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FTD Talk

By FTD TV

FTD stands for From The Darkness the name of my book, an autobiographical account of my time in an abusive relationship. FTD Talk discusses male victims of domestic violence and men's mental health. I talk to male survivors of domestic abuse and the organisations that support them. Discussions will cover many subjects from domestic violence, suicide ideation, self harm and even rape. Sometimes discussion may be uncomfortable but always necessary. FTD Talk aims to give men a safe place to talk. Together we're stronger 🙏
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FTD Talk: Steve

FTD TalkMay 30, 2020

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FTD Talk Radio Tour #11: Radio Ashford

FTD Talk Radio Tour #11: Radio Ashford

In this episode I talk to Sam Griffin of Radio Ashford about my abuse, my book, From The Darkness, my podcast and men's mental health. Loved this interview and thank you to Sam for the chance to speak.
Aug 12, 202215:14
FTD Talk series 5 episode 2: Marcus talks abuse and parental alienation

FTD Talk series 5 episode 2: Marcus talks abuse and parental alienation

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. Nick is the co-host of FTD Talk and this episode Nick takes over hosting duties and interviews Marcus who talks about his abusive relationship and parental alienation. This is our 2nd show in a row about parental alienation which emphasises how important the subject is. Suicide in men rises by 8% when going through family court. Something needs to improve
Jul 05, 202250:45
FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #3

FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #3

FTD stands for From The Darkness, the name of my book about my own abuse. FTD Talk is my podcast on Spotify and YouTube. What you have here is FTD Talk radio show version of that podcast on Drystone Radio.
Jul 05, 202257:40
FTD Talk series 5 episode 1: Craig talks abuse and parental alienation

FTD Talk series 5 episode 1: Craig talks abuse and parental alienation

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. Nick is the co-host of FTD Talk and this episode Nick takes over hosting duties and interviews Craig who talks about his abusive relationship and parental alienation
Jul 05, 202201:05:55
FTD Talk series 4 episode 10: Trevor talks about abuse and a corrupt system

FTD Talk series 4 episode 10: Trevor talks about abuse and a corrupt system

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. Nick is the co-host of FTD Talk and this episode Nick takes over hosting duties and interviews Trevor Holdsworth from Canada about abuse and a corrupt justice system
Jun 17, 202255:06
FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #2

FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #2

FTD Talk has been developed as a part of Drystone Radios programming to include each episode of FTD Talk accompanied by music taken from my book, From The Darkness
Jun 17, 202256:44
The FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #1

The FTD Talk Radio Show: Drystone Radio #1

FTD Talk has been developed as a part of Drystone Radios programming to include each episode of FTD Talk accompanied by music taken from my book, From The Darkness
Jun 17, 202249:26
FTD Talk series 4 episode 9: John talks abuse, false accusation and family court

FTD Talk series 4 episode 9: John talks abuse, false accusation and family court

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. Nick is the co-host of FTD Talk and this episode Nick takes over hosting duties and interviews John Butchko about his abuse, false accusation and family court. These are 3 important subjects in relation to the inequality shown to men. A very interesting conversation.
Jun 12, 202201:05:55
FTD Talk series 4 episode 8: Phil Mitchell talks about sexual abuse of boys

FTD Talk series 4 episode 8: Phil Mitchell talks about sexual abuse of boys

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode Phil Mitchell talks about the sexual abuse of boys including how to spot abuse, the gender bias when dealing with victims of abuse and the language we use when talking to male abuse survivors. This last point made me think about my own language and has altered how I communicate. I found this conversation fascinating, I hope you do too.
Apr 01, 202201:04:48
FTD Talk series 4 episode 7: Luana Nelson-Brown talks about children in abusive households

FTD Talk series 4 episode 7: Luana Nelson-Brown talks about children in abusive households

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode, Luana Nelson-Brown talks about children of abusive households including the effects on the child when their parents are fighting, the legal problems and bias of the courts in favour of the woman and the importance of community.
Apr 01, 202256:32
FTD Talk series 4 episode 6: Tomasz talks about his abuse

