Conversations We've Never Had
By Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell
A groundbreaking podcast exploring the lasting impact of child sexual abuse.
Join Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell, survivors, friends, and leaders in the sector, as they break barriers by sharing their stories with no boundaries and inviting listeners into a space of shared experiences.
Together, they navigate the complexities of life as survivors, weaving a powerful tapestry that intertwines themes of trauma, love, and the transformative power of human connection.
Series 1 launches 26th February 2024.
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Latest episode
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Season 3 Reflection - Connection
In this episode of Conversations We've Never Had, Candice and Gemma close Season Three by exploring the power of connection - and why it is the most effective tool we have for transforming how we respond to child sexual abuse. After a s… -
Trigger Warning
In this episode of Conversations We’ve Never Had, Candice and Gemma discuss the topic of disclaimers: are trigger warnings protecting survivors or silencing their stories? They explore the tension between keeping people safe and creating space for… -
Vulnerability
In this week's episode of Conversations We've Never Had, Candice and Gemma explore vulnerability. They discuss how vulnerability can shift from a place of strength to one of self-questioning, especially in spaces where there is silence as this can… -
Responsibility
In this episode, of Conversations We’ve Never Had, Candice and Gemma unpack the complex weight of responsibility that survivors of child sexual abuse carry throughout their lives - from the moment of abuse through disclosure, the criminal justice … -
Participation
What does it really mean for young survivors of child sexual abuse to participate in their own healing? In this episode of Conversations We've Never Had, Gemma and Candice explore the power - and complexity - of bringing young people together to c… -
Child Self
Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell discuss the concept of the "child self" and how trauma exists outside of linear time. They explore recognising when wounded child selves show up, learning to parent ourselves through difficult moments, and breaki… -
Endings and Beginnings
In this episode, Candice and Gemma reflect on leaving roles they loved at specialist services supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. They explore the complex emotions of endings: the grief of leaving meaningful work, stepping away from teams … -
Moving Forward Alongside Trauma
In the first episode of Season 3 of "Conversations We've Never Had," hosts Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell reunite in Barcelona after speaking at a conference to explore what it truly means to move forward alongside trauma. Both survivors of ch… -
Season One Reflection
Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell reflect on the content of season one of Conversations We've Never Had -
Fortitude
Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell explore the idea of fortitude and what this means for survivors of child sexual abuse.