Breaking Cycles of Domestic Abuse: Starting With the Baby (feat. Lauren Seager-Smith)

In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of For Baby’s Sake, a pioneering charity working to break cycles of domestic abuse and transform life-chances for whole families — starting with the baby.

During our conversation, Lauren shares the vision behind For Baby’s Sake and reflects on why supporting parents is one of the most powerful ways to protect babies and create lasting change. She talks about the importance of early intervention, beginning in pregnancy, and how working compassionately with parents can help families move forward in positive and meaningful ways.

We explore how cycles of abuse take hold across generations, the realities faced by families affected by trauma and adversity, and why prevention — not just crisis response — must be central to how we think about safeguarding. Lauren also challenges us to rethink traditional approaches to family support, emphasising the need for empathy, trust and long-term commitment to change.

This is a thoughtful conversation about early intervention around domestic abuse. Lauren reminds us that meaningful change starts early, and that it is important to invest support at this stage.

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