<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[After The Fall Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens after everything breaks?<br /></p><p>Most podcasts show you the “after” photo.</p><p><br />After The Fall takes you into the wreckage.</p><p>After The Fall Show is a mental health, life and recovery podcast hosted by Icarus — founder of Street Therapy and survivor of addiction, mental and physical breakdown and much more — exploring what it really takes to fall, rebuild, and create a life that can actually sustain and thrive.</p><p><br />If you’re tired of toxic positivity, suffering from pain, loss, mental health and surface-level inspiration, you’re in the right place.<br /></p><p>We don’t do highlight reels. We do "truth". We do raw. But most of all. We Do Human. Everyone deserves to be seen.<br /></p><p>One show. Two ways to rebuild:</p><p>The Main Show — The Battle</p><p><br />Unfiltered conversations with people who have lived through collapse. We explore the fall, the turning point, and the grit it takes to take your life back.</p><p><br />After Dark — The Blueprint</p><p>From story to strategy. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and lived-experience behind real change through the Street Therapy framework.</p><p><br />This is for you if you’ve faced:</p><p>Addiction &amp; recovery</p><p>Trauma, grief, and burnout</p><p>Neurodivergence and identity loss</p><p>Mental or physical breakdown</p><p>The reality of rebuilding — and sustaining change</p><p>Nothing is off limits — because real life doesn’t have a filter.</p><p><br />This isn’t about pretending everything is fine.</p><p><br />It’s about building something that can actually hold.</p><p>You are not alone in the wreckage.</p><p><br />Follow After The Fall Show for raw conversations about falling, rebuilding, and rising again.<br /><br />Host: - Dean Cooper (Icarus)<br /></p><p>Guest submissions:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.afterthefallshow.com" target="_blank">www.afterthefallshow.com</a> <br /></p><p>Street Therapy: - About the founder, the street therapy approach and more.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.streettherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.streettherapy.co.uk</a> <br /></p><p>TikTok: - Daily philosophy, motivation, coaching and support</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK" target="_blank">@Icarus_Works_UK</a><br /></p>]]></description><link>www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:50:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/SizuVQZO.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:24:26 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>Dean Cooper (Icarus)</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens after everything breaks?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most podcasts show you the “after” photo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After The Fall takes you into the wreckage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After The Fall Show is a mental health, life and recovery podcast hosted by Icarus — founder of Street Therapy and survivor of addiction, mental and physical breakdown and much more — exploring what it really takes to fall, rebuild, and create a life that can actually sustain and thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you’re tired of toxic positivity, suffering from pain, loss, mental health and surface-level inspiration, you’re in the right place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We don’t do highlight reels. We do &quot;truth&quot;. We do raw. But most of all. We Do Human. Everyone deserves to be seen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One show. Two ways to rebuild:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Main Show — The Battle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unfiltered conversations with people who have lived through collapse. We explore the fall, the turning point, and the grit it takes to take your life back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After Dark — The Blueprint&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From story to strategy. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and lived-experience behind real change through the Street Therapy framework.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is for you if you’ve faced:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Addiction &amp;amp; recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trauma, grief, and burnout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Neurodivergence and identity loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mental or physical breakdown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The reality of rebuilding — and sustaining change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nothing is off limits — because real life doesn’t have a filter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This isn’t about pretending everything is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s about building something that can actually hold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are not alone in the wreckage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow After The Fall Show for raw conversations about falling, rebuilding, and rising again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Host: - Dean Cooper (Icarus)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest submissions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.afterthefallshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.afterthefallshow.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Street Therapy: - About the founder, the street therapy approach and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.streettherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.streettherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: - Daily philosophy, motivation, coaching and support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@Icarus_Works_UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dean Cooper (Icarus)</itunes:name><itunes:email>icarus@icarus.works</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Tatum: Know Your Worth — Street Therapy Meets Self-Care Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when two people on opposite sides of the world, with completely different lives and struggles, arrive at many of the same conclusions about healing, self-worth and recovery?</p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with author, hiker, nomad and creator of the Self-Care Savage movement, Scott Tatum of YouCan Outdoors.</p><p>After a childhood shaped by abuse, decades of self-sabotage, people-pleasing and feeling like he was never enough, Scott reached a point where he had given up on himself. Then he found a trail.</p><p>What followed was a journey that would see him walk thousands of miles, tackle the Appalachian Trail, build an audience of hundreds of thousands and discover a simple truth:</p><p><b>Know Your Worth.</b></p><p>Together we explore childhood trauma, self-worth, survival mode, personal responsibility, journaling, nature as therapy, mental health, healing through movement and why so many people feel disconnected from themselves in today's world.</p><p>For Scott, healing came through trails, forests and mountains becoming Self-Care Savage.</p><p>For me, it came through movement, mindset and self in Street Therapy.</p><p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p><p>🎙️ CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 - Introduction<br />00:39 - Meet Scott Tatum &amp; YouCan Outdoors<br />04:28 - From Victim To Healed<br />14:20 - Childhood Trauma &amp; Survival Skills<br />18:41 - Self-Sabotage, Identity &amp; Self-Worth<br />22:45 - The Trail That Changed Everything<br />26:00 - Walking As A Path To Recovery<br />33:58 - The Appalachian Trail Journey<br />41:45 - Advice For Beginners<br />44:51 - Why Journaling Matters<br />50:28 - Fear, People &amp; The Real Dangers We Face<br />55:49 - Know Your Worth<br />58:49 - Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish<br />01:01:04 - "There's No Home Without You"<br />01:05:11 - Final Reflections</p><p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p><p>🌲 SCOTT TATUM | YOUCAN OUTDOORS</p><p>Facebook:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/UcanOutdoors" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/UcanOutdoors</a></p><p>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ucanoutdoors" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ucanoutdoors</a></p><p>TikTok:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ucanoutdoors" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@ucanoutdoors</a></p><p>YouTube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ucanoutdoors" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ucanoutdoors</a></p><p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p><p>🔥 ICARUS | STREET THERAPY</p><p>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.streettherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.streettherapy.co.uk</a></p><p>The After The Fall Show:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.afterthefallshow.com" target="_blank">https://www.afterthefallshow.com</a></p><p>TikTok:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK</a></p><p>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/icarus.works.uk" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/icarus.works.uk</a></p><p>Facebook:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559594633422" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559594633422</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might need to hear it.<br />#AfterTheFallShow #ScottTatum #YouCanOutdoors #SelfCareSavage #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Recovery #SelfWorth #TraumaRecovery #BurnoutRecovery #NatureHeals #Hiking #AppalachianTrail #StreetTherapy #IcarusWorks</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">143e6646-2423-4ac0-9b93-4b6a293c9b5f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5cdf04218042094efd859331c2eafc59d6c1604932fc4203f158caaa52935470/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNDNlNjY0Ni0yNDIzLTRhYzAtOWI5My00YjZhMjkzYzliNWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNTQ3YjczZTEyNGFiODBhMDIxZDJiL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi03X18xMi0yOC03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="126329983" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/143e6646-2423-4ac0-9b93-4b6a293c9b5f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when two people on opposite sides of the world, with completely different lives and struggles, arrive at many of the same conclusions about healing, self-worth and recovery?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with author, hiker, nomad and creator of the Self-Care Savage movement, Scott Tatum of YouCan Outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a childhood shaped by abuse, decades of self-sabotage, people-pleasing and feeling like he was never enough, Scott reached a point where he had given up on himself. Then he found a trail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed was a journey that would see him walk thousands of miles, tackle the Appalachian Trail, build an audience of hundreds of thousands and discover a simple truth:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Know Your Worth.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together we explore childhood trauma, self-worth, survival mode, personal responsibility, journaling, nature as therapy, mental health, healing through movement and why so many people feel disconnected from themselves in today&apos;s world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Scott, healing came through trails, forests and mountains becoming Self-Care Savage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For me, it came through movement, mindset and self in Street Therapy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ CHAPTERS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 - Introduction&lt;br /&gt;00:39 - Meet Scott Tatum &amp;amp; YouCan Outdoors&lt;br /&gt;04:28 - From Victim To Healed&lt;br /&gt;14:20 - Childhood Trauma &amp;amp; Survival Skills&lt;br /&gt;18:41 - Self-Sabotage, Identity &amp;amp; Self-Worth&lt;br /&gt;22:45 - The Trail That Changed Everything&lt;br /&gt;26:00 - Walking As A Path To Recovery&lt;br /&gt;33:58 - The Appalachian Trail Journey&lt;br /&gt;41:45 - Advice For Beginners&lt;br /&gt;44:51 - Why Journaling Matters&lt;br /&gt;50:28 - Fear, People &amp;amp; The Real Dangers We Face&lt;br /&gt;55:49 - Know Your Worth&lt;br /&gt;58:49 - Why Self-Care Isn&apos;t Selfish&lt;br /&gt;01:01:04 - &quot;There&apos;s No Home Without You&quot;&lt;br /&gt;01:05:11 - Final Reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌲 SCOTT TATUM | YOUCAN OUTDOORS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/UcanOutdoors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/UcanOutdoors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/ucanoutdoors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ucanoutdoors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@ucanoutdoors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@ucanoutdoors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@ucanoutdoors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@ucanoutdoors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 ICARUS | STREET THERAPY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.streettherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.streettherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The After The Fall Show:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.afterthefallshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.afterthefallshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/icarus.works.