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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Mandy met her ex-partner, she thought he was the one. But after six months, she started to see a completely different side to him and soon she found herself in a controlling and extremely violent relationship. Mandy was subjected to severe violence and she was terrified to leave, she even moved her son out of the home to keep him safe. But after a brutal assault by the man who claimed to love her, she managed to leave. Her abuser is now in prison and she is here today to share her story in the hope that it could save a life. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, 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/ - UK https://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.

On this episode, I am joined by a woman who we are calling 'Natalie' to protect her identity. Her brother is serving a natural life order for killing two people and Natalie is here to give insight in to what it is like, grieving the loss of her brother, not through death, but through his incarceration.With approximately 300 people jailed for murder every year in England and Wales, the families of the perpetrators are seldom heard in the media and in a very raw and real interview, Natalie explains how it's impacted her life and why she's chosen to stand by him.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When journalist Anke Richter moved to New Zealand, she wanted to explore more of life. So she joined an organisation that promised to help her explore sexuality. But it was a chance encounter with a cult survivor that she was writing a journalistic piece on that she realised that she was also in a cult.Anke is now one of the worlds most respected 'cult journalists' and advocates and she's here today to tell her story.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastAnke's website with links to her book 'Cult Trip' is here, where you can find the best place to buy it in your country:https://ankerichter.net/To connect with Anke, please see here:https://www.facebook.com/ankerichterwriterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anke-richter-748a3243/https://www.instagram.com/ankerichterwriter/For information on Decult - see here:https://decult.netIf 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.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://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.

In this episode of REAL LIVES, Jay Flynn MBE tells the extraordinary story of the two years he spent homeless, sleeping rough and living without certainty. It was a deliberate decision that would go on to shape his life, his career, and his sense of purpose.But then something changed... Jay was offered help from The Connection at St Martin's charity and now he's the Nation's Favourite Quizmaster, homeless advocate and.... he has an MBE.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo have a go at Jay's Quizzes, please see here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSqjJWHJeDWD_SbdorBRwFor his books and social media, please see here:https://linktr.ee/jayflynn?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=fe4138db-e898-447c-ae0c-6bcf9e73b8e8For support with homelessness please see here:https://www.crisis.org.uk/https://www.mungos.org/https://thestreetlink.org.uk/For the charity that helped Jay, see Connections St Martins:https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/For 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.

Tad Nelson is one of Texas' most successful criminal defence attorneys. With Texas being a death penalty state, Tad has saved lives but also defended some of America's most dangerous criminals. He's worked on over 500 jury trials and has a plethora of qualifications under his belt, including certificates in forensic science.In this episode, Tad tells us what being a criminal defence attorney is really like, how he defends people who have committed the most depraved acts imaginable and why he has spent over 30 years working in the criminal justice system.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about the work Tad does, please see here:https://tadlaw.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to domestic violence and suicide. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. In March 2023, Danielle Haggarty was found unresponsive in the flat of a man she was dating on and off for eight years. The circumstance's in this case revealed a disturbing fact - it's not a crime to witness someone dying and not call for help. Today we're joined by Danielle's brother Jonathan, whose life has been shaped by a series of unimaginable losses, and he is now on a mission to change the law in his sisters name. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo sign Jonathan's petition please see here:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750545Justice for Danielle Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584415784649&locale=en_GBIf 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 IrelandIf 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.

