Podcast #6: Dr. Sharon Lambert. Forensic psychologist from University College Cork.

James and Timmy chat to Dr. Sharon Lambert, a forensic psychologist from UCC.
We touch on all things related to addiction, trauma, and poverty.
You can find more on Dr. Sharon Lambert here: research.ucc.ie/profiles/A011/...
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Thanks once again to Danny O Donovan of Quickminutes.com for show sponsorship.
All production and recording is compiled by Unity Media Network. www.unitymedianetwork.com

[@tonyblinston6565]

You touched off a memory in me lads, 2005 my first treatment centre, my first group session I stated, "My names Tony, and I'm a junkie", I was corrected. Today, "My names Tony and I'm a grateful recovering addict, and a lot more besides". Such was the shame at the time that I had a very low opinion of myself and where addiction had taken me. Today, because of the support, education, help and people like yourselves opening this up and there-bye reducing stigma I am willing to address the realities of recovery and the potential we ALL have. Thank you once again, very candid and sincere. I heard Sharon speak on a blindboy podcast, so thank you to her too for her considered professional perspective, nice one. We'll only keep what we have by giving it away.

[@timothylong9906]

Cheers mate

[@CB-sn4xh]

Dr. Lambert makes a valid point...Language has Power, She is V Compassionate and we are blessed to have such an intelligent advocate for those who struggle & have been traumatised in academia..God bless her work❤

[@noreenmurphy889]

I love your talks and I believe they are needed to educate people on addiction and mental health and childhood trauma and crisis. The effects of childhood trauma is massive and destructive to a person socially and educationally. I live in West Cork and I came from a farming background and thankfully from a loving stable home. I grew up and it was then I loved with someone in addiction childhood trauma mental health and by God I walked on broken glass. My conversation with a child and he told me that the drugs saved him from death even though he knew they brought him nothing only a miserable life and huge hurt to his family. We must give people hope as without hope we have nothing. My heart has been broke many the times but I found the strength to fight for those close to me and the government and past government get away with not providing services to all those children in their locality and educationally due to the stigma and shame attached to mental health and addiction. I have never had a TD canvass and say they will improve a childs life in addiction or from a property stricken area. People need to be educated on this and keep up talking and give hope to those who need it. Well done

[@Michael-tj6ul]

Agree with James. Unfortunately, in some disadvantaged schools there seems to be a truce between teacher & student, if student isn’t bothered, then the teacher won’t be either. The lack of education is the real pandemic. Great podcast again lads.

[@MartinsWorldPodcast]

My most favourite episode so far. Sharon was amazing 💚 Well done lads. Keep it up ✊🇮🇪😎

[@rebeccacarolan7987]

Very informative podcast as usual. I firmly believe the state has a responsibility to ensure Teachers and educators are educated around trauma. After all school is the main secondary care unit for children and has a huge impact on a child’s emotional & social development.

[@cailimfielding4363]

Great podcast lads. I heard Sharon on the blind boy podcast and I was captivated and I felt the same listening today. Very interesting lady.

[@maryeryan4711]

Hey James and Timmy. I've listened to all season 1 of podcasts. This 1 I've just listened to again. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your stories and knowledge. The whole series brings so much revelence to the table and inspiration for people in their journeys. Yes "addiction" comes in many forms, and you can be in it and not even realise it, until its pointed out to you! Thank you thank you thank you.🙏💕

[@patrickleonard5348]

Well done all 3, Hopefully those in need will reach out....

[@aquinask9180]

Excellent interview 💯 Sharon has shown a hole new light on this topic for people 👍 could have listened to her for hours thank you ❤️

[@trev2181]

Fantastic Timmy & james keep up the great work you both are doing. I feel very inspired listening to you both and to see how far you both have come on the journey of recovery, it's amazing. This and all of your podcasts are very informative and eye opening. I'm really enjoying the podcasts and thanks for sharing this information week after week😊

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks a million Trev hope you're well

[@johnarundel5518]

Good to c a doctor who cares u no by way she talk...a lot u wouldn't open up to..when ppl c someone who care u can open up ....well done lads

[@73sindo]

Absolutely fantastic .well done to all

[@patmcgrath9845]

Well done lads, fabulous and awakening. A late comer to Two Norries, must have a daily cast to keep in touch. Yes, many thanks, keep up the good work. Pat

[@eastwestorganization159]

Excellent interview which will benefit many people.

[@suggssugrue2277]

Very very good 👍👍

[@chrispower64]

Excellent again 👌

[@marktwomey5894]

Fantastic again lads well done

[@jennygrant7271]

Wow, amazing interview, thank you ❤️

[@chrisoconnell2104]

Unbelievable episode I took a lot from that was really looking forward to this one I personally dealt with Dr. Sharon lambert on my journey when I was a teenager. She is a fantastic person and speaks Alot of sense. Ps I don't think timmy will ever forget my snoring 😜 great show lads keep up the great work 💙

[@paulduggan4205]

Amazing podcast guys I've been to three treatment centres and this done me more good then any of it.. Sharon an amazing lady very real

[@margleeson1661]

Well done lads..👍👍

[@richie9649]

well done lads very good

[@eileenroche7659]

