them with generosity and with purpose."   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     ABOUT THE GUEST Sarah Williams-Gardener is the CEO at FinTech Wales, the not-for-profit members organisation establishing and empowering Wales as a globally recognised hub of FinTech excellence. Sarah spent 17 years at IBM, latterly as Government Affairs Director with Government departments, as well as working on commercial and innovation projects. She was also a founding member of the team behind the challenger bank Starling. Since leaving Starling in June 2019, Sarah held an interim CEO role at charity Hope for Children, and she supported the early stage set up at Fair 4 All Finance where she leads the consumer insights, market and product design. As well as being the current CEO for FinTech Wales, Sarah is a trustee for Surviving Economic Abuse." FinTech Wales' socials to tag into promotional activity: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintech-wales/?viewAsMember=true twitter - @WalesFintech ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. 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Eddie Grant catches up with Hannah Coffey, Vulnerability and Client Assistance Manager to consider the common queries, Consumer Duty and hints and tips to deliver great client outcomes. Previous episodes in the vulnerability series Episode 1 focuses on Bereavement with expert insights from Kirsty Hunt from Cruse Bereavement Support and our lived experience expert Dominic. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 2 focuses on Mental Health with expert insights from Emma Turner from Mind Croydon and our lived experience expert James. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 3 focuses on Economic Abuse with expert insights from Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse and our lived expert Annie. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 4 focuses on Cognitive Impairment with expert insights from Philly Hare, Innovations in Dementia and our lived experts Wendy and George. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 5 focuses on Relationship Breakdown with expert insights from Jack Guinness and Farah Baldock from Gingerbread and our lived expert Helen. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 6 focuses on Digital Capability with expert insights from Helen Dobson from Citizen's Online and our lived expert Jackie. Market Podbean link is here. Episode 7 focuses on Caring with expert insights from Sonia Benitez, from Carers Network and our lived expert Cynthia. Market Podbean link is here. Subscribe to future podcasts and review our Techlink in Conversation catalogue for a deep dive across Technical, Vulnerability and Research themed conversations. Please leave a comment, we would love to know what you think of our conversations, why not like it too!

Recently we've seen some high-profile examples of financial abuse. Stories about Britney Spears' conservatorship, Mel B's controlling ex-husband and Kesha's challenging relationship with her producer have all made the headlines. And it's not just a celebrity problem. 6 million people in the UK will experience this at some point in their lives. But what is financial abuse and how can you help a friend or loved one deal with it?  This week, Kia Commodore speaks to award-winning journalist Katie Binns who has investigated this topic. They pin down what it is and share practical tips for ending it. They also cover how it's related to domestic abuse, and coercive control, which can be challenging to hear about. For more information, and ways to get help and advice, please visit Surviving Economic Abuse, a charity set up with these issues in mind: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ You can play the podcast on Legal & General's website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer Kia and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from Legal & General's take on things. They give guidance for a UK audience that's relevant at the time of recording. It's general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you'd get from a financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic abuse was officially recognised under the Domestic Abuse Act in 2021, yet a new study from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse suggests victims are still being let down by the police and the courts. Their CEO Nicola Sharp-Jeffs joins to tell us more about their findings, alongside ITV broadcaster Ruth Dodsworth who shares her own personal experience. On Tuesday's programme, the Conservative MP for Don Valley, Nick Fletcher, championed the idea of a Minister for Men. He says statistics show that 75% of people taking their lives are men, that the life expectancy of men is 3.7 years lower than it is for women, that 83% of rough sleepers are men. On Wednesday we heard your views - could a Minister help tackle some of the issues many young men seem to be struggling with, such as masculinity, pornography, consent and their role in society? Could a Minister for Men also make life better for women? And could it be a way to tackle the rise of influencers such as Andrew Tate – a self-declared misogynist? Have you ever been in a 'situationship'? It's sort of a relationship but you're not exclusive. It's the subject of the debut novel of Taylor-Dior Rumble. The Situationship is published by Merky Books and it's been termed the label's first Rom-Com. Rebuilding My Life series: When Martine Wright was rescued from the wreckage of a bombed Tube train on what became known as 7/7, her injuries were so severe that she could not be identified. Both her legs were amputated above the knee. 18 years on, Martine speaks about her road to recovery, physically and emotionally. Is Belfast the new city of love? Well, it's the backdrop to new Sky Atlantic romcom The Lovers, which follows local supermarket worker Janet and her love affair with English TV presenter, Seamus O'Hannigan who has a whole other life, and a girlfriend, back in London. Roisin Gallagher, who plays Janet, talks about filming in her hometown and the changing perceptions of Northern Ireland's capital. Presenter; Anita Rani Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Sarah Crawley

