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Welcome to August's edition of Frontline Plus where we speak to Nicola Wendel from Safer Consultancy. You can find her website here: saferconsultancy.co.uk/ Do you want to be a guest on future episodes or have any feedback? Email us at [email protected] 
Frontline Plus, a monthly podcast that provides news and updates in our sector. Have you signed up to our newsletter? Available now on our website and LinkedIn. Want to be involved in future? Drop us an email to be a guest, suggest a new topic or to ask a question: [email protected]
In this special episode of Frontline, we explore the world of the manosphere, toxic masculinity, and the growing influence these narratives are having on men, boys, relationships, and wider society. It's a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable conversation, but one we believe is important to have. We examine where these ideas come from, why they continue to resonate with some people, and how we can have more constructive conversations about masculinity, identity, power, and belonging. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please send any comments or feedback to [email protected]. Audio clips featured:
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Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 festivals, the Trauma-Informed Film Festival 2026 will take place on 1 October 2026, at the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. Learn more about it here! The festival uses film and creative storytelling to deepen understanding of trauma-informed practice, amplify lived experience, and strengthen collaboration across statutory, voluntary and community services. The 2026 festival is focusing on the trauma informed principle of collaboration. Risk and Resilience alongside a collection of people who work for the VCS Alliance, GIPSIL/Engage Leeds, Change, Grow, Live and BARCA – third sector organisations based in Leeds, the wider West Yorkshire area and nationally based. Want more information? Website: www.risk-and-resilience.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Episode three of three. In this episode we explore The Future for Ketamine in 2026, including the world of ketamine assisted therapy. This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming, please pause and access support. Please note that the information below is aimed at a UK audience. Natalie is offering amazing support through the West Lancs Ketamine Awareness group: https://www.facebook.com/p/West-Lancs-Ketamine-Awareness-61580426746975/ Lauren offers support for young people at CGL 1625 Outreach Harm Reduction Service: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/1625-outreach Jo does wonderful work at the Birchwood, Drug and Alcohol Detox and Rehab Centre in the Wirral: https://birchwood-detox-rehab.com/ Brad can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-benson-581625395?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Lydia is the CEO of the wonderful Bristol Drugs Project: https://www.bdp.org.uk/ Further information on Change, Grow, Live (CGL) can be found here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/ Are you wanting help and support for you or someone else’s substance use? Find your local service here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you For immediate online support, try the following from the national charity, We Are With You https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/find-support/talk-to-a-trained-recovery-worker
Episode two of three. In this episode we explore The Impact of Ketamine in 2026. This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming, please pause and access support. Please note that the information below is aimed at a UK audience. Natalie is offering amazing support through the West Lancs Ketamine Awareness group: https://www.facebook.com/p/West-Lancs-Ketamine-Awareness-61580426746975/ Lauren offers support for young people at CGL 1625 Outreach Harm Reduction Service: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/1625-outreach Jo does wonderful work at the Birchwood, Drug and Alcohol Detox and Rehab Centre in the Wirral: https://birchwood-detox-rehab.com/ Brad can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-benson-581625395?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Lydia is the CEO of the wonderful Bristol Drugs Project: https://www.bdp.org.uk/ Further information on Change, Grow, Live (CGL) can be found here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/ Are you wanting help and support for you or someone else’s substance use? Find your local service here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you For immediate online support, try the following from the national charity, We Are With You https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/find-support/talk-to-a-trained-recovery-worker
Episode one of three. In this episode we explore "The Current Situation" of Ketamine in 2026. This series discusses ketamine use, physical and mental health impact, dependency, medical complications and related harms. Some interviews include people sharing personal loss, lived experience and discussions of suicide. If anything we discuss feels overwhelming, please pause and access support. Please note that the information below is aimed at a UK audience. Natalie is offering amazing support through the West Lancs Ketamine Awareness group: https://www.facebook.com/p/West-Lancs-Ketamine-Awareness-61580426746975/ Lauren offers support for young people at CGL 1625 Outreach Harm Reduction Service: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/1625-outreach Jo does wonderful work at the Birchwood, Drug and Alcohol Detox and Rehab Centre in the Wirral: https://birchwood-detox-rehab.com/ Brad can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-benson-581625395?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Lydia is the CEO of the wonderful Bristol Drugs Project: https://www.bdp.org.uk/ Further information on Change, Grow, Live (CGL) can be found here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/ Are you wanting help and support for you or someone else’s substance use? Find your local service here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you For immediate online support, try the following from the national charity, We Are With You https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/find-support/talk-to-a-trained-recovery-worker
Welcome to episode four, the final episode, of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore how we can all make a difference, from a personal level to a strategic level. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: [email protected]
Welcome to episode three of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what can harm us and what can help us when exposed to Vicarious Trauma. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: [email protected]
Welcome to episode two of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what the impacts of vicarious trauma are. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: [email protected]
Welcome to episode one of our new four part deep dive into Vicarious Trauma. In this episode we explore what it is and why we should be talking about it. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic. Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting. Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: [email protected]
Welcome to episode four, the future of Ketamine. Learn about effective responses from organisations and individuals. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.
