Episodes
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On this episode we discuss topics of emotional & verbal abuse, abusers who initiate "breakups" as a form of manipulation, hoovering, anxiety they create, and how you can be pushed to a point of reacting to their mistreatment.
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On this episode we are talking about Claire's story and why it's so hard to break free from an abuser and then keep up the strength to stay gone. We also discuss projection, monitoring, accusing, and how they try to pull you back in and make you second guess your decision to leave at every turn.
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On this episode, Tatenda Mandingwa and I have an open conversation about the insidious parts of abuse, questions you can ask yourself to gain clarity, and what spiritual abuse can look like.
Tatenda's IG: @tatendamandingwa
My IG: @gracestuart26
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On this episode, I'm joined by my guest Maureen where we talk about her domestic violence story and the importance of calling abuse by name. We talk about the cognitive dissonance that happens when you are trapped in the cycle of abuse and how she eventually was able to identify what was truly happening to her.
Maureen's Instagram: @themaureenmurphy
TW: emotional abuse, SA, other sensitive topics.
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Savannah shares her DV story about emotional abuse, sexual abuse, substance use, and the escalation of physical abuse within a marriage. We also discuss post separation abuse, the challenges when a child is involved, and words of wisdom and hope for coming out on the other side.
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Today I am joined by Abuse Educator and DV Advocate, Eleni. We discuss commonly asked questions to provide you with education, strength, and understanding.
Eleni's Instagram: @no_narcsense
Tiktok: @nonarcsense
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On this episode, Lex will be sharing her domestic violence story and how the early warning signs of control and manipulation escalated over time and lead to a kidnapping incident by her abuser that she survived. Lex now has a passion for DV advocacy and speaks out to help people recognize the signs.
Her social media pages are:
Instagram: @lexruhlen
TikTok: @lexlittlepickle
Trigger Warning: Physical abuse, language, emotional abuse
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On this episode I am joined by my guest Lauren who shares her story of domestic violence and how she finally broke free from a powerful, addictive, and confusing cycle.
TW: emotional abuse, physical abuse, descriptions of SA
My Instagram: @gracestuart26
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On this episode we will discuss more of your most commonly asked questions about how to know if it's abuse, how to reassure yourself that it is that bad, smear campaign tactics, coercion, and staying strong through it all.
IG: @gracestuart26
TikTok: @gracestuart
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On this episode I am joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko to discuss what coercive control is and how it plays out in the family court system where women are often FRAMED by their abuser as being the one to blame and how education about the "abuser's playbook" can help speak real change.
Their new book "FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld" is available now for pre-order in the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W
Guest Social Media Links:
Dr. Cocchiola's Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol
Amy's Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe
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As a 22-year-old, Nadine never could have understood what she was committing to when marrying Jordan Belfort, the fraudulent stockbroker infamously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Through surviving her own trauma bond, she discovered the increasing need for therapists who are informed on domestic violence, trauma bonding, and so much more. She returned to school at the age of 39 to become a licensed Psychotherapist and now holds a PhD in Counseling and Somatic Psychology.
Dr. Nadine has her own private practice and has spent the last two years writing her book "Run Like Hell" to help you find hope, healing, and education.
Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds is out now!Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/
Instagram: @therealnadine
Tiktok: @drnaelmft
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This week Stephanie will be sharing her story of how emotional and financial abuse escalated slowly over time and led to a violent attack in the home where she almost lost her life. We discuss the details of that day, what life looked like leading up to the tragedy, and how she is a survivor and an overcomer today.
Stephanie's TikTok: @stephaniejbond
Website: Stephaniejbond.com
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On this episode I am joined by my guest Kia Lee where we will be discussing topics such as red flags, coercion, emotional abuse, escalation to physical abuse, and the mental turmoil/ cognitive dissonance involved in an abusive relationship.
Kia's website is: https://kia-lee.com/
Her Instagram is @lighthousesurvivor
Kia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode I will be speaking about the tactics an abuser may use to get you to stay, as well as the healing and mindset tips that helped me to be successful in leaving my abusive relationship permanently.
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On this episode, I am answering your most asked questions from Instagram about the cycle of abuse in an effort to bring you clarity and reassurance.
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Tanna shares her story of the many years of financial and emotional abuse she endured within a marriage and how she eventually broke free from the cycle and found healing on the other side.
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Today I am joined by my guest Jordyn who will be sharing her domestic violence story and having an open discussion about the realities of the cycle of abuse and how she eventually found freedom.
Jordyn's Instagram and Tiktok is @lemontreeliteracy
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This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram.
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On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the process.
Below is the link for the Battered Women's Justice Project which is a FREE resource that you can check out:
https://bwjp.org/
Rachel's coaching website is: https://www.greaterthingstocome.com/
And her Instagram is: @momswithswords
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Today I am joined by my guest Pearl Velasquez (@resilient.therapy) where we will have an open conversation about healing from abuse. We cover topics such as rumination, dissociation, hypervigilance, building self-assurance, and more. Trigger warning- this episode also contains topics of SA and non-fatal strangulation.
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