Drawn to a Deeper Story
by Cath Brew
Drawn to a Deeper Story is about lives that challenge us and the difficult conversations around them. If you've ever wanted to have better conversations, connect more deeply with people and hold a desire to drop judgement, this podcast will help you. It’s a place to listen openly, to absorb people’s truths and to learn how to show up differently for the benefit of everyone. Find out more www.drawntoastory.com/podcast
Episodes
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Parenting a Child With Complex Medical Needs - with Kate Tuckwell
Every parent hopes to give birth to a healthy child, but what happens when things don't go according to our hopes or plans? Are you prepared for the possibly of your child having a medical condition that requires medical interventions and consistent care? This week, Kate Tuckwell shares the...
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Raising an Autistic Child - with Lori Boll
In 2003, Lori’s son Braden was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This milestone event changed her focus from teaching elementary students to advocating for all children and inclusive education. In this frank conversation Lori talks about what it's like to have raised a son with additional...
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My Life as a Death Care Tutor - with Angie McLachlan
Being a death care tutor is probably one of the most unusual jobs there is. Every single human being is going to die, but despite this, death and dying are still considered a taboo subject in many societies. In this episode, we're going to the heart of the subject. With a wealth of knowledge and…
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Building a Positive Racial Identity in Black and Mixed Heritage Children
Motsabi grew up as a ‘mixed-race’ child in the 1990s in the UK in a blended family in which she was the only person of colour. Her parents took a ‘colour blind’ approach to raising her which meant she ended up navigating the experiences of race and racism on her own. As a result, Motsabi spent…
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Facing a Life-limiting Illness - with Maria Baggaley Runningwater
Receiving the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness is not what anyone wants to hear. Yet, is it the doom and gloom so many fear? In this episode, Maria Baggaley Runningwater shares her experience of a cancer diagnosis, how she has chosen to live and offers an approach that could benefit everyone....
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If It Doesn't Work Out, There's Always a Credit Card to Fly Home - with Regina Petra Meyer
Regina Petra Meyer is someone who chose to follow her desire for an adventure. So many people dream about adventures, but never do them and regret it. But when we do follow our dreams, it brings all kinds of life experiences, we never imagined. It also often challenges other people, including...
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Transmuting Grief - with Antonia Rolls
After experiencing 6 deaths of people close to her, and most recently her son's, Antonia reflects on these key moments in her life. She shares wisdom about the evolution of her experiences of grief and the ways in which she has chosen to transmute it. Follow Antonia: Twitter Facebook Website UK...
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The Art of Loving an Addict - a vox pop
Loving an addict is one of the hardest things someone can do. This week we hear people's reactions to Antonia's Rolls' exhibition, 'Addicts and Those Who Love Them'. In episode 1 of Drawn to a Deeper Story, Antonia spoke about being the parent of an addict. She invited me to her exhibition in...
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Don't let your child be your first Black friend - with Dr Laura Anderson
Even for the most-informed parent, unlearning racism and having tough conversations about race can be confronting. For families formed through transracial adoption, it's essential. This week, I'm talking with Dr Laura Anderson about transracial adoption and particularly, why nurturing a child's...
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Rescuing LGBTQ+ Refugees - with Michael Faila
Care 4 Calais states that the world's refugee crisis is the greatest humanitarian issue of our generation and how we respond will define us for years to come. Among the support and work being done to support refugees however, are the voices of descent; those who seek to demonise refugees and…
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Roeing and Wading through the sea of misogyny
The devastating impact of the overturning of Roe v Wade is very real for millions of women and trans men. In this special episode Cath reflects on the public outrage and pleads to not make injustices 'normal'. She explores the links between #metoo last year and recent events, shares personal...
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Parenting a Child Through Trauma - with Stephanie
You think you've done everything you can to prepare your child for protecting their physical boundaries and consent and then the devastating happens. You learn that your child's boundaries have been broken. The impact of this kind of trauma is incredibly painful, damaging and long-lasting. The...
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Discovering You Are a Forced Adoptee - with Liz Harvie
In the expat and globally mobile community we are familiar with adjusting to new cultures, new countries and new homes. In our processing, we often look to our families, our roots, our ancestors and our childhoods. What happens though when that avenue is not available to you? How does it feel to...
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Life with Addictions - with Robyn Flemming
"You never drank THAT much." How often have you heard this yourself or said the same to a friend or family member? Many people consider their level of drinking as 'normal', when in reality it's masking a distressed emotional state. We all develop coping mechanisms to deal with stress and people...
