Episode 11 (S8). Breaking Cycles of Domestic Abuse: Starting With the Baby (feat. Lauren Seager-Smith)

About this episode

Lauren Seager-Smith discusses the mission of For Baby’s Sake and the importance of supporting parents to break cycles of domestic abuse.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of For Baby’s Sake, a pioneering charity working to break cycles of domestic abuse and transform life-chances for whole families — starting with the baby. During our conversation, Lauren shares the vision behind For Baby’s Sake and reflects on why supporting parents is one of the most powerful ways to protect babies and create lasting change. She talks about the importance of early intervention, beginning in pregnancy, and how working...

People in this episode

Hosts: Nadia, Fran, Eugene

Guest: Lauren Seager-Smith

Topics covered

• domestic abuse
• early intervention
• parenting
• charity work
• family support

Keywords

• domestic abuse
• For Baby’s Sake
• early intervention
• parenting support
• family transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: For Baby’s Sake

More episodes of The Social Matters Podcast

• Episode 17 (S8). Connecting With Your Why: The Heart of Social Change · April 26, 2026 · 46 min
• Episode 15 (S8). More Than a Meal: The Hidden Impact of Breakfast on Young Lives (feat. Dr Ben Dunn) · April 12, 2026 · 32 min
• Episode 15 (S8). Inside the Manosphere: Our Reflections · March 29, 2026 · 36 min
• Episode 14 (S8). Sitting With Uncertainty · March 15, 2026 · 27 min
• Episode 13 (S8). Beyond the Pitch: Equality and Representation in Refereeing (feat. Arran Williams and Karan Rai). · March 1, 2026 · 31 min
• Episode 12 (S8). The Statements Episode: Agree or Disagree? · February 15, 2026 · 28 min