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/icarus.works.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559594633422&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559594633422&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might need to hear it.&lt;br /&gt;#AfterTheFallShow #ScottTatum #YouCanOutdoors #SelfCareSavage #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Recovery #SelfWorth #TraumaRecovery #BurnoutRecovery #NatureHeals #Hiking #AppalachianTrail #StreetTherapy #IcarusWorks&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Scott Tatum: Know Your Worth — Street Therapy Meets Self-Care Savage</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitness, Burnout and Rebuilding Your Body After The Fall | Brett Wheeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the journey of wellness and fitness, exploring the impact of fitness on mental health, the challenges of navigating the gym environment, and the transition to professional training. It also highlights the holistic approach to fitness and wellness, emphasizing longevity through fitness and the importance of building a community at the gym. The conversation covers the impact of independence on health, the importance of bodyweight exercises, advice on training programs, understanding core muscles and stability, starting fitness at any age, and the benefits of fitness for children and adolescents. It also discusses the differences between group fitness classes and personal training, emphasizing the importance of consistency and the life-changing impact of the kettlebell swing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Longevity through fitness</li><li>Building a community at the gym Consistency is key</li><li>Start with bodyweight exercises</li><li>Long-term athlete development model for children</li><li>Group fitness classes may not be suitable for beginners</li><li>Kettlebell swing is a life-changing exercise</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Holistic Approach to Fitness and Wellness</li><li>30:51 The Impact of Independence on Health</li><li>39:31 Starting Fitness at Any Age</li><li>49:31 Fitness for Children and Adolescents</li><li>55:18 Group Fitness vs. Personal Training</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a1b9095d-cd30-4f50-9bbf-9595a272e91b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:33:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b2586b82efa2214ef1fab83bfdc68cdb083e01cddc0ce5fa8ebe53f937dd21ff/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMWI5MDk1ZC1jZDMwLTRmNTAtOWJiZi05NTk1YTI3MmU5MWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMTk1ZjU1YTkzNWZiYThlM2FjNzg3L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi00X18xNy0xMi01Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="98023279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the journey of wellness and fitness, exploring the impact of fitness on mental health, the challenges of navigating the gym environment, and the transition to professional training. It also highlights the holistic approach to fitness and wellness, emphasizing longevity through fitness and the importance of building a community at the gym. The conversation covers the impact of independence on health, the importance of bodyweight exercises, advice on training programs, understanding core muscles and stability, starting fitness at any age, and the benefits of fitness for children and adolescents. It also discusses the differences between group fitness classes and personal training, emphasizing the importance of consistency and the life-changing impact of the kettlebell swing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Longevity through fitness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a community at the gym Consistency is key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Start with bodyweight exercises&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Long-term athlete development model for children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Group fitness classes may not be suitable for beginners&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kettlebell swing is a life-changing exercise&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Holistic Approach to Fitness and Wellness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:51 The Impact of Independence on Health&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:31 Starting Fitness at Any Age&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:31 Fitness for Children and Adolescents&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;55:18 Group Fitness vs. Personal Training&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fitness, Burnout and Rebuilding Your Body After The Fall | Brett Wheeless</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying, Sexuality and Finding the Strength to Speak | Dom]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Some people survive bullying.</p><p>Some people survive hiding who they are.</p><p>Some people survive both.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of After The Fall Show, I’m joined by Dom — someone I’ve personally worked with — for one of the rawest and most honest conversations we’ve had on the show so far.</p><p></p><p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion around suicide attempts, bullying, sexuality, sexual assault, depression, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact a support service such as Samaritans in the UK on 116 123.</p><p></p><p>From being bullied as a child, through confusion around sexuality, isolation, suicide attempts, pressure, identity, and the fear of disappointing the people around him, Dom shares the reality of what it felt like trying to survive while carrying everything alone.</p><p></p><p>This is not a polished conversation.</p><p>It’s a human one.</p><p></p><p>We talk about growing up feeling different, the emotional weight of hiding parts of yourself, the pressure of expectations, and how silence slowly becomes unbearable when you carry too much for too long.</p><p></p><p>Dom also speaks openly about his suicide attempts, the moment his family finally realised how serious things had become, and how talking — whether to family, friends, strangers, or services like Samaritans — became one of the biggest turning points in his life.</p><p></p><p>But this episode is also about rebuilding.</p><p>About finding identity, friendship, rugby, community, love, and learning that healing doesn’t happen instantly — it happens gradually, through connection, honesty, and allowing yourself to finally be seen.</p><p></p><p>What we cover:</p><p>• Growing up bullied from nursery through school<br />• Moving schools and still feeling isolated<br />• Realising he may not be straight<br />• The pressure of family expectations<br />• Using work and business as emotional escape<br />• Suicide attempts and emotional collapse<br />• The fear of speaking honestly to loved ones<br />• Coming out to parents and family<br />• Relationships, self-acceptance, and rebuilding identity<br />• Rugby, friendship, and finding community<br />• Toxic experiences and staying safe<br />• Why strangers sometimes become lifelines<br />• The importance of support services like Samaritans<br />• Why “it’s okay to talk” may save someone’s life</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Introduction<br />00:39 – Dom’s Early Life &amp; Bullying<br />02:00 – Moving Schools &amp; Starting Again<br />03:30 – Sexuality &amp; Family Pressure<br />05:45 – Suicide Attempts &amp; Emotional Collapse<br />07:11 – Relationships &amp; Opening Up<br />09:02 – Coming Out to Family<br />11:30 – Suicidal Thoughts &amp; Coping Mechanisms<br />14:15 – Night Walks &amp; Honest Conversations<br />15:53 – Beginning to Rebuild<br />17:37 – Calling Samaritans<br />18:27 – Self-Acceptance &amp; Identity<br />20:00 – Finding Community Through Rugby<br />21:15 – Toxic Experiences &amp; Staying Safe<br />22:50 – Rejoining West Country Wasps<br />25:20 – Advice for Others Exploring Identity<br />27:24 – The Power of Human Connection<br />30:05 – “It’s Okay to Talk”<br />31:41 – Final Reflections</p><p></p><p>Guest:</p><p>Dom is a rugby player, creative professional, and survivor of bullying, suicidal thoughts, and identity struggles. In this episode, he shares his journey through sexuality, pressure, self-acceptance, and rebuilding his life through honesty, community, and conversation.</p><p></p><p>Final thought:</p><p>Sometimes the heaviest thing a person carries…<br />is silence.</p><p>And sometimes the bravest thing they can do…<br />is finally speak.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7158569e-8085-4efc-88c3-cfe4b886c1b1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5585bb09f035dee9499ec91bd28d625c1457980d45bd5bdd08381aff447e669e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MTU4NTY5ZS04MDg1LTRlZmMtODhjMy1jZmU0Yjg4NmMxYjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYzhmODIwYTdkZTk3MjczNjlkZDE0L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fMTgtMjctNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="66852719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Some people survive bullying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people survive hiding who they are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people survive both.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of After The Fall Show, I’m joined by Dom — someone I’ve personally worked with — for one of the rawest and most honest conversations we’ve had on the show so far.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion around suicide attempts, bullying, sexuality, sexual assault, depression, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact a support service such as Samaritans in the UK on 116 123.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From being bullied as a child, through confusion around sexuality, isolation, suicide attempts, pressure, identity, and the fear of disappointing the people around him, Dom shares the reality of what it felt like trying to survive while carrying everything alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a polished conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a human one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about growing up feeling different, the emotional weight of hiding parts of yourself, the pressure of expectations, and how silence slowly becomes unbearable when you carry too much for too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dom also speaks openly about his suicide attempts, the moment his family finally realised how serious things had become, and how talking — whether to family, friends, strangers, or services like Samaritans — became one of the biggest turning points in his life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this episode is also about rebuilding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About finding identity, friendship, rugby, community, love, and learning that healing doesn’t happen instantly — it happens gradually, through connection, honesty, and allowing yourself to finally be seen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Growing up bullied from nursery through school&lt;br /&gt;• Moving schools and still feeling isolated&lt;br /&gt;• Realising he may not be straight&lt;br /&gt;• The pressure of family expectations&lt;br /&gt;• Using work and business as emotional escape&lt;br /&gt;• Suicide attempts and emotional collapse&lt;br /&gt;• The fear of speaking honestly to loved ones&lt;br /&gt;• Coming out to parents and family&lt;br /&gt;• Relationships, self-acceptance, and rebuilding identity&lt;br /&gt;• Rugby, friendship, and finding community&lt;br /&gt;• Toxic experiences and staying safe&lt;br /&gt;• Why strangers sometimes become lifelines&lt;br /&gt;• The importance of support services like Samaritans&lt;br /&gt;• Why “it’s okay to talk” may save someone’s life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – Introduction&lt;br /&gt;00:39 – Dom’s Early Life &amp;amp; Bullying&lt;br /&gt;02:00 – Moving Schools &amp;amp; Starting Again&lt;br /&gt;03:30 – Sexuality &amp;amp; Family Pressure&lt;br /&gt;05:45 – Suicide Attempts &amp;amp; Emotional Collapse&lt;br /&gt;07:11 – Relationships &amp;amp; Opening Up&lt;br /&gt;09:02 – Coming Out to Family&lt;br /&gt;11:30 – Suicidal Thoughts &amp;amp; Coping Mechanisms&lt;br /&gt;14:15 – Night Walks &amp;amp; Honest Conversations&lt;br /&gt;15:53 – Beginning to Rebuild&lt;br /&gt;17:37 – Calling Samaritans&lt;br /&gt;18:27 – Self-Acceptance &amp;amp; Identity&lt;br /&gt;20:00 – Finding Community Through Rugby&lt;br /&gt;21:15 – Toxic Experiences &amp;amp; Staying Safe&lt;br /&gt;22:50 – Rejoining West Country Wasps&lt;br /&gt;25:20 – Advice for Others Exploring Identity&lt;br /&gt;27:24 – The Power of Human Connection&lt;br /&gt;30:05 – “It’s Okay to Talk”&lt;br /&gt;31:41 – Final Reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dom is a rugby player, creative professional, and survivor of bullying, suicidal thoughts, and identity struggles. In this episode, he shares his journey through sexuality, pressure, self-acceptance, and rebuilding his life through honesty, community, and conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Final thought:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the heaviest thing a person carries…&lt;br /&gt;is silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And sometimes the bravest thing they can do…&lt;br /&gt;is finally speak.