FTD Talk series 4 episode 6: Tomasz talks about his abuse

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode, Tomasz Grabka from Poland, talks about his abuse including international family court and the kidnapping of his daughter. An emotional episode emphasising the many failings in the system
Apr 01, 202201:29:42
FTD Talk Radio Tour #10: Fever FM

FTD Talk Radio Tour #10: Fever FM

In this episode I talk to Fever FM about my abuse, my book, From The Darkness, and FTD Talk including a reading from the book. A difficult interview really as I didn't expect the interviewer to be a little more confrontational than the rest. Glad he was though, made me answer like I was talking to members of the public I've came across
Mar 13, 202223:08
FTD Talk series 4 episode 5: Adam Bryce talks about his anorexia

FTD Talk series 4 episode 5: Adam Bryce talks about his anorexia

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode Adam Bryce talks about his suffering anorexia nervosa. Adam honestly recounts the difficulties of being a man with this condition, of the gynocentric criteria for diagnosis and the fact that it never leaves you
Feb 25, 202251:33
FTD Talk Radio Tour #8: Maidstone Radio

FTD Talk Radio Tour #8: Maidstone Radio

In this episode of my long running Radio tour 2022 I talk to Nickie Suckling of Maidstone Radio about my book, From The Darkness, my autobiographical account of my abusive relationship and FTD Talk podcast
Feb 24, 202206:20
FTD Talk Radio Tour #8: Gateway 97.8

FTD Talk Radio Tour #8: Gateway 97.8

In this episode I talk to Johnny of Gateway 97.8 about my book, From The Darkness, FTD Talk podcast and domestic abuse
Feb 18, 202209:13
FTD Talk series 4 episode 4: Kirby Lewis talks about his breast cancer

FTD Talk series 4 episode 4: Kirby Lewis talks about his breast cancer

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. I this episode Kirby Lewis talks about his breast cancer, the GP not believing he had because 'he was a man', the reality of having cancer and the way to move forward positively after diagnosis. Kirby was a pleasure to talk to and I think you, like me, will find him an inspiration
Feb 18, 202201:04:03
FTD Talk series 4 episode 3: Jesse Bering talks suicide & why we kill ourselves

FTD Talk series 4 episode 3: Jesse Bering talks suicide & why we kill ourselves

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode author, psychologist and lecturer, Jesse Bering, talks about his book, Suicidal, and explores why we kill ourselves. A fascinating conversation with real insights into why humans, the only creature that commits suicide, want to end their own life.
Feb 11, 202255:48
FTD Talk Radio Tour #7: Academy FM

FTD Talk Radio Tour #7: Academy FM

This episode I talk to Academy FM in Kent about my abusive relationship with Monica. A short but punchy interview
Feb 07, 202205:53
FTD Talk Radio Tour #6: Black Country Radio

FTD Talk Radio Tour #6: Black Country Radio

In this episode I talk to Clive on Black Country Radio about my experiences in an abusive relationship, my book, From The Darkness, FTD Talk and all matters concerning men's health. The emphasis here is talk...the true strength is to communicate your pain
Feb 04, 202226:01
FTD Talk series 4 episode 2: Philip W Cook talks about the sexual assault and rape of men by women

FTD Talk series 4 episode 2: Philip W Cook talks about the sexual assault and rape of men by women

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode journalist and author, Philip W Cook, talks about his book, When Women Sexually Abuse Men, and the implications of seeing sexual assault and rape as gendered. This is a fascinating conversation on a very important subject that limits men to ONLY a perpetrator. We're here to set the record straight.
Feb 04, 202201:04:40
FTD Talk Radio Tour #5: Glastonbury FM

FTD Talk Radio Tour #5: Glastonbury FM

In this episode I talk to Glastonbury FM about my abuse, my book, From The Darkness and FTD Talk and the brave individuals that have spoken on the show and that will be speaking on the show. I love Glastonbury so this was a special pleasure to do
Feb 04, 202211:29
FTD Talk Radio Tour #4: The Voice

