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WHEN DATING HURTS
by Evergreen Podcasts
A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. . Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation. FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen. Bill interviews experts with key experiences in dating and domestic violence: • Actual survivors of intimate partner violence (dating abuse and domestic violence) • "DV" agency counselors • Law enforcement professionals</
Episodes
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396. Warning Signs - Knowing Psychological Traps and Staying Safe
This is a short overview about warning signs. It is for the person who is still deciding whether the behavior of a partner is just bothersome or some kind of abuse. It is also information for friends who are worried that someone they know might be in a dangerous relationship. The psychological...
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395. Callie O’Reilly – A University Student’s Story of Love, Manipulation, Consent & Shame
Callie O'Reilly recently published a memoir about her experiences with domestic violence. It occurred during her time as a university student in Canada. But could have happened anywhere. Her book, entitled, "Let Me Down: Reflections on Love and Abuse," was a way to explore the "less often talked...
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380. "Leaving: The Hardest and Most Dangerous Decision You'll Ever Make"
This podcast exists because of my daughter Kristin. She was 21 years old when her ex-boyfriend stabbed her to death. She had already ended the relationship. She thought she would be free. She was not. LEAVING: Today's episode is for the person who is still deciding whether to leave. It is also…
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393. Patricia Gordon Stevens - Leaving: The Fear, Shame & Coercive Control Follow After You Escape
This story comes with warnings. If this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. Patricia Gordon Stevens knows what it is like o leave an abusive marital relationship. What she wants people to understand is that leaving is not necessarily the end of the abuse, or the end of...
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388. Loss of Self Esteem - How Abuse Steals Who You Are
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Loss of Self Esteem - How Abuse Steals Who You Are. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red...
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392. Jocelyn - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Coercive Control, Family Court Nightmares & Fighting to Protect Her Child After Leaving
This story comes with warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, coercive control, high-conflict co-parenting, family court appearances, financial abuse, and trauma bonding. These can be triggering for some listeners. If this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you....
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391. Jocelyn - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Coercive Control, Family Court Nightmares & Fighting to Protect Her Child After Leaving
This story comes with warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, coercive control, high-conflict co-parenting, family court appearances, financial abuse, and trauma bonding. These can be triggering for some listeners. If this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you....
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387. Baby Trapping - When a Pregnancy is Used as a Leash
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Baby Trapping - When a Pregnancy is Used as a Leash. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red...
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390. Sunshine Faye - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - She Owned Her Mistakes, Danced With the Devil, and Became The Manipulation Whisperer
This story comes with many warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, addiction, crimes and incarceration, trauma bonding, and abandonment. These can be triggering for some. If listening to this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. This is part two of a two-part...
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389. Sunshine Faye - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - She Owned Her Mistakes, Danced With the Devil, and Became The Manipulation Whisperer
This story comes with many warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, addiction, crimes and incarceration, trauma bonding, and abandonment. These can be triggering for some. If listening to this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. Sunshine Faye (not her real...
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386. Mirroring - The Narcissist's Deadliest Trap
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Mirroring - The Narcissist's Deadliest Trap. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red flags…
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379. Lisa Ortiz - Survivor Story of Hitting Rock Bottom and Choosing to Live
This story comes with many warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, rape, addiction, crimes and incarceration, trauma bonding, and abandonment. If listening to this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. Lisa Ortiz is an author and the founder of a nonprofit...
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385. Safety Planning and Strategies
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Safety Planning and Strategies. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red flags you need to…
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382. Rebecca Lazzelle - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Surviving Financial Abuse, Emotional Betrayal & Near-Fatal Violence
This story comes with many warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, rape, and trauma bonding. If listening to this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. This is part two of a two-part interview. Rebecca Lazzelle is a domestic violence survivor. She is also an...
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381. Rebecca Lazzelle - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Surviving Financial Abuse, Emotional Betrayal & Near-Fatal Violence
This story comes with many warnings. There are descriptions of cruel violence, rape, and trauma bonding. If listening to this episode becomes too intense, stop and do what is best for you. This is part one of a two-part interview. Rebecca Lazzelle is a domestic violence survivor. She is also an...
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384. Spyware - Detection and Removal.
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Spyware - Detection and Removal. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red flags you need to…
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377. Re-Release - Katie - Pt 2 of 2 - Escalation to Emotional, Physical, and Near‑Fatal Violence
This is part two of a two-part story with Katie. Be sure you are ready to hear this story. As it proceeds, you will be hearing about horribly abusive physical violence and actual torture... Trigger warnings need to be expressed due to both the content and graphic descriptions. If this story is…
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377. Re-Release - Katie - Pt 1 of 2 - Escalation to Emotional, Physical, and Near‑Fatal Violence
This is part one of a two-part story with Katie. Be sure you are ready to hear this story. As it proceeds, you will be hearing about horribly abusive physical violence and actual torture... Trigger warnings need to be expressed due to both the content and graphic descriptions. If this story is…
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383. Gaslighting and Psychological Manipulation
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Gaslighting and Psychological Manipulation. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is about the red flags you...
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375. Re-Release - Jen Lee - A Survivor’s Story of Dating Abuse, Emotional Trauma, and Recovery
I met Jen Lee six years ago when she and I launched separate podcasts at around the same time. Both podcasts are heavily aimed at identifying and supporting survivors. Jen and I share podcast tips and have remained professional friends ever since. Residing in Virginia, her first marriage ended...
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382. Dynamics that Make Coercive Control Effective and Difficult to Escape
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Dynamics that Make Coercive Control Effective and Difficult to Escape. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This...
