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IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse

Hi, I’m Amanda, the host of IPV and Me, and this podcast is my personal journey through the complex, painful, and often hidden world of intimate partner violence. I share my real experiences with domestic abuse—what it looked like, how it felt, why I stayed, and how I found the strength to leave.This isn’t just about what happened to me. It’s about breaking the silence, exploring the emotional and psychological layers of abuse, and offering support to others who may be in similar situations. Whether

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E23 - Claire and Charlotte Hart (Audio Fixed)

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2023/04/26

This episode highlights the danger of leaving an abuser. This is the story of Claire and Charlotte, and the Hart family.Sources:Book written by Luke and Ryan Hart: https://amzn.to/3ofvk2xLuke’s letter to Ryan: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/luke-hart/brother-strength-saved-me_b_16145554.html?1492844010Luke and Ryan Hart’s website: https://www.cocoawareness.co.uk/

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*Bonus* Facts, Statistics & How to Know You're Being...

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2023/02/21

This is a bonus episode where I read some facts and statistics and give important information about domestic abuse, all taken from Tanya Selvaratnam's book, 'Assume Nothing'. (See episode 22 for her full story: https://media.rss.com/ipvandme/feed.xml )Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IPVandMe/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandgoggs/?hl=enHelp: thehotline.orgSources:https://amzn.to/3WF6vc3 - Tanya’s book “Assume Nothing”

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E22 - Tanya Selvaratnam

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2023/02/20

Tanya Selavaratnam suffered abuse at the hands of the former Attorney General of NY, Eric Schneiderman. In her memoir, 'Assume Nothing' she gives a harrowing account of the abuse and control she suffered.Help:https://www.thehotline.org/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IPVandMe/membershipInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandgoggs/?hl=enSources:https://amzn.to/3WF6vc3 - Tanya’s book “Assume Nothing”https://www.tanyaturnsup.com/bio-photos - Tanya’s websiteFour Women Accuse New York’s Attorney

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E21 Hedda Nussbaum Part 2 (Audio Fixed)

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2023/01/30

Part 2 of the story of Hedda Nussbaum.Sources:https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/grieving-sister-alleged-murder-victim-28865619https://medium.com/@johnmarkgreenwriter/unstoppable-722c5cbe7d03https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CfwWV-XVuYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9halqAwG3rM&t=28s documentaryhttps://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1988/5/what-lisa-knew article from vanity fairhttps://vimeo.com/45276028 documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5WqVneeWBM -

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E20 - Hedda Nussbaum Part 1

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2023/01/24

Hedda Nussbaum spent years being tortured and abused by her partner, Joel Steinberg. Little did she know it would end in the most horrendous thing any parent could go through.Sources:https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/grieving-sister-alleged-murder-victim-28865619https://medium.com/@johnmarkgreenwriter/unstoppable-722c5cbe7d03https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CfwWV-XVuYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9halqAwG3rM&t=28s documentaryhttps://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1988/5/what-lisa-knew

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E19 - Gabby Petito (Audio Fixed)

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/12/20

The missing person case and subsequent murder of Gabby Petito became a social media sensation in 2021. Her fiance Brian Laundrie had returned from their trip without her and was refusing to talk to the police or Gabbie's family, but where was Gabbie?Episode Sources:Killing of Gabby Petito - Wikipediahttps://www.instagram.com/gabspetito/Gabby Petito timeline: Everything we know about her

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E18 - Nadine Lott

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/09/20

This week's episode takes us to my home country, Ireland and is the devastating and brutal story of Nadine Lott. Nadine did everything you're 'supposed to do', so why did she still end up dead? This one is particularly violent so listener discretion is advised.Sources:Nadine Lott's mother: 'We are haunted by her terror, fear, panic, cries'https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/nadine-lott-told-former-partner-24628380Nadine’s body had 64 injuries -

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E17 - Taylor Armstrong Part 2

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/08/29

Taylor Armstrong is an OG Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. When the show first aired, little did the viewers know that her Stepford Wife's outer appearance was a ruse to hide the fact that her husband, Russell was brutally abusing her.Sources: https://tidd.ly/3GTriSX Taylor's memoir.Camille reveals Taylor's abuse on Real Housewives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL1qnfllUPoThis episode contains stories of intense physical violence, suicide and rape. Listener discretion is advised.For help, please

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E16 - Taylor Armstrong Part 1

