The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments
Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy
100 episodes
5 days ago
What types of organisation, institution and industries are performing work that tests human resilience and evokes powerful feelings of shame, sadness, fear and disgust? Does working with people who commit serious crimes like rape and murder affect the staff who work with them? How do you overcome adversity and protect yourself from burnout or compassion fatigue?
Naomi Murphy and David Jones have decades of experience of working in prisons and other forensic settings. They host experts across a range of disciplines to discover what are some of the challenges that make a difference in fostering resilience and creativity in those who live and work in challenging organisations
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What types of organisation, institution and industries are performing work that tests human resilience and evokes powerful feelings of shame, sadness, fear and disgust? Does working with people who commit serious crimes like rape and murder affect the staff who work with them? How do you overcome adversity and protect yourself from burnout or compassion fatigue?
Naomi Murphy and David Jones have decades of experience of working in prisons and other forensic settings. They host experts across a range of disciplines to discover what are some of the challenges that make a difference in fostering resilience and creativity in those who live and work in challenging organisations
Jay Morgan Hyrons (Audio); Navigating Grief: Lessons from a Life of Loss
The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments
38 minutes
1 week ago
Jay Morgan Hyrons (Audio); Navigating Grief: Lessons from a Life of Loss
Keywords
ADHD, grief, resilience, palliative care, near-death experience, personal growth, mental health, vulnerability, integrity, healing
Summary
In this conversation, Jay Morgan Hyrons shares her unique career journey, marked by personal loss and resilience. Her husband, Gary was killed in the |Falklands war. She discusses her experiences with ADHD, the impact of grief in her various roles, and how her near-death experiences shaped her understanding of vulnerability and strength. Jay emphasizes the importance of processing grief and the lessons learned from her struggles, including the pursuit of justice and the significance of kindness and integrity in overcoming adversity.
Takeaways
Jay's career path reflects her struggle with ADHD and boredom.Grief has been a constant theme in Jay's professional life.Her experiences in palliative care deepened her understanding of grief.Jay faced significant personal losses, including her husband's death.She emphasizes the importance of processing grief rather than suppressing it.Near-death experiences taught her about vulnerability and resilience.Jay's pursuit of justice after medical negligence was a pivotal moment.She believes kindness is integral to her identity.Her book, 'The Falklands Widow', offers insights into grief.Jay advocates for understanding grief in mental health contexts.
https://www.jaymorganhyrons.com/
https://falklands35blog.wordpress.com/about/
Sound bites
"I tick every box for that.""Boredom is your biggest enemy.""Grief's everywhere."
Chapters
00:00 A Journey Through Unconventional Career Paths03:57 Understanding Grief: A Personal Perspective07:34 Near-Death Experiences and Their Impact15:41 Resilience Through Vulnerability24:41 The Fight for Justice: A Personal Battle33:36 Embracing Grief and Learning from Loss37:19 Outro Oct 23 2.mp4
The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments
What types of organisation, institution and industries are performing work that tests human resilience and evokes powerful feelings of shame, sadness, fear and disgust? Does working with people who commit serious crimes like rape and murder affect the staff who work with them? How do you overcome adversity and protect yourself from burnout or compassion fatigue?
Naomi Murphy and David Jones have decades of experience of working in prisons and other forensic settings. They host experts across a range of disciplines to discover what are some of the challenges that make a difference in fostering resilience and creativity in those who live and work in challenging organisations
