REAL LIVES

'My Boyfriend Had Me Sectioned... Because I Was Leaving Him' 20.07.2026 55мин

When Orla met a man in a bar in France, she had no idea how much that meeting would change her life.They started dating and she travelled around the world with him, so he could pursue his career. But he soon started to control Orla, he was emotionally abusive and was doing everything he could to cut her off from her friends and family... including trying to convince her that had been abused as a child.After years of manipulation and abuse, she decided to leave him. But instead of accepting that that their relationship was over, he orchestrated a plan.... to have her sectioned and held against her will....This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can do so here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in today's episode, please see the links to organisations who can help and support you:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Being In The Police Nearly Killed Me... Now I'm Saving Other Officers' 13.07.2026 37мин

Between 2022 - 2025, at least 70 police officers in England and Wales took their own lives.When Ben Dimmock joined the police, he knew he wanted to help others and serve his community. But after years in the force, seeing traumatic incidents and running towards danger, his mental health started to decline, and he started having suicidal thoughts.But he bravely confided in his superiors and after his own recovery, he asked Bedfordshire Police if he could be their wellbeing lead. Now Ben and his team work with officers who are feeling the way he once did, supporting them on the road to recovery.This is REAL LIVES.To join me on Patreon please see here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor mental health support, please see here:https://thejordanlegacy.com/https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'My Abusers Walk Free... But I've Found Peace & Happiness' 08.07.2026 39мин

TRIGGER WARNING: Child Sexual AbuseWhen Jeanette was a child, she survived sexually assaults by two different predators, neither of them have ever been held to account and walk free.But Jeanette reached out because she wanted to share an important message, one that centres around healing and finding a way to let go of the trauma and control her abusers had over her life.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the organisations below who can help and support you:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Irelandhttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Irelandhttps://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/ - Support for cult survivors (UK)https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups - Support for cult survivors & Intervention (global) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I'm Creating a Legacy for my Son who Died by Suicide' 30.06.2026 1ч 5мин

When Steve Phillip's phone rang on the 4th of December 2019, he didn't know that phone call would change his life forever. His son's partner told him that Jordan, his second born child, had died by suicide. He was 34 years old.Steve now runs The Jordan Legacy, a suicide prevention charity, and he is here today to share his story and what he hopes to achieve in Jordan's honour.This is REAL LIVES.To look at the incredible work Steve and Danielle do with The Jordan Legacy, including signing up for the lottery they run, please see here:https://thejordanlegacy.com/https://www.facebook.com/thejordanlegacycic#https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/If you'd like to join my community over on Patreon, please see here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor mental health support, please see here:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Accusation That Changed My Life." 22.06.2026 44мин

When Sanjay met his ex-partner, red flags started to emerge shortly after they became a couple. She was rude to his family, tried to cut him off from his family and would verbally and physically abuse him.His family would get the police to conduct welfare checks on him, fearing he was in real danger of being seriously harmed. Sanjay started to recognise that he was being abused and told her that he wanted to end their relationship. But in an act of revenge, she went to the police with a serious allegation - one that left Sanjay's life in limbo for over 2 and a half years.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join my community over on Patreon, please see here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Ended Up on the Sex Offenders Register Whilst I Was Pregnant' 15.06.2026 45мин

When Steph was working in a mental health facility, she was also dealing with the break down of her marriage. So when a patient who was preparing for release started showing her attention, she entered into a relationship with him. One that would leave her expecting his child and facing a prison sentence....This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show and join me over on Patreon, please see here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Affair... with Anna Williamson - 'My maid of honour was pregnant with my husband's baby' 09.06.2026 59мин

Today I want to share an episode of a podcast that I am the co-creator and producer of - 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson'. In the first episode Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through the unthinkable. In this story of the ultimate double betrayal, Becky takes us through her journey of finding out that her husband and best friend were expecting a baby together and how she began to heal. There are currently 4 series of The Affair... with Anna Williamson and Series 5 is due to start at the end of June. Please see here for links to the show or just search 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson':Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-affair-with-anna-williamson/id1804881003Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idWLizHLazBx210jFxJub?si=c5449204c73b4874Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/846b35ea-5443-42c2-a442-9b18099cba77/the-affair%E2%80%A6with-anna-williamson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners 01.06.2026 1ч 8мин

