ALT A sad woman in a green jacket being comforted by her black cat

ALT An image of four postcards and a sticker from the event - one postcard has an image of a Black and white woman side by side and the words “taboo topics need urgent solutions and bold storytelling” another postcard says “join the conversation” and another has the four taboos on a red background: “unmentionable mental Heath, shameful sex, unruly bowels, daily disgusts” another has details about the charity’s mission “our mission at talking taboos is simple: to uncover and shine a light on topics that are ignored or hidden from view, whose unspoken nature isolates and prevents people from seeking help. We spark conversations, unearth insights, design solutions and raise awareness” on top of the postcards is a dusty pink sticker that says “let’s make change happen”

ALT The cover shot of Kathryn Mannix’s Sunday times bestseller: “Listen: how to find the words for tender conversations”. The book cover has abstract coloured shapes in the background -‘d Julia samuels words are also on the cover “powerful, humane and wise”