"I would definitely have died some other way."

In this incredibly raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan Universe shares a life story that sounds like a movie script. From a feral childhood in North Shields and being ghosted by her own family, to the reckless years that led to her being detained in a Spanish prison at just 22 years old—Susan has seen the darkest corners of life.

But here is the shock: Susan says prison saved her life.

We talk about:

The Spanish Prison Experience: What it’s really like to be locked up in a foreign country with no language, no money, and no windows.

Sisterhood in the Shadows: Meeting the "most dangerous woman in Spain" and finding humanity in the most unlikely places.

The Breaking Point: A midnight encounter with the North Sea at Tynemouth that changed everything.

The Return: Coming home to Newcastle and the long road from "scruffy kid" to High Priestess and transformational coach.

Susan’s journey is a testament to the fact that shame dies when stories are told. If you feel stuck, silenced, or like your past defines you, this episode is for you.

Connect with Susan:
Instagram: @SusanUniverse

Facebook: Susan Universe

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2w8sfa8Dwox4-dzqvoJykQ
YouTube podcast episode where Susan talks about her experience in prison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OY5zZiHSDo



#PrisonToPurpose #SusanUniverse #Transformation #Sisterhood #NorthShields #GeordieStories #HealingJourney



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Navigating Betrayal and the Passion Paradox

In this episode, I’m joined by US-based psychologist and author Bruce Chalmer to discuss the deep mechanics of betrayal, intimacy, and the Passion Paradox. We dive into what happens when a partner transitions, why society forbids women from feeling betrayed, and how to tell the difference between ideas and ideology.

We discuss:

The 7-Word Formula: Why "Be Kind, Don’t Panic, and Have Faith" is the foundation of successful relationships.

Betrayal vs. Hurt: Why a betrayal makes you doubt your own sanity and judgment.

The Stability/Intimacy Paradox: Why the very things that make a marriage stable can often kill the intimacy.

Ideology as a Mind-Killer: How gender ideology (and religious ideology) turns humane ideas into oppressive caricatures.

Sexual Peaks in your 70s? Why maturity is more important than hormones for deep connection.

Find Bruce Chalmer here: https://brucechalmer.com/
Bruce’s Books: Betrayal and Forgiveness, The Passion Paradox.

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Are you dealing with a high-conflict divorce or a narcissistic co-parent?

In this episode, Kelly Oliver Dougall sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. David Marcus, who has spent over 40 years helping families under extreme stress. Dr. Marcus pulls back the curtain on how narcissistic parents operate in the courtroom and, more importantly, how their behaviour forces children into roles (like the pleaser or mediator) that prevent them from developing their true selves.

In this interview, we discuss:

The Narcissistic Window: Why they draw you in only to push you away.

The Child's Burden: Why kids take on the Not Me role to keep their parents okay.

Courtroom Reality: Why traditional therapy often fails with narcissists and why Dr. Marcus insisted on having teeth in the legal system.

The Empty Depression: How childhood roles impact adult relationships.

Parent Rx: Strategies for communication and becoming a "soothing presence" for your children.

Connect with Dr. David Marcus:

Website: parentrx.org

Book: Parent RX: Prescriptive Wisdom, Tips and Strategies for Communication with Your Child

Email: dsmarcusphd@parentrx.org



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The Hidden Reality of the Care Sector

After avoiding the topic to protect my business, I’m finally speaking out about the systemic issues facing social care in the UK. From the razor-thin margins and recruitment crises to the reality of why male carers are sometimes deployed, it’s time for a honest conversation about a sector that society often ignores.

In this live stream, I discuss:

The Recruitment Crisis: Why the push for university degrees and the removal of visas has left care with a massive staff shortage.

The blame culture: Why providers are the scapegoats for a system underfunded by local authorities.

The Human Cost: The importance of intergenerational contact and why we need to value our elderly.

Why Men in Care? Addressing the concerns of the Gender Critical community regarding male carers in women’s homes.

The Bureaucracy Trap: Dealing with the CQC and the pathway culture of the NHS.



#SocialCare #CareCrisis #CQC #KellyOliverDougall #WomensVoices #UKCareSystem

I’m back! Taking it slow, battling the brain fog, and bringing some serious updates.

After a much-needed break, I’m relaunching the channel with a lot to get off my chest. In this stream, I dive into the reality of managing ADHD and menopause while navigating high-stakes legal and professional battles.

In this episode:

The Helen Webberley Dynamite: I share a major update regarding a new GMC complaint filed by a colleague (Paul) challenging her use of the title Doctor and the pseudoscience being promoted.

NCPS Court Case: Why I am taking the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society to Small Claims Court over a failed Subject Access Request (SAR) and hidden emails.

The Secret Complainants: I reveal more about the people who tried to denounce me to my professional body for stating that sex is a biological reality.

Life Update: From a wedding in Mauritius to CQC challenges and why my executive function has officially left the building.

It’s been a heavy road, but I’m battling on. Thanks for the support and for sticking with me while I find my feet again.

10 Years of Marriage, a Cancer Diagnosis, and a Secret Life

In this episode, we are joined by Amanda from Australia, who shares her harrowing experience as a trans widow. After a decade of what seemed like a happy, stable relationship, Amanda’s world was turned upside down.

While Amanda was fighting breast cancer and grieving her terminally ill father, her partner made a shocking announcement: he was transitioning to live as a woman and had been secretly taking HRT for 10 months.

In this interview, Amanda discusses:

The subtle signs she missed (from shaving his beard to painted nails).

The typical bloke behaviour that turned out to be a massive secret.

Why she chose to end the relationship immediately and set firm boundaries.

The de-transition offer and why trust can never be rebuilt.

Finding support in the Gender Critical community when traditional counselling failed.

Amanda’s story is one of incredible resilience in the face of triple trauma: illness, grief, and total betrayal.

#TransWidow #BreastCancerSurvivor #GenderIdeology #AmandaStory #RelationshipBetrayal #Australia


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You can book a free consultation with me at kellyoliverdougall.co.uk/counselling

I’m back from my trip to Mauritius and straight back into the thick of it. In this live stream, I share a major update regarding my situation with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). Despite my suspension being overturned, they are refusing to release my data and claim they have "no records" of the meetings where my suspension was decided.

What I cover in this video:

The NCPS Lawsuit: Why I have issued a Letter Before Action and why I am prepared to take them to court over my data rights.

The "Social Media" Complaint: How my gender-critical beliefs led to a targeted attack and the subsequent failure of the NCPS complaints process.

The Helen Webberley Connection: Updates on the complaints made against me and why practitioners are being targeted for speaking the truth about sex and gender.

Mauritius Travel Log: The 12-hour flight, the Mauritian heat, and my top tip for mosquito bites (it involves Vicks!).

The Current Political Landscape: My thoughts on Reform, Restore, and the ongoing debate about the Equality Act 2010.

Resources & Support:
If you are a woman being silenced or bullied for your beliefs, or if you have a family member identifying as trans, I offer a safe space for counselling.

Book a Discovery Call: kellyoliverdougall.co.uk

The conversation covers the legal consequences of self-defense, including unjust incarceration and gender bias in the legal system. It also highlights the inhumane treatment in detention, discrimination, and inadequate facilities. The release to the perpetrator and the fear and vulnerability experienced are also discussed, along with the desperate need for escape.

Takeaways

• Self-defense consequences
• Injustice in the legal system

Chapters

• 00:00 Legal Consequences of Self-Defense