Got a question for The NABS Podcast?Trigger Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, alcoholism, cyberbullyingMatt Foster, director of DE&I at Ogilvy UK, has an outstanding track record of campaigning and changemaking, particularly in the LGBTQ+ space. We invited Matt to be our guest to discuss this work, as well as our NABS/Ogilvy Health collaboration around microaggressions. We have a fascinating discussion about all of this.As well as the above, Matt recently shared his experience of sexual assault on his LinkedIn, and wanted to continue this brave conversation on the NABS Podcast. We discuss Matt's experience as a survivor of sexual violence and how he's sharing this trauma in order to help others. We explore how being a survivor affects your work self, and how to start the journey towards healing.Matt is articulate, inspiring and an essential voice in the conversation around trauma survival and support at work. Huge thanks to Matt for his vulnerability & courage.For help with any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the links below.Key takeaways:There is hope after trauma, and you need professional help & patience to help you process your experience; To make change in the world around you, you need to transform anger into empathySelf-care is essential when holding space for others or yourselfSurvivorsUK Rape Crisis England & WalesNABS Advice Line - 0800 707 6607Al-Anon UK Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain All In 2023 Census Ogilvy Health UK and Nabs Call Out Throwaway Comments That Can’t Be Thrown Away Tara Brach - Meditation, Psychologist, Author, TeacherOutvertisingSupport the showWe are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube

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