When Ellen De Meyer delivered her baby girl, she was over the moon to give her son a baby sister. But when her daughter Pia was just 3 months old, Ellen noticed that something was wrong with Pia's movement and strength.Pia was diagnosed with SMA Type 1, which can be life-limiting. There was a medicine that could save her, but it cost over £1.5m.And what happened next, is enough to restore anyone's faith in humanity.This is REAL LIVES.To join the show's Patreon, please see here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo follow Pia's journey, here Instagram page is here:www.instagram.com/@teampia2018or to connect with Ellen please see here:https://www.instagram.com/ellendm1986Ellen wrote a book on her experiences, it is currently only available in Dutch:https://share.google/Vw1sPTuyHt6ffjUoHTo find out more about the signs and symptoms of SMA Type 1, please see here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/'Welcome to Holland' is written by Emily Perl Kingsley and you can find out more about her work here:https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If someone we loved is killed by someone else, we rely on detectives in the major crime teams to catch the killer. In this episode, murder detective Steve Keogh talks us through his career, how he has foiled terrorism plots, caught killers and got justice for than 100 murder victims.This is REAL LIVES. To join me on Patreon, please see here:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Steve's book, see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Investigation-Team-Steven-Keogh/dp/1789466423Or check out Steve's website:https://stevekeogh.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us have different points of view from our spouse, but what happens when your partner becomes a full time conspiracy theorist?This is exactly what happened to Louise Williamson. And she's here to tell us about her experience.This is REAL LIVES.To find out more about Louise's experience and how she started to heal, you can find her wonderful book 'My Husband, The Rabbit Hole and Me - When Marriage Becomes a Cult', here:https://amzn.eu/d/fGJmc0FAnd Louise's website is here:https://www.louisewilliamsonwriter.com/And her Substack 'SEEDS' is here:https://louisewilliamson2.substack.com/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Crompton knew he was gay, but the church he was part of told him it was wrong. So he entered their 'Gay Conversion' therapy programme. In this episode, Lewis describes his experience and how his life looks very different now. This is REAL LIVES. if you'd like to support the show, you can do so here by joining Patreon, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo follow Lewis on social media, you can find him here:https://www.instagram.com/withlewiscromptonhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Lewis-Crompton-61567102598294/For services for any who needs support with their sexuality or identity, see here: United KingdomSwitchboard LGBT+ Helpline — Website: switchboard.lgbt Homepage | SwitchboardLGBT Foundation — Website: lgbt.foundation LGBT FoundationIrelandLGBT Ireland (National LGBT+ Helpline) — Website: lgbt.ie LGBT IrelandBeLonG To Youth Services — Website: belongto.org Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth IrelandUnited StatesThe Trevor Project — Website: thetrevorproject.org The Trevor ProjectLGBT National Help Center — Website: lgbthotline.org (peer support hotlines & chat) LGBT GreatAustraliaQLife — Website: qlife.org.au transhelplinesMinus18 — Website: minus18.org.au Pride AidNew ZealandOutLine Aotearoa — Website: outline.org.nz transhelplinesRainbowYOUTH — Website: ry.org.nz transhelplines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Tinsley is the lawyer who stepped into one of the most notorious — and deeply troubling — criminal investigations of recent years: The Murdaugh Family Murders. Mark meticulously followed the facts and relentlessly pursued justice in one of America's most infamous trials. In today’s episode of Real Lives, Mark opens up about his fight against Alex Murdaugh, getting justice for Mallory Beach, and how he became a household name for true crime consumers everywhere. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak to three female PI's who are blowing the stereotype of a 'Private Investigator' right out of the water. These women work on everything from cheating spouses to unsolved murders. Today's guests are Samantha and Emma from Verity Henton - www.verityhenton.co.uk / https://www.instagram.com/verityhenton/ / https://www.tiktok.com/@verityhentonAndAli Marsh from Miss AM Private Investigations - https://missaminvestigations.co.uk/To buy Ali's book, Private Lies: True Stories From my Life As a Private Investigator - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Private-Lies-True-stories-Investigator/dp/178946840XTo support the show, please see Patreon for extra benefits and content: https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Comerford was raised in a home where he felt happy, safe and loved. But when he went to high school, his teacher took those feelings from him. He was physically and sexually abused by his teacher and it changed his life forever. After he left school, he was left with the emotional scars and deep routed trauma that made him want to take the life of the man who had caused him so much pain. So he loaded a shotgun and made his way school...In this episode, John tells us his story and how, after his journey of healing, he has helped many other victims of child abuse. This is REAL LIVES. To find John's books, see here: https://jjcomerford.com/booksThe organisation that helped John is here: www.samsn.org.auIf you need help or support please see these organisations that can help: 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 or www.samsn.org.au - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 30th of May 2015, Eugene Scardifield's life changed forever. His brother Michael had been murdered in a violent attack. In this episode, Eugene takes us through Michael's case and guides us through his reality. What does the family of a person lost to homicide do once they receive such devastating news? And how do you begin to live again? This is REAL LIVES. To join my Patreon, please find the details here: https://www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find Eugene's books, see here: A Tortured Gift: Words After Murder - https://amzn.eu/d/73Au48QMichael: Words from a Broken Heart - https://amzn.eu/d/ekMHyNE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayley Stead thought she had it all.... a job she loved, a man she adored and now... he'd put a ring on it and she was getting married.But as she was getting ready on the morning of her wedding, her bridesmaid dropped a bombshell - nobody could find the groom. And what happened next is something most of us would never have predicted. This is REAL LIVES. To support the show and become part of a lovely community, you can join my Patreon here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo follow Kayley on social media, you can find her here:https://www.tiktok.com/@kayleystead?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/kayleystead2206/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have midwives and birth doula's to help bring us into this world, but there are a growing number of people who are helping people leave this world too. In this episode, Dr Emma Clare tells us about her role an end of life doula, how she helps people die on their terms and why this job changed her view on life. This is REAL LIVES.if you'd like to support the show, you can join my Patreon here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about Emma's work, please see End of Life Doula Uk's website here:https://eol-doula.uk/The video referenced by Emma by Dr Kathrine Mannix - 'Dying for Beginners' is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayMhA1pRLeY&t=17s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980s, a British mother of 2 became the UK's first commercial surrogate. But what started out as an act of kindness, made headlines around the world. In her first podcast interview, Kim Cotton talks about her life as a once controversial figure, who has helped 1147 couples have babies via surrogacy. This is REAL LIVES. To support the show, you can join my Patreon here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yve Gibney thought she had it all, a successful career, thriving children and a husband she adored.But almost two decades into her marriage, her husband said something that made her question everything. So she started to investigate him and what she discovered would turn her world upside down.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Yve's books, please see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Yve-Gibney/author/B08ZSYGSPJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=truef 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/ - AustraliaAddiction services:https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-local-service - UKhttps://www.asam.org/ - USAhttps://www.turningpoint.org.au/ - Australiahttps://info.health.nz/mental-health/alcohol-and-drug-services - New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 1996, a man entered the Dunblane primary school in Scotland and murdered 16 primary school children and their teacher who was trying to protect them. This tragedy is mourned and remembered by millions across the UK and beyond, no more so than those from the local community. Amy Rose was a pupil at the school the day the unthinkable happened, and she is here to share how this tragedy impacted her community, her family and her life. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Amy's book - Emotionally Unstable Mumma: From Broken to Blessed: A Survivor's Story of Dunblane, Trauma and Healing please visit:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotionally-Unstable-Mumma-Survivors-Dunblane-ebook/dp/B0FFJWNNJGFor help and support with domestic violence, here are some organisations and support services that can help 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/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting weekly from the 6th of October 2025....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 of their lives — 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.