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bullying, Sexuality and Finding the Strength to Speak | Dom</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer, Adversity and Living Beyond a Death Sentence | Terry Tucker]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Not all battles end when you’re told they will.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>After The Fall Show</i>, I’m joined by Terry Tucker — a former police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, and coach who has spent the last 14 years living with a rare and aggressive form of cancer he was originally told would take his life within two years.</p><p></p><p>This is more than a story of survival.</p><p>It’s a conversation about mindset, resilience, identity, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life gives you a timeline you refuse to accept.</p><p></p><p>From high-pressure hostage negotiations to facing his own mortality, Terry shares what he’s learned about fear, purpose, pain, and the power of choosing how you respond — even when everything feels out of your control.</p><p>We talk about loss, faith, family, and the reality of living through treatments, amputations, and uncertainty — while still finding a reason to keep going.</p><p>This is raw, honest, and deeply human.</p><h2>What we cover:</h2><ul><li>Life before diagnosis — career, purpose, and pressure</li><li>Working as a SWAT hostage negotiator</li><li>The moment of being told “you have two years to live”</li><li>Facing fear, anger, and acceptance</li><li>How mindset shapes survival</li><li>The role of family and purpose in recovery</li><li>Living through cancer for 14+ years</li><li>Amputation, treatment, and resilience</li><li>Why having something to look forward to matters</li><li>The difference between success and significance</li><li>The truth about pain, growth, and mental strength</li></ul><h2>Chapters:</h2><p><b>00:00 – Introduction</b><br />Meeting Terry and setting the tone</p><p><b>01:00 – Early Life and Career</b><br />Basketball, Wendy’s, and caring for family</p><p><b>03:00 – Becoming a Police Officer &amp; SWAT Negotiator</b><br />High-pressure environments and helping people in crisis</p><p><b>05:30 – Understanding People in Crisis</b><br />Empathy, communication, and trust</p><p><b>08:00 – Hospital Work and Life Lessons</b><br />Compassion, purpose, and giving vs taking</p><p><b>10:30 – The Mindset Shift</b><br />Why life is about what you give, not what you get</p><p><b>12:00 – Cancer Diagnosis</b><br />The moment everything changed</p><p><b>15:00 – Facing a Death Sentence</b><br />Processing fear, anger, and grief</p><p><b>18:00 – Choosing to Fight Back</b><br />Turning a death sentence into a life mission</p><p><b>20:30 – The Power of Purpose</b><br />Why having something to look forward to matters</p><p><b>23:00 – Mental Resilience in Action</b><br />Small steps, big survival</p><p><b>26:00 – 14 Years Living with Cancer</b><br />Treatments, setbacks, and survival</p><p><b>29:00 – Amputation and Recovery</b><br />Adapting to life-changing circumstances</p><p><b>32:00 – Breakthrough Treatments</b><br />Clinical trials and new hope</p><p><b>34:30 – Writing Books and Leaving a Legacy</b><br />Success vs significance</p><p><b>36:30 – The Four Truths</b><br />Mindset, pain, purpose, and perseverance</p><p><b>38:30 – Final Message</b><br />What Terry would pass on to the world</p><h2>Guest:</h2><p>Terry Tucker is a former police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, coach, and author of <i>Sustainable Excellence</i> and <i>Four Truths and a Lie</i>. After being given just two years to live, he has now spent over 14 years navigating life with a rare form of cancer while helping others find purpose, resilience, and meaning.</p><h2>Final thought:</h2><p>Life will break you.</p><p>But what you become after that…<br />is up to you.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09ab0e27-11d2-4c38-8c8d-01237563e377</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:29:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c1eac4a546f96019c25b1104b388f9268e81a0e8412eb16a2463c5e29a0ce4f6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOWFiMGUyNy0xMWQyLTRjMzgtOGM4ZC0wMTIzNzU2M2UzNzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNTliYzg5ZmM4Zjk5N2I4YzU1YWQ0L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yX184LTM4LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="78440219" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/09ab0e27-11d2-4c38-8c8d-01237563e377/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Not all battles end when you’re told they will.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;After The Fall Show&lt;/i&gt;, I’m joined by Terry Tucker — a former police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, and coach who has spent the last 14 years living with a rare and aggressive form of cancer he was originally told would take his life within two years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than a story of survival.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a conversation about mindset, resilience, identity, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life gives you a timeline you refuse to accept.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From high-pressure hostage negotiations to facing his own mortality, Terry shares what he’s learned about fear, purpose, pain, and the power of choosing how you respond — even when everything feels out of your control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about loss, faith, family, and the reality of living through treatments, amputations, and uncertainty — while still finding a reason to keep going.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is raw, honest, and deeply human.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;What we cover:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life before diagnosis — career, purpose, and pressure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working as a SWAT hostage negotiator&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The moment of being told “you have two years to live”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facing fear, anger, and acceptance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How mindset shapes survival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of family and purpose in recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Living through cancer for 14+ years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amputation, treatment, and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why having something to look forward to matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between success and significance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about pain, growth, and mental strength&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Chapters:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00 – Introduction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting Terry and setting the tone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;01:00 – Early Life and Career&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Basketball, Wendy’s, and caring for family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:00 – Becoming a Police Officer &amp;amp; SWAT Negotiator&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;High-pressure environments and helping people in crisis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;05:30 – Understanding People in Crisis&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Empathy, communication, and trust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;08:00 – Hospital Work and Life Lessons&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Compassion, purpose, and giving vs taking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;10:30 – The Mindset Shift&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why life is about what you give, not what you get&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;12:00 – Cancer Diagnosis&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The moment everything changed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;15:00 – Facing a Death Sentence&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Processing fear, anger, and grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;18:00 – Choosing to Fight Back&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Turning a death sentence into a life mission&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;20:30 – The Power of Purpose&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why having something to look forward to matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;23:00 – Mental Resilience in Action&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Small steps, big survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;26:00 – 14 Years Living with Cancer&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Treatments, setbacks, and survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;29:00 – Amputation and Recovery&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Adapting to life-changing circumstances&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;32:00 – Breakthrough Treatments&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clinical trials and new hope&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;34:30 – Writing Books and Leaving a Legacy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Success vs significance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;36:30 – The Four Truths&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mindset, pain, purpose, and perseverance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;38:30 – Final Message&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What Terry would pass on to the world&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Guest:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Terry Tucker is a former police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, coach, and author of &lt;i&gt;Sustainable Excellence&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Four Truths and a Lie&lt;/i&gt;. After being given just two years to live, he has now spent over 14 years navigating life with a rare form of cancer while helping others find purpose, resilience, and meaning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Final thought:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life will break you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what you become after that…&lt;br /&gt;is up to you.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Cancer, Adversity and Living Beyond a Death Sentence | Terry Tucker</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health, Recovery and Honest Support | Paul Reeve (CEO, Cornwall Mind) After Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Not all support looks like what you think it does.</p><p><br />In this episode of <i>After The Fall: After Dark</i>, I sit down with Paul Reeve, CEO of Cornwall Mind, for a grounded, honest conversation about what mental health recovery actually looks like — beyond labels, beyond quick fixes, and beyond the idea that someone else can “fix” you.</p><p><br />This isn’t theory.<br /><br />This is how it really works.</p><p><br />From Paul’s own journey through burnout and rebuilding, to leading one of the most important mental health organisations in the region, we explore what support truly means — and why recovery is something you have to take ownership of, even when you’re being helped.</p><p><br />We break down how Mind operates, the difference between national and local services, and the reality behind funding, access, and expectations.</p><p>More importantly, we talk about people.</p><p>The human side of support.<br />The misconceptions that stop people reaching out.<br />And the simple truths that actually make a difference.</p><p><br />If you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for help — or expected someone else to fix things for you — this episode will shift your perspective and help remove the uncertainty about getting support from this wonderful organisation and those like it.