In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the hands of her former husband and one of the founders of the #endeyecheck campaign. Zoe tells her story and the message and change she hopes to achieve with the campaign. For more information on Zoe’s campaign please see and information re the march outside Parliament on Saturday 13th June see here:www.endeyecheck.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms_/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zoewatts.smsFor Lala’s social media and other links to her work please see here:https://linktr.ee/lalalaletmeexplainFor Naomi’s podcasts and social media see here:Https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support IrelandIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Cut off my Parents to Save my Mental Health' 26.05.2026 1ч 3мин

From the outside looking in, Elaine was raised in your average household - Mum, Dad and 2 children. But as Elaine grew older, she started to realise that her mother was being emotionally abusive towards her. She's here today to share her story and to explain why she chose to cut-off from her family for good. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with estrangement please see here:https://www.standalone.org.uk/https://www.standing-together.net/abouthttps://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I work on the front lines of the war against poaching in Africa' 18.05.2026 50мин

Holly Budge is a modern day wonder woman. She started out as an adventurer, she was the first woman to skydive Mount Everest and she has jumped out of a place thousands of times.But when she came across the plight of wild animals, especially elephants, in Africa, and the thousands of poachers who illegally kill them every year for their ivory and other materials, she knew she wanted to be part of the anti-poaching fight. Even if it meant travelling to Africa's front lines.... and risking her own life. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join me on Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about Holly's work, please see here:https://www.hollybudge.com/To support her charity, How Many Elephants, please see here:https://howmanyelephants.org/To find out more about The Black Mamba's, please see here:https://www.instagram.com/theblackmambas/https://www.facebook.com/blackmambasapu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Story of Michael Dorian: An Unlikely 9/11 Hero 11.05.2026 37мин

On the 11th of September 2001, Michael Dorian, dressed in scrubs, raced towards the pile of debris that was now all that was left of the twin towers. He knew people would assume he was a doctor, but he wasn't, he was a veterinary technician. Whilst he was there, he helped many firefighters and volunteers. In the years that followed, Michael became unwell. He had skin cancer, caused by wading through the rubble and debris of the twin towers. He needed special treatment to try to pro-long his life, but he had to prove that he had been there on 9/11 to get money from the World Trade Centre Victim's Compensation Fund. Michael's story is incredible, so incredible that his best friend Neil Adam's has written a book on his life.This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show and join Patreon, please see here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Neil's book 'From the Pile' please see here:https://www.readneiladams.com/from-the-pile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Estrangement From My Children Has Broken Me More Than The Estrangement From My Parents' 07.05.2026 52мин

Trinity grew up in a household that was void of love and care, her mother hadn't wanted children and she looked forward to the day she could start her own family and pour her love into them. But now she has found herself estranged from 2 of her children and she want's to speak out, to help make sense of her plight and to help others who might be going through something similar. This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you'd like to get in touch with Trinity, she can be reached here: https://www.instagram.com/trinityb.spainIf you need help or support with estrangement please see here:https://www.standalone.org.uk/https://www.standing-together.net/abouthttps://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'A Tragedy Turned Me Into An Undercover Cop.... with a Death Wish' 27.04.2026 56мин

Todd's life was going well, he had just joined the police, he'd met a woman he loved and he doted on her young son. But just after they saw in the new millennium - Todd's world changed in an instant. And the tragic event from that day, led him to becoming an undercover cop... who didn't care if he lived or died. Todd's story is raw, real and inspiring and now he is turning his pain into purpose and has now put his story into a book that he hopes will encourage people to talk about their mental health, and save lives. This is REAL LIVES. To buy Todd's book 'Donny - An Undercover Cop with a Death Wish' , see the links below:https://toddmaguire.com.au/ - Australia https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire/dp/1764384407 - UKhttps://www.amazon.in/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire-ebook/dp/B0GTX5WMFT - eBookIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please see the links below to organisations that can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'When Families End Up in Court, No One Really Wins' 21.04.2026 49мин

