The B Brave Project Podcast

Episode 14: When Silence Breaks You

In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Adam, survivor, advocate and author of The Seventh Magpie. Adam shares his experience of childhood sexual abuse, the decades of silence that followed, and the moment he finally reported what happened to him. He speaks openly about grooming, shame, trauma, alcohol misuse, the criminal justice system, and what it felt like to go through the police and court process as an adult survivor. This conversation also explores the stigma around male survivors, the fear of not being believed, and the importance of taking that first step towards support — whether that is telling someone, reaching out for help, or reporting. A powerful and honest episode about silence, survival, justice, and finding your voice after years of carrying something alone. Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, alcohol misuse and the criminal justice system. Please take care while listening.

Episode 13: Trauma Isn’t What You Think It Is (Audio)

In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Vashti Wickers, Trauma-Informed Lead at the NSPCC, about what trauma-informed support really means — beyond policies, training and buzzwords. Together, they explore how trauma can impact children, families, survivors and professionals, and why the way we listen, respond and create safety can make such a difference. Vashti shares her professional insight from over 30 years working with children and families, as well as her own lived understanding of how trauma can shape identity, relationships, behaviour and hope. This conversation looks at why behaviour is often communication, how systems can unintentionally retraumatise people, why children need to feel heard and respected, and what needs to change across services, schools, justice, social care and wider society. Most importantly, this episode is about hope. It is a reminder that trauma may shape us, but it does not have to define all of who we are. For anyone who has experienced trauma, works with children or families, supports survivors, or wants to better understand trauma-informed practice, this is such an important conversation. 🧡 New episodes of The B Brave Project Podcast available on Spotify, YouTube and all major podcast platforms every Sunday.

Episode 13 Trailer: Trauma Isn’t What You Think It Is

What if trauma isn’t just about what happened… but what happened inside you? In this episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, Chloe speaks with Vashti Wickers, Trauma-Informed Lead at the NSPCC, about how trauma really shows up in children, families and survivors. From the power of being seen and heard, to how systems can unintentionally cause more harm, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about trauma. This is a powerful, honest and eye-opening discussion on trauma-informed support, healing, and hope. 🧡 Full episode out Sunday at 11am.

Episode 12: What Actually Helps Survivors | Trauma-Informed Support

In this incredibly important conversation, I’m joined by Denise, who has spent years working in the abuse and violence sector with a strong focus on survivor participation, engagement and trauma-informed practice. This episode moves beyond personal stories and focuses on something so many people get wrong… how to truly support survivors. We talk about what genuine support actually looks like, the common mistakes people make (even with good intentions), and why phrases like “why didn’t you tell someone?” or “you need to move on” can cause real harm. We also discuss: * listening without trying to fix * believing survivors without interrogating them * respecting boundaries and autonomy * why survivors should never be pressured to share their story * tokenism in organisations and systems * what trauma-informed support actually looks like in real life Whether you’re a survivor, a parent, friend, partner, professional or someone who simply wants to better understand how to show up for others — this episode is a must-listen. Because supporting survivors isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about listening, respecting boundaries and creating spaces where people feel safe, heard and believed. 🧡

Episode 11: From Silence to Speaking Out | Jeremy’s Story

Episode 11 of The B Brave Project Podcast is here. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Indika — founder of Something to Say — who left a successful career as a design engineer to speak out about his own experience of childhood sexual abuse and dedicate his life to raising awareness and protecting young people.  We talk about his story, the complexities of grooming, and how it can often happen in plain sight without people even realising. Because the reality is — it doesn’t always look the way people expect.  We also dive into the work he’s doing now — delivering sessions in schools and working with young people, parents and professionals — and why he believes the way we currently educate children around abuse isn’t always effective.  Jeremy focuses on communicating these topics in a different way — using creativity, storytelling and real-life understanding to make it clearer, more relatable, and something people actually engage with. Because how we talk about this matters.  This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about abuse, prevention, and why we need to start thinking differently if we actually want to protect the next generation. Because this isn’t just about awareness. It’s about understanding — and making change.