<br /><br />What we cover:</p><ul><li>What mental health “recovery” really means</li><li>Why support doesn’t mean being fixed</li><li>The role of self-agency in getting better</li><li>How organisations like Mind actually operate</li><li>The biggest misconceptions about mental health services</li><li>Why community, connection, and activity matter</li><li>The reality of funding and service limitations</li><li>Why early support for children is critical</li></ul><h2> Chapters:</h2><p><b>00:00 – Introduction</b><br />After Dark format and meeting Paul Reeve</p><p><b>01:00 – Paul’s Personal Journey</b><br />From struggling himself to entering mental health work</p><p><b>03:30 – Frontline Work and Burnout</b><br />Compassion fatigue and stepping into leadership</p><p><b>05:30 – Understanding “Mind”</b><br />National vs local Mind and how the system works</p><p><b>08:30 – What Recovery Actually Means</b><br />Why mental health isn’t “fixed vs broken”</p><p><b>10:30 – Ownership and Self-Agency</b><br />Why no one can do the work for you</p><p><b>12:30 – Group-Based Support</b><br />Why activity-led environments work better than expected</p><p><b>15:00 – One-to-One Support</b><br />Coaching models and building independence</p><p><b>17:00 – Misconceptions About Services</b><br />Why people expect to be “fixed”</p><p><b>20:00 – Funding and Limitations</b><br />The reality behind what services can provide</p><p><b>21:30 – Meaningful Impact Moments</b><br />What real success looks like inside the service</p><p><b>25:00 – If Funding Was Unlimited</b><br />Why investing in children matters most</p><p><b>26:30 – The Reading Room</b><br />A safe space for connection, community, and conversation</p><p><b>30:30 – Final Message: Be Kinder</b><br />A simple principle that changes everything</p><h2>Guest:</h2><p>Paul Reeve is the CEO of Cornwall Mind, part of the wider Mind network supporting mental health across the UK. His work focuses on community-based recovery, self-agency, and building support systems that empower people to move forward.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9d90479b-dfe9-4d79-b4bd-82b6e003f250</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:09:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8833fa59fb76d948c3deb45b8a6b908e4c92c255917ff2eeefff9903df1c5d3c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZDkwNDc5Yi1kZmU5LTRkNzktYjRiZC04MmI2ZTAwM2YyNTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYjAyM2ZhY2ZiMjRkYzMwMWZiMGI0L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fNy00MC0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="67509751" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/9d90479b-dfe9-4d79-b4bd-82b6e003f250/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Not all support looks like what you think it does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;After The Fall: After Dark&lt;/i&gt;, I sit down with Paul Reeve, CEO of Cornwall Mind, for a grounded, honest conversation about what mental health recovery actually looks like — beyond labels, beyond quick fixes, and beyond the idea that someone else can “fix” you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This isn’t theory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is how it really works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Paul’s own journey through burnout and rebuilding, to leading one of the most important mental health organisations in the region, we explore what support truly means — and why recovery is something you have to take ownership of, even when you’re being helped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We break down how Mind operates, the difference between national and local services, and the reality behind funding, access, and expectations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More importantly, we talk about people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The human side of support.&lt;br /&gt;The misconceptions that stop people reaching out.&lt;br /&gt;And the simple truths that actually make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for help — or expected someone else to fix things for you — this episode will shift your perspective and help remove the uncertainty about getting support from this wonderful organisation and those like it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What mental health “recovery” really means&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why support doesn’t mean being fixed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of self-agency in getting better&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How organisations like Mind actually operate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The biggest misconceptions about mental health services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why community, connection, and activity matter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The reality of funding and service limitations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why early support for children is critical&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt; Chapters:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00 – Introduction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After Dark format and meeting Paul Reeve&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;01:00 – Paul’s Personal Journey&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From struggling himself to entering mental health work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:30 – Frontline Work and Burnout&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Compassion fatigue and stepping into leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;05:30 – Understanding “Mind”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;National vs local Mind and how the system works&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;08:30 – What Recovery Actually Means&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why mental health isn’t “fixed vs broken”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;10:30 – Ownership and Self-Agency&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why no one can do the work for you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;12:30 – Group-Based Support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why activity-led environments work better than expected&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;15:00 – One-to-One Support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coaching models and building independence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;17:00 – Misconceptions About Services&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why people expect to be “fixed”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;20:00 – Funding and Limitations&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reality behind what services can provide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;21:30 – Meaningful Impact Moments&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What real success looks like inside the service&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;25:00 – If Funding Was Unlimited&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why investing in children matters most&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;26:30 – The Reading Room&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A safe space for connection, community, and conversation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;30:30 – Final Message: Be Kinder&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A simple principle that changes everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Guest:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paul Reeve is the CEO of Cornwall Mind, part of the wider Mind network supporting mental health across the UK. His work focuses on community-based recovery, self-agency, and building support systems that empower people to move forward.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/9d90479b-dfe9-4d79-b4bd-82b6e003f250/images/841d837b-29a1-41b2-a524-7d50f972c074.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Mental Health, Recovery and Honest Support | Paul Reeve (CEO, Cornwall Mind) After Dark</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Narcissism, Losing Yourself and Finding Your Way Back | Jodi Pavlock]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Not all damage is visible.</p><p><br />In this episode of <i>After The Fall Show</i>, I’m joined by Jodi Pavlock, who shares her lived experience of surviving narcissistic relationships — and what it really means to lose your identity inside them.</p><p><br />From love bombing and control to isolation and emotional erosion, this conversation explores how narcissistic abuse develops, why it’s so hard to see while you’re in it, and what it actually takes to break free.</p><p><br />Jodi speaks openly about the reality behind these relationships — the confusion, the self-doubt, the trauma bonding — and the difficult process of rebuilding yourself once you walk away.</p><p><br />This isn’t a polished or perfect story. It’s a real one.</p><p>If you’ve ever questioned yourself in a relationship, felt like you were losing who you are, or struggled to understand why leaving isn’t as simple as it sounds — this conversation will resonate.</p><h2>What we cover:</h2><ul><li>The early signs of narcissistic behaviour</li><li>Love bombing, control, and identity erosion</li><li>Trauma bonding and emotional addiction</li><li>Why leaving isn’t the “easy fix” people think</li><li>Hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from it</li><li>Finding your value again after losing yourself</li></ul><h2>Chapters:</h2><p><b>00:00 – Introduction</b><br />Setting the scene: narcissism, identity, and survival</p><p><b>00:20 – Life Before Awareness</b><br />Who Jodi was before recognising something was wrong</p><p><b>01:00 – Early Signs of Narcissism</b><br />Love bombing, control, and subtle criticism</p><p><b>03:15 – The “Sniff Test”</b><br />Key warning signs people often miss early on</p><p><b>05:20 – Identity Loss &amp; Control</b><br />How narcissists strip away self-worth</p><p><b>06:50 – When It Starts Getting Worse</b><br />The shift from charm to consistent devaluation</p><p><b>08:30 – Public vs Private Abuse</b><br />How behaviour escalates and becomes visible</p><p><b>11:20 – Danger &amp; Escalation</b><br />Moments where things cross into real risk</p><p><b>13:00 – The Breaking Point</b><br />When leaving becomes inevitable</p><p><b>16:30 – Trauma Bonding Explained</b><br />Why it feels like addiction, not just love</p><p><b>19:10 – Recovery Isn’t Instant</b><br />The reality after leaving — rock bottom first</p><p><b>22:30 – Rebuilding Life</b><br />Writing the book, finding direction again</p><p><b>24:00 – Can Narcissists Change?</b><br />The truth about personality vs hope</p><p><b>25:45 – Advice for Others</b><br />What to watch for and how to protect yourself</p><p><b>27:00 – Finding Your Value Again</b><br />Identity, growth, and moving forward</p><h2>Guest:</h2><p>Jodi Pavlock is the author of <i>Jekyll Can’t Hide</i>, a book based on her lived experience with narcissistic abuse and recovery.<br />Book Link:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock-ebook/dp/B0DQ973ZFQ" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock-ebook/dp/B0DQ973ZFQ</a> </p><h2>Final thought:</h2><p>You don’t lose your value.<br />Sometimes it just gets buried under someone else’s control.<br />But it is still your's to own and there is life after survival.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">899d2d14-5ad0-43b9-b6a4-541c79acd158</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:08:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/01bb0a291b6a2bfb18cdf8f1840624883b9667881fd86f90bacbeccd5ae1563f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OTlkMmQxNC01YWQwLTQzYjktYjZhNC01NDFjNzlhY2QxNTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYWY5NGExNGUxOTZiZWU2YjA4ZTk5L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fNy0yLTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="57070802" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/899d2d14-5ad0-43b9-b6a4-541c79acd158/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Not all damage is visible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;After The Fall Show&lt;/i&gt;, I’m joined by Jodi Pavlock, who shares her lived experience of surviving narcissistic relationships — and what it really means to lose your identity inside them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From love bombing and control to isolation and emotional erosion, this conversation explores how narcissistic abuse develops, why it’s so hard to see while you’re in it, and what it actually takes to break free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jodi speaks openly about the reality behind these relationships — the confusion, the self-doubt, the trauma bonding — and the difficult process of rebuilding yourself once you walk away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This isn’t a polished or perfect story. It’s a real one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever questioned yourself in a relationship, felt like you were losing who you are, or struggled to understand why leaving isn’t as simple as it sounds — this conversation will resonate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;What we cover:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The early signs of narcissistic behaviour&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Love bombing, control, and identity erosion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trauma