Economic abuse was officially recognised under the Domestic Abuse Act in 2021, yet a new study from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse suggests victims are still being let down by the police and the courts. Their CEO Nicola Sharp-Jeffs joins to tell us more about their findings, alongside ITV broadcaster Ruth Dodsworth who shares her own personal experience. What would you do if you weren't afraid? That is the question Michal Oshman is asking in her latest book. As the former Head of Company Culture at TikTok and International Leadership Development Executive at Facebook, she is no stranger to success. But Michal says that she has spent most of her life hiding anxiety and fear under this success - and uses her book to explore how we can all replace uncertainty with purpose for a better life. She joins Anita Rani to discuss. You might have seen in the papers and online that the actress Sophie Turner and the singer Joe Jonas are getting divorced. The couple met back in 2016 on Instagram, and were married a year later. They have two daughters together, but earlier this week released a joint statement saying they have 'mutually decided to amicably end' their marriage. However, TMZ reported that a source claimed that they had very different lifestyles. Sophie Likes to party, while Jo stays at home, they reported. Olivia-Anne Cleary is a senior editor and writer who felt compelled to write an article about it for Glamour magazine, Can We Please Stop Mum Shaming. She joins Anita to discuss. When you think of traditional barbershop singers you probably think of men. But there are just as many female acapella singing groups as male. The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers has around 60 clubs as members. And Mountain Harmony Chorus, the only one in Wales, wrote to Woman's Hour during Listener Week, inviting us to one of their rehearsals. We hear from our reporter Melanie Abbott who went along. Is Belfast the new city of love? Well it's the backdrop to new Sky Atlantic romcom, The Lovers, which follows local supermarket worker Janet and her love affair with English TV presenter, Seamus O'Hannigan who has a whole other life, and a girlfriend, back in London. Roisin Gallagher, who plays Janet, joins Anita to talk about filming in her hometown and changing perceptions of Northern Ireland's capital. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Hanna Ward Studio Manager: Bob Nettles

Aligning our love lives and our financial lives is not always easy. Presenter Claer Barrett sources advice from Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, founder of Surviving Economic Abuse, Tobi Asare from My Bump Pay, and Davinia Tomlinson, founder of Rainchq and author of Cash is Queen, on everything from talking about money in a relationship, the single tax, spotting the signs of financial abuse and planning for a baby. This episode is taken from a recording of an event Claer hosted in partnership with FLIC, the FT's financial literacy charity.Want more?Flying solo with your finances: managing money as a single personMind the gap! What women need to know about investingChildcare in the UK: ‘Dysfunctional, unaffordable, inaccessible'‘I was a victim of financial abuse'If you would like to talk to Claer about a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your problem, and how you would like us to help. You can follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb. Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Jake Fielding and Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to creator of Surviving Economic Abuse, Nicola Sharp-Jeffs. Nicola is Chief Executive of the Charity Surviving Economic Abuse, as well as an Emeritus Research Fellow in the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University. She has worked in the violence against women and girls sector since 2006.In 2016, Nicola was made a Winston Churchill Fellow and travelled to the US and Australia to explore responses to economic abuse. It was her determination to ensure that women in the UK have access to the same responses that led her to establish SEA.In 2020, she was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to victims of domestic and economic abuse. She was the 2020 winner of the Third Sector Award for Rising Chief Executive and also named ‘Rising Leader of the Year‘ in 2021 by the Charity Times Awards.https://survivingeconomicabuse.orghttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk – national domestic abuse helpline---Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight.You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UKTamsin Caine MSc., FPFSChartered Financial PlannerSmart Divorce Ltdhttps://smartdivorce.co.ukP.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It's What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3IeqmucOr complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch.Support the show