FTD Talk Radio Tour #4: The Voice

Clive Lever takes the lead in this episode talking about Mankind Initiative and FTD Talk podcast and John James autobiographical account of abuse, From The Darkness
Jan 28, 202214:26
FTD Talk Radio Tour #3: Gloucester FM

FTD Talk Radio Tour #3: Gloucester FM

Interview number 3 in the FTD Talk Radio Radio Tour, this time on Gloucester FM
Jan 25, 202219:19
FTD Talk Radio Tour #1: Meridian FM

FTD Talk Radio Tour #1: Meridian FM

The first of FTD Talk radio interviews, this time on Meridian FM in West Sussex
Jan 23, 202208:43
FTD Talk series 4 episode 1: Nick interviews John James

FTD Talk series 4 episode 1: Nick interviews John James

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this special episode of FTD Talk Nick (the first guest on the show in 2020) interviews the host of FTD Talk, John James, about his abuse and recovery and his book about the abusive relationship, From The Darkness
Jan 13, 202201:16:05
FTD Talk series 3 episode 10: Leanne Astbury talks about cognitive behaviour therapy

FTD Talk series 3 episode 10: Leanne Astbury talks about cognitive behaviour therapy

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode psychotherapist, Leanne Astbury of Mind Your Future, talks about cognitive behaviour therapy and how it can change your life.
Dec 18, 202139:52
FTD Talk series 3 episode 9: Michele Finneran talks abuse and formal and informal support systems

FTD Talk series 3 episode 9: Michele Finneran talks abuse and formal and informal support systems

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode Dr. Michele Finneran professor and therapist at Vecc & Associates and author of Surviving Domestic Abuse, talks about abuse, support systems and why a victim finds it hard to leave their abuser.
Dec 09, 202150:30
FTD Talk series 3 episode 8: Matt Caruana talks about his attempted suicide

FTD Talk series 3 episode 8: Matt Caruana talks about his attempted suicide

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode Matt Caruana, 22 year old from Australia talks about he pre-teen thoughts of depression and worthless and his attempted suicide and life helping others. It is a powerful and emotional conversation with a brave and inspirational young man. Because of the subject matter please be careful. We do go into suicide in some death so if you suffer suicide ideation please do not watch
Dec 02, 202137:30
FTD Talk series 3 episode 7: Elizabeth Hobson talks feminism as a destructive force

FTD Talk series 3 episode 7: Elizabeth Hobson talks feminism as a destructive force

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode he talks to Elizabeth Hobson about feminism as a destructive force throughout history from chivalry to the suffragettes (terrorists) to the oppressive Me Too movement
Nov 28, 202101:06:09
FTD Talk series 3 episode 6: Natasha &Sally talk supporting male victims of DV in refuge

FTD Talk series 3 episode 6: Natasha &Sally talk supporting male victims of DV in refuge

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode he talks to Natasha Sarah and Sally Bentley about supporting male victims of abuse in refuge and the male drop in that they founded.
Nov 18, 202129:07
FTD Talk series 3 episode 5: Dr Christopher Cortman talks trauma

FTD Talk series 3 episode 5: Dr Christopher Cortman talks trauma

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode he talks to Dr Christopher Cortman who talks about trauma, what is trauma, how does it affect us, therapies for trauma and tiktok.
Nov 10, 202101:05:54
FTD Talk series 3 episode 4: Ben Moroski talks about his self harm
Nov 06, 202153:35
FTD Talk series 3 episode 3: Nick talks emotional and psychological abuse

FTD Talk series 3 episode 3: Nick talks emotional and psychological abuse

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence and advocate for men's mental health. In this episode he talks to Nick who talks of his emotional and psychological abusive relationship. If you are a male victim of abuse contact: Mankind Initiative 01823 334244 Break The Silence UK 01563 559558
Oct 29, 202150:08
FTD Talk series 3 episode 2: David talks autism, PTSD and domestic abuse