bonding and emotional addiction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why leaving isn’t the “easy fix” people think&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding your value again after losing yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Chapters:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00 – Introduction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Setting the scene: narcissism, identity, and survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:20 – Life Before Awareness&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who Jodi was before recognising something was wrong&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;01:00 – Early Signs of Narcissism&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love bombing, control, and subtle criticism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:15 – The “Sniff Test”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Key warning signs people often miss early on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;05:20 – Identity Loss &amp;amp; Control&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How narcissists strip away self-worth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;06:50 – When It Starts Getting Worse&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The shift from charm to consistent devaluation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;08:30 – Public vs Private Abuse&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How behaviour escalates and becomes visible&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;11:20 – Danger &amp;amp; Escalation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Moments where things cross into real risk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;13:00 – The Breaking Point&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When leaving becomes inevitable&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;16:30 – Trauma Bonding Explained&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why it feels like addiction, not just love&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;19:10 – Recovery Isn’t Instant&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reality after leaving — rock bottom first&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;22:30 – Rebuilding Life&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Writing the book, finding direction again&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;24:00 – Can Narcissists Change?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The truth about personality vs hope&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;25:45 – Advice for Others&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What to watch for and how to protect yourself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;27:00 – Finding Your Value Again&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Identity, growth, and moving forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Guest:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jodi Pavlock is the author of &lt;i&gt;Jekyll Can’t Hide&lt;/i&gt;, a book based on her lived experience with narcissistic abuse and recovery.&lt;br /&gt;Book Link:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock-ebook/dp/B0DQ973ZFQ&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock-ebook/dp/B0DQ973ZFQ&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Final thought:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t lose your value.&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes it just gets buried under someone else’s control.&lt;br /&gt;But it is still your&apos;s to own and there is life after survival.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Narcissism, Losing Yourself and Finding Your Way Back | Jodi Pavlock</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyslexia, Trauma and Learning to Thrive | Ellen Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when a child is told they are broken before life has even properly begun?<br /></p><p>In this episode of After The Fall Show, I sit down with Ellen Busch for a powerful conversation about dyslexia, bullying, low self-worth, trauma, healing, and what it means to rebuild a life after being written off by the systems meant to support you.</p><p><br />Ellen shares how her dyslexic journey began in childhood, how the education system underestimated her, and how those early messages shaped her confidence, identity, and sense of worth for years to come. We talk about being treated as less than, surviving school while carrying labels that were never truly yours, and the long shadow those experiences can cast across adult life. <br /></p><p>But this episode is not just about dyslexia in school.</p><p>It is also about what happens later, when low self-esteem becomes a doorway for harmful people, toxic relationships, and deeper emotional damage. Ellen opens up about stalkers, narcissistic abuse, reaching a breaking point, and the surrender moment that began her journey back to herself. <br /></p><p>We also explore healing, self-discovery, the five-mountain approach to growth, and how recovery can move beyond survival into something stronger — a life of confidence, purpose, and thriving. </p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>- dyslexia and childhood school experiences</p><p>- bullying, shame, and being written off early</p><p>- low self-worth and long-term emotional impact</p><p>- predators, narcissistic abuse, and survival</p><p>- surrender, recovery, and rebuilding confidence</p><p>- self-discovery, healing, and thriving after trauma</p><p>- why dyslexia can also be a strength</p><p><br />If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or made to believe you were less than you really are, this episode will speak to you.<br /></p><p>Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.<br /></p><p>If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a> to find out more about becoming a guest.<br /></p><p>To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.streettherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.streettherapy.co.uk</a></p><p><br />For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK</a><br /><br />To follow Ellen why not visit her website <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ellenbusch.com" target="_blank">www.ellenbusch.com</a> and her book is available at all major book resellers.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:48 Ellen’s early dyslexia journey</p><p>01:21 Diagnosed young and written off by school</p><p>03:33 Intelligence ignored and confidence damaged</p><p>04:41 Dyslexia in schools then and now</p><p>07:02 What dyslexia felt like inside</p><p>08:20 Bullying, shame, and being treated as less than</p><p>10:34 Separate classrooms and being marked as different</p><p>11:16 The moment life had to change</p><p>12:15 Low self-worth, predators, and narcissistic abuse</p><p>13:18 Reaching surrender point</p><p>15:54 What people get wrong about recovery</p><p>16:36 Surrender, survival, and refusing to quit</p><p>19:10 Why healing cannot be done alone</p><p>20:56 The five-mountain healing journey</p><p>23:53 Healing the whole self</p><p>25:55 Writing the book and sharing the message</p><p>28:29 Striving, reviving, and thriving</p><p>29:25 The feather question</p><p>30:33 Where to find Ellen and her book</p><p>32:11 Closing reflections on dyslexia as a strength</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af203e55-ff38-4ef1-a7fb-e93c6f952ddb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/dba3057ed1cced65952511b0ba46faaa4fc5f52c28e7589e233ff3b41037d304/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZjIwM2U1NS1mZjM4LTRlZjEtYTdmYi1lOTNjNmY5NTJkZGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMTVlMmYwM2RlOTg2NGM5MTRiMGIwL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xN19fMC05LTUxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="48739622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/af203e55-ff38-4ef1-a7fb-e93c6f952ddb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when a child is told they are broken before life has even properly begun?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of After The Fall Show, I sit down with Ellen Busch for a powerful conversation about dyslexia, bullying, low self-worth, trauma, healing, and what it means to rebuild a life after being written off by the systems meant to support you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ellen shares how her dyslexic journey began in childhood, how the education system underestimated her, and how those early messages shaped her confidence, identity, and sense of worth for years to come. We talk about being treated as less than, surviving school while carrying labels that were never truly yours, and the long shadow those experiences can cast across adult life. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this episode is not just about dyslexia in school.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is also about what happens later, when low self-esteem becomes a doorway for harmful people, toxic relationships, and deeper emotional damage. Ellen opens up about stalkers, narcissistic abuse, reaching a breaking point, and the surrender moment that began her journey back to herself. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also explore healing, self-discovery, the five-mountain approach to growth, and how recovery can move beyond survival into something stronger — a life of confidence, purpose, and thriving. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- dyslexia and childhood school experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- bullying, shame, and being written off early&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- low self-worth and long-term emotional impact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- predators, narcissistic abuse, and survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- surrender, recovery, and rebuilding confidence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- self-discovery, healing, and thriving after trauma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- why dyslexia can also be a strength&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or made to believe you were less than you really are, this episode will speak to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about falling apart, rebuilding, and rising again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a powerful story and feel it could help someone else, visit &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.AfterTheFallShow.com&lt;/a&gt; to find out more about becoming a guest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Icarus, his personal journey, and the Street Therapy approach to recovery, resilience, and personal change, visit &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.streettherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.streettherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For daily content, reflection, and motivation, follow Icarus on TikTok:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@Icarus_Works_UK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To follow Ellen why not visit her website &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.ellenbusch.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.ellenbusch.com&lt;/a&gt; and her book is available at all major book resellers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:48 Ellen’s early dyslexia journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:21 Diagnosed young and written off by school&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:33 Intelligence ignored and confidence damaged&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:41 Dyslexia in schools then and now&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:02 What dyslexia felt like inside&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:20 Bullying, shame, and being treated as less than&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:34 Separate classrooms and being marked as different&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:16 The moment life had to change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:15 Low self-worth, predators, and narcissistic abuse&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:18 Reaching surrender point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:54 What people get wrong about recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:36 Surrender, survival, and refusing to quit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:10 Why healing cannot be done alone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:56 The five-mountain healing journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:53 Healing the whole self&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:55 Writing the book and sharing the message&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:29 Striving, reviving, and thriving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:25 The feather question&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:33 Where to find Ellen and her book&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:11 Closing reflections on dyslexia as a strength&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:title>Dyslexia, Trauma and Learning to Thrive | Ellen Busch</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMT, Trauma, Spirituality and Finding a North Star | Rob]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when a broken childhood, parenthood, and the search for meaning all collide?