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Behind the glamour. Behind the wealth. Behind the gilded doors of Harrods. A world of sexual violence, fear and intimidation that, according to survivors, remained hidden for decades. And one woman who refuses to stay silent any longer. Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode is Lindsay Mason. Young, bright and full of promise, she went to work at Harrods expecting opportunity and career progression. Instead, she describes a devastating ordeal of sexual violence, stalking, surveillance, threats and a reign of terror at the hands of Mohamed Fayed, alongside intimidation by the systems and institutions and people around him. For decades, the fear and its psychological consequences shaped her life. Then, through the creation and release of the BBC documentary Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods in 2024, Lindsay found the courage to break her silence. And she hasn’t looked back. As co-founder of Justice for Fayed and Harrods Survivors (J4FHS), Lindsay has transformed her experiences into a fight for accountability, taking her campaign to Parliament and challenging the institutional failures she believes allowed women to be abused, intimidated and silenced. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, she speaks about what she says she endured, the lifelong journey of healing, the fight to reclaim her life, the ongoing police investigation and her determination to secure meaningful change for survivors across the UK. This is a story of unimaginable trauma, but also extraordinary courage, resilience and defiance. Of a woman who has fought to reclaim her voice and refuses to let fear dictate her future. For decades, fear kept her silent. Today, she is using her voice to challenge the very systems that allowed that silence to endure. This is Lindsay Mason. This is her story. And she is no longer asking to be heard...she is demanding that survivors are listened to and that those responsible for aiding his abuse, and the surrounding institutions that failed to protect them, are held to account in a meaningful and long lasting way. You can find Lindsay on: Website:Justice for Fayed and Harrods Survivors Instagram: @j4fhs and @stand_survivors You can find Jennie on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory and @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Legal DisclaimerThis episode shares Lindsay Mason’s personal experiences, recollections and allegations, which should not be interpreted as established findings of criminal or civil liability.The conversation is intended to raise matters of legitimate public interest, promote survivor awareness and advocate for accountability and meaningful change.Neither the host nor the guest intends to prejudice or interfere with any ongoing police investigation or legal proceedings. No confidential investigative material, restricted evidence or protected information is intentionally disclosed. All views expressed are presented in good faith. The rights, privacy and legal protections of all individuals are respected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You lie awake replaying a conversation from three days ago. Your to-do list feels heavier than it should. And when the noise in your head gets too loud, it’s tempting to reach for anything that will quiet it, whether that’s an extra glass of wine, something stronger, or simply staying busy enough that you never have to stop and listen. But what if the anxiety, the overwhelm and the constant overthinking aren’t problems to silence at all? What if they’re signals, pointing us toward a deeper connection with ourselves? Joining host Jennie on todays episode knows that place well. For years, Anna Stauffenberg battled depression, anxiety and self-destructive coping patterns, until a journey of self-discovery changed the course of her life. Anna is an energy healer, spiritual guide and the founder of Cosmic Studio with Anna. Through energy healing, intuitive guidance and light language, she helps people reconnect with the wisdom they already carry. In her Energy Healing Circles, she works with empaths, highly sensitive people and anyone going through a major life transition, helping them move from stress and overwhelm into peace, clarity and alignment. At the heart of her work is a simple idea: healing begins when we learn to listen differently and tune into what she calls our unique soul frequency. In this episode, we explore Anna’s remarkable personal journey, what energy healing really is, and how building a deeper relationship with ourselves can open the door to lasting transformation. You can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast here: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory You can find creator and host Jennie Guay here: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books You can find Anna here: Website: Ignite Your Soul Membership Instagram: @cosmicstudiowithanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smile for the photo. Even when it hurts. For some children, that's not a moment. It's their whole child and adulthood. Today we're talking about toxic parenting, and what happens when parenting becomes a performance. The happy family. The loving parent. The perfect home. Some parents don't just demand obedience. They demand that their children play along with the image. Smile. Stay quiet. Fall in line. Never break character. So what happens when you stop performing? When you tell the truth, set a boundary, or refuse the role you were given? This is a raw and very real conversation. Because silence enables abusers. They count on the toxic family system they worked so hard to create staying silent, because silence is how they keep control. So today, we're not whispering. We're talking about it openly, without limits and without fear. Today's guest is Cari Fund, author of Autopsy of a Good Girl, host of Surviving Roots, and an advocate for children and adult children navigating toxic family systems. Together we're talking about breaking the performance, and what it takes to finally become your own person. You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory