Take Back The Beat: Recent Episodes
Natalie Gray & Farah T.
Take Back The Beat with Natalie Gray and Farah T: two survivors of domestic abuse and violent attacks have teamed up to create a safe and inclusive podcast that audaciously explores the taboo subject of violence against women, in the hope of making it... well, not quite so taboo.
In this series, Natalie and Farah are in conversation with a range of guests who openly share their own experiences in dealing with violence against women.
Each episode looks at the effects of this particular kind of abuse through a different lens; expect inspiring stories from survivors, trained professionals and even self-defence instructors alongside so many others who are empowering women on their journey of recovery.
The podcast also offers advice as to where our listeners can find help and support for themselves, or people they know in similar situations.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the subject of this podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support at our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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Thank you guys so much for your amazing support of season 1 of Take Back The Beat. We are taking a short break and getting ready for season two as well as some brand new live shows coming your way! Please rate and subscribe and keep sharing. The change we want is now! Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Natalie and Farah talk about the Netflix documentary 'Trainwreck Woodstock '99' which highlights why women feel unsafe at large events, how nothing was done to stop the danger and the effects on festivals today. Have you seen it yet? Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Nat and Farah talk to the incredible writer and actor Mary McBain on her amazing short film "Spaghetti" which explores the idea of food to show how consent isn't always just 'yes' or 'no'. Watch Spaghetti now on youtube. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Nat and Farah have binge watched the trending and terrifying series The Most Hated Man on The Internet on Netflix. We discuss how this happened, the outcome and how on earth it was entertainment? Revenge porn is still happening and we need it to stop! Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Farah and Natalie talk to the incredible Samantha Billingham who after an abusive long term relationship dedicates her life to helping others during the 'now what do I do' stage. Founder of SODA and activist to make the world safer for women Samantha is an important force towards change. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Farah and Natalie talk to the amazing survivor Emma who talks about an emotionally abusive and controlling relationship during lockdown and how she managed to piece her life back together and use her experience towards change. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week we have the incredible Nadia Essex best known as the dating expert on Celebs Go Dating, Nadia tells us about her brand new app which will help save lives of any woman in danger by the click of a button. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week we talk to the incredible Sarah Maslen who after her own experience with domestic abuse and manipulation is building a new relationship with the help of therapy and trying to make the subject less taboo amongst the LGBTQ+ community. Find Sarah at http://www.undivided.org.uk/ Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week we talk to the incredible Natasha Saunders who survived an abusive marriage, violence and rape and is now an ambassador for Refuge and doing all she can to make the world a safer place for Women. Survive, Rise, Thrive! Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Nat and Farah talk about the huge step back in time with the overturn of Roe v Wade plus the 'Don't Say Gay' law in Florida and why now more than ever we need to stand shoulder to shoulder. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Nat and Farah talk to PAUL DONNELLY from Outlander on his role in helping bring change. He talks about being a dad in this scary world and his amazing gym which partnered with Women's Aid Glasgow gives free sessions to any survivor. Be more like Paul. Get bonus content on Patreon
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After two abusive marriages and finding himself homeless this weeks guest talks about his fight to get help, rebuild his life and feel safe again. This weeks guest is anonymous and using an alias for personal reasons. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Nat and Farah talk about the rollercoaster of tour life and discovering triggers they didn't know they had as well as insecurities they are working to heal. Get bonus content on Patreon
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This week Natalie and Farah talk to Mike Taggart, who's mum, Donna, was murdered by her husband when Mike was 15. Mike talks about the effects of watching the abuse growing up, living without his mum and his mission to make his mum not just another statistic.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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This week Natalie and Farah talk about opening their first ever music tour for Women's Aid, old friends reaching out and old wounds resurfacing and needing to be faced and moved on from.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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From experiencing child abuse from the age of three, Rachel talks of her experience of rape, forgiveness and moving forward to create a positive change in the world.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE
We know the names, but do we really know the people? This week's episode is a special LIVE podcast. You can catch the video-cast over on our YouTube where we talk about the trial you just can't seem to escape and debate whether there any real good outcome of this case and the shock of social media taking sides.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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This week we talk to actress Joanne Thomson, currently in Outlander, about her own experience with working with an abuser, speaking up and standing by others even when that means putting your career on the line. Head to www.joannethomson.co.uk to read her amazing blogs on the subject matter.
