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Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment

Lindsay Abernathy | Domestic Violence Survivor

Bitch Is A Bad Word is a real, raw, and unapologetic domestic violence podcast that digs deep into healing, reclaiming power, and rewriting the rules after toxic relationships, domestic violence, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and financial abuse. Hosted by Lindsay, a mom of four with zero fancy letters behind her name, this show is a no-BS conversation about breaking free and finding your voice.Each week, we bring in experts, survivors, and the real-life stories that break

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1:17:36

A Broken Legal System: Lynn's Story Part 2 (Bitchsesh)

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2025/09/11

In Part 2 of Lynn’s story, we explore a chilling truth many survivors face: the abuse doesn’t stop when the relationship ends. It just moves to the courtroom.Lynn’s ex didn’t just gaslight and control her at home—he took that manipulation into family court, painting himself as the victim, filing false reports, and using the legal system to financially drain and emotionally torture her.In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lynn shares:How her ex used false CPS claims and restraining orders to gain

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1:05:42

Narcissism Explained: How To Spot A Narcissist |...

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2025/09/09

JOIN the BIABW PATREON and DISCORD SERVER where we're building our Bestie community! On Discord, we've created a safe space where you can connect anonymously with others and share. And on Patreon, I "spill the tea" all week long as well as have all the episodes available ad-free! Join at patreon.com/BitchIsABadWordSTAY UPDATED & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:https://www.caliber-studio.com/bitch-is-a-bad-word-with-lindsay#biabwsubscribeConnect with Us:📧 Email: biabw@caliber-studio.com📱 Call or

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1:15:11

I Didn't Know It Was Abuse: Recognizing Red Flags |...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Stephanie Strickland shares a story so many women will recognize—even if they don’t yet have the words for it.She thought she had the life she wanted: a husband, a home, a child. But behind closed doors, things weren’t adding up. Her husband controlled the money, twisted the truth, and left her questioning her own reality. There were no bruises. But there was damage.Stephanie takes us through the confusing fog of emotional manipulation, financial control,

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1:02:05

How To Regain Control (& Stop Being Manipulated) In...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we speak with Sara Davison—divorce coach, author, and survivor—about something many people face but don’t know how to name: being stuck in a relationship that slowly chips away at your confidence, independence, and sense of self.Sara explains how control can look like love, how you start ignoring red flags, and how to finally break free—even when you still care about the person. This episode is for anyone feeling confused, trapped, or like they’ve “lost

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1:19:15

Bitch Sesh: The War After The Abuse - The Fight For...

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2025/08/28

JOIN the BIABW PATREON and DISCORD SERVER where we're building our Bestie community! On Discord, we've created a safe space where you can connect anonymously with others and share. And on Patreon, I "spill the tea" all week long as well as have all the episodes available ad-free! Join at patreon.com/BitchIsABadWord STAY UPDATED & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.caliber-studio.com/bitch-is-a-bad-word-with-lindsay#biabwsubscribeConnect with Us:📧 Email: biabw@caliber-studio.com📱 Call

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1:07:15

Coercive Control: The Silent Weapon of Abusers | Dr....

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2025/08/26

In this powerful episode of B!tch is a Bad Word, host Lindsay sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola—researcher, advocate, and expert in coercive control—to expose the form of domestic abuse that leaves no bruises but devastates lives. Together, they unpack how coercive control erodes autonomy, uses children as weapons, and creates “death by a thousand paper cuts” for survivors.Dr. Cocchiola shares insights from decades of research and lived experience, explaining why survivors often blame

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1:06:56

Bitch Sesh: Pregnant and Betrayed - He Wanted A...

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2025/08/21

In this raw and emotional episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, survivor Loren Gray shares her powerful story of escaping a covertly abusive relationship while raising a young child. Loren’s story sheds light on the often-missed signs of coercive control, financial abuse, emotional manipulation, and the deep trauma that can exist even without physical violence.What begins as a seemingly perfect relationship quickly spirals into isolation, financial control, sexual coercion, and deep emotional harm—all

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1:15:58

How to Spot the Hidden Signs of Financial and...

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2025/08/19

What if the person you love slowly takes away your freedom — not with fists, but with control over your money, your choices, and your self-worth?In this episode of Bitch Is A Bad Word, Jared Melo shares his story of how emotional manipulation and financial control kept him trapped in a toxic relationship. From paychecks being taken, to credit ruined, to being told he was “crazy,” Jared walks us through the everyday red flags survivors often miss until it’s too late.We unpack:How abusers control

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1:06:47

Financial Abuse: How Money Becomes A Weapon & How YOU...

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2025/08/14

What happens when your partner controls every dollar you spend, monitors your bank account, or sabotages your ability to work? This is financial abuse — one of the most powerful tools an abuser uses to trap you in a relationship.Produced in partnership with The National Domestic Violence Hotline for National Financial Abuse Awareness Day, this episode of Bitch Is A Bad Word dives deep into how financial control works, why it’s so effective, and how survivors can begin to break free.Lindsay sits down

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1:04:35

Couples Therapy with a Narcissist: Everything You...

