The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

By Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy

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Can institutional culture challenge your mental health? What if your job makes you feel shame, sadness, grief, disgust and fear? What if you are expected not to feel? Or you are expected to be relentlessly competitive? What it’s like to live or work in a prison? Does working with people who commit murder, child abuse and rape affect people who work in prisons and the wider criminal justice system?

How do people survive and thrive when facing significant challenges to our emotional health over a lengthy period? How do we protect ourselves and stay compassionate, loving and trusting? Importantly, how do we find and preserve hope?

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote that “The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons”. In this weekly podcast ,your hosts, David Jones (Forensic psychotherapist) and Dr Naomi Murphy (Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist) hope that exploring less visible aspects of prisons will help listeners see that prisons are a window into society and let us see people not only at their worst but also at their best. We feature a rich range of guests sharing snap shots of life in prisons and take a look at hospitals, schools, sport and the police in order to learn from other institutions. We learn about challenges to human integrity and hear important lessons and heart-warming stories about survival and growth when facing adversity in harsh places. We hope that sharing our conversations can help you make changes to your own relationship with institutions that might challenge your emotional health and well-being.

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Episode Date
Dr Coral Westaway (Video); Why Should Modern Psychology Embrace Energy and Spirituality?
Jun 10, 2026
Dr Coral Westaway (Audio); Why Should Modern Psychology Embrace Energy and Spirituality Why Should Modern Psychology Embrace Energy and Spirituality?
Jun 10, 2026
Jeffrey Lee (Audio); How a Jury’s Life Sentence Was Overridden by a Single Judge — A Shocking Practice
Jun 05, 2026
Jeffrey Lee (Video); How a Jury’s Life Sentence Was Overridden by a Single Judge — A Shocking Practice
Jun 05, 2026
Stephanie Davies (Video); Inside the Mind of a Coroner's Officer Who Challenges Authority and Uncovers Injustice
Jun 03, 2026
Stephanie Davies (Audio); Inside the Mind of a Coroner's Officer Who Challenges Authority and Uncovers Injustice
Jun 03, 2026
Dr Fiona Warren (Audio); The Hidden Cost Savings of Henderson Hospital — And What Led to Its Closure despite the research
May 27, 2026
Dr Chris Scanlon (audio); From Innovation to Closure: The Uncomfortable Story of Henderson Hospital's Research Legacy
May 20, 2026
Keith Grounsell (Video); Navigating Danger: An undercover policeman’s Journey of Growth Amidst Crime and Family Challenges
May 13, 2026
Keith Grounsell (Audio); Navigating Danger: An undercover policeman’s Journey of Growth Amidst Crime and Family Challenges
May 13, 2026
Jean Trounstine (Video); How Literature Transforms Women Behind Bars
May 06, 2026
Jean Trounstine (Audio); How Literature Transforms Women Behind Bars
May 06, 2026
Barbara Rawlings Video; Unlocking the Secrets of successful treatment—What Makes a Therapeutic CommunityTruly Effective
Apr 29, 2026
Barbara Rawlings (Audio); Unlocking the Secrets of successful treatment—What Makes a Therapeutic CommunityTruly Effective
Apr 29, 2026
Nujoji Calvocoressi and Sophie Crilly (Video); Women Convicted of Murder: Insights from Prison Therapeutic Communities
Apr 23, 2026
Nujoji Calvocoressi and Sophie Crilly (Audio);  Women Convicted of Murder: Insights from Prison Therapeutic Communities
Apr 23, 2026
TC Elders (Video); Connection and Memory: Inside the Therapeutic Community Elders Network
Apr 15, 2026
TC Elders (Audio); Connection and Memory: Inside the Therapeutic Community Elders Network
Apr 15, 2026