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If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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This week we talk to Natalie's own sister, Kelly, who also found herself in an abusive relationship full of manipulation causing a split in her family, feeling completed alienated, worthless and unable to walk away. We also talk to Kelly about finding herself in what she hoped was the start of a fairytale story but turned to a nightmare.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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We discuss the brand new show on Netflix “Bad Vegan”. Fame, fortune and abusive manipulation. A successful business woman who everyone loved who was just searching for her one true love.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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The UK Home Secretary (Priti Patel) has just released her new 'Tackling Domestic Abuse' plan. This week, we work our way through the government proposed plan, discussing the pros, the cons and what we hope could be a great start towards change. What are your thoughts?
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Our youngest story so far, carrying on from last week’s episode, Natalie’s experience started at 15 years old. From an abusive relationship to being held at gunpoint by a stranger, Natalie talks about living with PTSD and trying to piece her confidence back together.
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We kick off this episode by talking about the effects of burnout and the importance of taking time for ourselves and managing to keep 'the jar' on standby... before we do what we have been terrified of doing… we tell our story. Farah is up first, sharing moments she never thought she’d survive and stories she has never told. Bare with us on this emotional episode.
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This week, we are joined by Mykel Dunn (who is also our wonderful sound engineer) who joins us to talk about his experience with emotional manipulation in a relationship and how the small things can soon grow into something more.
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IG: @mykeldunn | @regenaudio
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Take Back The Beat is going on tour. Catch Natalie Gray and Farah T. performing live with special guests (to be announced) in London (Omeara, Friday 3 June 2022), Manchester (Gullivers, Wednesday 25 May 2022) and Brighton (The Folklore Rooms, Thursday 16 June 2022).
All profits will be donated to Women's Aid and IDAS. Grab your ticket now - and help us spread the word.
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Meet Louis Bailey, a personal fitness instructor and boxing coach. Louis talks to us about why he set up self-defence classes, his work in the community talking with teenagers about the importance of street awareness and how to keep safe and his support to survivors. Louis is also Farah’s boxing instructor and has helped Farah feel empowered as well as listened when she needed to talk in a safe space.
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IG: @louisbaileyfitness
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Emma joins Farah and Natalie this week talking about a relationship that turned from friendship to stalking and abuse. Emma talks about packing up her whole life to feel safe.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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We're joined by actress, Leanne Everitt, as we discuss her experience with her sister's journey of survival and the significance of being believed, speaking up and supporting people in their time of need.
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IG: @leanne_everitt
Kellanne Masterclasses: View site
Together We Stand: View site
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Following the latest episode where Nat and Kayleigh were chatting about the hit Netflix show, The Tinder Swindler (that Farah hadn't seen) we decided that she should go home and watch it so we could talk about it. So she did. And we did. And in true podcast fashion, we recorded it.
Join us as we talk about red flags, stranger danger, loving love (loving men) and how easy it can be to get swept up in a fairytale ending... even if private jets don't impress us much.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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We are joined by West End star, Kayleigh McKnight. Kayleigh is best known for supporting Hugh Jackman on his recent tour, “The Man. The Music. The Show.” (watch Kayleigh in the Hugh Jackman video mentioned on the podcast). Also a music artist in her own right under the name Kaeli, she has just released her debut EP. In this episode, we chat about her own experience in an emotionally and financially abusive relationship and how the strength of the women around her helped her leave, and also a thank you to a stranger who helped Kaeli find the truth and confirmation she needed.
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Spotify: Listen to Kaeli
IG: @ohhkaelie
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We are joined by survivor and musical theatre performer, Peach Coyne, an absolute powerhouse across London’s West End. Her star-studded resumé includes leading roles in Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The King and I and more. In this episode, we chat to Peach about her recent Instagram post (below) where she openly shares her experience with a previous abusive relationship, sexual assault and how she has chosen to turn it into a positive career change, now training to become a sex and relationship therapist.
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IG: @peachcoyne
IG: Read the Instagram post
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Introducing your hosts Natalie Gray and Farah T. as they discuss what you can expect from this series and share their own experiences with abuse that led to this podcast, alongside the wider Take Back The Beat initiative.
If you or anyone around you are affected by the topic of today's podcast, you can reach out to get help, advice or support with our charity partners Women's Aid at https://womensaid.org.uk or the Yorkshire based organisation IDAS at https://idas.org.uk or you can also find these links and reach out to us directly at takebackthebeat.co.uk or you can email us directly at takebackthebeattour@gmail.com.
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