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Children Estranged: Why Children Turn Against Protective Parents
Dr. Christine Cocchiola explores the heartbreaking and complex issue of family estrangement and coercive control. Why are so many adult children turn…
1 year, 2 months ago
Children of Coercive Control - Caitlin
Caitlin was a protective mother, navigating the chaos of coercive control and the family court system. For years, she believed her father was her roc…
1 year, 3 months ago
Coercive Control & The Hidden Trauma of Boys with David Weeks
David Weeks is a survivor of coercive control and human trafficking, bravely speaking out about his experiences. His growing social media following i…
1 year, 3 months ago
Coercive Control & Religious Indoctrination with Jules Thompson
Dr. Christine Cocchiola interviews Jules Thompson, a mother of five, lifelong domestic abuse survivor, and advocate for marginalized communities. Jul…
1 year, 4 months ago
Children of Coercive Control - Grace
Grace, a survivor of coercive control, grew up with an abusive father and a mother who couldn’t protect her. Now, she shares her story to give a voic…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dr. Lisa Fontes on Invisible Chains & Coercive Control
Dr. Christine Cocchiola is joined by Dr. Lisa Fontes, a leading expert on coercive control. Dr. Fontes serves as an expert witness in legal cases inv…
1 year, 5 months ago
Children of Coercive Control - Ashton Goff
Ashton Goff joins me in this heartbreaking episode to share his experiences as a child growing up in a home with a coercive controller and narcissist…
1 year, 5 months ago
Abusers Intensify When Our Children Become Closer to Us
Dr. Cocchiola sheds light on the intense struggles faced by protective parents when their children are manipulated by abusers. She shares a heart-wre…
1 year, 6 months ago
How to Navigate Family Court to Protect Your Children with Tina Swithin of One Mom's Battle
Tina Swithin of One Mom’s Battle joins Dr. C to share insights on engaging family courts to better protect our children. Don't miss this important d…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Abusers Magic A.K.A. "Poison"
Season 1
When an older or more independent child no longer fulfills the abuser's needs, they will often shift their focus to another child. This pattern is pr…
1 year, 7 months ago