In this episode we tackle the difficult subject of financial abuse, finding out more about an issue that's worryingly on the rise.We also explains exactly how to spot the signs and where to go for help.If you're concerned about an older person experiencing financial abuse, or are in this situation yourself, you can contact Hourglass on its 24/7 helpline – 0808 808 8141 – or visit wearehourglass.org. Or contact your local adult social services. If you have concerns about a registered lasting power of attorney, contact the OPG by emailing opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gov.uk or calling 0115 934 2777. If you're experiencing financial abuse by a partner or ex-partner, you can contact Surviving Economic Abuse on 0808 196 8845 for specialist help and support, as well as visit its survivor forum at survivingeconomicabuse.org.

In this episode we tackle the difficult subject of financial abuse, finding out more about an issue that's worryingly on the rise.We also explains exactly how to spot the signs and where to go for help.If you're concerned about an older person experiencing financial abuse, or are in this situation yourself, you can contact Hourglass on its 24/7 helpline – 0808 808 8141 – or visit wearehourglass.org. Or contact your local adult social services. If you have concerns about a registered lasting power of attorney, contact the OPG by emailing opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gov.uk or calling 0115 934 2777. If you're experiencing financial abuse by a partner or ex-partner, you can contact Surviving Economic Abuse on 0808 196 8845 for specialist help and support, as well as visit its survivor forum at survivingeconomicabuse.org.

One in six women in the UK has experienced financial abuse in a relationship. That's according to charity Surviving Economic Abuse. Anyone can become a victim, as Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, found out. She tells presenter Claer Barrett about her experience of surviving an economically abusive relationship. Claer also hears from another victim, Francesca, and sources advice on recognising and escaping financial abuse from Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE, founder and CEO of Surviving Economic AbuseUseful links:The Surviving Economic Abuse website is packed with useful resources, helplines you can call and information on what to do if you or someone you know is in a financially abusive relationship.For domestic abuse, you can call the freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. For mental health support, you can speak to the Samaritans on 116 123.We'd love to hear from you. Please help us by filling in our listener survey at ft.com/moneyclinicsurvey. It will take you around 10 minutes to complete and you will be in with a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds! If you would like to talk to Claer on a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your problem, and how you would like us to help. Say hello on social media: You can follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Matt and Liza are joined by Rosie Lyon, an Executive Assistant and divorce coach, public speaker and campaigner for survivors of economic and domestic abuse.Rosie shares her personal story of being in an abusive relationship that led to the repossession of her home through no-fault of her own, and how this has impacted her life and financial position. Rosie explains what economic abuse is, how to spot the red flags, how family and friends can help, the support available, particularly in the banking system, and how people can safeguard themselves in the future. She also discusses the work she now does to raise awareness and implement changes, including training and policy implementation in the banking system, so that survivors can move forward in life.  Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one

According to cybercrew.uk, the estimated divorce rate in the UK is 42%. Divorce can be a really tough process to go through, both mentally and financially which is why I am joined with Tracy Coenen to share some tips on how you can navigate your finances during, and after a divorce. To grab a copy of Tracy's book: The Divorce Money Guide, click here. If you may be a victim of financial abuse, please do not suffer in silence. Organisations such as Women's Aid and Surviving Economic Abuse are great organisations you can reach out to should you require help and support. To learn more about financial abuse, check out this podcast episode! For more All Things Money, make sure you give us a follow on Instagram, Twitter and join our growing Facebook Community! Fancy supporting the podcast? You can do so here.

The cost of living crisis and financial abuse has made it hard for many eldest daughters to move out of abusive homes. Here are some resources on how they can help you in the journey to move out. To read more on the available support, head over to Surviving Economic Abuse. Extras Book a RANT session here Email us at hello@homegirlsunite.com Find us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok

"It's a double taboo - as a society, we don't talk about money and we don't talk about abuse. So when we are talking about economic abuse, there are quite a few barriers."FiLiA Trustee Sally Jackson chats to Nicola Sharp-Jeffs  OBE about Economic Abuse and why it has been recognised in the Domestic Abuse Act (2021) for the first time. Nicola has led the way in understanding its impact but also importantly working alongside survivors, improving the responses to the many women who are subjected to it. Her new book examines how far we have come, and the work yet to do.Nicola is the founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse and an Emeritus research fellow at Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit Awards and the Author of Understanding and Responding to Economic Abuse. LinkedIn: @Surviving-Economic-Abuse Buy Nicola's book from the FiLiA Bookshop.

