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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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47:10

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: The Red Flags of Moving Too...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/04/09

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on June 12, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this revealing episode ofBitch is a Bad Word,Cory Annshares her intense story of falling for a charming stranger on a dating app — only to find herself trapped in a toxic relationship marked by manipulation, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. If you’ve ever wondered how

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58:44

(Re-Release) Trauma Bonding, Narcissistic Abuse and...

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2026/04/07

This episode originally aired on November 18, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this episode, Lindsay welcomes back our BFF, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, psychologist, relational trauma expert, and survivor of one of the most infamous coercive control stories of our time. Dr. Nae breaks down trauma bonding in a way that finally makes sense, explains how narcissistic

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46:25

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: Grace Stuart on Why She Stayed

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/04/02

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on May 8, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----This week onBitch Sesh,Lindsaysits down with Grace Stuart — domestic violence survivor and host of theWhy She Stayedpodcast — for a raw and powerful conversation about what keepssurvivors stuck in abusive relationships and why they stay far longer than they ever imagined. Grace

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1:08:35

(Re-Release) One Mom’s Battle: Domestic Abuse and...

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2026/03/31

This episode originally aired on May 27, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What happens when the system meant to protect you actually works against you?In this raw and unfiltered episode ofBitch is a Bad Word, I’m joined by Tina Swithin—author, mom, and founder ofOne Mom’s Battle. Tina’s story started in the trenches of a brutal custody battle with a narcissistic ex,

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1:06:29

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: Emotional Addiction, Toxic...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/26

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on June 5, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this powerful episode ofBitch is a Bad Word,Azadehdives into the dark reality of emotional addiction, toxic relationships, and trauma bonding. If you've ever felt stuck in a love that hurts more than it heals, this one’s for you.We’re talking drug dens, manipulation,

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1:12:35

(Re-Release) Outsmarting Personality Disorders with...

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2026/03/24

This episode originally aired on April 22, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this powerful episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, host Lindsay sits down with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and author Carla Litto to unpack the psychology behind narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships.Carla, author of Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to

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1:06:37

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: You’re Not a Bitch for...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/19

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on May 29, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What if your life looked picture-perfect—but behind closed doors, it was anything but?In this deeply honest episode ofBitch Sesh, we’re joined by Heather from Hello Divorce, who discoveredBitch Is a Bad Wordafter listening to theWhen Dating Hurtspodcast and feeling an urgent pull

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1:08:18

(Re-Release) Is It Abuse? Meet The AI That Helps You...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/17

This episode originally aired on October 14, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What if the first person you told about your abuse… wasn’t a person at all?In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with Anne Wintemute, the CEO and founder of Aimee Says, an AI-powered digital companion designed to support people experiencing domestic violence, coercive

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1:15:08

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: I escaped from Dubai | Anna

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/12

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on November 27, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this unforgettable Bitch Sesh,Lindsaysits down withAnna, as a young wife who found herself trapped inside her abusive husband’s family home in Dubai. She was isolated, monitored, and terrified to tell anyone what was happening behind closed doors. Reporting the abuse felt

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1:24:18

(Re-Release) Toxic Parents: How Family Trauma Fuels...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/10

This special episode originally aired on June 3, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What happens when family trauma fuels addiction—and how do you break free?In this raw episode ofBitch Is A Bad Word, We're joined byJoshConnelly—a survivor of toxic parents, substance abuse, and emotional trauma who found sobriety and healing.Joshopens up about growing up with toxic

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1:05:07

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: My Harrowing Journey Through...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/03/05

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on October 23, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----Kalen’s story began when she was only 17. What she thought was the drama of love quickly became a cycle of emotional and physical abuse. For years, she was told she was crazy, too sensitive, too much. She believed it. Behind closed doors, she lived with an extreme personality

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1:25:58

(Re-Release) Answering the Call: Inside the National...

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2026/03/03

This special episode originally aired on October 30, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In thisspecial episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down inside the National Domestic Violence Hotline headquarters with Katie Ray-Jones, the organization’s badass CEO and lifelong advocate for survivors. Together, they pull back the curtain on what really happens when

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54:26

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh: Jenn Higgins Turned Tragedy...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/26

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on April 24, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----TRIGGER WARNING: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of suicide, suicidal ideation, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is strongly advised.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. Help is available. You can

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59:51

(Re-Release) Richard Grannon on Narcissistic Abuse,...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/24

This episode originally aired on October 28, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----“The only time you knew your worth as a child was when you were solving a tyrant’s problem.” Richard GrannonMeet Richard Grannon, trauma specialist, author ofA Cult of One, and the internet’s most brutally honest voice on narcissistic abuse and emotional recovery. In this episode of B!tch

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31:29

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh | “G” Speaks from Inside an...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/19

This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on April 17, 2025 -- This was the start of it, besties!If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----Bitch Sesh are up-close & personal conversations with current victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence sharing their stories.In this compelling inaugural episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word: "Bitch Sesh", Lindsay engages

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59:30

(Re-Release) Bethany Joy Lenz on Cults, Control, and...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/17

This episode originally aired on April 15, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----This week on Bitch Is a Bad Word, actress, singer, author, and podcaster Bethany Joy Lenz joins us for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about surviving a cult — all while starring on one of TV’s most iconic teen dramas, One Tree Hill.Bethany opens up about her upcoming memoir, her

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1:19:43

(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh | "Quinn":What Emotional...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/12

This episode originally aired on September 25, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations regarding self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and suicide.The Trauma Bond. It's hard to see the forest for the trees when you're in the middle of a constant emotional onslaught.That is Quinn's story, our guest on today'sBitch Is A Bad Word:

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1:05:42

(Re-Release) Narcissism Explained: How To Spot A...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/10

This episode originally aired on September 9, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What is a narcissist—really? How do they act? How do they trap you? And how do you begin to break free once you realize the truth?In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, therapist and narcissistic abuse expert Vanessa Reiser breaks it down: what narcissism looks like, why it’s so confusing

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(Re-Release) Bitch Sesh | I Didn't Know It Was Abuse:...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/05

This episode originally aired on September 4, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word's Bitch Sesh, 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

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1:07:15

(Re-Release) Coercive Control: The Silent Weapon of...

Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on... ·

2026/02/03

This episode originally aired on August 26, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----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

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