Keith Hinchliffe (Video); Grafton House, Breaking the Silence.
Apr 08, 2026
Keith Hinchliffe (Audio); Grafton House, Breaking the Silence.
Apr 08, 2026
Dr Mariana Brussoni (Video); Reimagining Play: The Role of Risk in Childhood Growth
Apr 01, 2026
Dr Mariana Brussoni (Audio); Reimagining Play: The Role of Risk in Childhood Growth
Apr 01, 2026
Tom Harrison (Video); Exploring Therapeutic Communities and demise of the Ingrebourne Centre
Mar 25, 2026
Tom Harrison (Audio); Exploring Therapeutic Communities and demise of the Ingrebourne Centre
Mar 25, 2026
Jon Wedger (video)’ From whistleblower to advocate, Child Trafficking Exposed
Mar 18, 2026
Jon Wedger (audio); From whistleblower to advocate, Child Trafficking Exposed
Mar 18, 2026
Chris Braitch and Piers Cross (Video); Command, Control, and Compassion: A Self-Reflective Approach
Mar 11, 2026
Chris Braitch and Piers Cross (Audio); Command, Control, and Compassion: A Self-Reflective Approach
Mar 11, 2026
Laurence Collins-Willis (Video); Memory Unlocked: Recalling Abuse and Rebuilding a Life
Mar 04, 2026
Laurence Collins-Willis (Audio); Memory Unlocked: Recalling Abuse and Rebuilding a Life
Mar 04, 2026
Crispin Thorold (Video); War encounters: Inside Conflict Zones, the Human Cost of War
Feb 25, 2026
Crispin Thorold (Audio); War encounters: Inside Conflict Zones, the Human Cost of War
Feb 25, 2026
Kate Eves (Video); The Human Stories Behind Death Investigations
Feb 18, 2026
Kate Eves (Audio); The Human Stories Behind Death Investigations
Feb 18, 2026
Daniel (Video); How Therapy Helped a Survivor Reclaim His Identity After Decades of Repression
Feb 11, 2026
Daniel (Audio); Titles How Therapy Helped a Survivor Reclaim His Identity After Decades of Repression
Feb 11, 2026
Jonathan Cole (Audio); The Hidden Power of Embodiment: How Physical Conditions Shape Identity and Connection
Feb 04, 2026
Jonathan Cole (Video); The Hidden Power of Embodiment: How Physical Conditions Shape Identity and Connection
Feb 04, 2026
Alex Renton (Video); Boarding School, Abuse, Slavery; Understanding History, Addressing the Present
Jan 28, 2026
Alex Renton (Audio); Boarding School, Abuse, Slavery; Understanding History, Addressing the Present
Jan 28, 2026
Rochelle Marashi (Video): Stalking's Psychological Impact, implications for therapists.
Jan 21, 2026
Rochelle Marashi (Audio): Stalking's Psychological Impact, implications for therapists.
Jan 21, 2026
Jo West (Video); From Prison to Practice: Jo West's Journey
Jan 14, 2026
Jo West (Audio); From Prison to Practice: Jo West's Journey
Jan 14, 2026
Kathryn Whiteley (Video); Unveiling the Complexity of Female Criminality
Jan 07, 2026
Kathryn Whiteley (Audio); Unveiling the Complexity of Female Criminality
Jan 07, 2026
Dr. Shivam Dubey and Dr. Salil Gupta (Video); How Does Love Impact Your Brain Chemistry? Experts Break It Down
Dec 31, 2025
Dr. Shivam Dubey and Dr. Salil Gupta (Audio); How Does Love Impact Your Brain Chemistry? Experts Break It Down
Dec 31, 2025
Natalie Miller (Video); Healthcare Inside UK Prisons: Natalie Miller’s First-Hand Experience & Insights
Dec 24, 2025
Natalie Miller (Audio); Healthcare Inside UK Prisons: Natalie Miller’s First-Hand Experience & Insights
Dec 24, 2025
Inside the Boy's Club (Video); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children
Dec 17, 2025
Inside the Boy's Club (Audio); Five men discuss sexual abuse of male children.
Dec 17, 2025
Phil Baynard (Video); Addressing Societal Issues through Psychology
Dec 10, 2025
Phil Baynard (Audio); Addressing Societal Issues through Psychology
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew MacLeod (Video); Children Born of War: Advocacy, Hope and finding connections
Dec 03, 2025
Andrew MacLeod (Audio); Children Born of War: Advocacy, Hope and finding connections
Dec 03, 2025
Alejandro Sanchez & Leeanne Morris (Video);The Controversy of Male Circumcision without medical need.
Nov 19, 2025
Alejandro Sanchez & Leeanne Morris (Audio);The Controversy of Male Circumcision without medical need.
Nov 19, 2025
Bethany Roper (Video); Exploring Dementia in Forensic Settings
