25 episodes
It Doesn’t End Here Rachel Pierce
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4.2 • 486 Ratings
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It Doesn’t End Here shares stories from survivors about overcoming trauma from past relationships. We discuss how to identify red flags and manipulation tactics abusers use. The guests who share their stories hope to spread awareness of toxic behavior in relationships. Every story has a different message as to how we can heal, grow and have more compassion for ourselves and others.
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Breeanna: Moth to a Flame (Part 1)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, substance abuse, financial abuse and physical abuse
Breeanna moves to Florida and starts going to a new high school. She soon meets, Chad, a bad boy who she quickly becomes attached to. Once Chad had Breeanna in his grasp, he planned to never let her go.
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org -
Breeanna: Rise from the Ashes (Part 2)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, substance abuse, financial abuse and physical abuse .
Tensions are high after a trip to Mexico doesn't go as planned. Breeanna starts looking for a way out and Chad can feel her pulling away. After several encounters with the police, Breeanna still struggles to find the help she needs to get away from Chad for good.
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org -
Emily: Escaping Demons (Part 1)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains financial abuse, substance abuse, gaslighting and manipulation.
Emily met Todd on a night out in LA. They seemed to connect on many levels and quickly entered a relationship. Ignoring red flags and rationalizing Todd's behavior led Emily further into a relationship that would be hard to escape.
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org -
Emily: Jesus wouldn't hit his wife (Part 2)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains mental, physical and verbal abuse.
After getting married and moving to Oregon, Emily and Todd are expecting their first child. Todd is not being a supportive partner and is jealous of the attention Emily is receiving. Todd's erratic behavior leads to physical abuse when Emily is 8 months pregnant. After months of enduring Todd's abusive, Emily's best friends notice she needs help and act together to keep her safe.
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org -
Amanda: Flip of the Switch (Part 1)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, mental & verbal abuse.
Amanda was in her junior year of college when she met Chris on a night out with friends. Chris was the ultimate love-bomber, and she quickly thought he was Mr. Right. Around 6 months into the relationship is when Chris’s true colors started to show. Ignoring warning signs and giving Chris the benefit of the doubt led Amanda further into the relationship and cycle of abuse.
If you'd like to learn more about Amanda, check out her IG and Podcast!
https://www.instagram.com/back2burke/?hl=en
Psych Junkie Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZw
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org -
Amanda: Get Out Smart, Get Out Safe (Part 2)
Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, physical & verbal abuse.
Amanda and Chris did not have an easy start to their marriage. Arguments became more frequent and things started to get physical. It wasn’t long until Amanda was making her escape plan.
If you'd like to learn more about Amanda, check out her IG and Podcast!
https://www.instagram.com/back2burke/?hl=en
Psych Junkie Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZw
If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance:
https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org
Customer Reviews
Recommend listening to 1st of each woman’s story
Came to this podcast from “Toxic: The Podcast” who interviewed the subject for Season 1, Kayla. I started all 3 seasons at the same time bouncing between the women’s stories as I drove. It allowed me to easily pass on experiences that I was not relating to and in some cases totally triggered/turned off by. I’d recommend bouncing around a bit to see if you connect with/ learn something from one or more of the ladies. So far- Season 3, Emily is going well. The Pros: 1. The host, Rachel. At least in seasons 1 & 2, she starts each episode with an aspect or red flag of DV and gives a great explication- this has to be so informative for people who only know something was/is wrong- but don’t yet have the word or definition for what is going on. I wish there was more of this throughout and less of some of the more dragged out stories. I’m also pretty sure it’s not her who experienced DV, but her friend Kayla brought her into the DV realm- think that’s awesome she was such an ally since it’s often impossible for victims to have the energy or mental/emotional strength to do the advocacy work. 2. The women’s experiences and stories are all across the spectrum- so where I absolutely hated the podcast during one woman’s story- I really appreciated and bookmarked parts of another woman’s. Being able to find an experience like your own (no matter how wild) is amazingly healing on its own. The Cons: 1. I’m proud of all the women for having the courage to tell their stories; but where I am in my journey- it was frustrating to hear zero accountability from some of the women- especially after having time away from the relationship. If they can’t circle back around after time & space and realize where they were actively feeding this monster and storming over red flags- they’re prone to repeating the cycle. Episode 59 of “Toxic The Podcast” with psychotherapist Talia Bomba covered just this very well. 2. The music. If I have to listen to it- please make it shorter. 3. Hypocrisy: it turns me off and I’m sure a lot of possible allies when there are drastic double standards for men and women in relationships and what is abusive vs not a big deal. These are spattered throughout- but right off in Ep 3, Emily: she talks about how her husband called her a cow when she was gaining weight during her pregnancy. She and the host go on to talk about how it’s never acceptable to make fun of your partner’s appearance; yet in Season 1, Kayla said she made a comment about her partner (in the fitness industry) looking bloated and he got so upset over it and Kayla and the host went on to say that it wasn’t a big deal and mocked him.
Overall- thank you to Rachel for creating this space, doing the research & the work. Huge thank you to the women speaking up- everyone’s story will resonate with someone.
Hidden Gem...
I saved this podcast in my library and then forgot about it until I found it a couple of days ago. I'm so happy I found it! I've binged all 3 seasons in the last two days and I'm impressed from the very first episode. Well done ladies! Very informative wonderfully put together.
What I hear is validation
So many of these abused victims say “I can’t remember” things. I can relate. It’s so true. When you are in an abusive relationship. You literally can’t remember the moments of trauma. I have never told my entire story. I admire and respect these victims for sharing. Thank you.
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