For the last 25 years, Paula Rhone-Adrien has represented thousands of clients in UK family courts. From child abductions to cases involving domestic violence, Paula is here today to bust some of the myths that can be assumed when it comes to family law and how allegations of crime within the home are more common than we realise.To follow Paula on social media, see here:https://www.instagram.com/paula.rhoneadrien/https://www.tiktok.com/@family_law_guru_ukHer website is:https://www.lambbuilding.co.uk/members/paula-rhone-adrien/To support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Caught a British Serial Killer' 13.04.2026 44мин

Former murder detective Colin Sutton has achieved something only few can say they have done in their lives. He caught one of the UK's most violent serial killers ans well as one of the country's most depraved predators.In this episode, we hear directly from Colin about the highs and lows of his career and the moments that stuck with him. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Colin's books, see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Colin-Sutton/author/B07MQ8ML63?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueColin's upcoming tour dates are here:https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/colin-sutton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'My Sister's Murder Changed My Life' 06.04.2026 52мин

When Bernie was told his sister had been murdered by her partner in 2012, he never could have predicted the way his life was going to change forever.Bernie now runs 'What Makes A Man' - an innovative enterprise that teaches men and boys about masculinity and how to end violence against women and girls. This is REAL LIVES. To support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo follow Bernie on Instagram, see here:https://www.instagram.com/_whatmakesaman_/To find out more about the work Bernie does, his website is here:https://innovativeenterprise.co.uk/portfolio/wmam/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'My Sister's Lies Tore My Family Apart' 30.03.2026 37мин

When Suzanne was growing up, she was close to her big sister. But when she was 17, Suzanne's parent's told her her sister had accused Suzanne of the ultimate betrayal and 30 years on, the sisters continue to be estranged. Suzanne's here today to tell her story and how one vicious rumour almost ruined her reputation and meant that she never spoke to her again. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon for early ad-free access and extra content for £2 a month:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkIf you need support with family estrangement please see here:https://www.standalone.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Met My Husband Through Writing Prison Letters' 24.03.2026 55мин

When Deb Cullen started writing letters to a violent prisoner in a psychiatric prison as a teenager, she didn't expect that her would soon be her husband.Deb had been a law abiding citizen, but when her husband got out of prison, it wasn't long before she found herself in one too....This is REAL LIVES.To support the show and get add free access to REAL LIVES and REAL for £2 a month, plus other benefits, please see here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo buy Deb's book 'Letters: A True Crime Memoir' see here:https://amzn.eu/d/0dOdfXwjTo follow Deb on TikTok, see here:https://www.tiktok.com/@debcullen4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'My Daughter Died... And Now She's Saving Others' 17.03.2026 41мин

In October 2024, six-year-old Ruby Rose Trussler became ill. Her family thought she had a sickness bug, but the reality was far worse. Ruby died after contracting sepsis following an operation she had 7 months prior.Their lives have been forever changed and now they have launched an independent charity called The Ruby Rose Foundation - a charity committed to education around sepsis, bereavement support and a mission to save lives. This episode is heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure.This is REAL LIVES.The Ruby Rose Foundation Website:https://therubyrosefoundation.co.uk/To Donate to their charity, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/charity/therubyrosefoundationFor more information on Sepsis and it's symptoms, see here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Had No Idea My Ex Was Stalking Me' 10.03.2026 45мин

When actress Nicola Holt received a message from a film director called Kevin on social media, she was excited to get her teeth into some new projects. Their relationship became romantic and Nicola was hopeful for the future. But something was niggling her and after some digging she discovered that Kevin had a long term partner and that he was living a double life. The relationship ended and Nicola moved on.... but Kevin didn't.....She started seeing Kevin everywhere, in areas he would never need to be. And then she looked under her partners car and saw something that would show just how obsessed Kevin had become. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show and join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastThe Cyber Helpline - Cyberstalking Action Planhttps://www.thecyberhelpline.com/cyberstalking-action-planThe National Stalking Helpline https://www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helplineHow To Detect a GPS Tracker on Your Carhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cuoyuqzm60 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.