According to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, one in six women in the UK have experienced financial abuse by a current or former partner. With this form of abuse happening behind closed doors, it is vital that we as individuals are aware of the signs of financial abuse. To help me discuss this topic today, I am joined with Ellie Austin-Williams, financial educator, and founder of This Girl Talks Money to talk about what financial abuse is, and how you guys can go about spotting the signs. If you believe you are victim of financial abuse, please do not suffer in silence. Organisations such as Women's Aid and Surviving Economic Abuse are great organisations you can reach out to should you require help and support. For more All Things Money, make sure you give us a follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Fancy supporting the podcast? You can do so here.

How do you spot the signs of a financially abusive relationship? What are the red flags and what do you do if it happens to you?   Today's anonymous guest ‘Julie' talks to the Money Medics about her experience of a financially abusive relationship, as well as how she got out, recovered her finances and rebuilt her life.    Listen to discover Julie's experience and Money Medics' guidance on what signs to spot and which resources can help when it comes to financial abuse.    If you think you might be experiencing financial abuse, phone the police in the first instance. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline for support on 0808 2000 247. For more information and resources to support you visit the website Surviving Economic Abuse.   You can also find more information about the podcast and extra resources by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics.

This podcast is the third session of the new Vulnerability Series. Hosted by Hannah Coffey and Jan Levy, Episode 3 focuses on Economic Abuse with expert insights from Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse and our lived expert Annie.

Domestic abuse hit the headlines in 2020 as reported incidence spiked to 2.4 million, with the United Nations declaring it an emergency. In January 2021, Business Minister Paul Scully made a 'call to action' to all UK employers to do more to help their colleagues who may be the victims of domestic abuse.  In this podcast, our Partner Emma Bartlett is joined by expert on economic abuse as it occurs within the context of coercive control, Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE (Founder and CEO of charity Surviving Economic Abuse), safety and technology specialist Mikkel Dissing (CEO of Pan!cGuard Ltd) and our Senior Consultant, Pia Sanchez, to discuss employers' obligations to help colleagues who are victims of domestic abuse as part of existing health and safety legislation. If you have any questions arising from this alert, or for specific legal advice on particular circumstances, please contact our Partner Emma Bartlett (emma.bartlett@cm-murray.com), who specialises in employment and partnership issues for multinational employers, senior executives, partnerships and partners.

Dr. Nicola Sharp-Jeffs is an expert in economic abuse as it occurs within the context of coercive control. She's worked in the violence against women and girls sector since 2006. In policy influencing and research roles. In 2016, Nicola was made a Winston Churchill fellow, and traveled to the United States and Australia to explore innovative responses to economic abuse. It was her determination to ensure that women in the UK have access to the same responses that led her to establish surviving economic abuse. 

This week we have another bonus special episode which was made in collaboration with #YouAreNotAlone, a public awareness campaign. This episode is dedicated to addressing the issue of domestic abuse, recognising the broad and varied forms in which it exists and provide valuable information. In this episode, I will be speaking to three representatives from the charities Refuge, Surviving Economic Abuse and SafeLives. Each of the guests will talk about the different types of domestic abuse, the stereotypes around it and most importantly, how to access the support available. If you have been affected by anything that you have heard listening to this, more information is available at www.gov.uk/domestic-abuse, and you can contact The National Domestic Abuse Helpline by dialling: 0800 2000 247. The 24 hour helpline in Scotland is 0800 027 1234, Wales 0808 801 0800 and Northern Ireland 0800 917 1414. If you are in immediate danger, please ring 999. For more information about Surviving Economic Abuse and support available please visit:https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ For more information about SafeLives and support available please visit: https://safelives.org.uk/ For more information about Refuge and support available please visit: https://www.refuge.org.uk/ If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need urgent help, you can also ‘Ask for ANI' in participating pharmacies. ‘Ask for ANI' is a domestic abuse codeword that stands for Action Needed Immediately and which is available in nearly half the pharmacies across the UK including Boots, Superdrug and other independent pharmacies, so be sure to look out for the icon in the windows . This podcast was made in partnership with the #YouAreNotAlone campaign. The UK Government launched #YouAreNotAlone in April 2020 to help raise awareness about the support available to domestic abuse victims during the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliza-hatch/support

