1.5. The Trauma Talks: Chemsex

 In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine examine living with HIV. While contracting HIV may not be automatically traumatising, many experiences around an HIV diagnosis can be. We speak to two experts through experience and interview the clinical service lead at Positive East, one of the UK's top HIV charities. https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/Content warning: contains references to various health issues; stigma, suicide, STI's.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Mina and Joe In the field guest: Andre SmithProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate our most requested topic, trauma and seeking asylum. We speak to a refugee and asylum seeker about their experience, what some of the challenges are, as well as what helps. We also interview the clinical services manager at Freedom From Torture. This episode would not have been possible without our friends at the Scottish Refugee Council and Freedom From Torture. https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.ukhttps://www.freedomfromtorture.orgContent warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse, suicide, political and state sanctioned abuse.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Tandy and anonymous panel guest In the field guest: Fiona CrombieProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to Chris Afuakwah & Fiona CrombieContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and guest host Eve Wallman investigate traumatic bereavement. We examine what it is to experience the loss of a loved one/s and how it can be a trauma. We also speak to Cruse bereavement support and ask them how they help support people experiencing grief and loss. https://www.cruse.org.ukContent warning: contains references to various  issues that may be upsetting including, loss and death and CPR and caring.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Eve Wallman: https://www.evewallman.comPanel guests: Katherine Cox & Emma Waring In the field guest: Kirsty HuntProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.. We examine what it is to  experience trauma while being autistic and managing the intersectional issues such as stigma, myths and oppression that accompany it. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse and state sanctioned abuse.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply)

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate some of the traumas and stigma experienced by Sex Workers. We look at some of the lesser known experiences that can cause trauma for people who sell sex, as well as dispel some of the harmful stigmas and social attitudes. We speak to experts through experience as well as international campaigners and hear about best therapeutic practice, mutual aid and peer support. Content warning: contains references to various  issues that may be upsetting including, loss, illness, sexual abuse and suicide.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Jason and GraceIn the field guest: Marin Scarlet from European Sex Workers’ Rights Alliance (ESWA) and London’s Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement (SWARM). Producer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate one of the most requested topics, the experience of trauma for the autistic community. We examine what it is to  experience trauma while being autistic and managing the intersectional issues such as stigma, myths and oppression that accompany it. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, physical abuse and state sanctioned abuse.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Ashley @AshleighWildest & Johannes @JohannesTEvansIn the field guest: Cecilia Covella: accessibilityintherapy.comProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the rarely talked about experience of male sexual abuse experienced in adulthood. We examine the complex challenges of shame, societal preconceptions, masculinity and stigma. We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview the London Victims Commissioner, Claire Waxman. Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues, sexual abuse, rape and suicide.  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) To listen to our episode with male survivors of childhood abuse, follow this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1137626/4025768CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Alex & SteveIn the field guest: Claire WaxmanProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

The Trauma Talks is back! 10th May 2023 brings the return of Katherine and Jeremy's monthly examination of different experiences of trauma and how it affected people's lives day to day. In this series we examine:·      Sex work and its links to trauma·      Male survivors of sexual abuse in adulthood·      Complex or traumatic bereavement·      Autism and the experience of trauma·      The ongoing traumatic experiences of being a Refugee or asylum seeker(more to be announced...)As well as experts through lived experience, we speak with experts working in the field, such as:·      The London Victims Commissioner·      Cruse Bereavement support·      The Umbrella Lane Sex Workers collective·      Freedom from Torture·      Autism aware Therapists(more to be announced...)Put the date 10th May 2023 in your diaries and join us wherever you find your podcastsCreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeContact us:www.jeremysachs.comTwitter @JeremySachs_ 

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine look back at their experience of recording the first series of The Trauma Talks podcast. They reflect on what different traumas have in common, what a person may need when supporting people who have lived through trauma and discuss their hopes for the future.  We speak Nicholas, an expert through experience who has listened to the show and discuss how that has affected him.Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxGuest presenter: Camilla GordonExpert through experience: NicholasProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUKContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate how intersectionality effects the management of trauma. We examine the complex challenges of accessing health services, dating and our relationship with our own identity when facing trauma and intersectional prejudice. We also investigate public health and ask the question, what changes are needed in order to provide a better understanding of intersectional issues when providing healthcare and policy?We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Guppi Bola, an expert in de-colonising economics, social justice and public health. https://guppibola.comContent warning: contains references to various mental health issues and sexual abuse. Also references to gender dysphoria and transphobia  Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Arthur & MannyProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUK & Guppi Bola Contact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Katherine investigate the relatively unknown world of Chemsex. We ask, what is it? how does it effect our relationship with drugs and sex? how does it effect our relationship with ourselves? In what ways are chemsex and trauma linked?We speak with a panel of experts through experience as well as interview Simon Marks, an addiction, compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma expert to explore themes, recovery and wellbeing.Content warning: contains references to various mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. Also references to sex, drug use and violence. Affected by issues in the episode and need to talk? Contact the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland: call 116 123 or email [email protected] (24 hr reply) CreditsPresenters: Jeremy Sachs & Katherine CoxPanel guests: Peter and GlennProducer: Jeremy SachsEditor: Jeremy SachsMusic: Angus MacRaeSpecial thanks to SurvivorsUKContact us:www.traumatalks.co.ukTwitter @JeremySachs_Please remember to, like, subscribe, share and leave a review to help others find it.Simon Marks, our expert in the field for this episode would like to recommend these books, should you want more info on addition and/or chemsexStraight Jacket - Overcoming Society’s Legacy Of Gay Shame by Matthew ToddLust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man's Guide to Sex and Recovery by David Fawcett Who Says I’m An Addict? by David Smallwood