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Lucy Sixsmith grew up attending Soul Survivor events and never suspected that years later, its leader would face accusations of abusive behaviour. Hannah talks to her about the scandal, the ways it affects how she feels about her teenage years, and her book When the Music Fades: Power, Surrender and the Soul Survivor Generation.

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Justice, recognition of abuse, the calling out of CPS tomfuckery, period products: it’s all been a long time coming, but Mick and Hannah are celebrating some wins this week. Are these wins the silver lining of an absolutely ginormous turdcloud? Well, yes. But slim pickings are still pickings. Dim those headlights and have at ‘em.

Rape Crisis has a free 24/7 Support Line on 0808 500 2222 or chat online at 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk.

Hannah’s interview with Harriet Wistrich, which includes a look at the case of Eleanor de Freitas is here.

The UN press release on the decision about the handling of the de Freitas case is here.
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Back in 2001, Todd Field’s directorial debut — an unflinching dissection of love, grief, and vengeance — made waves at the box office as well as in awards season. But did its portrayal of violence shock Hannah? What’s Mickey’s line? And why does Jen know so much about burying bodies?

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As her name might suggest, Marathon Max runs marathons. A lot of them. She’s also a running and fitness competition coach, and a professional champion of women moving their bodies. Whether you’re like our Jen and training for your next marathon, or just starting to *think* about Couch to 5k, Max is a brilliant source of expertise, advice and encouragement.

Her Instagram — @marathon_maxx — is full of smart advice delivered with warmth and humour, and she’s not one for gatekeeping her expertise. Look, she got our Mick through a Hyrox, so she’s pretty much Wonder Woman.

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Here are Max's tips for marathon events suitable for those who hate crowds and / or love a MASSIVE medal.

Phoenix Running - Dotted around the UK

Enigma Running - Milton Keynes

Saturn Running - North East and London based

And here's a link to Jen's marathon fundraising for the Samaritans: https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jennifer-offord
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After her debut Edinburgh show sold out, writer and performer Hannah Reilly has brought it to the Soho Theatre. Roleplay is a darkly funny and disturbing look at influencer culture, the commodification of feminism, male violence against women and girls and much more besides. Jen jumped on the Zoom with Hannah to chat about all of this and the “wild ride” of her first time at the Fringe.

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