Nov 12, 2025
Bethany Roper (Audio); Exploring Dementia in Forensic Settings
Nov 12, 2025
Jay Morgan Hyrons (video); Navigating Grief: Lessons from a Life of Loss
Nov 05, 2025
Jay Morgan Hyrons (Audio); Navigating Grief: Lessons from a Life of Loss
Nov 05, 2025
Dr Bettina Hohnen (Video); Understanding Teenagers: A Clinical Perspective
Oct 29, 2025
Dr Bettina Hohnen (Audio); Understanding Teenagers: A Clinical Perspective
Oct 29, 2025
Pasha Munro (Video); Beyond the Battlefield: Life, Leadership, and Mental Health
Oct 22, 2025
Pasha Munro (Audio); Beyond the Battlefield: Life, Leadership, and Mental Health
Oct 22, 2025
Andrew Lownie (Audio); Behind the Royal Veil: Uncovering the Darker Side of Royal History
Oct 15, 2025
Andrew Lownie (Video); Behind the Royal Veil: Uncovering the Darker Side of Royal History
Oct 15, 2025
Philip Stokoe (Video); Ruptures and Repairs: The Dynamics of Therapeutic Relationships with young offenders
Oct 15, 2025
Philip Stokoe (Audio); Ruptures and Repairs: The Dynamics of Therapeutic Relationships with young offenders
Oct 15, 2025
Jericho McClellan (Video) Mental Health in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Oct 08, 2025
Jericho McClellan (Audio) Mental Health in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Oct 08, 2025
Anneke Lucas (Video); Surviving the Elite Pedophile Network: Anneka describes the Unconditional Model
Oct 01, 2025
Anneke Lucas (Audio); Surviving the Elite Pedophile Network: Anneka describes the  Unconditional Model
Oct 01, 2025
Penny Parker (video); Stand Out! Restorative Justice: A New Approach to Rehabilitation
Sep 24, 2025
Penny Parker (Audio); Stand Out! Restorative Justice: A New Approach to Rehabilitation
Sep 24, 2025
Justin Havens (Video); Conquering Nightmares: A New Approach to Trauma
Sep 17, 2025
Justin Havens (Audio); Conquering Nightmares: A New Approach to Trauma
Sep 17, 2025
Dr Esther Cole (Video); Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth in Therapy, a new appraoch
Sep 10, 2025
Dr Esther Cole (Audio);  Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth in Therapy, a new appraoch
Sep 10, 2025
Lee Powers (Video): A Nurse's Fight for Safety and Change in Healthcare. Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Sep 03, 2025
Lee Powers (Audio); A Nurse's Fight for Safety and Change in Healthcare. Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Sep 03, 2025
Dr Rachel Gibbons (Video); Facing the Unthinkable: Dr. Gibbons on Suicide and Mental Health
Aug 27, 2025
Dr Rachel Gibbons (Audio); Facing the Unthinkable: Dr. Gibbons on Suicide and Mental Health
Aug 27, 2025
Christopher Mathews (Video); ‘Dark Academia: Reflections on Well-being and Academia
Aug 20, 2025
Christopher Mathews (Audio); Dark Academia; Reflections on Wellbeing and Academia.
Aug 20, 2025
Dr Eileen Borris (Video); Transforming Lives with Political Forgiveness
Aug 13, 2025
Dr Eileen Borris (Audio); Transforming Lives with Political Forgiveness
Aug 13, 2025
Susan MacRae and Sherri Thomson (Audio): Uncovering the Truth: The Battle Against Childhood Abuse NDAs
Aug 06, 2025
Susan MacRae & Sherri Thomson (Video); Uncovering the Truth: The Battle Against Childhood Abuse NDAs
Aug 06, 2025
Dr Warren Larkin (Video); The Power of Environment in Education
Jul 30, 2025
Dr Warren Larkin (Audio); The Power of Environment in Education
Jul 30, 2025
Jennifer Gibson (Video); Revolutionizing Whistleblowing: The Psst Approach
Jul 23, 2025
Jennifer Gibson (Audio); Revolutionizing whistleblowing. The Psst approach.
Jul 23, 2025
Dr. Mitchell Abrams (Video);Quantum Connections: The Science of the Heart
Jul 16, 2025
Dr Mitchell Abrams (Audio); Quantum Connections: The Science of the Heart
Jul 16, 2025
Deborah Jump (Video); The Impact of Boxing on Youth Violence
Jul 09, 2025
Deborah Jump (Audio); The Impact of Boxing on Youth Violence
Jul 09, 2025
Simon Scott (Video); The Parole Process: A Barrier to Community Integration?
Jul 02, 2025
Simon Scott (Audio); The Parole Process: A Barrier to Community Integration?
Jul 02, 2025