{"podcast":{"title":"The Calm in the Complicated","slug":"the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273","podcast_index_feed_id":7814273,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-calm-in-the/","website_url":"https://cerebra.org.uk/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a04652ef-0b3a-4327-8193-236faf0a4ad5/CICMain.jpg","author":"Cerebra","episode_count":8,"summary":"Welcome to The Calm in the Complicated - a podcast created for every family who has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or alone while raising a child with a brain condition. Hosted by Dr Carrie Grant MBE and researcher Dr Samantha Flynn, the series brings together lived experience, expert wisdom, and the kind of honest conversations that make you exhale and think, “Finally… someone gets it.” Shaped entirely by parent carers, the podcast explores the moments they told us matter the most - the fear of those first suspicions that something is wrong, the mountain of admin, the strain on relationships, the sleepless nights, and the quiet fight to look after your own wellbeing. Each episode includes real voice notes from parents across the UK, making this a space where families’ voices aren’t just included, they’re central. With practitioners, researchers, and parent campaigners joining the conversation, The Calm in the Complicated offers connection, comfort, and practical support. It’s a virtual village for anyone navigating the complexities of childhood brain conditions. It’s a place to feel understood, uplifted, and reminded that you don’t have to do this alone. The Calm in the Complicat…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T14:18:39.463598+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273"},"episode":{"title":"Introducing Our Friends from The Skies We’re Under Podcast: When Asking for Help Causes Harm","slug":"introducing-our-friends-from-the-skies-we-re-under-podcast-when-asking-for-help-causes-harm","published_at":"2026-07-08T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273/introducing-our-friends-from-the-skies-we-re-under-podcast-when-asking-for-help-causes-harm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273","url":"https://cerebra.org.uk/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f74e2439-ac04-45bc-9b50-291e29ff863c.mp3","summary":"We’re delighted to be sharing an episode from our friends at The Skies We’re Under. A podcast that explores the realities of parenting disabled children with honesty, warmth and compassion. In this episode, hosts Lucy and Rachel are joined by researcher Dr Ana Aiello to talk about systems-generated trauma —the ways that healthcare, education and social care systems can unintentionally create additional trauma for parents and carers through their policies, processes and responses. Together they explore: Why parents can so often feel blamed rather than supported. How systems can unintentionally add to the emotional load families already carry. The impact of institutional parent blame, including conversations around Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII). Why trauma-informed practice also needs to include the systems and organisations families rely on. It’s a thoughtful, eye-opening conversation that shines a light on an issue many parents and professionals will recognise, even if they’ve never had the words to describe it. If this episode resonates with you, we’d encourage you to check out The Skies We’re Under for more honest conversations about parenting, disability and navigating complex systems. Thank you to the team at The Skies We’re Under for allowing us to share this important conversation with our community. For more information on system's generated trauma please visit Cerebra https://cerebra.org.uk/systems-generated-trauma/","meta_description":"We’re delighted to be sharing an episode from our friends at The Skies We’re Under. A podcast that explores the realities of parenting disabled children w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2980,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273/episodes/introducing-our-friends-from-the-skies-we-re-under-podcast-when-asking-for-help-causes-harm/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273/introducing-our-friends-from-the-skies-we-re-under-podcast-when-asking-for-help-causes-harm.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}