<br /></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, psychedelics, DMT, ayahuasca, mythology, spirituality, healing, and the search for a guiding star.<br /></p><p>Rob shares how growing up in a deeply chaotic and abusive environment shaped his view of life, identity, and survival. We talk about the moment parenthood forced him to reflect on the kind of man he had become, and how that led him to revisit psychedelics not as escape, but as a tool for self-discovery and deeper introspection.<br /></p><p>This episode explores profound experiences with DMT, the spiritual and philosophical impact of ayahuasca, the power of mythology, the meaning crisis in modern life, and why healing is not the same as simply having the experience. Rob also speaks honestly about the darker side of psychedelic work, the brutal nature of some healing journeys, and the importance of having a North Star so you do not lose your way.<br /></p><p>If you have ever wrestled with trauma, identity, spirituality, meaning, or the question of what really changes a person, this conversation will stay with you.<br /></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• childhood trauma and resilience</p><p>• becoming a parent and choosing change</p><p>• psychedelics as introspection, not escape</p><p>• profound DMT experiences</p><p>• ayahuasca, healing and difficult journeys</p><p>• mythology, spirituality and modern life</p><p>• healing versus simply having the experience</p><p>• why a guiding star matters<br /></p><p>Find Rob on YouTube: Adeptus Psychonautica</p><p>Follow The After The Fall Show for more conversations about collapse, reinvention, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction to the episode</p><p>00:30 Rob’s early life and broken upbringing</p><p>03:53 Finding normality in chaos</p><p>07:31 Becoming a parent and the need to change</p><p>10:37 Revisiting psychedelics with purpose</p><p>14:11 DMT and the profound spiritual experience</p><p>19:04 Meaning, mythology and the nature of reality</p><p>27:31 Love, connection and the maternal experience</p><p>29:08 Ayahuasca and deeper spiritual exploration</p><p>30:58 The difficult side of healing</p><p>33:56 Ayahuasca, purging and recovery</p><p>37:42 How the journey changed Rob as a parent</p><p>39:21 Self-discovery, healing and the work afterwards</p><p>41:07 Psychedelics, recovery and what people miss</p><p>43:46 Spiritual experience and human connection</p><p>47:04 The spiritual hole in modern society</p><p>51:59 Finding your North Star</p><p>57:40 Where to find Rob</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">97238bc2-f6d4-4553-95db-da422a7cfe34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:42:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/38ce21a75a1f6d688a840dab89ab14d913e911a84e8f26784978e97bfbd8f84d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NzIzOGJjMi1mNmQ0LTQ1NTMtOTVkYi1kYTQyMmE3Y2ZlMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYWM0NDZjNjU5MzQ0Yzg1OTNlODUxL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMjMtNTktMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="84408050" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/97238bc2-f6d4-4553-95db-da422a7cfe34/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when a broken childhood, parenthood, and the search for meaning all collide?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, psychedelics, DMT, ayahuasca, mythology, spirituality, healing, and the search for a guiding star.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rob shares how growing up in a deeply chaotic and abusive environment shaped his view of life, identity, and survival. We talk about the moment parenthood forced him to reflect on the kind of man he had become, and how that led him to revisit psychedelics not as escape, but as a tool for self-discovery and deeper introspection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explores profound experiences with DMT, the spiritual and philosophical impact of ayahuasca, the power of mythology, the meaning crisis in modern life, and why healing is not the same as simply having the experience. Rob also speaks honestly about the darker side of psychedelic work, the brutal nature of some healing journeys, and the importance of having a North Star so you do not lose your way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have ever wrestled with trauma, identity, spirituality, meaning, or the question of what really changes a person, this conversation will stay with you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• childhood trauma and resilience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• becoming a parent and choosing change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• psychedelics as introspection, not escape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• profound DMT experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• ayahuasca, healing and difficult journeys&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• mythology, spirituality and modern life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• healing versus simply having the experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• why a guiding star matters&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Rob on YouTube: Adeptus Psychonautica&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow The After The Fall Show for more conversations about collapse, reinvention, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters:&lt;br /&gt;00:00 Introduction to the episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:30 Rob’s early life and broken upbringing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:53 Finding normality in chaos&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:31 Becoming a parent and the need to change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:37 Revisiting psychedelics with purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:11 DMT and the profound spiritual experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:04 Meaning, mythology and the nature of reality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:31 Love, connection and the maternal experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:08 Ayahuasca and deeper spiritual exploration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:58 The difficult side of healing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:56 Ayahuasca, purging and recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:42 How the journey changed Rob as a parent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:21 Self-discovery, healing and the work afterwards&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:07 Psychedelics, recovery and what people miss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:46 Spiritual experience and human connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:04 The spiritual hole in modern society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:59 Finding your North Star&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;57:40 Where to find Rob&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>DMT, Trauma, Spirituality and Finding a North Star | Rob</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith and Identity Through Kidney Failure and Dialysis | Zorosa]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when your body starts failing, your identity begins to crack, and the life you built no longer fits who you really are?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Zorosa for a raw conversation about identity, self-sabotage, failing health, dialysis, organ donation, faith, healing, and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Zorosa opens up about the cost of trying to fit in, the damage of living out of alignment with who you truly are, and what it feels like when your health rapidly declines and life changes overnight. We talk about the emotional weight of illness, the recovery journey, human resilience, and how faith became a powerful part of her healing.</p><p></p><p>This episode is about far more than sickness. It is about the moment life strips everything back and asks: who are you really when the mask falls off?</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever battled self-sabotage, felt disconnected from your identity, struggled through illness, or tried to rebuild your life after collapse, this conversation will hit home.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• identity and self-sabotage</p><p>• the pressure to fit in</p><p>• failing health and dialysis</p><p>• organ donation and recovery</p><p>• faith, healing and purpose</p><p>• resilience in the middle of suffering</p><p>• the true value of the recovery journey</p><p></p><p>Follow Zorosa on TikTok: @Zorosacline</p><p>More from Street Therapy: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p><p>Check Zorosa’s TikTok profile link for her YouTube channel</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:00 Meeting Zorosa</p><p>02:10 Identity, image and trying to fit in</p><p>04:20 Self-sabotage and the damage it causes</p><p>06:45 When health starts to fail</p><p>09:30 Dialysis, survival and reality hitting hard</p><p>12:15 The emotional toll of illness</p><p>14:50 Organ donation and the road through recovery</p><p>17:40 Faith, healing and a new sense of purpose</p><p>21:10 Embracing identity as a Christian</p><p>24:20 Why the recovery journey matters</p><p>27:00 Human resilience and rebuilding</p><p>29:10 Final thoughts</p><p>30:00 Where to find Zorosa</p><p></p><p>Follow The After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about collapse, resilience, reinvention and rebuilding after the fall.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8dca6f45-9836-4c29-bf95-a758c3e29129</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:57:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/51a0aaa80eb90fd133ae4e0f14df627410148bd856eb329b3772c1b3fdb8f36e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZGNhNmY0NS05ODM2LTRjMjktYmY5NS1hNzU4YzNlMjkxMjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNjAyMGM1MWRmMDUzNWJlYWM1OWJjL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC04X185LTIxLTQ4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="40154322" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/8dca6f45-9836-4c29-bf95-a758c3e29129/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when your body starts failing, your identity begins to crack, and the life you built no longer fits who you really are?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Zorosa for a raw conversation about identity, self-sabotage, failing health, dialysis, organ donation, faith, healing, and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zorosa opens up about the cost of trying to fit in, the damage of living out of alignment with who you truly are, and what it feels like when your health rapidly declines and life changes overnight. We talk about the emotional weight of illness, the recovery journey, human resilience, and how faith became a powerful part of her healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about far more than sickness. It is about the moment life strips everything back and asks: who are you really when the mask falls off?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever battled self-sabotage, felt disconnected from your identity, struggled through illness, or tried to rebuild your life after collapse, this conversation will hit home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• identity and self-sabotage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• the pressure to fit in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• failing health and dialysis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• organ donation and recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• faith, healing and purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• resilience in the middle of suffering&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• the true value of the recovery journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Zorosa on TikTok: @Zorosacline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More from Street Therapy: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check Zorosa’s TikTok profile link for her YouTube channel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:00 Meeting Zorosa&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:10 Identity, image and trying to fit in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:20 Self-sabotage and the damage it causes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:45 When health starts to fail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:30 Dialysis, survival and reality hitting hard&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:15 The emotional toll of illness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:50 Organ donation and the road through recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:40 Faith, healing and a new sense of purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:10 Embracing identity as a Christian&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:20 Why the recovery journey matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:00 Human resilience and rebuilding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:10 Final thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:00 Where to find Zorosa&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow The After The Fall Show for more raw conversations about collapse, resilience, reinvention and rebuilding after the fall.