REAL LIVES

In this episode, we are joined by a former FBI detective, Shawn Johnson and former bank robber Steven Meyers. Steven was part of a team of bank robbers, led by Scott Scurlock, who stole millions of dollars from banks across Seattle, Washington.But since his release from prison, Steven and one of the detectives who put him in prison, have become firm friends. Both are here today to tell us of their incredible story.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Steven's book The Treehouse:www.amazon.com/Treehouse-True-Story-Hollywood-Robber-ebook/dp/B0FV28G4C7 Steven's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steven.meyers.7773/Steven's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/steven.meyers.7773/reels/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/REALtruecrimepodcastFor 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.

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.

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/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Child Sexual AbuseWhen Jeanette was a child, she survived sexually assaults by two different predators, neither of them have ever been held to account and walk free.But Jeanette reached out because she wanted to share an important message, one that centres around healing and finding a way to let go of the trauma and control her abusers had over her life.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, you can here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the organisations below who can help and support you:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Irelandhttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Irelandhttps://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/ - Support for cult survivors (UK)https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups - Support for cult survivors & Intervention (global) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Sanjay met his ex-partner, red flags started to emerge shortly after they became a couple. She was rude to his family, tried to cut him off from his family and would verbally and physically abuse him.His family would get the police to conduct welfare checks on him, fearing he was in real danger of being seriously harmed. Sanjay started to recognise that he was being abused and told her that he wanted to end their relationship. But in an act of revenge, she went to the police with a serious allegation - one that left Sanjay's life in limbo for over 2 and a half years.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to join my community over on Patreon, please see here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I want to share an episode of a podcast that I am the co-creator and producer of - 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson'. In the first episode Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through the unthinkable. In this story of the ultimate double betrayal, Becky takes us through her journey of finding out that her husband and best friend were expecting a baby together and how she began to heal. There are currently 4 series of The Affair... with Anna Williamson and Series 5 is due to start at the end of June. Please see here for links to the show or just search 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson':Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-affair-with-anna-williamson/id1804881003Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idWLizHLazBx210jFxJub?si=c5449204c73b4874Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/846b35ea-5443-42c2-a442-9b18099cba77/the-affair%E2%80%A6with-anna-williamson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the outside looking in, Elaine was raised in your average household - Mum, Dad and 2 children. But as Elaine grew older, she started to realise that her mother was being emotionally abusive towards her. She's here today to share her story and to explain why she chose to cut-off from her family for good. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with estrangement please see here:https://www.standalone.org.uk/https://www.standing-together.net/abouthttps://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 11th of September 2001, Michael Dorian, dressed in scrubs, raced towards the pile of debris that was now all that was left of the twin towers. He knew people would assume he was a doctor, but he wasn't, he was a veterinary technician. Whilst he was there, he helped many firefighters and volunteers. In the years that followed, Michael became unwell. He had skin cancer, caused by wading through the rubble and debris of the twin towers. He needed special treatment to try to pro-long his life, but he had to prove that he had been there on 9/11 to get money from the World Trade Centre Victim's Compensation Fund. Michael's story is incredible, so incredible that his best friend Neil Adam's has written a book on his life.This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show and join Patreon, please see here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Neil's book 'From the Pile' please see here:https://www.readneiladams.com/from-the-pile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todd's life was going well, he had just joined the police, he'd met a woman he loved and he doted on her young son. But just after they saw in the new millennium - Todd's world changed in an instant. And the tragic event from that day, led him to becoming an undercover cop... who didn't care if he lived or died. Todd's story is raw, real and inspiring and now he is turning his pain into purpose and has now put his story into a book that he hopes will encourage people to talk about their mental health, and save lives. This is REAL LIVES. To buy Todd's book 'Donny - An Undercover Cop with a Death Wish' , see the links below:https://toddmaguire.com.au/ - Australia https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire/dp/1764384407 - UKhttps://www.amazon.in/Donny-undercover-deathwish-Todd-Maguire-ebook/dp/B0GTX5WMFT - eBookIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please see the links below to organisations that can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former murder detective Colin Sutton has achieved something only few can say they have done in their lives. He caught one of the UK's most violent serial killers ans well as one of the country's most depraved predators.In this episode, we hear directly from Colin about the highs and lows of his career and the moments that stuck with him. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo buy Colin's books, see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Colin-Sutton/author/B07MQ8ML63?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueColin's upcoming tour dates are here:https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/colin-sutton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Suzanne was growing up, she was close to her big sister. But when she was 17, Suzanne's parent's told her her sister had accused Suzanne of the ultimate betrayal and 30 years on, the sisters continue to be estranged. Suzanne's here today to tell her story and how one vicious rumour almost ruined her reputation and meant that she never spoke to her again. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon for early ad-free access and extra content for £2 a month:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkIf you need support with family estrangement please see here:https://www.standalone.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 2024, six-year-old Ruby Rose Trussler became ill. Her family thought she had a sickness bug, but the reality was far worse. Ruby died after contracting sepsis following an operation she had 7 months prior.Their lives have been forever changed and now they have launched an independent charity called The Ruby Rose Foundation - a charity committed to education around sepsis, bereavement support and a mission to save lives. This episode is heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure.This is REAL LIVES.The Ruby Rose Foundation Website:https://therubyrosefoundation.co.uk/To Donate to their charity, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/charity/therubyrosefoundationFor more information on Sepsis and it's symptoms, see here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.