The summer months bring more than just sunshine and vacations—they create a perfect storm for domestic violence. Did you know abuse incidents spike by 12% during summer? This jarring statistic reveals how stretched family tim...
The murder of seven-month-old Aaden Moreno stands as a haunting example of what happens when our protective systems fail those they're designed to protect. Just days after a Connecticut judge denied a restraining order that w...
Trusting a victim's instincts could be the difference between life and death. Dorothy Giunta-Cotter knew her husband was dangerous. She told authorities he repeatedly threatened to kill her if she ever left him. She did everything right - fled with her child, sought help from a crisis center, filed…
Dana's transformation from abuse survivor to community leader shows how trauma can become purpose when channeled into helping others. After enduring 17 years of family court battles and multiple forms of abuse, Dana founded the Survivor Center to create the support system she wished she'd had durin…
The journey from victim to advocate is rarely straightforward, but Dana's story reveals the remarkable resilience of the human spirit against unimaginable odds. As a child in the Bronx, Dana navigated parental addiction, homelessness from age nine, and cultural displacement as the only Caucasian pe…
George's story begins with a childhood shaped by three different abusive men. From physical beatings by his foster father for minor childish behaviors to learning at age nine that the man he'd called "dad" wasn't his biological father, his early years were marked by confusion and pain. When his ste…
Money and fame shouldn't protect abusers, but they often do. This latest episode delves deep into one of Hollywood's most notorious domestic violence cases – the disturbing relationship between Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva. The relationship began like a Hollywood romance in 2009, quickly result…
Two years in, and I'm finally ready to share some of my personal healing journey following domestic violence. What began as determination to leave my abuser slowly morphed into doubt and questioning - was it really abuse? Could the relationship be saved? In therapy, a seemingly simple exercise chan…
The devastating intersection between suicide and domestic violence remains largely hidden, yet the statistics tell a shocking story. In this deeply important conversation, LCSW Jessica reveals that one in three women who atte...
What happens after you leave an abuse relationship? The movies would have you believe it's all sunshine and roses once you escape, but the reality is far more complicated. Author Emma Jean Rowin returns to share the final chapter of her journey, reading from her powerful memoir "When Things Collaps…
When Emma Jean's young daughter offered to "act really cute" to prevent her father's rage, something profound shifted. In this raw, emotional conversation, Emma Jean reads a pivotal passage from her book, "When Things Collapse," revealing the exact moment she realized her children weren't just witn…
Emma Jean Rowin survived an abusive marriage that culminated in her ex-husband becoming an active shooter. Her powerful memoir "When Things Collapse" chronicles this journey, but more importantly, reveals the subtle pathway t...
Discover the art of thriving amidst the challenges of high-conflict co-parenting in this engaging episode featuring insights from Marisol, a co-parenting coach with firsthand experience. Uncover practical strategies for maint...
Navigating the stormy seas of high-conflict co-parenting is no easy feat, and today I have Marisol sharing her compelling journey. Imagine juggling not one, but two custody and child support cases, all while facing the emotio...
What if cultural traditions are quietly trapping victims in cycles of abuse? Join us as Dr. Anisha returns to "1 in 3" with a profound exploration of Indian marriage dynamics and their influence on domestic violence. Drawing ...
After a personal encounter with the shocking realities of domestic violence, this week's episode of 1 in 3 offers a compassionate and expert-led exploration of the healing process. I welcome Dr. Anisha, an integrative medicine practitioner and trauma specialist, who sheds light on the complex layer…
Meet Sheena Yap Chan, a remarkable author and podcaster whose mission is to uplift and empower Asian women through self-confidence and leadership. Sheena's journey from experiencing cultural identity struggles after moving fr...
How do we ensure that the most vulnerable among us are truly protected? Deanna Cook's tragic story is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that allow domestic violence to persist unchecked. This episode of "1 in 3" takes us through her desperate struggle to break free from the cycle of abuse p…
How can you recognize emotional abuse before it escalates? In this episode of the 1 in 3 Podcast, Ingrid welcomes back Antoinette Foxworthy to explore the often-hidden world of emotional and psychological abuse. Drawing from her research, personal experience, and her book No More, Antoinette reveal…
How do professional women navigate the hidden dangers of abusive relationships? In this episode of the 1 in 3 Podcast, Ingrid is joined by Antoinette Foxworthy as she shares poignant excerpts from her book No More. The narrative follows Dr. Anita Stone, a professional woman trapped in an abusive re…
How can storytelling empower survivors and educate the world about the realities of domestic violence? In this episode of the 1 in 3 Podcast , Ingrid is joined by Antoinette Foxworthy, who shares her journey from surviving do...
The holiday season is often a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it also brings heightened stress and danger, especially for those affected by domestic violence. Join me, Ingrid, as I share crucial insights into why ...
What happens when you realize the person you love is not who they claimed to be? Join us as Amanda courageously shares her journey through the maze of narcissistic abuse, exposing the chilling reality of gaslighting and manip...
What happens when the scars left by abuse are invisible? Join me to hear the complexities of emotional and psychological abuse with Amanda, a special education teacher who bravely shares her personal story of enduring narciss...