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Faith and Identity Through Kidney Failure and Dialysis | Zorosa</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Badges You Wear and the Loops They Create | After Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this "After Dark" - Bonus Episode : Icarus discusses the concept of 'badges' and the impact they have on our lives, emphasizing the need to take a step back and focus on oneself in times of overwhelming stress and anxiety. He provides practical advice on managing the demands of various roles and responsibilities, advocating for a mindful and step-by-step approach to breaking the cycle of anxiety and trauma.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The concept of 'badges' represents the various roles and responsibilities we carry, which can become overwhelming and stressful.</li><li>Taking a step back, focusing on oneself, and prioritizing tasks mindfully can help break the cycle of anxiety and trauma.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Concept of 'Badges'</li><li>07:27 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Trauma</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f21a7d26-f5e1-44ce-b2b3-37c2f45ae5c1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:42:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/88578811f309192cb69375232127fc84eb2d20d4d91758b5681976fdcdad73a0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMjFhN2QyNi1mNWUxLTQ0Y2UtYjJiMy0zN2MyZjQ1YWU1YzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMjU2ODE1OGI5MWM3YTExNDYwM2QzL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18xNC0zMy01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="11529552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/f21a7d26-f5e1-44ce-b2b3-37c2f45ae5c1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this &quot;After Dark&quot; - Bonus Episode : Icarus discusses the concept of &apos;badges&apos; and the impact they have on our lives, emphasizing the need to take a step back and focus on oneself in times of overwhelming stress and anxiety. He provides practical advice on managing the demands of various roles and responsibilities, advocating for a mindful and step-by-step approach to breaking the cycle of anxiety and trauma.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The concept of &apos;badges&apos; represents the various roles and responsibilities we carry, which can become overwhelming and stressful.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taking a step back, focusing on oneself, and prioritizing tasks mindfully can help break the cycle of anxiety and trauma.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Concept of &apos;Badges&apos;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:27 Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Trauma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/f21a7d26-f5e1-44ce-b2b3-37c2f45ae5c1/images/67f483a6-50a1-46b0-8898-779020a34ede.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Badges You Wear and the Loops They Create | After Dark</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Icarus and Daedalus: The Story You Think You Know | After Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>After Dark the "After The Fall Show" after show. This a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and learning without a story. It aims to share street therapy, knowledge, wisdom, and learnings, while exploring the universal and individual aspects of life. The show also features specialists who provide support, guidance, and wisdom without being the person with the arc.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Reflection and learning without a story</li><li>Sharing street therapy, knowledge, and wisdom</li><li>What we think by reaction isn't always the truth of what is happening</li><li>We always have a choice in life to react in different ways. Not just the one our impulse and habits tell us to do</li><li>Life often hide's behind the story we see and there is more than one lesson in any situation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to After Dark</li><li>05:27 Generational Consequences</li><li>12:43 Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2852d3b2-c5fc-4344-bf6c-4a1164c8663b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:23:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d0b1fbc3c78286d19291caaf71794bf1455d1ed5fba6d2cc27c7a47e220ce006/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyODUyZDNiMi1jNWZjLTQzNDQtYmY2Yy00YTExNjRjODY2M2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMjQzNzE4MmUwYzViOGI1YTQzYjQ3L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18xMy0xMS00NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="23214437" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/2852d3b2-c5fc-4344-bf6c-4a1164c8663b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;After Dark the &quot;After The Fall Show&quot; after show. This a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and learning without a story. It aims to share street therapy, knowledge, wisdom, and learnings, while exploring the universal and individual aspects of life. The show also features specialists who provide support, guidance, and wisdom without being the person with the arc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reflection and learning without a story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sharing street therapy, knowledge, and wisdom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What we think by reaction isn&apos;t always the truth of what is happening&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We always have a choice in life to react in different ways. Not just the one our impulse and habits tell us to do&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life often hide&apos;s behind the story we see and there is more than one lesson in any situation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to After Dark&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:27 Generational Consequences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:43 Emotional Intelligence and Acceptance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/2852d3b2-c5fc-4344-bf6c-4a1164c8663b/images/5826c7fd-3561-4596-adb7-f91b3885f538.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Icarus and Daedalus: The Story You Think You Know | After Dark</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery After Alcohol, Addiction and Grief | Moses]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the personal journey of Moses, exploring the impact of childhood experiences, trauma, addiction, and recovery. It highlights the importance of seeking help, recognizing the need for change, and finding self-worth and healing through love and connection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Alcoholism and addiction can have deep roots in childhood experiences and family dynamics.</li><li>Recovery and change require a shift in perspective and a willingness to seek help and support from others.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Topic</li><li>06:20 The Impact of Trauma and Loss</li><li>11:28 Reaching the Lowest Point</li><li>18:31 The Turning Point and Recovery</li><li>26:07 The Journey to Self-Worth and Healing</li><li>32:19 The Power of Love and Connection<br /><br />If you have a compelling story that will help the world contact us on our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a> page.<br /><br />And if you wish to know more about Icarus and the "Street Therapy" mindset please check out our main site <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a> <br /><br />Also check out our Daily TikTok posts <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@icarus_works_uk" target="_blank">@Icarus_Works_uk</a> and Moses at : <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@graceful_moses" target="_blank">@graceful_moses</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">88fda741-6b25-45cf-867a-c94a1a5e3d22</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:23:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7f249312420f00302bf7857ec325973b1472c5790b05f960389b9fad5334c1f0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OGZkYTc0MS02YjI1LTQ1Y2YtODY3YS1jOTRhMWE1ZTNkMjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZTNmMTM0NmRjNmJjNjBkYWYzNzQ2L2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18xMi00LTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="43779282" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/88fda741-6b25-45cf-867a-c94a1a5e3d22/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the personal journey of Moses, exploring the impact of childhood experiences, trauma, addiction, and recovery. It highlights the importance of seeking help, recognizing the need for change, and finding self-worth and healing through love and connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alcoholism and addiction can have deep roots in childhood experiences and family dynamics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recovery and change require a shift in perspective and a willingness to seek help and support from others.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to the Topic&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:20 The Impact of Trauma and Loss&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:28 Reaching the Lowest Point&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:31 The Turning Point and Recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:07 The Journey to Self-Worth and Healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:19 The Power of Love and Connection&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have a compelling story that will help the world contact us on our &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.AfterTheFallShow.com&lt;/a&gt; page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And if you wish to know more about Icarus and the &quot;Street Therapy&quot; mindset please check out our main site &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also check out our Daily TikTok posts &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.tiktok.com/@icarus_works_uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@Icarus_Works_uk&lt;/a&gt; and Moses at : &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@graceful_moses&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@graceful_moses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Recovery After Alcohol, Addiction and Grief | Moses</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding After Grief and Trauma | Sarah]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when grief does not just break your heart, but quietly changes your identity, your body and the way you move through life?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Sarah, a holistic grief and trauma coach and the heart behind Embrace, for a raw conversation about grief, trauma, loss, burnout, healing and rebuilding after bereavement.</p><p></p><p>Sarah shares the story of losing her brother after years of illness, including MS and then cancer, and how that loss changed everything. We talk about anticipatory grief, the kind of pain that starts before a person is even gone, and what happens when trauma sits in the body long after life expects you to have “moved on”.</p><p></p><p>This conversation explores the hidden reality of grief: the years of survival mode, the hollow Groundhog Day feeling, the weight of burnout, and the slow process of rebuilding through boundaries, movement, self-care, nervous system healing and purpose.