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Don't 'Dis' My Ability - with Nicole Demos
What's it like living with a physical disability? We understand that a person may use a wheelchair, but what does that really mean on a daily basis? This week Nicole Demos talks honestly about living with a disability. Nicole opens up, not only about her own emotional journey, but how she's been...
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False Memories and Contested Sexual Abuse - with Kevin Felstead
False memory isn't a subject you hear much about. If you haven't heard about it, consider yourself lucky. Its impact on the individuals involved and their families can be catastrophic, not to mention the cost to the justice system. Psychiatrist, Paul R McHugh, describes false memory as “a…
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Polyamory: Families and Relationships - with Adrienne Sweetwater
The hetero-normative view of family is what we mostly see represented publicly and in the media. We might hear about LGBTQ+ families, but commonly we're shown a couple or a single parent. What about polyamorous families? Can you remember the last time you saw these types of relationships on TV or...
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Patterns of Patriarchy: Herstory Rising - with Chrissy Ward
The extent to which patriarchal history still shapes women's lives today is extraordinary. In this episode, we explore just quite how much - from medical treatment, women's experiences in employment, and the social expectations placed upon them. Chrissy Ward offers a fascinating insight into how...
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Unexpected Listening: 'Being Rock' with Mandy Preece
Today's episode is the last in this first series. We've looked at eight different lives, all challenging in their own way, to the individuals themselves, but also to the people that they encounter. And now you've heard some of these stories, I wanted to conclude the series with giving you…
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Almost married off at 12 with Angie McLachlan
What kind of life must you have lived, when friends ask mutual friends if everything you say about your life is actually true? I invited my wife, Angie to the podcast, not because Ang is my wife, but because having lived with Ang for 14 years, I see the other side of having lived that interesting...
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Menopause: The Final Frontier with Mandy Preece
The number of menopausal women is expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2025. Whilst virtually every woman will go through menopause, it remains a hushed subject, a taboo, that in many countries sees women suffering in silence. Out of the 48 symptoms named in the Invisibility Report 51% of women can...
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The Emotional Complexities of Living With Wealth with Alice
We all appreciate that being poor and struggling to make ends meet is difficult, but what about being wealthy? Is it really as desirable as we might think? Does it solve our problems and make us happy? I invited Alice for an honest conversation about what it's like to grow up in a wealthy family...
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The Day I Was Charged With Murder with Sue
Twenty five years ago Sue's life changed forever. Unexpectedly and suddenly, she found herself on a murder charge. How does a person cope with this kind of 'life shock'? The unexpected collision point which takes over your life and leaves its mark indefinitely? In this episode, Sue talks about…
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Valuing Motherhood over Womanhood with Sarah Black
Women are commonly asked, "do you have children?" It's a loaded fact-checking question and the woman's answer hovers as a tenuous balancing point from which they know there are two choices, being met with approval or judged. In this episode, Sarah talks honestly about the prejudice she faces in...
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The Impact of ADHD and a Prison Sentence with Harvey
What happens when you find yourself before someone who challenges you because their experiences are outside society's accepted norm of good behaviour? Do you judge? Do you make a note to keep your distance? Do you politely remove yourself from the conversation because they are not like you? I...
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Living on the Autism Spectrum with Hailey Slade
Hailey Slade is a yoga-loving, hippy tattoo artist with Aspergers. With poignancy and humour she shares what it's like to be on the autism spectrum. Living with autism is challenging; especially in a world that is made for people who think and process differently. It can be incredibly beautiful,...
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Being the Parent of an Addict with Antonia Rolls
"Behind every addict is someone traumatized by loving them". If you've never experienced addiction, these words tend to hang in the air. Poised. Heavy. Looking for somewhere to land. They took my breath away. Such is the power of talking with this week's guest, Antonia Rolls. Antonia Rolls is an...
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Series Teaser - What's this all about?
In this teaser episode, Cath talks about why this podcast is so needed right now. She also introduces you to what you will experience over the coming weeks. It's a heartfelt conversation where she explains why we 'other' people and the impact it has on our lives. If you've ever wanted to have...
About this show
Drawn to a Deeper Story is about lives that challenge us and the difficult conversations around them. If you've ever wanted to have better conversations, connect more deeply with people and hold a desire to drop judgement, this podcast will help you. It’s a place to listen openly, to absorb people’s truths and to learn how to show up differently for the benefit of everyone. Find out more www.drawntoastory.com/podcast
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Cath Brew
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