Real Lives Untold

Introducing Real Lives Untold

Real Lives Untold is hosted by Sarah O'Connor, a documentary maker and former crime and courts reporter, and Trina O'Connor, a working community criminologist.It is a podcast that focuses on all things crime and human interest, and offers a space for people to tell their stories, raise awareness and help others in similar situations.In season 1, you will hear stories of redemption, restorative justice, stories of survival; the raw, unedited version.Real Lives Untold, coming 17th May.Music from freemusicarchive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Lives Untold - Episode 2: Jody Duggan and Mary Hayes

In episode 2 of Real Lives Untold, Trina and Sarah speak to 23-year-old Jody Duggan who survived horrific emotional and physical abuse at the hands of her then boyfriend during their two year relationship. They are also joined by Mary Hayes from Women's Aid who heads up their Too Into You campaign.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, you can contact Women's Aid on 1800 341 900.Episode recorded and edited by Orla Ormond.Music from freemusicarchive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Lives Untold - Episode 1: Introduction

Welcome to Real Lives Untold with Trina O'Connor and Sarah O'Connor.In this episode, hosts Sarah and Trina introduce themselves and tell how the podcast came to be and what you can expect to hear in the upcoming series.Episodes recorded and edited by Orla Ormond.Music from freemusicarchive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Lives Untold - Episode 3: Justin Brooks

In episode 3 of Real Lives Untold Trina and Sarah speak to Justin Brooks, Director and co-founder of the California Innocence Project, about his work freeing wrongfully convicted and imprisoned individuals, including some who were on death row.Justin's latest book 'You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent' is out now.Episode recorded and edited by Orla Ormond.Music from freemusicarchive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Lives Untold: Episode 4 - Ailbhe Griffith

In episode 4, Trina and Sarah speak to Ailbhe Griffith who at the age of 21 was the subject of an horrific sexual assault. Her attacker was caught and jailed for nine years, Ailbhe then decided to meet her attacker as part of a powerful restorative justice journey.More on the film of Ailbhe's story can be found at themeetingfilm.comIf you have been affected by anything brought up in this episode, you can contact the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 1800 778 888 or Women's Aid on 1800 341 900.More information on restorative justice can be found at restorativejustice.ieMusic from freemusicarchive.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.