</p><p></p><p>If you have ever lost someone, felt stuck in grief, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether healing is really possible, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• grief after losing a sibling</p><p>• anticipatory grief and identity loss</p><p>• trauma in the body</p><p>• burnout after bereavement</p><p>• nervous system healing and grounding</p><p>• self-care and small recovery steps</p><p>• boundaries, toxic people and change</p><p>• moving forward and finding release</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:19 Meet Sarah</p><p>00:59 When grief began before the loss</p><p>01:49 Cancer, shock and losing her brother</p><p>03:52 Survival mode and five years of drifting</p><p>06:00 Burnout, work stress and the turning point</p><p>06:48 Turning pain into purpose</p><p>09:37 What rebuilding actually looked like</p><p>11:17 Small wins, self-care and recovery</p><p>12:05 Boundaries and cutting out toxic people</p><p>14:43 Training as a grief and trauma coach</p><p>15:25 Trauma in the body and the nervous system</p><p>16:55 Breathing, grounding and healing tools</p><p>19:20 Why many people seek grief help years later</p><p>20:14 Different forms of grief and hidden pain</p><p>22:32 Sarah’s message to anyone struggling</p><p>23:52 Where to find Sarah</p><p>24:21 Final reflections on healing and hope</p><p></p><p>If you want to know more about Sarah and her services, check out her profile:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney</a></p><p>If you have a journey to share, contact us at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">www.AfterTheFallShow.com</a></p><p>To learn more about the Street Therapy framework created by Icarus through his own recovery journey, visit:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f964372-4154-411d-8108-2b919b3fd6d6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b9cb83056128e4e0314102beb35d0fa6ffc35a5c276a9d34242a98b4ab8d580c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1Zjk2NDM3Mi00MTU0LTQxMWQtODEwOC0yYjkxOWIzZmQ2ZDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNzkyMjlhNWEwMGU4MTQ5Y2M2MjlmL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOF9fOS0zMi00MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="37452216" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/5f964372-4154-411d-8108-2b919b3fd6d6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when grief does not just break your heart, but quietly changes your identity, your body and the way you move through life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Sarah, a holistic grief and trauma coach and the heart behind Embrace, for a raw conversation about grief, trauma, loss, burnout, healing and rebuilding after bereavement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sarah shares the story of losing her brother after years of illness, including MS and then cancer, and how that loss changed everything. We talk about anticipatory grief, the kind of pain that starts before a person is even gone, and what happens when trauma sits in the body long after life expects you to have “moved on”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation explores the hidden reality of grief: the years of survival mode, the hollow Groundhog Day feeling, the weight of burnout, and the slow process of rebuilding through boundaries, movement, self-care, nervous system healing and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have ever lost someone, felt stuck in grief, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether healing is really possible, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• grief after losing a sibling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• anticipatory grief and identity loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• trauma in the body&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• burnout after bereavement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• nervous system healing and grounding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• self-care and small recovery steps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• boundaries, toxic people and change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• moving forward and finding release&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:19 Meet Sarah&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:59 When grief began before the loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:49 Cancer, shock and losing her brother&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:52 Survival mode and five years of drifting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:00 Burnout, work stress and the turning point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:48 Turning pain into purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:37 What rebuilding actually looked like&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:17 Small wins, self-care and recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:05 Boundaries and cutting out toxic people&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:43 Training as a grief and trauma coach&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:25 Trauma in the body and the nervous system&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:55 Breathing, grounding and healing tools&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:20 Why many people seek grief help years later&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:14 Different forms of grief and hidden pain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:32 Sarah’s message to anyone struggling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:52 Where to find Sarah&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:21 Final reflections on healing and hope&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to know more about Sarah and her services, check out her profile:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/Embrace_urjourney&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a journey to share, contact us at:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.AfterTheFallShow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.AfterTheFallShow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about the Street Therapy framework created by Icarus through his own recovery journey, visit:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Rebuilding After Grief and Trauma | Sarah</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Life After Abuse and Grief | Natalie]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, grief and years of masking finally catch up with you?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Natalie for a raw conversation about autism, ADHD, school trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, grief, healing and the long road back to yourself.</p><p></p><p>Natalie shares how growing up undiagnosed left her anxious, overwhelmed and masking heavily from a young age. She opens up about depression in childhood, self-harm as a release, PTSD, fibromyalgia linked to trauma, and the pain of losing her dad after a rapid battle with cancer.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about the moment everything had to change — reaching a point of complete despair, finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, and slowly rebuilding through support, self-work, boundaries and learning to trust again.</p><p></p><p>This is an episode about what happens when life strips everything back and asks you to choose yourself.</p><p>If you have ever lived through abuse, loss, trauma, masking, burnout or the feeling that you have lost who you are, this conversation will speak to you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p>• late diagnosis of autism and ADHD</p><p>• school trauma and masking</p><p>• depression and self-harm</p><p>• PTSD, trauma and chronic pain</p><p>• losing a parent and deep grief</p><p>• domestic abuse and leaving</p><p>• suicidal crisis and reaching out</p><p>• healing, support and rebuilding trust</p><p>• letting go of the old version of yourself</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:31 Natalie before the fall</p><p>02:22 What was happening behind the mask</p><p>03:40 Masking, self-harm and hidden pain</p><p>04:28 PTSD, trauma and fibromyalgia</p><p>06:35 Losing her dad</p><p>07:47 Numbness, grief and shock</p><p>09:30 The breaking point</p><p>10:33 Leaving abuse and choosing life</p><p>12:41 What rebuilding actually looked like</p><p>14:46 Reaching out and accepting support</p><p>16:55 What people get wrong about change</p><p>17:28 Letting go of the old version of yourself</p><p>18:15 Healing, trust and building a new support network</p><p>21:09 There is no time limit on healing</p><p>22:28 Natalie’s message to anyone struggling</p><p>25:44 The whirlpool metaphor for healing</p><p>26:31 Closing reflections on abuse, power and survival</p><p></p><p>Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.AfterTheFallShow.com" target="_blank">The After The Fall Show</a> for more raw conversations about collapse, trauma, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall. Also check out our main site <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.StreetTherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.StreetTherapy.co.uk</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5abb66f2-4c1c-45ce-b298-6907ab3ee083</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Cooper (Icarus)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:47:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c9ac268fc41841ce2a48229acbd6e01f74d8b9161dd185cd896317a8d44bbaf6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1YWJiNjZmMi00YzFjLTQ1Y2UtYjI5OC02OTA3YWIzZWUwODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5Y2RlOWUxZi02Yjc0LTRjZDUtODlmNy03ZWI2NWY4MzBjZWUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE2MWEzZTJkZDNiOTAyMjM0NzdkZjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNzgwYmU1ODljN2M5MjU1MDU2MGFhL2ljYXJ1c3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWV4N053LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOF9fOC0xOC0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="40692236" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/episodes/5abb66f2-4c1c-45ce-b298-6907ab3ee083/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, grief and years of masking finally catch up with you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The After The Fall Show, I sit down with Natalie for a raw conversation about autism, ADHD, school trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, grief, healing and the long road back to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Natalie shares how growing up undiagnosed left her anxious, overwhelmed and masking heavily from a young age. She opens up about depression in childhood, self-harm as a release, PTSD, fibromyalgia linked to trauma, and the pain of losing her dad after a rapid battle with cancer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk about the moment everything had to change — reaching a point of complete despair, finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, and slowly rebuilding through support, self-work, boundaries and learning to trust again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an episode about what happens when life strips everything back and asks you to choose yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have ever lived through abuse, loss, trauma, masking, burnout or the feeling that you have lost who you are, this conversation will speak to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• late diagnosis of autism and ADHD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• school trauma and masking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• depression and self-harm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• PTSD, trauma and chronic pain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• losing a parent and deep grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• domestic abuse and leaving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• suicidal crisis and reaching out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• healing, support and rebuilding trust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• letting go of the old version of yourself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:31 Natalie before the fall&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:22 What was happening behind the mask&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:40 Masking, self-harm and hidden pain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:28 PTSD, trauma and fibromyalgia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:35 Losing her dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:47 Numbness, grief and shock&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:30 The breaking point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:33 Leaving abuse and choosing life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:41 What rebuilding actually looked like&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:46 Reaching out and accepting support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:55 What people get wrong about change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:28 Letting go of the old version of yourself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:15 Healing, trust and building a new support network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:09 There is no time limit on healing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:28 Natalie’s message to anyone struggling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:44 The whirlpool metaphor for healing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:31 Closing reflections on abuse, power and survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.AfterTheFallShow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The After The Fall Show&lt;/a&gt; for more raw conversations about collapse, trauma, recovery, identity and rebuilding after the fall. Also check out our main site &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.StreetTherapy.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9cde9e1f-6b74-4cd5-89f7-7eb65f830cee/logos/fa82ece4-d06e-4049-9bbb-72c1b4895a84.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Choosing Life After Abuse and Grief | Natalie</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>