Relational Lives Podcast

• Happily Single: Cas on Freedom, Healing & Living Life Her Way

  Shownotes: Episode: Happily Single: Cas on Freedom, Healing & Living Life Her Way Cas joins us on Relational Lives to share her inspiring and often funny story of choosing to live happily single. From navigating breast cancer and surgical menopause to finding freedom, independence, and joy, she reflects on relationships, compromise, and why being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. This conversation is full of laughter, honesty, and wisdom - touching on family, friendship, child-free living, adventure, and the importance of creating a life that feels true to you. Whether you’re single, coupled, or somewhere in between, Cas's story is a reminder to embrace life, live it fully, and define happiness on your own terms. In this episode: 00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Kaz 02:10 – Choosing to Be Single After Breast Cancer 07:45 – Discovering Peace & Joy in Independence 12:20 – Compromise, Overgiving & Relationship Lessons 18:00 – Freedom vs. Loneliness: Breaking Social Expectations 22:40 – Life Without Children & Finding Fulfillment as a Godparent 28:15 – Adventures, Travel & Loving Independence 33:10 – Childhood, Family Influences & Fear of Feeling Trapped 40:05 – Healing from Trauma, Grief & PTSD After Cancer 47:30 – Advice for Younger Women on Relationships & Choices 52:20 – Embracing Adventure, Contentment & Living Fully 55:30 – Would You Rather? Fun Quickfire Round 57:00 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways Follow Cas @danceyertitsoff https://www.instagram.com/danceyertitsoff Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_lives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_lives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at [email protected] or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before.  Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer: Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help.   Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio"

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• From Trauma to Triumph | Jamie Rudd on Inspiration and Healing

  Shownotes: Episode: From Trauma to Triumph | Jamie Rudd on Inspiration and Healing In this powerful episode of Relational Lives, Jamie Rudd shares his journey of surviving a near-fatal car accident, the trauma and recovery that followed, and how he transformed his experience into SoulKind - a storytelling and community project inspiring hope through adversity. This is a moving conversation about resilience, optimism, vulnerability, and the healing power of stories. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Jamie Rudd 01:10 - The 2018 Car Accident 05:40 - Acts of Kindness: The “Superheroes” Who Saved Jamie 10:15 - Injuries, Hospital & ICU Experience 15:20 - Optimism, Determination & Early Recovery Mindset 20:05 - Learning from Other People’s Stories 26:30 - Vulnerability, Acceptance & Growth 33:00 - Creating SoulKind: From Book to Non-Profit 40:10 - Walk the Ways Fundraising Challenge 45:20 - Closing Reflections & “Would You Rather” Resources mentioned: SoulKind: https://www.soulkindpeople.co.uk/ Walk the Ways: https://www.soulkindpeople.co.uk/walktheways Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: https://contextualscience.org/act Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_lives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_lives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at [email protected] or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before. Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer: Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help. Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio"

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• We’re Taking a Short Break | End of Series 1 and What’s Next

  We’re wrapping up Series 1 of Relational Lives and taking a short two-week break. Thank you for joining us on this journey so far - it’s been amazing! 🎉 Series 2 will be even more exciting, with more guests and real-life stories to inspire and encourage you. If you’d like to share your story, get in touch at [email protected] Stay subscribed, and we’ll be back very soon on 11th September. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_lives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_lives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at [email protected] or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before. Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer: Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help. Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio

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• EP 23: OCD: What It Really Is And How Therapy Can Help

  In this episode of Relational Lives, Ali and Ros take an honest, practical look at Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They unpack what OCD really is and explore how intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and emotional distress interact. Ali explains different subtypes of OCD, how therapy can help, and offers hope to anyone struggling. Whether you’ve lived with OCD for years or are just beginning to question your thoughts and behaviours, this episode is packed with understanding, reassurance, and practical steps forward. Please note that this episode covers harder aspects of OCD including paedophilia OCD and harm OCD Shownotes: Episode: OCD: What It Really Is - And How Therapy Can Help In this episode: 00:00 – Intro 02:08 – What Is OCD? Obsessions, compulsions & misunderstandings 09:14 – Is It OCD or just a quirk? 13:37 – The role of trauma, control & childhood experiences 16:20 – Taboo thoughts & shame in OCD 23:36 – Types of OCD 30:00 – How therapy works: CBT & ERP explained 36:17 – Challenges in treatment: Internal rituals, resistance & EMDR 42:20 – Client stories & self-help recommendations 43:04 – 3 takeaway tips & thought experiments 📍 Resources mentioned: 'Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder' by David Veale and Rob Wilson British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): https://www.babcp.com Therapy types mentioned: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_lives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_lives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Relational_Lives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at [email protected] or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before. Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer: Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help. Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio

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• EP 22: Toxic Relationships - How to Spot the Signs and Protect Yourself

  In this episode of Relational Lives, we take a deep dive into the reality of toxic relationships - how they differ from unhealthy ones, the warning signs to look out for, and why even strong, self-aware people can find themselves trapped in them. We explore behaviours like gaslighting, love bombing, manipulation, coercive control, and isolation, as well as the underlying psychological dynamics that keep people hooked. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, family member, or even in the workplace, understanding toxic dynamics is the first step toward reclaiming your power. If you or someone you know is in a relationship that feels harmful, this conversation could make a difference. Shownotes: Episode: Toxic Relationships: How to Spot the Signs and Protect Yourself In this episode: 0:00 – Introduction & what makes a relationship toxic 1:06 – Recap: healthy vs unhealthy relationships 3:12 – The food analogy: unhealthy vs toxic 6:28 – Narcissism: traits vs personality disorder 9:45 – Gaslighting explained with example 15:20 – Why people stay in toxic relationships 20:42 – Manipulation, coercive control & love bombing 26:18 – How toxic behaviour erodes self-esteem and creates shame 30:50 – Isolation tactics & “walking on eggshells” 35:12 – Childhood patterns, boundaries & first steps toward change 📍 Resources mentioned: Episode on healthy relationships: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3suv8-188c4bd Episode on unhealthy relationships: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b4zgq-191258e Episode on the inner critic: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-p5jy5-18625d5 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_lives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_lives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at [email protected] or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before. Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer: Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help. Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio

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