REAL LIVES

Coming 7th October... From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL , comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life. In REAL LIVES , Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction. From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention. Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

REAL LIVES is a society podcast hosted by Naomi Channell, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Naomi Channell hosts REAL LIVES, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  'I Begged Doctors For Help For Eight Years... I Had Stage 4 Cancer'

  Aug 17, 20261h 1mS1

  When Anna started to feel unwell eight years ago, she knew deep down that something wasn't right. She would constantly seek help from doctors, begging them to help her find out what was wrong. Anna believes that medical misogyny was partly to blame for cries for help, because the problems she was experiencing were gynaecological. Finally, after eight years, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Anna is here today to share her story, in the hopes that no one else will have to fight a battle to be heard, when they know something isn't right. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast For Sarcoma UK, see here: https://sarcoma.org.uk/ For Macmillan cancer support see here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ Health Advocate Services: https://www.advocacyforall.org.uk/one-to-one-advocacy/health-complaints-advocacy/ https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/help-from-social-services-and-charities/someone-to-speak-up-for-you-advocate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #41

  'My Daughter Was Killed by Racing Drivers'

  Aug 10, 202644 minS1

  In this episode, we are joined by Jo Alkir; her only child, 17-year-old Olivia went out with her friends to celebrate the end of her exams, but she never made it home. Olivia was killed after getting into a car with a boy who had passed his driving test the day before, and made the reckless decision to race his friend. That decision would claim Olivia's life. Jo is here to tell us about that fateful day, the court case and Olivia's Legacy, as she campaigns for safer driving. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast To visit Jo's website, please see here: https://olivia-alkir.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #40

  'I've Worked on Murder Cases... As a Psychic'

  Aug 3, 202649 minS1

  When TJ Higgs was a single mother in her twenties, she went along to a psychic fair and it changed her life. She realised she had a gift and she wanted to use it for good. So she started working as a spiritual medium and after a few years of practicing, she was invited to try to help families who were looking for answers in their loved ones unsolved murder cases. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to find out more about TJ Higgs, please see here: https://www.tjhiggs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #39

  'Living With a Murderer Shaped My Life's Purpose'

  Jul 27, 202643 minS1

  When Sonnet Daymont attended a job interview to be a live-in assistant and nanny to a little boy, she had no idea how much her life would change. Her new employee was Gigi Jordan, who went on to kill her son Jude, who suffered with a range of learning disabilities. Sonnet had tried to get help after she suspected the little boy was being abused, but flaws in the social care system meant that potentially life-saving intervention never came. Since Jude died, Sonnet has worked across a number of project to try to have a national database instated, that would span across state lines, to ensure children remain under the care of protective services, if they should move to another jurisdiction. Sonnet is a therapist who works with clients who have experienced relational trauma and is an advocate for post-traumatic growth. This is REAL LIVES. To find out more about Sonnet's work or to be added to her book list, please see here: https://www.sonnetdaymont.com/ To join me on Patreon, please see here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #38

  'My Boyfriend Had Me Sectioned... Because I Was Leaving Him'

  Jul 20, 202656 minS1

  When Orla met a man in a bar in France, she had no idea how much that meeting would change her life. They started dating and she travelled around the world with him, so he could pursue his career. But he soon started to control Orla, he was emotionally abusive and was doing everything he could to cut her off from her friends and family... including trying to convince her that had been abused as a child. After years of manipulation and abuse, she decided to leave him. But instead of accepting that that their relationship was over, he orchestrated a plan.... to have her sectioned and held against her will.... This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can do so here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in today's episode, please see the links to organisations who can help and support you: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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