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Tell Her This is a podcast of honest, heartfelt, and real stories from women and for women who live real lives and are as messy and complex as they are beautiful. 

No advice. No self-help. Just stories. 

We are here to tell our story in hopes of bringing help and healing to others. Sexual assault of any kind is extremely hard to talk about, much less childhood sexual assault, but we hope by opening up with our story we open up a truly safe space for anyone who may need help, just an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on. We will be bringing this podcast to you in the most honest, endearing, and entertaining way we possibly can. Laughter and tears included for free!

This is my love letter to the working class people and immigrants who shaped me. Too often we focus on stories about people who have achieved positions of influence, wealth, and power. On this podcast, we won’t be doing that. Many of our guests have never been interviewed before. I want to shed light on the experiences of folks who feel invisible. What do everyday people have to say about their lives, their country, their hopes and dreams, and what they believe would make the world a better place? 

I’m your host, Maria Fernenda Diez and I’m a first gen Mexican-American. Growing up, my family moved to different regions of the US - from the East Coast to the Midwest to the South - and we were on food stamps when I was young before we became middle class. I ended up getting an almost full ride to the Ivy League but never left my roots behind. I call myself an in-betweener because I’m part of many communities, but don’t fully fit into one single community. Although this can be lonely at times, it’s a vulnerability that can help me connect with others, have honest conversations, and build genuine connections.

Got something to confess sis…?

Good job because author and journalist, Candice Brathwaite, and actress and online personality, Coco Sarel, are inviting you into their closet of confession to drop their truths, and yours…

Come and confess to us cousins, it’s *totally* anonymous and there’s nothing off-limits. Send in your secrets: https://forms.gle/isf8odGDSn1S3FSz7

Oh, and don’t forget - what’s said in the closet, stays in the closet…

This podcast has been produced by Astrid Productions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new season of the Overcomfort Podcast with Jenicka Lopez, this time with a brand new set. I'm inviting you and guests to my safe space, the kitchen. This season we're getting more vulnerable and honest with my favorite dishes and people. We might laugh, cry and have uncomfortable moments but always with a good heart and good food!

New episodes come out every Friday exclusively on Amazon Music for Prime and Unlimited customers. Which words matter most to you? Which make you smile? Which do you hope never to hear again? Every week on Three Little Words, comedian John Bishop and actor Tony Pitts invite their celebrity guests to bring them the three words that mean most to them - and the one they would rather forget.

Gary Matthews was drawn to conspiracies about Covid - until he caught the virus, and died.

Comedian Kerry Godliman takes a journey into the world of dog shows, on the hunt for answers, after the death of an Irish setter in 2015. It’s a playful investigative podcast, which follows all leads into the wondrous world of dog showing, while trying to make sense of the death of a beloved pet.

To All the People Podcast, hosted by Janell Roberts, is more than just a space for conversation—it’s a testament to resilience, growth, and the power of using your voice. Coming from humble beginnings, Janell has lived through difficult seasons that shaped her into the woman she is today. She doesn’t just speak on overcoming challenges—she’s walked through them. With a background rooted in perseverance and an unwavering belief in purpose, she created this podcast to share real stories, raw truths, and meaningful dialogue. This isn’t about preaching; it’s about connection, healing, and reminding people that no matter where they come from, their voice matters. Through insightful discussions, personal reflections, laughter and thought-provoking guest interviews and Solo's. To All the People Podcast, creates a space where every listener feels seen, heard, and inspired. Whether you're navigating life’s transitions, chasing your dreams, or reclaiming your voice, this podcast is a must-have in your journey toward self-discovery and purpose.

The Boy in the Woods, six-year-old Rikki Neave, had been strangled and left naked. His body was positioned in a distinctive star shape.

People on the council estate where he lived told police they had seen his mother, Ruth, hitting and shouting at Rikki. He was on the Social Services Register of children at risk. All the people closest to Rikki were in trouble and all of them were known to the authorities who offered help. It didn't work. The day before he died his mother begged a family aid worker to take him into care, saying she would kill him.

Winifred Robinson has been following this case for more than 20 years. She's always felt it held the key to what goes wrong in the lives of society's most vulnerable children. Police built a case against Rikki's mother but this investigation uncovers how crucial evidence was never brought before the court. Ruth Neave was jailed for seven years for child cruelty while Rikki's killer was left at large.

The series exposes how this happened and what it took for the truth to emerge. Original police interview tapes, evidence from forensic scientists and others who have never spoken to the media before, help piece together what happened.. Close friends of Rikki, who were themselves vulnerable children, reveal for the first time how his death came to shape all their lives.

And as the net closes in on the real killer, who was himself a boy of only 13 at the time, how he goes on the run, taunting police from abroad.

We hear from a teacher who alerted police to this boy at the time of Rikki's death, noticing his obsession with the case. We've recorded the first interviews with a family aid worker who was with Rikki, the day before he died and with a troubled teenager who was alongside his mother on the day he was killed.

As the verdict is delivered, the jurors share with us how they weighed the evidence that convinced them they had looked into the eyes of a killer.

Winifred Robinson, the reporter, and Sue Mitchell, the series producer, are an award-winning BBC documentary team. They have worked together for 20 years on high profile cases, interviewing the father of James Bulger. His son's killing provoked huge interest in Rikki's case.