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2025/08/12

What really happens when you try couples therapy with a narcissist — and why it can make things worse? If you're in couples counseling, you NEED to listen to this episode!In this unfiltered conversation, Dr. Jamie Zuckerman (“Dr. Z”), a nationally recognized psychologist and narcissistic abuse expert, joins Lindsay to break down how abusers use therapy, gift-giving, and everyday moments to keep control. She explains coercive control in plain language, how abuse escalates over time, and why leaving

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1:04:49

Bitch Sesh: "How I Broke The Cycle" - Lynn's Story

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2025/08/07

In this powerful and emotional episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, survivor and advocate Lynn shares her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, emotional abuse, and sexual assault—including surviving strangulation and rape.Lynn bravely recounts her experience growing up with a compulsive gambler father, enduring multiple abusive relationships, and navigating the life-threatening consequences of reproductive coercion before eventually escaping a

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1:27:24

How to Safely Leave A Relationship and Prepare for...

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2025/08/05

In this powerful and emotional podcast episode, Lindsay welcomes advocate and survivor Courtney Gilmartin to unpack the insidious nature of coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the long game survivors must play to reclaim their lives.Courtney shares her deeply personal story of entering an abusive relationship at 19, marrying young, and eventually recognizing the subtle but devastating patterns of emotional, psychological, and financial abuse she endured. Though never physically attacked in

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1:04:46

Bitch Sesh: Six Years of Surviving the "Narcissist...

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2025/07/31

What happens when you accidentally launch a podcast about narcissistic abuse and end up becoming a lifeline for survivors around the world?In this unfilteredepisode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with the OG, Brandon Chadwick, host of the Narcissist Apocalypse podcast. What started as a comedy experiment turned into six years of holding space for survivors of narcissistic and emotional abuse, giving them a platform to reclaim their stories and heal out loud.Brandon shares what he’s

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59:48

Midlife Career Pivot with Career Counselor Daisy Swan

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2025/07/29

What if the success you’ve been chasing isn’t what you actually want anymore?In this bold and enlightening episode ofBitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with career strategist and reinvention expert Daisy Swan to talk about what happens when the ladder you’ve been climbing suddenly feels like it’s up against the wrong wall.From Wall Street burnout to Malibu surfing, Daisy has helped thousands of women navigate the messy, beautiful space between who they were and who they’re becoming. Together,

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1:06:23

Bitch Sesh: Strangulation in Domestic Violence - A...

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2025/07/24

What happens when a survivor breaks free from strangulation, abuse, and a broken system — and finds her voice to fight back?In this honest and gripping episode ofBitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down withStaci, a survivor of domestic violence and strangulation by a repeat offender still walking free.Stacishares her courageous journey through trauma, the failures of the justice system, and how speaking out can save lives and ignite change.They dive into the dangerous cycle of abuse, trauma bonding,

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1:06:16

Master Baiters, Trauma Bonds & The Co-Parenting Lie —...

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2025/07/22

So you're still toeing the line, trying to "be reasonable" for court, still hoping you can co-parent with someone who thrives on chaos. This week onBitch Is a Bad Word, Jackie Miller - divorce strategist, high-conflict coach, and professional BS caller - joins Lindsay to break down the narcissist's post-separation playbook.We’re talking:Why co-parenting with a narcissist is a setupThe power of DNE: Do Not EngageHow to stop taking the bait-and recognize when you’re being master baitedWhat a trauma

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55:22

Bitch Sesh: 262 Days Without Her Daughter - One...

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2025/07/17

What happens when a mother drops her daughter off at school—and never sees her again? In this gut-wrenching episode ofBitch Sesh, Lindsay sits down with “M,” a doctor, mother, and fierce advocate who dropped her daughter off at school one morning and never saw her come home. It’s been 262 days. No warning, no goodbye. Just a so-called “temporary” custody order that became a silent sentence. From lost milestones to supervised calls, M shares her story of post-separation abuse, litigation trauma, and

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1:07:08

Divorcing A Narcissist: How to Outsmart and Survive...

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2025/07/15

What happens when the narcissist loses control ofyouand starts targeting your kids instead?In this raw and revealing episode ofBitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with high-conflict divorce strategist Victoria McCooey, who shares what every woman needs to know before leaving a narcissistic or abusive partner and what’s waiting on the other side when you do it with strategy and power.Victoria explains how narcissists often shift their abuse to the children once they can no longer manipulate their

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Bitch Sesh: Domestic Violence in the Military w/ USMC...

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2025/07/10

What happens when the man who once felt like home becomes the reason you fear for your safety?In this gripping episode ofBitch Sesh,Lindsay sits down with Nelsy, a veteran, mother, and survivor of a long-term abusive relationship that began with a single slap and spiraled into years of coercive control. It started in the barracks, with charm, attention, and tenderness… and it ended with holes in the walls, shattered belongings, and a system that protected him over her.We talk about what it means to

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1:00:21

Crazy Love: Smart Women, Abuse & the Trap You Don’t...

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2025/07/08

What if the thing that makes you lovable is the very thing an abuser uses to trap you?In this unforgettable episode ofBitch Is a Bad Word, I sit down with Leslie Morgan Steiner—author of the New York Times bestsellerCrazy Love, TEDx speaker, and former editor atSeventeento unravel how a smart, successful Harvard grad found herself isolated, gaslit, manipulated, and eventually beaten by the man she thought was her soulmate.From the subway where they met to the final brutal assault that nearly ended

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