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374. Listen to the Mind of an Abuser - Our Eighth Installment
We want you to hear from the mind of an abuser once more... This episode, our eighth in this "Mind of the Abuser" series, comes with content and trigger warnings: Domestic abuse, domestic violence, language, and graphic violence. We have heard enough about the minds and justifications of abusers…
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370. Isolation - Your Partner Wants You Away from Your Support Network
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Isolation - Your Partner Wants You Away from Your Support Network This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is...
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373. Emily’s Story - Pt 2 of 2 Pts: Groomed, Controlled and Stalked by an Abusive Predator
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. There is a description of a rape. There is drug usage and both knife and gun violence. There is both emotional and verbal abuse. There is physical violence and the use of...
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372. Emily’s Story Pt 1 of 2 Pts: Groomed, Controlled and Stalked by an Abusive Predator
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. There is a description of a rape. There is drug usage and both knife and gun violence. There is both emotional and verbal abuse. There is physical violence and the use of...
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371. Stonewalling - When Communication is Controlled by Your Abuser
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Stonewalling - When Communication is Controlled by Your Abuser. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is…
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368. Shael Norris - Exec. Dir. "SafeBAE" - Youth-led Nonprofit Stopping Sexual Violence
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Shael Norris is the executive director of SafeBAE, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to stopping sexual violence before it...
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369. Ghosting Part 2 - When Your Partner Disappears to Control You
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Ghosting - When Your Partner Disappears to Control You. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all...
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363. Jena Jake - Understanding Attraction Patterns & Warning Signs in Abusive Relationships
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Jena Jake is a licensed therapist, certified coach, and author. Some of her many areas of focus are: prevention, early…
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367. Dog Whistles - Covert Abuse Signals Abusers use to Control You
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Dog Whistles - Covert Abuse Signals Abusers use to Control You This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And…
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366. Breadcrumbing - How We become Strung Along by Abusers
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Breadcrumbing - How We become Strung Along by Abusers This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all...
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362. Megan Margherio - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - "Everwoven": Overcoming Stepbrother Abuse & Abusive Marriage
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is part two of two parts with Megan Margherio, author of "Everwoven." Megan's upbringing included abuse at home from…
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361. Megan Margherio - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - "Everwoven": Overcoming Stepbrother Abuse & Abusive Marriage
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is part one of two parts with Megan Margherio, author of "Everwoven." Megan's upbringing included abuse at home from her...
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365. Pocketing - How We Become Hidden Out of View by Abusers
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Pocketing - How We Become Hidden Out of View by Abusers This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all...
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364. Hoovering - How We are Vacuumed Back into Abusive Relationships
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Hoovering - How We are Vacuumed Back into Abusive Relationships This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And…
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360. Bill Mitchell's Appearance on "This Is Actually Happening" Podcast
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. I was invited to appear on the podcast, This Is Actually Happening, about four years ago. It was a breakthrough for me…
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353. Coercive Control - How to Detect It. How to Break Free.
Coercive Control. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Coercive Control - How to Detect It. How to Break Free from It. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear…
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352. Trauma Bonding - What It Is. How To Break Free.
Trauma Bonding. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Trauma Bonding - What It Is. How To Break Free. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And…
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359. Kayleigh - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Abused for 15 Years. Love Bombing, Red Flags & Breaking Free from Controlling Husband
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is part two of two parts with Kayleigh. Kayleigh was in a relationship for 15 years. In fact, it ended only weeks ago.…
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358. Kayleigh - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Abused for 15 Years. Love Bombing, Red Flags & Breaking Free from Controlling Husband
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is part one of two parts with Kayleigh. Kayleigh was in a relationship for 15 years. In fact, it ended only weeks ago.…
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351. Fast Tracking - What It Feels Like. How to Stop It.
Fast Tracking. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Fast Tracking - What It Feels Like. How to Stop It. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And...
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350. Blame Shifting -- What It Is. How to Deal With It.
Blame Shifting. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Blame Shifting -- What It Is. How to Deal With It. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. This is...
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357. Rereleasing Brenda - Losing Her Freedom to an Abuser Who Refused to Let Go
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Brenda's story has many twists and turns. You will hear the insidious ways her abuser would not give up when she expressed no...
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342. How Abusers use Digital Technology to Control and Stalk
How Abusers use Digital Technology to Control and Stalk. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. It is the red flags you need to...
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354. Anna Astwood Speaks about Her New Book, "But He Said He Loved Me"
This episode talks about a new book entitled, "But He Said He Loved Me." Anna Astwood has been a survivor guest on WHEN DATING HURTS twice. During her first interview, she said she started a book two decades ago, but put it away, and she did not finish it When she returned for her second…
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356. Rereleasing Erin's Story - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - The Nightmare of Escaping Charlie's Demands & Total Control
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is the second part of a two-part story with Erin. We interviewed Erin about three years ago, and her story has remained…
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355. Rereleasing Erin's Story - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - The Nightmare of Escaping Charlie's Demands & Total Control
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is the first in a two-part story with Erin. We interviewed Erin about three years ago, and her story has remained on our...
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348. Devaluation in an Abusive Relationship
"Devaluation in an Abusive Relationship" This episode is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Devaluation in an Abusive Relationship. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped...
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346. "Flying Monkeys" - What They Are and How to Deal with Them
"Understanding Flying Monkeys" This episode is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Understanding Flying Monkeys This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. It is…
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349. Karan’s Story: A Therapist’s Experience with Domestic Abuse, Trauma & Resilience
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Karan told me she spent the past several months healing from a deeply harmful relational experience. She understands how...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. .
Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend.
Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation.
FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen.
Bill interviews experts with key experiences in dating and domestic violence:
• Actual survivors of intimate partner violence (dating abuse and domestic violence)
• "DV" agency counselors
• Law enforcement professionals</
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