Breaking the Cycle

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These main episodes record conversations that highlight the problems, achievements, personal challenges & social issues and to celebrate organisations/individuals within the social/supported and charity housing sector.

We will also discuss the psychological issues we all face in our mini-series episodes with Dr Vanessa Moulton

Welcome to Breaking the Cycle

Created and hosted by Combat Pest Control

Produced by The Declassified Network

Each episode is partnered with a different organisation

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Breaking the Cycle

Michael Coates

Documentary

17 episodes

Personality Disorder with Dr Vanessa Moulton

In this mini-episode we speak about 'Personality Disorder ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

12m • Apr 07, 2022

Elevated Fire Risk with Phil Murphy

What is an elevated fire risk in relation to housing, property and the individuals that live and work within them. Find out here.....

17m • Dec 13, 2021

Episode 7 - Phil Murphy - HRRB Fire Safety

Speaking fire safety with one of the countries best and most knowledgable high-rise fire safety experts. We talk about his 20 year career in the fire service, changing policy, grenfell and the history of high-rise properties. We also speak about ownership, cladding and benign neglect. A valuable and shocking conversation. Episode 7 - Phil Murphy - This is 'Breaking the Cycle' Created ...

1hr 5m • Dec 10, 2021

Anxiety with Dr Vanessa Moulton

In this mini-episode we speak about 'Anxiety ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

16m • Nov 29, 2021

Episode 6 - Geeta Nanda OBE - Metropolitan Thames Valley

Born to refugee parents, supported by strong female role models, racism, prejudice, education and changing the conversation. In this episode we speak with the current chair of the G15 and CEO of one of Londons largest social housing providers. We talk about how her family escaped India, challenges as a child, starting her career and being a working mum. We also speak about fire safety, th...

1hr 5m • Nov 23, 2021

Self Harm with Dr Vanessa Mouton

n this mini-episode we speak about 'Self Harm ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

11m • Nov 03, 2021

Phobias with Dr Vanessa Moulton

n this mini-episode we speak about 'Phobias ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

9m • Oct 21, 2021

S1: Episode 5 - Jessica Laryea - YMCA (St Pauls Group)

Witnessing domestic violence as a child, living and volunteering within the YMCA, progressing within the organisation and why values and a vision are so important. In this episode we speak with the Group Director of Operations. We speak about growing up in Austria with her loving family to her drive to support others less fortunate. We also talk about the stigma associated with those house...

1hr 1m • Oct 19, 2021

Social Impact Special - Paul Dunn

In this episode we speak with one of the co-founders of the global movement B1G1 (Buy 1 give 1). We talk about being purpose driven, having social impact as a small business and authenticity. Other topics include personal growth, habits and the power of community. https://www.b1g1.org

21m • Oct 14, 2021

PTSD with Dr Vanessa Moulton

In this mini-episode we speak about 'PTSD ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/ For more information please visit our sister podcast 'Declassified' and listen to episodes: 4, 8, 12, 27 and 40

12m • Oct 13, 2021

S1: Episode 4 - Kate Davies - Notting Hill Genesis

Being a working mum, travelling across Afghanistan, focusing on a career and bearing the responsibility that comes with it. In this episode we speak with the CEO of one of the Londons largest housing associations. Growing up in the North West of England and now living In London as a member of the community she serves. We talk about social housing, poverty in the UK and what it takes to buil...

1hr 9m • Oct 12, 2021

Hoarding Disorder with Dr Vanessa Moulton

n this mini-episode we speak about 'Hoarding Disorder ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

12m • Oct 06, 2021

S1: Episode 3 - Ed Tytherleigh - Centrepoint

Youth homelessness, psychological health, housing need and the charity sector. In this episode we speak with the Director for Support & Housing for one of the countries largest housing charities. We talk about the situation with young people over the last 18 months, what's happening right now and some of Centrepoints future plans. We also speak about why people get evicted, an appropriat...

36m • Oct 05, 2021

Addiction with Dr Vanessa Moulton

In this mini-episode we speak about 'Addiction' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

14m • Oct 04, 2021

S1: Episode 2 - Scott -Single Homeless Project

Aged 14 he became a child carer to care for his father with dementia and how he nearly lost his home many years later. In this episode we speak with a client of Single Homeless Project who is part of their homelessness prevention scheme. We speak about his relationship with alcohol, mental health, avoidance and the power of a supportive network. We also talk about his childhood and how a ...

44m • Sep 29, 2021

Psychological Fitness with Dr Vanessa Moulton

In this mini-episode we speak about 'Psychological Fitness ' with one of the countries leading clinical psychologists. We speak about the what, how and why's........ For more information of Dr Vanessa please visit - https://mindflexgroup.com/about-us/

15m • Sep 29, 2021

S1: Episode 1 - Ingrid Tennessee - Quo Vadis Trust

Growing up in poverty, caring for her disabled father and brothers and the impact she has today. In this episode we speak with a housing charity CEO who specialises in mental health. From her humble beginnings to how she got to the UK, this conversation is open, honest and inspirational. We also talk about the amazing work Quo Vadis Trust does and why community is so important. Episode ...

1hr 5m • Sep 28, 2021

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