You can find creator and host Jennie on: Instagram: @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Book:Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books You can follow Cari Fund on: Instagram: @cari.fund Website: Cari Fund: Author, Essayist, Host of Surviving Roots Book: Available on Amazon October 2026 (Coming Soon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 31 years old, with three young children at home, Sheridan Hawes was told she had not one but two types of breast cancer. Sheridan is a dear friend of mine, and over the past 12 months I've watched her face treatment, uncertainty and fear that no one should ever have to go through. She's now in remission, but as she shares in this episode, a cancer diagnosis doesn't simply end when treatment does. It changes you, and it stays with you. In our conversation, you'll hear Sheridan's honest account of what a diagnosis at 31 really looks like, from the moment everything changed to life after treatment. We unpack the myths and misconceptions that still surround breast cancer, especially the belief that it only affects older women, so you'll come away understanding why younger women need to take their breast health seriously too. You'll also hear what it's like to keep showing up as a mum, wife, and a friend through the hardest year of your life, and why "remission" isn't the same as "it's over." Whether you've been touched by cancer yourself, are supporting someone who has, or simply want to be better informed, this episode offers perspective, awareness and a real lesson in resilience. Sheridan has shown me what true courage and strength look like, and I think she'll leave you in awe too. You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and the documentary on @whywhisperthewholestory You can find creator and host Jennie Guay on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She reported her rape. She did everything she was told to do and more. Then the justice system (Crown Prosecution Service) told her they were dropping her case based on a rapists defence that she had a sleeping disorder she never even heard of... When Jade came forward, she expected a fight for justice. What she never expected was for the Crown Prosecution Service to accept “sexsomnia”- a controversial and widely disputed sleep disorder defence - as grounds not to prosecute the man who raped her; allowing him to walk free and without restrictions. Most survivors would have been forced into silence by a decision like that. Jade refused to disappear quietly. In this powerful episode, Jade shares the devastating reality of navigating a system that too often fails survivors of sexual violence. From the trauma of reporting, to the shock of watching her case abandoned by the CPS, to the extraordinary moment she decided to fight back. In a landmark legal challenge against the CPS, Jade won, setting a precedent that could change how future cases are handled across the UK. But this conversation is about more than one case. It’s about institutional failure. It’s about the language used to discredit victims. And it’s about what happens when one woman refuses to accept that “no further action” is the end of the story. Jade’s courage has become a warning to the systems designed to protect us: Survivors are no longer staying silent. And institutions will be held accountable. You can learn more about Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott and her work, story and crusade for change here: Website: Make Yourself Heard Instagram: @myh_ldn You can find Jennie Guay here: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach @whywhisperthewholestory You can donate to the making of the documentary "Why Are We Whispering?:The Whole Story which sheds a bright light on the dark corners of the rape reporting process in the UK and the criminal justice system. Jade is also a contributor to this project, where she details her harrowing experience. BE A PART OF THE CHANGE. DONATE: Why Are We Whispering? The Whole Story Documentary - a Personal Causes crowdfunding project in Knutsford by Outloud! Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a powerful and deeply important conversation. Joining host Jennie, is Gabrielle Vega. Her story is currently featured on Netflix and the documentary is called 'The Predator of Seville'. As a newly graduated High School student, on a gap year trip with other recent high school graduates in Spain, 19 year old Gabrielle was drugged and raped by her tour guide. A man that was trusted with her care and safety. A wolf in sheep clothing. What followed for Gabrielle, wasn't just the trauma and PTSD from being raped, but the heavy realisation that she was not alone...that the man who attacked her had raped many other women and girls over the course of many many years. Sadly, one girl lost her life. Where many would step back and retreat, Gabrielle chose to step forward. She took on the Spanish judicial system in pursuit of justice, not just for herself, but for every survivor who had been silenced, overlooked and fear mongered. She spent years of her life fighting to have this monster be held to account for his crimes against women. Gabrielle "won". The serial rapist who targeted her and changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others', was found guilty. Shockingly, he walks free; never spending a day in jail. in this episode, Jennie and Gabrielle talk openly about that journey; navigating the rape reporting process, the realities survivors face within the judicial system and the broader issues surrounding support, advocacy and action. This is an emotive, and powerful episode and shines a bright light on the dark corners and failings of our "judicial" systems globally. You can find Gabrielle Vega on: Instagram: @gabriellevega.jpg Netflix Documentary: Watch The Predator of Seville | Netflix Official Site You can find Jennie Guay on: website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach and @whywhisperthewholestory Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really take to break free from relationships that quietly chip away at who you are? In this powerful episode, host Jennie sits down with Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a licensed psychologist, bestselling author, and a leading voice on emotional survival and personal transformation. Her work shines a light on the hidden toll of controlling, manipulative, and abusive relationships...the kind that leave you doubting your instincts, silencing your voice, and questioning your own reality. Drawing from her latest book, 'You Are Home', Dr. Sherrie shares a path forward for anyone who feels stuck, small, or disconnected from themselves. This conversation dives into how to rebuild self-trust, set boundaries without guilt, and rediscover the inner strength that may have been buried for years. But this isn’t just about healing. It’s about transformation. It’s about learning how to feel safe in your own skin again, how to stand firmly in your truth, and how to step into a version of yourself that feels grounded, seen, and unapologetically powerful. This episode is your invitation to come home to yourself. You can find Dr Sherrie on: Website:Yorba Linda Counseling and Therapy, Psychologist in Yorba Linda, CA, California - Sherrie Campbell, Ph.D. Instagram:@dr.sherrie Book: You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety eBook : Campbell PhD, Sherrie, Macaluso PhD, Nadine: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store You can find Jennie Guay on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast, @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more people are beginning to look inward and acknowledge something that, for a long time, was ignored or pushed aside; their past. We’re seeing a real shift, where individuals are starting to recognise how unresolved trauma shows up in their present-day lives. Whether that’s through relationship struggles, patterns of self-sabotage, challenges with self-worth, or even the way we parent, there’s a growing awareness that our past experiences don’t just stay in the past...they shape who we are today. And that awareness is powerful. It’s an important first step. But here’s the thing- it’s only a portion of what’s actually required to change your circumstances. Because identifying the source of your trauma doesn’t automatically heal it. On this weeks episode, host Jennie is joined by Robert Brennan, on the the UK's leading mindset specialists and trauma recovery coaches. He works with people not just to understand their past, but how to HEAL it. Robert and Jennie explore what it really means to draw a line under trauma. They answer confounding questions that so many have like "How do you actually heal the wounds, not just identify them?" and "How do you move forward in a way that feels real, lasting and transformative? You can find Robert Brennan on: Website:Hypnotherapist Harley Street London | Robert Brennan | NLP & Havening Instagram: @robertbrennanmindset You can find Jennie Guay on: Website:Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting doesn’t just shape our kids. It quietly reshapes our friendships too. Today’s episode is a real one. Host Jennie is joined by Sarah Knight, founder of FoundHerFire and host of the podcast It’s Got Pockets, and they get into the messy, often unspoken tension that can creep in when our parenting styles don’t align. Because let’s be honest, friendships can turn into… friendSHITS real quick when you and your friends have completely different views on discipline, screen time, independence, gender dynamics, or what’s “right” for your kids. Sarah and Jennie talk about how these differences don’t just impact our children; they can strain long-term friendships, create awkward school gate dynamics, and even spark quiet competition between parents who actually like each other. So how do we navigate it? Why does parenting bring out this competitive edge in so many of us? And is it possible to stay close to people whose parenting choices you fundamentally disagree with? This conversation is honest, nuanced, and probably going to hit close to home. You can find Sarah Knight here: Website: FOUNDHER FIRE — Sarah Knight Instagram: @foundherfire You can find Jennie Guay here: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, many of us are running on empty. Burnout has become normalized, even expected, but beneath the exhaustion is often a deeper misalignment. A quiet knowing that something isn’t quite right. That we’ve drifted from ourselves. In this weeks episode, host Jennie Guay is joined by Mary Madeiras. She is a 3x Emmy Award Winning TV Director, whose career bridges the worlds of spiritual transformation and broadcast story telling. Mary is an Advanced Akashic Records Practitioner and the Author of ' The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records. Mary guides people from burnout to alignment, helping them move beyond survival mode and into a life that feels purposeful, grounded, and deeply authentic. A core part of her work is what she calls The Akashic Way, a healing and intuitive framework rooted in the understanding of the Akashic Records, often described as an energetic archive of the soul’s journey. Through the Akashic Way, Mary helps people access deeper insight into their patterns, purpose, and unresolved trauma. It’s not about quick fixes, it’s about gently uncovering the root causes of burnout, reconnecting with your inner wisdom, and realigning with who you truly are at a soul level. Her approach weaves together spiritual guidance, trauma healing, and practical integration, creating a pathway back to wholeness. Jennie and Mary explore what alignment actually means, how healing can unfold during uncertain times, and how accessing the Akashic field can illuminate your inner purpose and support profound transformation. