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Really Useful Conversations

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by Andrea Newton

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Conversations can change organisations. They can develop relationships, improve standards, increase results - conversations can change and even save lives. After 26 years as a freelance Consultant, Andrea Newton shares practical, down to earth advice, learning, tips and techniques to enable you to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and have conversations that matter. So often we find that people do care, they want to help, but they just don't know what to say - what not to say, how to say it, when to do so .... learning that language is powerful and developing the skill and confidence to engage in meaningful conversations is something that we can all benefit from.

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Episode thumbnail for Dual Risk - Suicide Prevention in a Domestic Abuse Setting - The Hidden GapThe Hidden Gap Why domestic abuse, mental health and suicide prevention need joining up.

July 2, 2026

Dual Risk - Suicide Prevention in a Domestic Abuse Setting - The Hidden GapThe Hidden Gap Why domestic abuse, mental health and suicide prevention need joining up.

In this first episode of this mini series, where we are focussing on the links between suicide risk and domestic abuse, and more importantly how to reduce those risks, we talk about the issue as it stands. We are going to consider how human lives are messy and how as people, we don't fit neatly into boxes, and how a person experience domestic abuse or coercive controlling behaviour may develop poor mental health and even suicidal ideation. How that person is now facing a system where mental health, suicide risk and domestic abuse sit on three different pathways with professionals behind 3 different doors, even in 3 different directorates or ministerial portfolios. Because of the structure and systems of the world in which we live, there are then gaps between those services and a person presenting at their GP with low mood, anxiety, inability to sleep may not disclose the abuse that is causing it - nor indeed the intrusive thoughts that they have started to have. They may chat to a teacher at their child's school about "it being a bit rough at home at the moment" but not disclose the impact it is having on them, physically, mentally, psychologically - and perhaps even find themselves talking to a 24 hour national crisis line about thoughts of ending their life ... but whilst each of those experts is behind a different door and there is no bridge connecting them, people will fall through the gaps. We know this is an issue right now and in fact the latest statistics show that more victims of domestic abuse are dying by suspected suicide than at the hands of their abuser, so the risk is not just the abuse and the abuser - the risk is also to themselves. Dual Risk recognises those gaps and helps professional join the dots so that we can reduce the risk of people dying by suicide as a result of domestic abuse, coercive control, intimate partner violence - this matters and we need to stop "raising awareness" and start taking action. We hope you enjoy this mini series and find it informative, engaging and a worthwhile learning opportunity. Please get in touch via our website https://confidentconversations.co.uk to ask questions, share your thoughts and find out more about the Dual Risk Training Framework that we offer.

December 9, 2025

Boundaries, Burnout and Bloody Christmas - a midlife woman's survival guide for the festive season

I am not about to tell you how to become a domestic goddess, create more To Do lists or sell the benefit of multi-tasking or cooking in advance .. This episode is especially for busy working midlife women who are Googling "Am I burned out or is it just December?" and wondering why their stress is through the roof when they can normally just swing through the season and jingle all the way! How do I protect my sanity? What will help my stress levels? How do I survive the festive season now that my hormones are all over the place? When research tells us that 72% of households rely on women to "make Christmas happen" is it any wonder that we feel overwhelmed - and then throw in the joys of menopause and the challenge of carenting, along with every other thing that comes along - it is a LOT! In this episode we will talk about the challenges of perfection, people pleasing, the weight of carrying guilt and offer you a Framework to help you not just survive but even THRIVE this Christmas. Let's learn more about the 4R's and how Boundaries can prevent Burnout so that we can enjoy Bloody Christmas! Have a good one - see you next year x www.actuallyshecan.co.uk

November 3, 2025

Stress Awareness in the Workplace: How Conversations Prevent Burnout and Boost Performance

Stress is costing UK businesses an estimated £28 billion every year, yet too many organisations still treat wellbeing as a tick-box exercise. In this episode of Really Useful Conversations, we give a nod to "International Stress Awareness Week" where the theme for 20235 is "Optimising Employee Wellbeing through Strategic Stress Management" - and we take a look at why strategic stress management is a leadership and performance issue, not a fluffy wellbeing tick-box exercise. We talk about how early, honest conversations can reduce burnout, improve morale, and build psychologically safe teams and why avoiding these "difficult" discussions costs far more than having them. I'm also shining a light on midlife women in the workplace, who often face a "double burden" of hormonal shifts, caregiving, and workplace pressure, contributing an estimated £1.5–2.9 billion to the UK's annual stress-related losses, in keeping with my work through "Actually She Can!" where we actively support women to find more energy, momentum and joy in their Second Act. Whether you are a manager, leader, HR professional or indeed a busy working midlife women, this episode helps us to consider what really useful conversations look like in practice, how to spot early warning signs of stress, and how culture shifts begin with simple, human connection. For more details about my work with corporate clients, please take a look at the website confidentconversations.co.uk and drop me a note if your managers could use some help with their own Really Useful Conversations in the workplace.

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What is Really Useful Conversations?: Conversations can change organisations. They can develop relationships, improve standards, increase results - conversations can change and even save lives.

After 26 years as a freelance Consultant, Andrea Newton shares practical, down to earth advice, learning, tips and techniques to enable you to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and have conversations that matter.

So often we find that people do care, they want to help, but they just don't know what to say - what not to say, how to say it, when to do so .... learning that language is powerful and developing the skill and confidence to engage in meaningful conversations is something that we can all benefit from.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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