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The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

Written by: Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy
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 Can institutional culture challenge your mental health? What if your job makes you feel shame, sadness, grief, disgust and fear? What if you are expected not to feel? Or you are expected to be relentlessly competitive? What it’s like to live or work in a prison? Does working with people who commit murder, child abuse and rape affect people who work in prisons and the wider criminal justice system?

How do people survive and thrive when facing significant challenges to our emotional health over a lengthy period? How do we protect ourselves and stay compassionate, loving and trusting? Importantly, how do we find and preserve hope?

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote that “The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons”. In this weekly podcast ,your hosts, David Jones (Forensic psychotherapist) and Dr Naomi Murphy (Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist) hope that exploring less visible aspects of prisons will help listeners see that prisons are a window into society and let us see people not only at their worst but also at their best. We feature a rich range of guests sharing snap shots of life in prisons and take a look at hospitals, schools, sport and the police in order to learn from other institutions. We learn about challenges to human integrity and hear important lessons and heart-warming stories about survival and growth when facing adversity in harsh places. We hope that sharing our conversations can help you make changes to your own relationship with institutions that might challenge your emotional health and well-being.

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  • Inside the Boy's Club (Audio); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children.

    Inside the Boy's Club (Audio); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children.
    Dec 17 2025

    Dan, Andy Woodward, Rafael Viola, Joe Sabien, Tobi Tarquin

    Summary

    This conversation features a group of five men discussing their experiences with male sexual abuse and the project 'Inside the Boys Club'. They emphasize the importance of raising awareness, creating a supportive community, and the need for justice and accountability. Personal stories highlight the long-lasting impact of abuse and the challenges of speaking out. The group aims to empower male survivors and foster collaboration for change, while also addressing the inadequacies of the judicial system and the importance of therapy in the healing process.

    Keywords

    male sexual abuse, awareness, support, mental health, collaboration, healing, justice, Inside the Boys Club, personal stories, community

    Takeaways

    The project aims to raise awareness about male sexual abuse.

    Boys comprise a significant number of sexual abuse victims.

    It takes men a long time to disclose their experiences.

    The importance of creating a supportive community for survivors.

    Collaboration among survivors can lead to greater impact.

    The judicial system often fails to support victims adequately.

    Therapy and professional help are crucial for healing.

    Speaking up can be a vital part of the healing process.

    There is a need for more awareness and support for male survivors.

    The project aims to create a platform for male voices.

    Sound bites

    "We need to break the silence."

    "This is a global epidemic."

    "We're not alone anymore."

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Inside the Boys Club

    02:45 The Importance of Addressing Male Sexual Abuse

    05:30 Personal Stories and Experiences of Abuse

    10:58 The Need for Awareness and Support

    13:40 The Role of Society and Institutions

    16:34 The Impact of Power Dynamics on Abuse

    22:15 The Broader Context of Abuse Across Demographics

    27:49 The Challenges of Disclosure and Support

    33:10 Advice for Survivors Seeking Help

    37:23 The Ripple Effect of Speaking Up

    39:27 Judicial System Challenges and Victim Support

    43:37 Reclaiming Voice and Agency

    45:43 The Struggle for a Voice in Inquiries

    48:28 The Importance of Speaking Up

    50:46 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience

    56:23 Future Directions and Collective Action
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Inside the Boy's Club (Video); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children

    Inside the Boy's Club (Video); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children
    Dec 17 2025

    Summary

    This conversation features a group of five men discussing their experiences with male sexual abuse and the project 'Inside the Boys Club'. They emphasize the importance of raising awareness, creating a supportive community, and the need for justice and accountability. Personal stories highlight the long-lasting impact of abuse and the challenges of speaking out. The group aims to empower male survivors and foster collaboration for change, while also addressing the inadequacies of the judicial system and the importance of therapy in the healing process.

    Keywords

    male sexual abuse, awareness, support, mental health, collaboration, healing, justice, Inside the Boys Club, personal stories, community

    Takeaways

    The project aims to raise awareness about male sexual abuse.

    Boys comprise a significant number of sexual abuse victims.

    It takes men a long time to disclose their experiences.

    The importance of creating a supportive community for survivors.

    Collaboration among survivors can lead to greater impact.

    The judicial system often fails to support victims adequately.

    Therapy and professional help are crucial for healing.

    Speaking up can be a vital part of the healing process.

    There is a need for more awareness and support for male survivors.

    The project aims to create a platform for male voices.

    Sound bites

    "We need to break the silence."

    "This is a global epidemic."

    "We're not alone anymore."

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Inside the Boys Club

    02:45 The Importance of Addressing Male Sexual Abuse

    05:30 Personal Stories and Experiences of Abuse

    10:58 The Need for Awareness and Support

    13:40 The Role of Society and Institutions

    16:34 The Impact of Power Dynamics on Abuse

    22:15 The Broader Context of Abuse Across Demographics

    27:49 The Challenges of Disclosure and Support

    33:10 Advice for Survivors Seeking Help

    37:23 The Ripple Effect of Speaking Up

    39:27 Judicial System Challenges and Victim Support

    43:37 Reclaiming Voice and Agency

    45:43 The Struggle for a Voice in Inquiries

    48:28 The Importance of Speaking Up

    50:46 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience

    56:23 Future Directions and Collective Action
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Phil Baynard (Audio); Addressing Societal Issues through Psychology

    Phil Baynard (Audio); Addressing Societal Issues through Psychology
    Dec 10 2025

    Keywords

    psychology, debate, societal issues, equality, justice, racism, diagnostic systems, therapy, mental health, resilience

    Summary

    This conversation explores the state of psychology, focusing on the lack of serious debate within the field, the challenges of addressing societal issues such as racism and inequality, and the role of diagnosis in therapy. The speakers discuss the medicalization of everyday life, the historical context of psychological practices, and the importance of understanding individuals as whole beings rather than mere categories. They also reflect on the evolution of diagnostic systems and the implications for mental health treatment.

    Takeaways

    There is a significant lack of serious debate in psychology.

    Psychology often avoids discussing major societal issues.

    The medicalization of everyday life is a growing concern.

    Psychology tends to focus on individual solutions rather than systemic issues.

    Racism and institutional biases persist within psychological institutions.

    Diagnosis can provide comfort but may also mislead individuals.

    The relationship between therapist and client is crucial for effective therapy.

    There is a need for a formulation approach over traditional diagnosis.

    Psychology has a history of tolerating race science and needs to address it.

    Future directions for psychology should focus on equality and justice.

    Sound bites

    "We don't see nearly enough debate."

    "We need to change the way we work."

    "Diagnosis can provide comfort to individuals."

    Chapters

    00:00 The State of Debate in Psychology

    05:04 The Role of Psychology in Society

    11:01 Personal Responsibility vs. Social Context

    14:58 Values of Equality and Justice

    17:05 Institutional Racism in Psychology

    25:42 Reflections on Progress and Complacency

    27:34 The Debate Within Psychology

    30:35 The Business of Psychology

    34:21 Therapeutic Relationships and Effectiveness

    36:09 The Evolution of Diagnostic Systems

    42:35 The Comfort of Diagnosis

    48:36 Rethinking Diagnosis in Psychology

    54:02 Outro Oct 23 2.mp4
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    55 mins
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