DIP in and out with Lucy – Details, episodes & analysis

What a complete joy and privilege it was to spend time with a guest whose story embodies compassion, courage, and change. With over 30 years as a salon owner and stylist, she has witnessed first-hand the power of connection, trust, and empathy within the beauty industry. Her career has always been about more than transforming hair—it’s been about creating safe spaces where people can truly be seen and heard.

As a survivor of domestic violence, she understands the profound difference that one caring person can make. This insight inspired her to co-found Shear Haven, an initiative that trains beauty professionals to recognize the signs of domestic abuse and connect clients to help. To date, Shear Haven’s free training has reached over 150,000 individuals across more than 100 countries, empowering salon professionals to become a lifeline for those in need.

In 2020, her advocacy led to groundbreaking legislation in Tennessee, making this training mandatory for all licensed beauty professionals. Today, she continues to drive this mission forward through the bipartisan Salon Stories Act, working to ensure that every salon professional in the United States has access to this vital, life-saving education.

Her mission is clear and powerful: to reach every licensed beauty professional with the knowledge and tools to support survivors and help build safer, more compassionate communities. 

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/shearhavenywca/

Website: https://shearhaventraining.org/

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with the truly inspiring Ingrid Dutton — host of the 1 in 3 Podcast, Speaker, Nurse Practitioner, and Survivor. Ingrid shares her journey of resilience and purpose, using her voice to break the silence around domestic abuse through bold education, real talk, and unwavering strength.

This conversation is honest, real, and raw — a reminder of the power of truth, healing, and courage in the face of adversity.

Website: https://www.1in3podcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1in3podcast/

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In this Bonus feature, you'll get a glimpse into the incredible day that was Breaking the Silence PEGS Conference 2025! From amazing speakers to engaged delegates, this was a day to remember. 

Raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse, supporting parents, training professionals and influencing national policy. PEGS is a leading light in the conversation around Child to Parent Abuse. 

This is just a window into the day but DIP in and out with Lucy was honoured to be there! And here's to the next PEGS Conference.....

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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

In this episode I sit down with Matt Horman, employed mentor for young people, public speaker, and advocate for lived experience of domestic abuse.

Matt was a Police Officer for Nineteen years within a variety of roles including National and Local support roles. He's a mental health advocate, Everymancan podcast host & CIC director.

Matt is passionate about helping others through his experience. 

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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

In this episode I sit down with the truly remarkable Sharon Livermore - Founder of Domestic Abuse Education, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Public Speaker, Winner of Cambridgeshire SME Business Person of the Year 2023and Woman of the Year 2024! 

Sharon is a proud survivor of domestic abuse who has transformed lived experience into meaningful action. Her mission is to educate, empower, and inspire organisations to create safer, more supportive workplaces for all.

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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 2025

This month, I'll be releasing several episodes in honour of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Lynn Stroud. Lynn is an experienced Paralegal, she's dedicated to empowering survivors of Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and Sexual Assault…..

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Jennifer C. Parker, MSSW, LCSW Author, Blogger, Presenter and so much more!

Sitting down with Jennifer was a true privilege. She gets it, she understands it and I found myself nodding to EVERYTHING she said during this episode. She is a light in the very dark world of domestic abuse and coercive control. 

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I was fortunate enough to sit down and talk with the inspirational Lee Cooper.

Lee is a photographer, writer, and founder using art to challenge silence and shift culture.

Through his project Victorious Voices, he creates space for CSA survivors to be seen, heard, and represented on their own terms. From portraiture to storytelling, his work centres visibility, dignity, and the quiet power of reclaiming narrative.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Samantha Billingham and Jared Whitaker. 

Sam is the founder of Stronger Beginnings, she is a freelance Coercive Control Consultant and advocate for survivors of Domestic Abuse. 

Jared is an author, speaker, and advocate dedicated to raising awareness about the critical challenges men face, particularly in the realms of Domestic Abuse and narcissistic relationships.

This is the first time DIP has had two guests at the same time, and what an episode it is.... 

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NEW SEASON! And what a season it will be....

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the magnificent, Michelle John Founder of PEGS. Her aim is to reduce the impact of CPA by helping parents, training frontline professionals, impacting policy and raising awareness.

"Child to Parent Abuse is where a child (of any age) displays repeated abusive behaviours towards a parental figure. This abuse may be physical, verbal, economic, digital, coercive or even sexual - and it's thought to occur in at least 3% of UK homes, although the real figure could be much higher.

CPA is not 'normal' challenging behaviour experienced by most parents. It causes parents to feel fearful, isolated and like they're treading on eggshells, forces them to leave their careers and change their routines and lifestyles, and has a profound impact on families." https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/