The Impact of Stalking on Victim-Survivors with Nicole Madigan

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Our guest for this episode is Nicole Madigan. Nicole is a writer, author and investigative journalist. Nicole has written her first non-fiction book called Obsession, which is an investigation into stalking and the psychology behind stalking behaviours and the impact on victim-survivors.
Nicole was stalked for over three years. The relentless and debilitating experience wreaked havoc in her personal and professional life, leaving her trapped in a constant state of fear and anxiety.
ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.
Our Specialist Behaviour Support is mentioned in this episode. Our specialist practitioners are highly skilled professionals who have expertise in supporting people with complex needs.
If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
MORE INFO:
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/stalking (or go to the website of the Police service in your state).
Friends with Dignity - Nicole is a non-executive director of this charity that supports survivors of domestic violence.
SPARC (US-based) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/
Suzy Lamplugh Trust (UK) - https://www.suzylamplugh.org/

CREDITS
Produced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.
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ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.
Helplines (Australia):
Lifeline 13 11 14
QLIFE 1800 184 527
13 YARN 13 92 76
Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467
ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.
We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Capíttulos

1. The Impact of Stalking on Victim-Survivors with Nicole Madigan (00:00:00)

2. Stalking and the Psychological Impact (00:15:05)

3. Challenging Attitudes Towards Stalking (00:20:11)

4. Stalking (00:27:49)

5. Importance of Self-Care and Supporting Others (00:38:31)