Please do a podcast on the effects of domestic violence on children

[@scottkelly8352]

Great episode.. really enjoyed this one and I think will give listeners a different view on how they might see or stereotype certain type of individuals

[@larcummins7864]

Real eye opener 🙏

[@TheGlanzaboy82]

Great podcast lads. 💯

[@gillianbutler6930]

Very interesting and enjoyable podcast. I could have watched another hour of it. Well done and keep up the amazing work 👏👏👏

[@amyohanlon8631]

Xxxxxx ❤️

[@riverdonoghue9992]

She's right. Language is important. I hate the phrase mental illness. People who are dealing with anxiety, depression are not suffering from an illness. It's a normal human response to traumatic life events. The idea of illness comes from the psychiatric industry and the medicslising of trauma. Well done for raising the issue of labelling. I used to tell people I was a reformed alcoholic . After watching this im not going to say that again.

[@bredacoffey3049]

That was very interesting enjoyed it great job boys looking forward to the next one x

[@kennethandrews2498]

Lads great job on the podcast. I've listened to a couple of people I know personally, and found it very good. Been in recovery myself a number of years now, my journey has brought me to work through Dr Lambards model, and like Timmy, it has helped with my personal development, and clarified and made sense that has helped me to understand my process as I go forward. And the start of Dr Lambards podcast has me thinking, My names Kenneth and I'm an Addict, and I'm "Clean" today 🙄 there was a time I couldn't wait to utter them words, anyways, back to the podcast 😊 I'm sure I'm going to find it Brilliant, as Dr Lambard truly is, Thanks 👍

[@OatyReading]

Sound quality is much improved, good work lads!

[@amyohanlon8631]

Wel done James and timmy again year insperstions x

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks Amy, hope your are keeping well

[@sharonoconnell9634]

great podcast, i'm a fan of her thinking and viewpoint on addiction.

[@magsdillon8546]

Brilliant podcast. Well done!

[@michealroche3567]

Great info on this podcast. Thank you.

[@KU-mq4er]

Couldn’t agree more .... these people aren’t bad people or scum bag there hurt and need help. Thank you so much x

[@theresashanahan4414]

Brilliant insight.. Thank you.

[@KU-mq4er]

Brilliant podcast I’m hooked x

[@NoName-nz3fk]

Another great podcast

[@timothylong9906]

Cheers bud

[@nicklanigan4187]

Love your show

[@jdproject6640]

Well done boyz😎

[@BrandonHilikus]

I love these interviews and seeing all the understanding people in the comments. Not drug user but have major depression

[@JimmyRoche420]

Great person to say it as it is. I'm in need of trying to get clean myself. Does this lady help people get into some places that help wit addiction

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

She doesn't but we can link you in with supports

[@JimmyRoche420]

@@thetwonorriespodcast Thanks I'd appreciate that

[@JimmyRoche420]

@@thetwonorriespodcast Thanks that be great Iv tryed Bruree and Tabour lodge. But I'm only juice so it's hard. But it's great to listen to stuff I relate to. As a kid especially.

[@johndoyle1810]

I think depression can be an easy way out to use drugs and misbehaving can be a way to cop out but in saying that I’m crippled and depression is a fact of my life and shame is my reality, i can’t escape my past,but I’m a victim of something that is bullying,this also can be a cop out but it’s fact.thank you so much for your podcast best wishes to you guys

[@mikesarson7017]

Thank you for sharing this very inspiring video interview. Mike Sarson Founder Director East West Organization www.eastwestorganization.uk

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Glad she raised the issue that trauma isn't just caused in the home but also in society. Growing up in Ireland in the 80s as a gay teenager was hell. Because of the laws around homosexuality and homophobia. I wanted to kill myself when I went to secondary school because of homophobia. I turned to alcohol to kill the pain. All substance dependency is anesthetic. It wasnt until my late 20s that I learned to embrace and love my sexuality and de programme my mind from all the homophobic BS.

[@yellowmr1]

But don't they say "dirty urine" in the addiction field ??? People have a vested interest in something wrong with them, because when people are completely "well" they have to take responsibility for the world around them. By calling yourself an addict or having a disease is not taking responsibility.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

They do say dirty urine, that's why we are talking about it, maybe we need to use different language?. I don't really get your other point but I think you are saying addicts use the term addict to excuse their behaviour? Its just a way for understanding it.

[@amyohanlon8631]

If u don't no anything about addition it's est 2 wacth and listen more👌

[@yellowmr1]

@@thetwonorriespodcast i was just saying about being clean and dirty urine thats all, we can use euphemisms but it still means the same thing. I get people using the word addict who are using or in early recovery, but saying your an addict for life is BS in my opinion. This is coming from a person who get their best results ever in a test when i took the Ace's test ane being told its not a good thing to get high results in. We need to teach responsibility and awareness......

[@yellowmr1]

@@amyohanlon8631 I know a lot Amy, more than joe public........

[@amyohanlon8631]

@@yellowmr1 wel comming from someone dat nos alot u seem 2 be against wat the podcast is about it don't matter wat u r Joe who ever dat I nos u need 2be at the point of it 2 really no not passing tests👍