FTD Talk series 3 episode 2: David talks autism, PTSD and domestic abuse

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. In this episode he talks to David about being autistic and suffering PTSD while in an abusive relationship.
Oct 22, 202145:27
FTD Talk series 3 episode 1: Bexx talks Tattoos and mental health

FTD Talk series 3 episode 1: Bexx talks Tattoos and mental health

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. In this episode he talks to tattooist Bexx on how tattoos can help mental health and on her work tattooing nipples for breast cancer survivors
Oct 14, 202130:06
FTD Talk series 2 episode 6: Emma

FTD Talk series 2 episode 6: Emma

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. In this episode he talks to Emma Durmaz, nurse practitioner, about gender differences in domestic abuse in the medical sector and the police
Oct 09, 202149:44
FTD Talk series 2 episode 5: Lee and Josh

FTD Talk series 2 episode 5: Lee and Josh

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. In this episode he talks to Lee Marks and Josh Munro about their organisation, Break The Silence, and the work that they are doing supporting male victims of abuse.
Oct 02, 202159:30
FTD Talk series 2 episode 4: Ann Silvers

FTD Talk series 2 episode 4: Ann Silvers

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence. In this episode he talks to Ann Silvers, author of Abuse Of Men By Women. They talk about the book and the subject of male victims of domestic violence as a whole including sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, gaslighting, confirmation bias and much more
Sep 25, 202159:30
FTD Talk series 2 episode 3: Omraj

FTD Talk series 2 episode 3: Omraj

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In season 2 episode 4 I talk to Omraj about forced servitude, Reading police corruption, stalking and DASH.
Jun 25, 202145:21
FTD Talk S2 ep2: Jeffrey K

FTD Talk S2 ep2: Jeffrey K

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In season 2 episode 2 I talk to Jeffrey K about his abusive relationship
Aug 27, 202001:13:06
FTD Talk S2 ep1: Andrew

FTD Talk S2 ep1: Andrew

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In season 2 episode 1 I talk to Andrew about his abusive relationship
Aug 27, 202045:42
FTD Talk 8: Jay

FTD Talk 8: Jay

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 7 I talk to Henry about his abusive relationship with a male perpetrator. We talk rape, violence and the confusing police response
Jul 10, 202001:10:37
FTD Talk 7: Henry

FTD Talk 7: Henry

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 7 I talk to Henry about his abusive relationship with a male perpetrator. We talk rape, violence and the confusing police response
Jul 03, 202035:42
FTD Talk 6: Deborah

FTD Talk 6: Deborah

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 6 I talk to Deborah Powney, PhD psychology candidate, about her research into male victims of intimate partner violence
Jun 24, 202001:16:54
FTD Talk 5: Sam

FTD Talk 5: Sam

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 4 I talk to Sam about his experience including violence and sexual torture
Jun 18, 202001:05:47
FTD Talk: Jeffrey

FTD Talk: Jeffrey

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 4 I talk to Jeffrey about a very personal abusive experience
Jun 10, 202033:33
FTD Talk: Rob

FTD Talk: Rob

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 3 John talks to Rob about psychological abuse, self-blame and gaslighting
Jun 05, 202001:11:19
FTD Talk: Steve

FTD Talk: Steve

FTD Talk supports male victims of abuse speak out. In this episode Steve talks about his abuse and his experience in family court
May 30, 202054:48
The Swedish Interview

The Swedish Interview

Here I'm Interviewed at Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden on March 10th 2020 by Teresa Silva about my experience within an abusive relationship
May 25, 202001:05:49
FTD Talk: Nick

FTD Talk: Nick

FTD Talk is hosted by John James, a writer and campaigner for male victims of female perpetrated domestic abuse. John talks to male victims of abuse on a range of subjects. In episode 1 John talks to Nick about his abuse
May 22, 202056:07