The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments
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/
Episodes
Keywords
restorative justice, Stand Out, SPEAR program, prison rehabilitation, criminal justice, reoffending, life skills, community support, volunteering
Summary
Penny Parker shares her transformative journey from studying geography to becoming a passionate advocate for restorative justice. Her experiences in the prison system led her to establish Stand Out, a charity focused on supporting individuals transitioning from prison to ...
Keywords
restorative justice, Stand Out, SPEAR program, prison rehabilitation, criminal justice, reoffending, life skills, community support, volunteering
Summary
Penny Parker shares her transformative journey from studying geography to becoming a passionate advocate for restorative justice. Her experiences in the prison system led her to establish Stand Out, a charity focused on supporting individuals transitioning from prison to ...
Keywords
nightmares, trauma, PTSD, dream completion technique, mental health, self-help, EMDR, sleep disturbances, psychological therapy, veterans
Summary
In this conversation, Naomi Murphy and David Jones discuss with Justin Havens the impact of nightmares on individuals, particularly those with trauma and PTSD. He introduces the Dream Completion Technique, a method designed to help individuals regain control over their dreams an...
Keywords
nightmares, trauma, PTSD, dream completion technique, mental health, self-help, EMDR, sleep disturbances, psychological therapy, veterans
Summary
In this conversation, Naomi Murphy and David Jones discuss with Justin Havens the impact of nightmares on individuals, particularly those with trauma and PTSD. He introduces the Dream Completion Technique, a method designed to help individuals regain control over their dreams an...
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post-traumatic growth, therapy, mental health, Breaking Through Therapy, ethics in therapy, self-care, therapeutic models, personal experiences, podcasts, clinical psychology
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In this conversation, Dr. Esther Cole discusses the concept of post-traumatic growth and its significance in therapy. She shares insights from her podcast, 'Breaking Through Therapy,' which aims to demystify the therapeutic process and highlig...
Keywords
post-traumatic growth, therapy, mental health, Breaking Through Therapy, ethics in therapy, self-care, therapeutic models, personal experiences, podcasts, clinical psychology
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In this conversation, Dr. Esther Cole discusses the concept of post-traumatic growth and its significance in therapy. She shares insights from her podcast, 'Breaking Through Therapy,' which aims to demystify the therapeutic process and highlig...
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones sit down with Lee Powers, a nurse, intensive care unit (ICU) and workplace violence survivor, and international speaker. Lee shares her harrowing experience of being assaulted by a patient while working in a psychiatric ICU, the devastating impact it had on her life, and her journey to recovery. She discusses the systemic issues in healthcare, the lack of ...
Guest: Lee Powers
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones sit down with Lee Powers, a nurse, intensive care unit (ICU) and workplace violence survivor, and international speaker. Lee shares her harrowing experience of being assaulted by a patient while working in a psychiatric ICU, the devastating impact it had on her life, and her journey to recovery. She discusses the systemic issues in healthca...
Locked up Living Podcast: Episode with Dr. Rachel Gibbons
Hosts: Dr. Naomi Murphy and David Jones
Guest: Dr. Rachel Gibbons, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, and Group Analyst
Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gibbons shares her profound experiences and insights on the topic of suicide, its impact on the bereaved, and patient safety. Dr. Gibbons discusses her journey, which began with the traumatic loss of four pa...
Locked up Living Podcast: Episode with Dr. Rachel Gibbons
Hosts: Dr. Naomi Murphy and David Jones
Guest: Dr. Rachel Gibbons, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, and Group Analyst
Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gibbons shares her profound experiences and insights on the topic of suicide, its impact on the bereaved, and patient safety. Dr. Gibbons discusses her journey, which began with the traumatic loss of four pa...
In this episode, Christopher Matthews shares his journey of maintaining well-being beyond sports, reflecting on his past experiences and the challenges he faces in academia. With David Jones and Naomi Murphy he discusses the impact of his work on his mental health, the role of self-therapy, and the use of psychedelic drugs. Matthews also touches on the difficulties of addressing sensitive topics like child abuse in sports and th...
In this episode, Christopher Matthews shares his journey of maintaining well-being beyond sports, reflecting on his past experiences and the challenges he faces in academia. With David Jones and Naomi Murphy he discusses the impact of his work on his mental health, the role of self-therapy, and the use of psychedelic drugs. Matthews also touches on the difficulties of addressing sensitive topics like child abuse in sports and the ...
Guest: Dr. Eileen Borris, Clinical and Political Psychologist
Host(s): David Jones and Dr Naomi Murphy
Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eileen Borris, a clinical and political psychologist who has pioneered the concept of political forgiveness at individual, community, and national levels. Dr. Borris has addressed the United Nations and has worked for over 30 years to build peace in conflict areas around the w...
Guest: Dr. Eileen Borris, Clinical and Political Psychologist
Host(s): David Jones and Dr Naomi Murphy
Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eileen Borris, a clinical and political psychologist who has pioneered the concept of political forgiveness at individual, community, and national levels. Dr. Borris has addressed the United Nations and has worked for over 30 years to build peace in conflict areas around the w...
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones meet with Susan MacRae and Sherri Thomson, two courageous women who have been fighting against the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of childhood sexual abuse. They share their personal stories, the challenges they faced, and their ongoing efforts to bring justice and change to the system. This episode delves into the emotional and legal battl...
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr Naomi Murphy and David Jones meet with Susan MacRae and Sherri Thomson, two courageous women who have been fighting against the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of childhood sexual abuse. They share their personal stories, the challenges they faced, and their ongoing efforts to bring justice and change to the system. This episode delves into the emotional and legal battl...
Keywords
clinical psychology, trauma, resilience, education, mental health, policy development, children and families, trauma-informed care, REACH model, well-being
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Naomi Murphy and David Jones talk with Dr. Warren Larkin who describes his journey from a challenging educational background to becoming a clinical psychologist. He discusses the significant impact of environment on learning, particul...
Keywords
clinical psychology, trauma, resilience, education, mental health, policy development, children and families, trauma-informed care, REACH model, well-being
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Naomi Murphy and David Jones talk with Dr. Warren Larkin who describes his journey from a challenging educational background to becoming a clinical psychologist. He discusses the significant impact of environment on learning, pa...
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whistleblowing, advocacy, tech industry, Psst, Jennifer Gibson, support systems, societal impact, collectivizing, mental health, legal support
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In this conversation, Jennifer Gibson, co-founder of Psst, discusses the challenges and importance of whistleblowing, particularly in the tech industry. She emphasizes the need for systemic support for whistleblowers, the risks they face, and the societal implications of sil...
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whistleblowing, advocacy, tech industry, Psst, Jennifer Gibson, support systems, societal impact, collectivizing, mental health, legal support
summary
In this conversation, Jennifer Gibson, co-founder of Psst, discusses the challenges and importance of whistleblowing, particularly in the tech industry. She emphasizes the need for systemic support for whistleblowers, the risks they face, and the societal implications of sil...
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