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re ready for a deeper level of healing, this episode is going to resonate. You can find Mary Maderias on: Website: The Akashic Way You can find Jennie Guay on; Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, host Jennie Guay speaks with Amit Singh Kalley, expert in online safety and digital harm prevention, to confront the uncomfortable truth: we are handing children devices and internet access long before their brains are ready... and the consequences are devastating. They talk about: The emotional and psychological cost of early device exposureHow unrestricted internet access is impacting children’s sexual developmentThe silent normalization of social media in primary yearsWhy parents, educators, and schools are failing to set boundariesThe addictive design of platforms targeting young mindsWhat we can do now to prevent long-term harm This isn’t about blame. It’s about responsibility. And also Accountability should you have already given your child access and how you can reverse your decision.  Amit and Jennie explore how phones and iPads in formative years are altering attention spans, increasing anxiety, distorting identity formation, and exposing children to content they are neurologically unequipped to process. The question is no longer if screens are affecting our children... It’s - how much damage we’re willing to ignore? If you’re a parent, educator, or anyone who cares about the next generation, this is a conversation you cannot afford to skip. You can find Amit Singh Kalley on: Instagram: @forworkingparents Website: Home - For Working Parents Limited You can find Jennie on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Book: Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Guay, Jennie: 9781919623108: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the person you once built a life with becomes the person you are divorcing and have to protect your children from both emotionally and psychologically and even energetically. When co-parenting isn't possible, when every exchange feels like a minefield, we are told to "parallel parent". But what does that mean and what does it actually look like when you're dealing with a high conflict personality disordered ex? And how do you stop your children for carrying the emotional cuts and bruises that come with that territory? Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode is psychotherapist, mediator, CEO of Psyched Ventures and the Author of 'Mt Parent the Peacock', Kathleen Saxton. Together they talk about the hidden emotional toll of parenting alongside someone who thrives in conflict, how to protect your children's sense of safety and self and what really happens to kids who grow up with a personality disordered parent. This isn't an easy conversation. But it is an essential one! You can find Kathleen Saxton on: Instagram: @clinicwithk Website: Psyched Ventures Book: My Parent the Peacock: Discovery and Recovery from Narcissistic Parenting: Amazon.co.uk: Saxton, Kathleen: 9781399822596: Books You can find host Jennie on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK You can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked about topics in health and well being right now - GLP 1s. You've probably heard the names Mounjaro and Ozempic - but what do they REALLY do? What are the myths, and what are the genuine mental and physical benefits behind them. Joining host Jennie to help make sense of it all is Dr. Andre Brittain-Dissont. He has 3 decades of medical experience as a GP, Premier Sports Physician, Occupational Physician, and advanced aesthetics practitioner. Today we are asking: What's fact, what's fiction and what do these so called "miracle injections" really mean for our bodies and minds? You can find Dr. Andre on: Website: About | Oxford Natural Longevity & Aesthetics Clinic Instagram: @oxfordnaturalclinic You can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast You can follow host Jennie on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK *the content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Approximately 1 in 1000 women experience postpartum psychosis. It's a condition that remains largely hidden. rarely openly talked about and is veiled in silence and shame. Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode is Sarah Berry-Valentine. She was that ONE out of 1000. Sarah bravely allows us in to her deeply personal experience with postpartum psychosis following the birth of her first child. Sarah was recently featured in Glamour UK telling her story and has been candidly using her voice to raise awareness, offer hope and understanding, and advocate for better support for women. Her story is raw and powerful and SO needed in a world ( and a social media world filled with influencer mums) that often romanticise motherhood, whilst ignoring its most vulnerable moments. You can read Sarah's feature in Glamour UK here: ‘Did I Eat My Baby?’: A Mother’s Journey Through Postpartum Psychosis | Glamour UK You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast You can find Jennie on: Website: Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s been bubbling under the surface for a while now: more and more people, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are choosing to live alcohol-free. Whether it’s for mental health, physical health, or just a change in values, the sober-curious movement is reshaping how we connect, socialize… and yes, even how we date. But here’s the thing, if dating already feels like a weird, vulnerable game, what happens when you remove alcohol from the equation? No cocktails to take the edge off. No “liquid courage.” Just you, your authentic self, and someone else doing the same. Jennie is joined by someone who’s helping rewrite the rules - Helen Masters. She is the co-founder of SoberAF Dating - a platform and community designed to support meaningful connections without alcohol. She’s here to talk about why this shift is happening, what it means for modern dating, sober sex (and why it blows drunk sex out of the water!) and how we can all show up a little more real, one sober date at a time. You can find Helen and SoberAF Dating on: Website: SoberAF Dating – Real Connections, No Shots Required. Instagram: @soberafdating Pre Register for the App HERE: SoberAF Dating – Real Connections, No Shots Required. You can find Why Are We Whispering? on: Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast You can find host Jennie on: Website:Jg Premier Divorce & Breakup Coaching & Advisory | Step Parenting | UK Instagram: @jennieg_premierdivorcecoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.