Welcome to episode three, the response to Ketamine. Learn about effective harm reduction for those that use. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.
Welcome to episode two, the impact of Ketamine. Learn about the impact on both the mind and the body. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast. If you or anyone you know is affected by Ketamine, please speak to your GP or contact your local drug service for more help. If you are a professional working with Ketamine users, why not try our new toolkit or contact us about our new Ketamine awareness and response training package. David & Andrew, Frontline Pod.
Welcome to episode one, the basics of Ketamine. Learn about the history and how Ketamine affects people. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use. Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast. If you or anyone you know is affected by Ketamine, please speak to your GP or contact your local drug service for more help. If you are a professional working with Ketamine users, why not try our new toolkit or contact us about our new Ketamine awareness and response training package. David & Andrew, Frontline Pod.
Subscribe now to our new 4-part podcast series on ketamine. We’ll explore the realities of ketamine use through honest conversations with people who have used it and professionals who support them. Discover the challenges, learn practical harm reduction strategies, and explore how we can respond to this growing issue. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.risk-and-resilience.co.uk.
In our final episode of season 2, we speak to the one and only Amanda Chalmers! As the trauma informed lead for South Tees, Amanda has been involved in many exciting projects. Hear her week and learn about what she has planned next! If you want to be involved in the Vicarious Trauma season 3 special episodes, email us: [email protected] To contact Amanda, please use [email protected]
In this episode we speak to the passionate Shannon Jackson from Changing Lives. Shannon works at Erimus House which provides access to a safe and secure environment for young people, between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age, who are experiencing homelessness. The service has an emphasis on developing young people by ensuring a wide range of support is delivered to address and overcome support needs. Hear her week and hear her reflections. Learn more about the service here: https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/find-support/erimus-house
In this episode, we speak with the amazing Natalie Moran from Simon on the Streets. This organisation offers unlimited emotional and practical support to homeless and vulnerable people, helping them to achieve their goals. Their services are delivered on an outreach basis across Leeds and Bradford. Natalie, the CEO of the organisation, shares her week of reflections, discussing the various successes and challenges of leading a small but mighty team. Find out more about Simon on the Streets here: https://simononthestreets.co.uk/
In this episode, we speak to the wonderful Kim Hughes from Streetlife. Established in 1982, Streetlife is an organisation which assists vulnerable young people in Blackpool, a lot of whom access their service as homeless. In this episode, Kim talks about the Big Sleep Out 2024, which is a wonderful event and people can still donate here until 25/05/24: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bigsleepout2024 Hear the build-up, the event itself and the reflections once the event is completed. The McDonalds breakfast was well deserved!
Episode 3 of a “Week in the Life of…” involves the week of the amazing Anthony Vaughan, the Head of PIE Operations & Therapeutic Services at The Wallich, a service that believes that everyone deserves the right to a home, but more than that, that everyone deserves the right to feel safe, to feel valued and to feel positive about their future. Listen as he talks through his week and explores some great psychologically informed work happening in Wales!
Episode 2 of a “Week in the Life of…” involves the week of the wonderful Richie Andrew, a Health Improvement Specialist at Public Health South Tees. Listen as he talks through his week and explores some really good self-care advice! You might also know Richie as one of the hosts of the EveryManCan Mental Strength Podcast which is well worth a listen. You can find it on Apple here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everymancan-mental-strength-podcast-was-boromancans/id1546101044 and Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/14EfA9KmSsnFUrrS3p6JjY
Episode 1 of our new season is here! In this episode we talk to Dr Lisa Keegan about the world of Clinical Psychology and reflect on her week of recordings. You will hear about what a Clinical Psychologist does and how it differs to a psychiatrist or counsellor. You will also find more about supervision, the range of models used in Clinical Psychology and how this episode is far more personal to Andrew and David than previous episodes! For more information on Lisa, please visit her website here https://www.smallsteps2wellbeing.co.uk/ or check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallsteps2wellbeing?igsh=d2E4aXM1aWZlcXFv If you are interested by the work of Lucy Johnson who was mentioned in the episode, find details here: https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-clinical-psychology/power-threat-meaning-framework
This episode is a special podcast version of our trauma informed documentary, "We Shall Be". You can watch the video version here.
Many thanks to everyone that took part: Amanda Chalmers, Alan Johnson, Adam Petson, Gena Hamilton, Sal Hussain, Tracy Walker, Sue Boon, Jenni Booth, Shannon Jackson, Maret Mitchell, Alex Reid, Demi Leigh Ivison & Maharezgi Kasa Special Thanks to South Tees Changing Futures and Erimus House, Changing Lives. In this episode, we discuss multi-agency working. We discuss the challenges in relation to information sharing and explore an example of a multi-agency approach to community wellbeing in Leeds with Robert Marsay from Being You Leeds. Enjoy, like and share!
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