#119 Danielle Bradtke: Her Partner Controlled Everything | Trapped In His Schedule

I thought my life was a movie to survive the trauma." Danielle shares the harrowing reality of domestic violence, psychological "flight mode," and the unthinkable choice to lose her son to save his life. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Danielle, a survivor of extreme domestic violence who shares a story that challenges everything we know about the human will to survive. From living under a strict "slave schedule" to the moment she realised her own face was a trigger for her son’s PTSD, Danielle’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and the complex reality of breaking generational trauma. We explore: -The Neuroscience of Survival: How Danielle’s brain convinced her the world was "fake" (Dissociation) just to keep her alive. -The Failure of the System: Why child protection services struggle to support the most vulnerable when they turn 18. -The Long Road to Reconciliation: The moment a letter in a mailbox brought a "dead" relationship back to life. -Redefining Love: Learning to accept a healthy relationship after a lifetime of abuse. --------------------------------- Disclaimer:- Viewer and listener discretion is advised. This content is not intended to glorify or promote harmful behaviour. It reflects personal lived experiences and does not necessarily represent the views of the host, platform, or any affiliated organisations. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed, support is available. In Australia, you can contact: Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 1800RESPECT (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) – 1800 737 732 Please take care while engaging with this content. QLD International Women's Day - Parliamentary Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qld-international-womens-day-parliamentary-breakfast-event-tickets-1458991194939?aff=oddtdtcreator National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-child-family-safety-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1964610685446?aff=oddtdtcreator National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C