REAL LIVES

Naomi Channell
REAL LIVES
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  • REAL LIVES

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

    08/07/2026 | 39 mins.
    TRIGGER WARNING: Child Sexual Abuse

    When 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/REALtruecrimepodcast

    If 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 USA
    https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
    https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
    https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
    https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
    https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
    https://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/ - Support for cult survivors (UK)
    https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups - Support for cult survivors & Intervention (global)
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    'I'm Creating a Legacy for my Son who Died by Suicide'

    30/06/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    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/REALtruecrimepodcast

    For mental health support, please see here:
    https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support
    https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
    https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
    https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
    https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
    https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • REAL LIVES

    "The Accusation That Changed My Life."

    22/06/2026 | 44 mins.
    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/REALtruecrimepodcast

    If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
    https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
    https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
    https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
    https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
    https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
    https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
    https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
    https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
    https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
    https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
    https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • REAL LIVES

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

    15/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    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.
  • REAL LIVES

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

    09/06/2026 | 59 mins.
    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/id1804881003

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idWLizHLazBx210jFxJub?si=c5449204c73b4874

    Amazon 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.
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About REAL LIVES
Coming 7th October...From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life.In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction.From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention.Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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