Gemma Claire is a non-executive director, chair and serial entrepreneur having led and founded multiple businesses. A former boardroom adviser to Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Apprentice, Gemma is also the business expert on ITV's Good Morning Britain, contributor on a range of news channels as well as an ambassador for the charity Surviving Economic Abuse. She also advises the UK Government, most recently on its 10-year strategy to improve the nation's financial wellbeing. On this episode of 'Coffee with Curtis', Gemma and I discuss her inspiring career, how to be a media personality for your sector, gender pay equality, the future of work and what the modern business leader looks like in today's world. 

What are the signs of a financially abusive relationship? Our anonymous guest ‘Charlie' shares her story of financial abuse and how she reached out for help after the breakdown of her relationship. From her partner asking her for money, to being plunged into dodgy investments without her knowledge, what can we learn from her experience? Money Medics will also discuss what warning signs we should be looking out for when finances and relationships overlap and how to support people who might be experiencing financial abuse. If you think you might be experiencing financial abuse, phone the police in the first instance. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline for support on 0808 2000 247. For more information and resources to support you visit the website Surviving Economic Abuse. You can also find more information about the podcast and extra resources by visiting our Instagram pages @zopa and @moneymedics as well as our website.  Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.  

Joining me today is Lottie Leefe, founder of The Dura Society and a financial advisor who is helping women through different stages of life to improve and take control of their wealth and wellbeing. Together we cover what you should consider before making joint financial decisions, as well as providing valuable guidance on being financially prepared for the unexpected (wills, pension beneficiaries, insurances). We also talk about how to look after yourself when you end up in challenging situations such as debt, economic abuse or divorce.Resources:FIRE movement means “Financial Independence, Retire Early”Women in Finance Charter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/women-in-finance-charterWill Aid: https://www.willaid.org.uk/How to check your credit score: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/check-free-credit-report/Free Wills Month: https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/ Pension beneficiaries: https://www.pensionwise.gov.uk/en/when-you-dieInsurances: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/life-and-protection-insurance Surviving Economic Abuse: https://survivingeconomicabuse.orgFind an adviser: Unbiased (https://www.unbiased.co.uk/), VouchedFor (https://www.vouchedfor.co.uk/) and Find A Wealth Manager (https://www.findawealthmanager.com/)You can follow and connect with Lottie at:The Dura Society: www.thedurasociety.comInstagram: @thedurasocietyYou can learn more about Vestpod and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.vestpod.com. You can follow us on Instagram @vestpod and join our Facebook group. My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out more about Surviving Economic Abuse at: survivingeconomicabuse.org 

Today's ground-breaking episode involves an extremely important, yet often overlooked aspect of intimate partner violence - economic abuse. Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs is the founder and CEO of charity Surviving Economic Abuse, and we are honoured to have her on the show to talk about her incredible - and vital - work. Domestic abuse can take many forms. Some aspects of this are well-known and recognised, such as physical violence and verbal abuse. However, a very damaging form of domestic abuse is economic abuse, where an abuser restricts how their partner acquires, uses, and maintains money and economic resources. They may prevent their partner from being in education or employment, take their pay, control their bank accounts, control how and when money is spent, or build up debt in their partner's name. Economic abuse is almost always carried out by a male abuser against a female victim. Economic abuse can reinforce or create economic instability. In this way, it limits women's choices and ability to access safety. Lack of access to economic resources can result in women staying with an abusive partner for longer than they would like and experiencing more harm as a result. The impact of economic abuse makes rebuilding lives challenging. Many women leave with nothing – having no money even for essentials – and have to start again from scratch. In this episode, Dr Nicola talks to us about why she started Surviving Economic Abuse, the work the charity does, and the impact they have on the lives of survivors. The importance of this episode cannot be overstated.   If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please know that support is available to you. Resources, including organisations that can support you, can be found at https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/resources/.