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.

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.

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.

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 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.

In this powerful episode of The B Brave Project Podcast, I am joined by trauma recovery coach and author Rachel Grant (@coachrachelgrant), a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has dedicated her life to helping others heal.Rachel shares her own story with honesty and depth, opening up about the long-term impact of trauma and the journey she’s been on to reclaim her life. Together, Rachel and I explore what healing really looks like—beyond just “surviving.”Rachel also introduces her groundbreaking programme, Beyond Surviving, which supports survivors in moving out of shame, breaking patterns, and building a life that feels safe, empowered, and fully their own.This conversation is calm, compassionate, and deeply validating—offering insight, hope, and practical understanding for anyone navigating trauma or supporting someone who is.You are not alone. Healing is possible.

In this episode, I sit down with Mark O’Sullivan for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about his life, his experiences, and the journey that’s shaped who he is today.

Mark opens up about his story with incredible clarity and depth — reflecting on pivotal moments in his life, including his time in Amsterdam, the experiences that have stayed with him, and how they’ve influenced both his personal and creative path.We also dive into his work, including his sitcom, and how storytelling has become a way to process, express, and connect.

Mark speaks so eloquently about complex experiences, bringing both vulnerability and perspective to the conversation.

This episode is raw, insightful, and thought-provoking — one that invites you to really listen, reflect, and see things from a different point of view.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it, leave a review, and help us continue breaking the silence around stories that need to be heard.

In this episode, I sit down with Perry Power for my first ever studio recording — and it’s a conversation that will stay with me for a long time.

Perry shares his story, what it took for him to break his silence, and the reality of speaking out as a survivor. We talk about the impact of silence, the power of using your voice, and how he’s now helping to drive a movement that supports other survivors to do the same.

We also dive into his film and the importance of telling these stories — not just for awareness, but to create real change.

This episode is raw, honest, and incredibly powerful.

If you’ve ever struggled to speak about what you’ve been through, or you’re on your own healing journey… this conversation is for you.