DIP in and out with Lucy
“Be curious, not judgemental.” – Walt Whitman
Sitting down with professionals, victims and survivors who are open and honest, and talking frankly about the challenges faced by those impacted by domestic abuse and post-separation abuse. This podcast opens up the discussion and turns it into a conversation.
From Cyber Stalking to Domestic Homicide, Lucy leaves no stone unturned.
No intimidation…..just conversation!
DIP in and out with Lucy Intro and Outro Music Song ➡ Look At Me Words & Music by ➡ P.J. Denton Performed by ➡ Elrose
Episodes
51 episodes
Season 7 Episode 1 - Dr Nadine Macaluso
After enduring marriage to the infamous “Wolf of Wall Street,” Nadine Macaluso, PhD, has made it her life’s work to help other women understand, escape, and heal from their trauma bonds with pathological partners. Her own toxic relationship ins...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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39:23
Season 6 Episode 11 - Sarah Taylor, Charlotte Budd and Michelle El-Din
What an episode - three incredible women took the time to sit down with me and record an episode of DIP in and out with Lucy...First up, Sarah Taylor founder of PEEPSA - Prevent Educate Eradicate Post Separation Abuse.Charlotte ...
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Season 6 Episode 10 - Duncan Craig OBE
Duncan Craig founded the charity We are Survivors https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/ to help male survivors because there was so little help out there for people like him. Now, he is the CEO of that charity and We Are Survivors is ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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Season 6 Episode 9 - Michelle El-Din
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful International best-selling domestic abuse author and founder of A New You, Michelle El-Din!Michelle understands how Domestic Abuse impacts lives and she knows that it is possible to ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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45:19
Season 6 Episode 8 - Luke Appleyard
In this episode I chat to Luke Appleyard.Luke is a Mental Health first aider, youth mental health first aider and suicide first aider. He has lived experience of Domestic Abuse, and talks openly about his mental health and neurodiversit...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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38:01
Bonus Feature - From the Breaking the Silence PEGS Conference
In this Bonus feature, you'll get a glimpse into the incredible day that was Breaking the Silence PEGS Conference 2025! From amazing speakers to engaged delegates, this was a day to remember. Raising awareness of Child to Parent Abu...
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Season 6 Episode 7 - Matt Homan
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.In this episode I sit down with Matt Horman, employed mentor for young people, public speaker, and advocate for l...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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49:22
Season 6 Episode 6 - Sharon Livermore MBE
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.In this episode I sit down with the truly remarkable Sharon Livermore - Founder of Domestic Abuse Education, Dome...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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53:51
Season 6 Episode 5 Lynn Stroud
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 2025This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Lynn Stroud. L...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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43:16
Season 6 Episode 4 Jennifer C. Parker, MSSW, LCSW
Jennifer C. Parker, MSSW, LCSW Author, Blogger, Presenter and so much more!Sitting down with Jennifer was a true privilege. She gets it, she understands it and I found myself nodding to EVERYTHING she said during this episode. She is a l...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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33:56
Season 6 Episode 3 Lee Cooper Photographer, Writer, and Founder of Victorious Voices
I was fortunate enough to sit down and talk with the inspirational Lee Cooper.Lee is a photographer, writer, and founder using art to challenge silence and shift culture.Through his project Victorious Voices, he creates space for...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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49:50
Season 6 Episode 2 Sam Billingham and Jared Whitaker
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Samantha Billingham and Jared Whitaker. Sam is the founder of Stronger Beginnings, she is a freelance Coercive Control Consultant and advocate for survivors of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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50:33
Season 6 Episode 1 Michelle John PEGS - Child to Parent Abuse Expert
NEW SEASON! And what a season it will be....I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the magnificent, Michelle John Founder of PEGS. Her aim is to reduce the impact of CPA by helping parents, training frontline professiona...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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45:56
Season 5 Episode 9 - Dr Aysha Ahmed, Founder & Director of Aasha Consulting and so much more...
Dr Aysha has so many roles, I couldn't fit them all in the title!She is Founder & Director, Aasha Consulting, Independent Researcher, UN Women UK, CSW68 & 6, GlobalG100 Panelist, Trainer, Specialist, Domestic Violenc...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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46:46
Season 5 Episode 8 - Ann Lorraine Marshall Author of "What Type Of Man?"
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Ann, who shared her own story of abuse. Do we ever stop to consider what domestic abuse looks like and feels like for those living outside the U.K. Well, here's your chance to find ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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55:34
Season 5 Episode 7 - Sandra Reddish, Domestic Abuse author & blogger
Sandra and I share a passion - we both know the importance of speaking out about the challenges and impact post-separation abuse has on individuals. "Just knowing you're not imagining this, that it's a thing and these are co...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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39:43
Season 5 Episode 6 - Paul Maskall Behavioural Lead at UK Finance and Professional Speaker
Paul Maskall Strategic Fraud Prevention and Behavioural Lead at UK Finance and Professional Speaker.You may think this seems like an odd pairing for a conversation around domestic abuse....but take a listen and you'll see wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:13:47
Season 5 Episode 5 - Paula Hollstein Barría Demystifying the archetypal victim
I was so fortunate to sit down with the wonderful Paula Hollstein Barría. She has a phD in law from the University of Warwick and to say that her research is fascinating would be an understatement. This is an episode not to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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39:17
Season 5 Episode 4 - Jared Whitaker an open and honest discussion around DA
Jared is an author who write books around domestic abuse and narcissism. He is an avid campaigner trying to raise awareness around domestic abuse against men, and fight for equality for men and women with regards to these topics.Intro and Outro...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:35
Season 5 Episode 3 - Mark Woodland talks Solution Focus Brief Therapy
In this episode I chat to Mark who - among many other things, has 20 years experience in Occupational Welfare. Want to know more about Solution Focus Brief Therapy? Then take a look/have a listen to this episode.Thank you M...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:34:43
Season 5 Episode 2 - Sharon Jackson Founder of SHIELD Derby
Founder of SHIELD Derby | Safeguarding & Child Protection Specialist | Lived Experience | Trainer | Consultant | Public Speaker | Independent Supervisor | Independent Practice Educator | ASYE Assessor | Guest Lecturer.I was completel...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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50:05
Season 5 Episode 1 - Nick Inge from ITrust
iTrust was formed to allow the voices of those with knowledge of wrongdoing to be heard in a safe, anonymous environment. In this episode, Nick and I talk about the importance of speaking up! Thank you Nick for...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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44:26
Season 4 Episode 7 - Sam Billingham, Survivor turned Advocate!
Sam is one of the most inspiring people I have ever had the good fortune to meet! She is a domestic abuse survivor turned advocate raising awareness of coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact. Lived experience speaker, founder of Strong...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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36:49
Season 4 Episode 6 - "Let the Secret Go." Linda Kirk, Founder/Director for the Just for Women Centre
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful, Linda Kirk! Linda is Founder/Director for the Just for Women Centre, she's a member of the International Society of Female Professionals - 2018 Member of Worldwide Women's Associat...
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Season 4 Episode 5 - Rie Pearson, Author of Be Kind. No Excuses
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the fabulous Rie Pearson. Rie is a retired police officer who has written a thought provoking guide to help teenage girls recognise abusive behaviours in intimate relationships. It's a brilliant episode w...
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