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Ep. 50: A Conversation About the Family Court System | Courtney Gilmartin
On this episode, I am joined by Courtney Gilmartin who is a legal strategist and protective mom advocating for change in New Jersey & the family court system. We have a general discussion about entering the court system as a mother and provide some practical tips & resources to keep in your toolbox of information.
For further information & support you can check out these links:
NJ Protective Moms - Resource page has A TON of free resources
https://www.njprotectivemoms.org/resources
Holding Hope Foundation - offers scholarships to protective moms
https://holdinghopefoundation.com/
Courtney's Booking Page
https://calendly.com/courtneygilmartin
Monarch Consulting Group
https://www.monarchconsultinggrp.com/
Courtney's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/courtney.gilmartin/
Grace's Instagram: @gracestuart26
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63. Ep. 63: "Purposeful, Determined, & Unwavering"- Sarah's Story
01:18:53||Season 1, Ep. 63Sarah shares her story of the many years of abuse she endured throughout her marriage and how spiritual and emotional abuse played a big role in keeping her trapped. She also shares how she navigated with 3 children including one special needs child and how she clung to her faith even when it was used against her as manipulation. Lastly, we discuss when an abuser says they didn't "mean" to hurt us and why it is still intentional abuse. If you would like to connect with Sarah she has provided her Instagram below:@hopperbunch462. Ep. 62: He Knew Which Lines Not To Cross
01:10:38||Season 1, Ep. 62Christa shares her story of experiencing high forms of covert abuse and how that led to a complete mental breakdown and loss of self. We dive into many examples of manipulation and how she eventually saw through the fog, overcame the confusion, and walked away for good. If you would like to get in touch with Christa, please see her Instagram below:@christarealba61. Ep. 61: Weaponization Of Mental Health, Triangulation, & Charisma
01:16:30||Season 1, Ep. 61On this episode, Jess shares her story about how abusers can weaponize mental health claims as an excuse to accuse you and gain control in very covert ways. We also discuss how perpetrators who are very charismatic triangulate people around them to feed into the manipulation and lies.60. Ep. 60: How Abusers Control The Narrative | with Quinn Padilla
01:07:09||Season 1, Ep. 60On this episode, I am joined by trauma therapist and abuse recovery coach- Quinn Padilla. We discuss topics such as what is a "one-off" mistake vs. a pattern, intent vs. action, and how an abuser will attempt to control the narrative. Get in touch with Quinn: Instagram: @itsquinnpadillaWebsite: https://www.itsquinnpadilla.com/Grace's socials: Instagram: @gracestuart26 @whyshestayedpodcast59. Ep. 59: Discussing the Diddy Trial- with Dr. Nadine Macaluso
51:35||Season 1, Ep. 5958. Ep. 58: "The Trauma Bond Was Like Quicksand"
01:24:39||Season 1, Ep. 58On this episode, Tanya shares her domestic violence survivor story and what the aftermath looked like of finally staying gone. We discuss topics such as the strength of a trauma bond, how abuse causes someone to lose themselves over time, emotional & physical abuse, and how she broke free.57. Ep. 57 Reasons We Stay & Helping a Loved One | Bethany Comerford
52:31||Season 1, Ep. 57On this episode, I am joined by life coach Bethany Comerford as we discuss red flags in manipulation, why survivors often stay for so long, ways to practically help a loved one, and how grief plays a role even when this person has abused you.This week we experienced several technical difficulties, but episodes will return to the normal day and pattern over the course of the weeks ahead. To get in touch with Bethany here are her links:Website: https://www.positiveconnectionscoaching.com/Instagram: @bethanylifecoach56. Ep. 56: Love Bombing, Illusion of Stability, & Devaluation | Lindsay Abernathy
01:10:08||Season 1, Ep. 56Today I am joined by Lindsay Abernathy host of Bitch Is A Bad Word podcast as she shares her personal story of surviving domestic abuse. We discuss topics of love bombing, future faking, how control escalates over time financially, emotionally, physically, and much more. Please see links below to connect with Lindsay or to check out her podcast: Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpodTiktok: @bitchisabadwordApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-a-bad-word-a-domestic-abuse-survivors-guide/id1780948251YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitchIsABadWord55. Ep. 55: Lundy Bancroft Interview | Why Does He Do That?
59:11||Season 1, Ep. 55I am honored to have Lundy Bancroft on the show with me to talk about some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding domestic abuse and the mind of the abuser. Lundy Bancroft is the author of the book "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" as well as many other books and has worked extensively in batterer intervention programs. He has over 30 years of experience working with abusive men and their families and is a leading voice in the field of domestic abuse and advocacy. For Lundy's books, recourses, and more visit his website at: https://lundybancroft.com/