Beyond the Surface
Beyond the Surface brings you life-saving water safety education and practical mental well-being tools from someone who truly understands both worlds. Hosted by Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE, this podcast combines the heart of a mother who lost her only son to drowning with the expertise of a professionally trained trauma-informed practitioner and water safety specialist.
After transforming her profound grief into purpose, Debbie has worked directly with the RNLI, police, fire services and emergency responders to understand what really keeps families safe around water. Her unique approach makes safety education accessible to busy parents whilst addressing the mental health skills that support both individual wellbeing and family resilience.
Each episode delivers powerful conversations, practical and memorable safety knowledge you can implement immediately, alongside mental health ideas that help you manage stress, support others and create lasting positive change.
Whether you're a parent seeking confident water safety knowledge, a professional in caring roles or someone on a healing journey, you'll find actionable insights delivered with authenticity and compassion.
Perfect for: Safety-conscious parents, HR and wellbeing professionals, healthcare and education workers, anyone interested in trauma recovery and nervous system health.
New episodes every Thursday.
Beyond the Surface
Beyond the Surface: Real Stories of Safety, Healing, and Personal Growth - Ep.1
Beyond the Surface: Real Stories of Safety, Healing, and Personal Growth - Ep.1.
Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Surface with Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE, where we explore the real meaning of safety—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Discover how personal tragedy led to a mission for change and how you can be part of the journey to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- The inspiration behind the podcast: losing a son to drowning and turning grief into purpose
- What safety really means on a personal and community level
- Mental health, trauma healing, and the mind-body connection
- How to educate children and teens to be safe in and around water, and in life
- Real-life stories of transformation and finding hope and purpose after loss
Like and subscribe for more real conversations and practical resources to keep your family safe and your mind strong.
Chapters
00:00 From Grief to Growth
03:40 Journey of Safety and Healing
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Connect with Debbie and find out more about her work here:
W: www.riverandseasense.com
E: debbie@riverandseasense.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverandseasense
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-anne-turnbull-mbe-33190510/