
A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. . Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation. FACT:... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 397 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsKids & FamilyParentingSociety & Culture | |||

I have appeared on Michele Locke's "LoveLustLaw" podcast several times. She asked me to join her in October 2026 for Domestic Violence month.
LoveLustLaw is a true-crime and courtroom podcast that explores high-conflict divorces, custody battles, co... more
This is a short overview about warning signs.
It is for the person who is still deciding whether the behavior of a partner is just bothersome or some kind of abuse. It is also information for friends who are worried that someone they know might be i... more
Callie O'Reilly recently published a memoir about her experiences with domestic violence. It occurred during her time as a university student in Canada. But could have happened anywhere.
Her book, entitled, "Let Me Down: Reflections on Love and Abu... more
This podcast exists because of my daughter Kristin. She was 21 years old when her ex-boyfriend stabbed her to death. She had already ended the relationship.
She thought she would be free. She was not.
LEAVING:
Today's episode is for the person who... more
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I have a lot of respect for Bill’s commitment to honouring survivors and spreading awareness on intimate partner abuse. Having listened to a lot of episodes it’s really helpful to hear those emerging patterns that typify these dynamics, regardless of the abuser or type of abuse being perpetrated. Bill handles these thoughtfully and I’m grateful for his work in this sphere.
I love the details and information! Bill is kind and down to earth dSD who just wants to find out and help others learn the signs of potential violence/red flags. Only concern is the volume on the podcast is quiet and the commercials are DEAFENING 🤪 I am only in 2024 episodes so maybe it gets better?
Thanks!
So glad you removed the three episodes about the “reformed” domestic abuser - I wouldn’t even listen to them because we KNOW they don’t change.
Also, you need a better editor!!! There are so many parts repeated or out of order, on so many episodes, that it makes it hard to follow. The most recent episode just ends abruptly, mid sentence!!
So annoying - but I do love the content and can relate to a lot of these survivor’s stories.
I can’t remember how I found this podcast, but it’s been healing for me to hear so many others’ stories. I think I find a bit (or more than a bit) of myself in every episode. It is such a worthy project. Super job.
This podcast has been very healing for me as a survivor myself. Even after being out for 3 years I still question if it was abusive and man listening to these stories makes me realize 100% that it was. It’s important for victims to know they are not alone. Thanks❤️
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A focusing point for dating violence and intimate partner violence, this show centers survivor stories, expert insights, and practical guidance on recognizing red flags, seeking safety, and healing. Across episodes, listeners hear first-person accounts of grooming, stalking, coercive control, ghosting, and trauma bonding, paired with guidance from clinicians, advocates, and law-enforcement perspectives. The host frequently weaves in resources, safety planning, and calls to action for prevention, education, and survivor empowerment, making it useful for professionals assembling outreach, sponsorship, or collaboration opportunities around DV awareness and prevention.
Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world prevention education (e.g., youth-... more
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