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
Immediate Support for Grieving Families: Rhian Mannings MBE from 2wish - Ep. 12
Immediate Support for Grieving Families: Rhian Mannings from 2wish - Ep. 12.
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Surface, Debbie Ann Turnbull MBE sits down with Rhian Mannings MBE to discuss the heartbreaking losses that reshaped their lives and how they turned tragedy into vital support for grieving families. Discover practical insights on coping, hope, and the importance of immediate bereavement care.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Rhian Mannings' personal story of losing her son and husband within days
- The emotional aftermath and the struggle to find support in the immediate days following loss
- How Rhian founded a charity, 2wish.org.uk, to provide hands-on, rapid bereavement support for families
- The ripple effects of child loss on friends, schools, and communities—and how early intervention helps
- The importance of hope, resilience, and practical ways to find "glimmers" in the darkest times
Chapters
00:00 Rhianne's Story of Loss
03:25 Loss, Loneliness, and Unmet Support
09:23 "Talking About Loss and Grief"
10:09 Room for Families in Crisis
16:10 Butterflies at Angel Bay
18:00 Ripple Effect of Tragedy
23:27 "Heartfelt Approach to Work"
25:38 Balancing Growth and Family Life
29:19 Beyond the Surface Podcast
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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/