Thinking Matters: Making Sense of Me

Life inside can be hard. Your thoughts can feel busy, and your emotions can be strong. Sometimes it’s not clear why you feel or react the way you do. 

Thinking Matters: Making Sense of Me is here to help with that.

On this show, we talk about how your mind works in a clear and simple way — so you can understand yourself better and feel more in control.

You’ll hear from Duewaine, who has been in prison himself. He understands what life is like inside and speaks in a way that’s real and easy to relate to.

He’s joined by Sally, a forensic psychologist, and Kerensa, who also works in psychology. They help explain what’s going on in your mind, using everyday language that makes sense.

Each week, we look at a different topic that affects people in prison. We explain it, then hear from guests with real experience of these issues.

You’ll also get practical help you can use straight away: simple exercises, ways to cope, and information about the support available inside.

Topics you’ll hear on the show include:

• Relationships
• Coping with loss
• Trauma and addiction
• Neurodiversity
• Returning to prison
• Getting along with authority

These are real problems many people face, and this show gives you tools to deal with them.

If you listen each week, it can help you stay calmer, understand your feelings, and handle situations better.

You can listen to Thinking Matters: Making Sense of Me, every Monday in May at 5pm and 10pm on National Prison Radio.

Take some time for yourself — because thinking matters.

National Prison Radio is the world’s first national radio station for people in prison. It’s run by the Prison Radio Association, a charity based behind the walls of HMP Brixton and HMP Styal. It broadcasts 24 hours a day on in-cell TV and on Launchpad in prisons across England and Wales.

Also, on NPR this month 

• Hold Or Fold: Every Tuesday evening this at 5pm and 10pm, Hold Or Fold brings you gambling stories and support. In this season, you’ll hear from people like professional footballer Steven Caulker, who hid his gambling addiction while playing in the Premier League before getting the support he needed. You’ll also hear from people like gambling addiction expert Professor David Best, who shares some top recovery tips that might change your life. That’s Hold Or Fold, Tuesdays at 5pm and 10pm, with another chance to catch up on Sundays at 5pm.

• NPR Talk: Every weekday at 12 midday and 6pm, NPR Talk brings you unmissable stories and important prison news. And on Thursdays, you can hear stories, advice and support for people who are care experienced. That’s NPR Talk, weekdays at 12 midday and 6pm, with another chance to catch the best bits on Sunday evenings at 6pm and also on your Content Hub laptop.