In this special live episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes an incredible panel:

BAFTA award-winning documentary filmmaker Stephen Bennet

Co-editor of The Ferret Karin Goodwin

Trauma-informed journalist Stephen Stewart

Together, they dive into the ethical and moral dilemmas media professionals face when telling stories of adversity involving individuals who may be actively experiencing trauma. Lived experience stories are powerful tools for social and political change, but they require care in conveying them. This thought-provoking conversation explores the safe and unsafe ways to tell these stories and the delicate balance between raising awareness and avoiding harm.

Join Darren and his guests as they navigate the twists and turns of storytelling, ethics, and the media in addressing trauma. Leave a comment

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In this special live episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes comedian, author, and all-around great person Janey Godley. Known for using humour to navigate life's challenges, Janey shares how she's faced adversity with laughter and light-heartedness, inspiring us all with her resilience.

With Janey stuck in traffic, Darren entertains the crowd with some impromptu stand-up before diving into an engaging conversation that will make you feel like you're right there in the audience. Janey opens up about her life, health, and the experience of publicly sharing her personal struggles. She also addresses the public backlash she faced after comments from years before resurfaced, discussing how she's coped with the criticism and continues to move forward.

This episode offers humour, candid reflections, and a thoughtful look at the power of sharing personal stories—both the healing and the challenges that come with it. Subscribe now to "Darren McGarvey's Common People", and don't miss this funny, heartfelt, and insightful conversation with Janey Godley.

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In this special episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes two remarkable guests for an insightful and wide-ranging discussion on trauma and its impact on society.

Joining Darren are psychologist Suzanne Zeedyk, a leading figure in the ACES movement (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and an expert in attachment. Suzanne discusses her groundbreaking project, Connected Baby, which highlights the crucial role of early child-rearing in shaping our lives and future well-being.

Also featured is James Docherty, a passionate advocate for trauma-informed approaches, particularly within the justice system. James brings his extensive experience working with Community Justice Scotland and the Violence Reduction Unit, sharing powerful insights on how understanding trauma can lead to more compassionate and effective practices in justice and beyond.

This episode covers many topics, from the foundational importance of attachment in early childhood to the transformative and hopeful potential of trauma-informed practices in justice.

Take advantage of this critical discussion. Join our community and subscribe now to "Darren McGarvey's Common People" for more episodes that challenge our thoughts about trauma and societal issues.

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