The Not ‘Aving It Podcast
Welcome to Not 'Aving it...
We will be bringing you difficult and challenging stories, so that if you are going through similar you don't feel alone.
We know how isolating it can be to feel like the only one going through something, so join us and our guests for unfiltered, meaningful conversations where hopefully you can be signposted or be given some advice to help improve your situation.
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Episodes
21 episodes
16 days of action with survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of gender-based violence
*This episode contains themes of violence that may be distressing to listeners*.We are pleased to be joined this week by Sema Gornall CEO of the survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of g...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:22
16 days of action with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucester
I am pleased to welcome Dani and Hannah from the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence team within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire. This week we are discussing the 16 days of action which aims ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:06
We are back! Let's welcome Hayley as the new co-host of Not 'Aving It
Hey guys! We are so pleased to be back in your ears... For our first episode back we are starting with some introductions, not just to myself but to our new co-host Hayley Walsh. You may reme...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:21
Grandfather and CEO Bob McGurrell talks his charity and how it started following the still birth of his grandson Louis
Grandfather and now CEO, Bob McGurrell has kindly agreed to join me on the pod to tell me his families story, one I can't even imagine experiencing. This episode is truly inspiring and shows how you can take a really awful situation and...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:53
Becky Selbie maternal therapist joins me to talk Matrescence and breaking down the difficult transition into motherhood
Today I am joined by maternal therapist counsellor Becky Selbie. As a mum of two and someone who struggled with her identity postpartum she had a career shift to therapy where she now supports mothers struggling with different aspects of becomi...
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41:12
Entrepreneur Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper talks her revolutionary start-up aiming to make IBS a thing of the past, and juggling motherhood.
I am so pleased to welcome my next guest, Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper who has come on today to talk all things business and being a mum. Jenny is an incredible entrepreneur and scientist from Bristol who has developed a revolutionary pharma...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:49
Let's talk trying to get pregnant, the pressure of turning 30 and how it affects your mental health
I think anyone trying to get pregnant will relate to this episode. It's a journey, especially if it doesn't happen immediately. Join Georgia in discussing turning 30, the expectations from others to get pregnant, and what we put ourselv...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:56
All it took was 8 week's to be isolated from family and friends, and a victim of Domestic Abuse.
This week I am joined by a friend, Hayley Walsh who back in 2017 found herself completely isolated, controlled and abused within her relationship. Hayley has joined me on the pod to share her story, and to raise awareness that Domestic Abus...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:58
How to navigate a break up or divorce with a challenging ex and take back control after it, with Claire Macklin Break up & Divorce Coach
Welcome back!On this week's episode we are joined by The British Family Law's most highly recommended Divorce coach in 2024, Claire Macklin. Twice divorced, and a single parent, Claire specialises in coaching individuals through...
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44:13
How to know you are in a controlling relationship and how to get out of it, with Caron Kipping Divorce and Break up coach
Are you trying to work out if you are in a controlling relationship? Maybe you are trying to leave a controlling relationship. Or are you suffering from post-separation abuse - give this episode a listen.Caron Kipping's details:...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:03
"I am a women, I should be able to have babies" Let's talk infertility and Sophia's IVF journey
Roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, and it's still not spoken about enough. On this week's episode, I am joined by 34-year-old Sophia who is speaking out about her IVF journey and how multiple rounds have left her with tw...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:45
An Endometriosis story: "I had gone 10 years plus with being told, just get on with it' every women has this pain it's normal"
With 1.5 million women in the UK alone suffering from Endometriosis, and many still waiting for treatment or even formal diagnosis, this week we are joined by Jorja who after 10 years living in pain finally got her endo diagnosis at age 25.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:38
Let's talk Clare's Law and listen to a real life story from a listener
In this mini-episode, we are breaking down Clare's law or DVDS (domestic violence disclosure scheme). We will discuss how it was started, why, and how you go about requesting information under the 'Clare's Law' act. Lastly, I have...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:21
A family lawyer goes through parental responsibility, a step parents rights and going on holiday…
On this week’s episode I welcome Robyn who is a qualified family lawyer from Kay and Pascoe family solicitors in East Sussex. She has kindly taken the time to talk through some of the most popular questions I believe are raised around Parental Res...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:27
Managing the loss of a parent and helping a child cope with grief with guest Kate
In this week’s episode I am joined by Kate who unfortunately lost her coparent to their son a couple of years ago to a traffic car accident. We are going to go through how this had affected not only her but mainly her son, and helping him understa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:22
Two girls who had a “missed” miscarriage and how we overcome it…
For my seventh episode, this week I have invited Lacey onto the pod to discuss miscarriages. Both Lacey and I unfortunately at 11 weeks experienced a 'missed' miscarriage and we have come together today to talk about it and hopefully spread more a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:59
A domestic violence survivors story and what you can do to protect yourself if you are being abused.
Off the back of Episode 3 'How to keep yourself safe' and clarifying the different protection orders. I am so pleased this week to be joined by Sharon Bryan who is the Head of Partnerships and Development at The National Centre of Domestic Violenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:09
How I used Hypnotherapy to overcome stress and anxiety.
Within this episode I am pleased to be joined by my Hypnotherapist Holly. I’ve invited Holly on to discuss what this form of therapy is and how it is amazing for those suffering from stress and anxiety. We will touch on the results I have had and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:22
How to keep yourself safe in an abusive relationship.
Within this week’s episode I am going to talk through the measures you can put in place to keep yourself safe.I am not legally qualified, however through my own experiences and research I’ve created this episode. I hope that this episode isn’t rel...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:08
How Gemma got her ADHD diagnosis at aged 34. “I spent a lot of my life not liking myself”.
On this week’s episode I am pleased to be joined by a friend, Gemma. Who at age 34 has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Within this episode we are going to dive into why and how she went about getting her diagnosis, and also how this affects her...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:07
My ex re-triggered my eating disorder with guest. “I was completely blind to my size”.
The not aving’ it podcast - EP.1 My ex re-triggered my eating disorder ft special guestOn this week’s episode I am so grateful to be joined with a special guest. We will spend the next 40 minutes discussing this individuals struggles with Bulimia,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:07
