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We Don't Talk About That Podcast

We Don't Talk About That Podcast

By: Linda Coogan Byrne
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We Don't Talk About That is a bold new podcast exploring the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have.


Hosted by award-winning campaigner, researcher and author Linda Coogan Byrne alongside broadcaster, musician and advocate Ndidi O, the podcast brings together survivors, activists, academics, artists, industry leaders and changemakers for honest, unfiltered discussions about power, inequality, culture, trauma, resilience and social change.


From violence against women and girls, gender inequality and workplace culture to music, media, politics, identity and the stories that shape our lives, no subject is off limits.


Each episode creates space for the voices too often left out of mainstream conversations, combining lived experience, expert insight and challenging dialogue with compassion, humour and curiosity.


At a time when so many important issues are reduced to headlines and soundbites, We Don't Talk About That goes deeper.

Because the conversations we avoid are often the ones we need most.


Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O.


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Episodes
  • Dr Catherine Knibbs: Cyberbullying, Online Harm and Why Children Need Us to Listen

    Dr Catherine Knibbs: Cyberbullying, Online Harm and Why Children Need Us to Listen
    Jun 15 2026

    In this episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O sit down with consultant child and adult cyberpsychologist, psychotherapist, speaker and author Dr Catherine Knibbs for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the realities facing children, young people and families in an increasingly digital world.


    Together they explore cyberbullying, online harm, trauma, grief, social media, digital resilience and the growing challenges facing parents, educators and carers navigating childhood in the internet age.


    Drawing on decades of experience working with children, families and organisations, Catherine shares practical insights into how online experiences can shape mental health, self-esteem and relationships, while explaining why understanding a child's experience is often more important than trying to immediately solve the problem.


    The conversation examines the psychological impact of online abuse, the responsibilities of technology platforms, the pressures facing today's parents and what meaningful support looks like when children experience harm, both online and offline.


    At its heart, this is a discussion about connection, communication and the simple but profound act of listening.

    Because sometimes children do not need us to have all the answers. They simply need to know that someone is willing to hear them.


    Intro music:

    "Call Me Queen"

    Written and performed by Ndidi O.

    Used with permission.


    Follow We Don't Talk About That for future conversations exploring culture, equality, power and the stories we are too often told not to discuss.


    For more information about Dr Catherine Knibbs, visit:

    www.childrenandtech.co.uk


    Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.


    Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.


    Connect with us:

    Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcast

    Linda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganb

    Ndidi O: @ndidiomusic


    For guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:

    info@whynother.eu

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Gabriella Di Laccio: Rewriting the Canon

    Gabriella Di Laccio: Rewriting the Canon
    Jun 8 2026

    In this episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O sit down with acclaimed Brazilian-born soprano Gabriella Di Laccio, founder of the groundbreaking Donne Foundation and creator of the global campaign Donne, Women in Music.


    Together they explore the hidden histories of women composers, the barriers that continue to shape the classical music industry, and why representation in concert halls, conservatoires and cultural institutions still matters. Gabriella reflects on her own journey as an artist and advocate, the creation of the Donne Foundation, and the work being done internationally to ensure that women composers are no longer erased from musical history.


    The conversation moves beyond classical music to examine wider questions around power, visibility, cultural gatekeeping and what meaningful change looks like in the arts.


    This is a discussion about legacy, leadership and the women whose stories deserve to be heard.


    Intro and outro music used with permission:

    "Che desia di saper"

    Composed by Francesca Caccini (1587-1640)

    Performed by Gabriella Di Laccio (Soprano) and the Audacium Baroque Ensemble.


    For more information on Gabriella's work and the Donne Foundation, visit:

    www.donne-uk.org


    Follow We Don't Talk About That for future conversations exploring culture, equality, power and the stories we are too often told not to discuss.

    Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.


    Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.


    Connect with us:

    Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcast

    Linda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganb

    Ndidi O: @ndidiomusic


    For guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:

    info@whynother.eu

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • End Eye Check: Amanda Stanhope & Jenn Wilenta on Sexual Violence, Survivor Advocacy and Fighting Back

    End Eye Check: Amanda Stanhope & Jenn Wilenta on Sexual Violence, Survivor Advocacy and Fighting Back
    Jun 1 2026
    In the first episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O are joined by Amanda Stanhope and Jennifer Wilenta, two survivor advocates whose experiences have helped drive the EndEyeCheck campaign.Together they discuss drug-facilitated rape, image-based abuse, the failures of policing and justice systems, and the devastating impact these crimes have on survivors. They also explore the power of collective action, survivor-led advocacy, and why challenging the culture of silence around violence against women matters now more than ever.This is a conversation about survival, accountability, justice and the women refusing to look away.Content warning: This episode contains discussions of rape, sexual violence, coercive control, image-based abuse and trauma.Follow: @wedonttalkaboutpodcastSupport & Further InformationIf you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, including rape, sexual assault, drug-facilitated rape, image-based abuse or online sexual exploitation, support is available.United KingdomRape Crisis England & Waleshttps://rapecrisis.org.ukRape Crisis Scotlandhttps://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.ukThe Survivors Trusthttps://www.thesurvivorstrust.orgIrelandDublin Rape Crisis Centrehttps://www.drcc.ieRape Crisis Network Irelandhttps://www.rcni.ieWomen's Aidhttps://www.womensaid.ieUnited StatesRAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.rainn.orgEndEyeCheck CampaignLearn more about the EndEyeCheck campaign and the work being carried out by survivors and advocates:https://www.endeyecheck.comIf you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services in your country or seek support from a trusted person, healthcare professional or local crisis service.Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.Connect with us:Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcastLinda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganbNdidi O: @ndidiomusicFor guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:info@whynother.eu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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