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/08/08

Taylor Armstrong is an OG Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. When the show first aired, little did the viewers know that her Stepford Wife's outer appearance was a ruse to hide the fact that her husband, Russell was brutally abusing her.Sources: https://tidd.ly/3GTriSX Taylor's memoir.Camille reveals Taylor's abuse on Real Housewives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL1qnfllUPoThis episode contains stories of intense physical violence, suicide and rape. Listener discretion is advised.For help, please

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E15 - Leslie Morgan Steiner Part 3

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/05/06

This concludes the story of Leslie Morgan Steiner.Sources:TEDTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_morgan_steiner_why_domestic_violence_victims_don_t_leave?language=enBook:https://tidd.ly/3EmKg2R

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E14 - Leslie Morgan Steiner Part 2

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/04/28

Welcome back for part 2 of the story of Leslie Morgan Steiner.(Warning: Leslie's story is particularly violent at times.)Sources:TEDTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_morgan_steiner_why_domestic_violence_victims_don_t_leave?language=enBook:https://tidd.ly/3EmKg2R

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E13 - Leslie Morgan Steiner Part 1

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/04/16

This week I start Part 1 of the story of a true hero of mine. I have discussed Leslie Morgan Steiner on almost every episode of my show so far and thought it time I discuss her story and her wonderful book, 'Crazy Love'.(Warning: Leslie's story is particularly violent at times and I also discuss some stories from my own life which may be triggering to some of you).Sources:TEDTalk:

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E12 - Tina Turner

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/02/09

This week I tell the story of Tina Turner's years of abuse at the hands of Ike Turner.Sources:‘I, Tina’ My Life Story Tina Turner with Kurt Loder book: https://tidd.ly/3udM8biTina documentary HBO https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYB2e7gq3xivCIgEAAAAb:type:featureLinks:Rte article and show: Domestic abuse in Ireland - a year in crisishttps://www.rte.ie/player/movie/rt%C3%A9-investigates-domestic-abuse-a-year-of-crisis/259680296305Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandgoggs/?hl=enHelp:Text

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*Bonus* Ashling Murphy and Violence Against Women

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2022/01/17

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ashling Murphy.A slightly different episode this week as I try and process the senseless murder of Ashling and violence against women in general.Sources: Picture of bike from Ashling Murphy investigation: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0117/1274155-ashling-murphy-investigation/Facts about VAW https://reliefweb.int/report/world/16-shocking-facts-about-violence-against-women-and-girlsHow to help end VAW

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E11 - Nicole Brown Simpson

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/12/01

I'm finally back! This week I tell the story of Nicole Brown Simpson. One of the most infamous cases of DV and the biggest trial of all time.Link to my article with Real Woman magazine: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=52852&i=723499&p=66&ver=html5Instagram: @IPVandMe @MandGoggsSources:Documentary: OJ and Nicole: An American Tragedy.

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E10 - The Watts Family Murders

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/09/27

This week I talk about the murder of Shanann Watts and her children Cece and Bella by her husband Chris. A story that shook the world.Sources: Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/search?q=family%20next%20door&jbv=81130130https://www.insider.com/chris-watts-murder-timeline-2018-12A reminder that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

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E09 - The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/09/15

In this week's episode, I discuss the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband,

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E08 - Recovery

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/08/02

Welcome back! This week I talk about the recovery process. It's a long road but you will get there.Sources: VOCA fix act:

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E07 - Leaving Part 2

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/07/08

Welcome back to part 2 of 'Leaving'. This was recorded during a thunderstorm and flash flooding in NY so you may hear some rain and thunder in the background!Sources: The Danger Assessment http://ncdsv.org/images/DANGERASSESSMENT.pdfNo Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5487&awinaffid=879747&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookdepository.com%2Fsearch%3FsearchTerm%3Dno%2Bvisible%2Bbruises%26search%3DFind%2BbookThe Hope Card

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E06 - Leaving part 1

IPV and Me: My Journey with Domestic Abuse ·

2021/06/24

Welcome back! This week is a two-parter as I have so much to say on the leaving process. Reach out to me on @IPVandMe on all social media platforms or my personal account on Instagram @MandGoggs. thehotline.org for help.Sources:New York Daily News Article: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-wake-victim-crowbar-attack-20210623-pe46vwmsmfdvbebmuyuwveezgm-story.htmlNo Visible Bruises book:

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