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. Follow and connect with us and give us feedback. Let us know what you think works, and also what doesn’t. We want you to look forward to the podcast each week. We’ll also be extremely grateful for any reviews that you give us. A simple star or two or a thumbs up will do. Email: lockedupliving@gmail.com or connect with us on: Substack: https://lockedupliving.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedUpLiving Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomimurphypsychologist/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jones-41910b12/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lockedupliving/
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Episodes
  • Harriet Waley-Cohen (audio) Transforming Workplaces: Harriet's Approach to Gender Equality; Fix the system not the women

    Harriet Waley-Cohen (audio) Transforming Workplaces: Harriet's Approach to Gender Equality; Fix the system not the women
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode of Locked Up Living, Naomi and David interview Harriet Waley Cohen. As a seasoned speaker, trainer, coach, and writer with a background in psychology and investment management, Harriet shares her journey and expertise in supporting women in male-dominated environments. She discusses her career transition, personal experiences, and current initiatives on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Harriet also delves into the toxicity of perfectionism and her approach to fostering inclusive corporate cultures.

    Find out more here at: www.harrietwaleycohen.com Why 'Imposter Syndrome' is a DEI issue (and not a mindset issue) - Get Harriet's free report here Download Harriet's collaborative research report into The Sexualisation of Women in the Workplace here Join the conversation and connect with Harriet on LinkedIn here Watch Harriet's talk on the toxicity of perfectionism here Interested to work with Harriet or to book her to speak? Reply here to Allison, her awesome EA at help@harrietwaleycohen.com Video: ITV's This Morning: body positivity and breast cancer
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    35 mins
  • Harriet Waley-Cohen (video); Transforming Workplaces: Harriet's Approach to Gender Equality; Fix the System, Not the Women:

    Harriet Waley-Cohen (video); Transforming Workplaces: Harriet's Approach to Gender Equality; Fix the System, Not the Women:
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode of Locked Up Living, Naomi and David interview Harriet Waley Cohen. As a seasoned speaker, trainer, coach, and writer with a background in psychology and investment management, Harriet shares her journey and expertise in supporting women in male-dominated environments. She discusses her career transition, personal experiences, and current initiatives on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Harriet also delves into the toxicity of perfectionism and her approach to fostering inclusive corporate cultures.

    Find out more here at: www.harrietwaleycohen.com Why 'Imposter Syndrome' is a DEI issue (and not a mindset issue) - Get Harriet's free report here Download Harriet's collaborative research report into The Sexualisation of Women in the Workplace here Join the conversation and connect with Harriet on LinkedIn here Watch Harriet's talk on the toxicity of perfectionism here Interested to work with Harriet or to book her to speak? Reply here to Allison, her awesome EA at help@harrietwaleycohen.com Video: ITV's This Morning: body positivity and breast cancer
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    35 mins
  • Joe Sabien (audio) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy

    Joe Sabien (audio) Turning Pain into Purpose: Joe Sabien's Path to Mental Health Advocacy
    Jan 22 2025

    We’ve had a fantastic conversation with today’s guest once before. Joe Sabien founded Sea Sanctuary and previously came on to talk about the healing potential of awe specifically in relation to the sea. We didn’t much talk about his own history although he did allude to his own childhood shaping his attitude towards the sea. Today we’re really privileged that he’s come back on to share some of his own inspirational story.

    In the episode, Naomi and David welcome back Joe Sabien, to share his personal journey and insights into mental health. Joe discusses his very difficult childhood experiences, the impact they had on his life, and how they ignited his passion for helping others. He also introduces his latest initiatives aimed at improving access to mental health support and giving a voice to those who have experienced care.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sabien-84b2804/?originalSubdomain=uk

    www.archealthcaresouthwest.org.uk

    Key Topics Discussed:

    - Joseph's background and experiences in childhood that shaped his understanding of mental health.

    - The importance of serving others and how it has contributed to Joseph's healing journey.

    - Insights into the challenges people face in accessing mental health services and Joseph's innovative solutions.

    - The development of a digital health app designed to connect individuals in crisis with support quickly.

    - Joseph's initiative to create a book featuring stories from individuals in care, highlighting their resilience and talents.

    - The concept of post-traumatic growth and the power of sharing personal stories to inspire hope in others.
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    57 mins

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