Why She Stayed - Grace Stuart

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 16: How to Know if you're in an Abusive Relationship, Smear Campaigns, Coercion, and More. Aug 06, 2024

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On this episode we will discuss more of your most commonly asked questions about how to know if it's abuse, how to reassure yourself that it is that bad, smear campaign tactics, coercion, and staying strong through it all.

IG: @gracestuart26

TikTok: @gracestuart

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Coercive Control and being FRAMED by the Abuser in Family Court- with Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko Jul 30, 2024

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On this episode I am joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko to discuss what coercive control is and how it plays out in the family court system where women are often FRAMED by their abuser as being the one to blame and how education about the "abuser's playbook" can help speak real change.

Their new book "FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld" is available now for pre-order in the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W

Guest Social Media Links:

Dr. Cocchiola's Instagram: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol

Amy's Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe

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Run Like Hell- with Dr. Nadine Macaluso Jul 23, 2024

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As a 22-year-old, Nadine never could have understood what she was committing to when marrying Jordan Belfort, the fraudulent stockbroker infamously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Through surviving her own trauma bond, she discovered the increasing need for therapists who are informed on domestic violence, trauma bonding, and so much more. She returned to school at the age of 39 to become a licensed Psychotherapist and now holds a PhD in Counseling and Somatic Psychology.

Dr. Nadine has her own private practice and has spent the last two years writing her book "Run Like Hell" to help you find hope, healing, and education.

Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds is out now!

Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/

Instagram: @therealnadine

Tiktok: @drnaelmft

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Overcoming Tragedy- with Stephanie J. Bond Jul 16, 2024

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This week Stephanie will be sharing her story of how emotional and financial abuse escalated slowly over time and led to a violent attack in the home where she almost lost her life. We discuss the details of that day, what life looked like leading up to the tragedy, and how she is a survivor and an overcomer today.

Stephanie's TikTok: @stephaniejbond

Website: Stephaniejbond.com

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Surviving Abuse: Red Flags, Triangulation & Escalation. Jul 09, 2024

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On this episode I am joined by my guest Kia Lee where we will be discussing topics such as red flags, coercion, emotional abuse, escalation to physical abuse, and the mental turmoil/ cognitive dissonance involved in an abusive relationship.

Kia's website is: https://kia-lee.com/

Her Instagram is @lighthousesurvivor

Kia's book is "Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

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Why is it so hard to leave?- My Experience & Mindset Tips Jul 02, 2024

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In this episode I will be speaking about the tactics an abuser may use to get you to stay, as well as the healing and mindset tips that helped me to be successful in leaving my abusive relationship permanently.

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Q&A Part 2: Your Most Asked Questions Jun 23, 2024

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On this episode, I am answering your most asked questions from Instagram about the cycle of abuse in an effort to bring you clarity and reassurance.

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Financial & Emotional Abuse: Tanna's Story Jun 14, 2024

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Tanna shares her story of the many years of financial and emotional abuse she endured within a marriage and how she eventually broke free from the cycle and found healing on the other side.

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Full Q&A Episode Jun 02, 2024

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This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram.

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Navigating the Court System & Post Separation Abuse: With Divorce & Custody Coach- @momswithswords May 24, 2024

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On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the process.

Below is the link for the Battered Women's Justice Project which is a FREE resource that you can check out:

https://bwjp.org/

Rachel's coaching website is: https://www.greaterthingstocome.com/

And her Instagram is: @momswithswords

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