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It Doesn’t End Here is a docuseries podcast about the trauma and recovery of abusive relationships. Each season, we dig deep into the manipulation tactics abusers use like love bombing, gaslighting and the cycle of abuse. Every story of abuse is different. Whether it’s emotional or physical abuse, these toxic relationships leave victims feeling trapped and isolated. Let these stories of domestic abuse survivors teach you what red flags to look for and how to help those in abusive relationships.

Rachel Meadowcroft


    • Jun 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS


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    Latest episodes from It Doesn’t End Here

    Jennifer: Finding the Light (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 32:41


    Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.*If you have not listened to part 1 & 2 of Jennifer's story, stop here and go back and listen.*Jersey physically assaulted Jennifer when she told him she wanted to go back to college. It was at this point, Jennifer knew she had to leave to keep her and her baby safe. It was time to plan her 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.orgHi Friends! I'm currently taking a break from making the Podcast, however I am still accepting stories for future seasons. Please email your story here: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.comJoin the IDEH community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/itdoesntendhere/?ref=share_group_link

    Jennifer: Divine Intervention (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 41:19


    Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Jennifer and Jersey had a toxic relationship that wasn't getting any better. After gaining the courage to leave Jersey, Jennifer discovers she's expecting.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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Jennifer: Mr. Jersey Shore (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 47:24


    Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, physical abuse, substance abuse & verbal abuse. Jennifer needed a fresh start and moved to California. It wasn't long until she met Jersey, a tall dark and handsome man who is an adrenaline junkie. Once the honeymoon phase was over, Jennifer started to notice red flags in Jersey's behavior. 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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Amanda: Get Out Smart, Get Out Safe (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 40:09


    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=enPsych Junkie Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZwIf 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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

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    Amanda: Flip of the Switch (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 48:07


    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=enPsych Junkie Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZwIf 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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Emily: Jesus wouldn't hit his wife (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 68:33


    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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

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    Emily: Escaping Demons (Part 1)

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later May 4, 2023 50:54


    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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Breeanna: Rise from the Ashes (Part 2)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 50:46


    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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

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    Breeanna: Moth to a Flame (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 43:42


    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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Court Update: The Verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 4:28


    Lora and Mason had court on April 11th, 2023. Mason pled guilty to all charges (burglary, breaking & entering, stalking) and is sentenced to 25 years. 10 years in prison and 15 years on probation. Do you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    PSA: Don't Go Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 41:07


    This week, Rachel sits down with Lora to discuss how the past year of her life has been since her season of the podcast came out. We discuss why women go back to abusive relationships, and if their abusive partner is capable of change.  Lora hopes that this episodes finds anyone who is contemplating going back to a toxic relationship. 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.orgDo you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast? Email Rachel: rachel@twilightmediapodcasts.com

    Money Miracle

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 36:49


    Rachel and Kayla discuss life changes, future plans for the podcast and recent drama with Mr. Wannabe. Rachel gives Kayla a tarot card reading to assist in a money miracle! We are now accepting stories for future seasons of It Doesn't End Here. If you or someone you know that has a story that needs to be told, please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    The Naked Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 46:41


    Lora files a victims protection order against Mason. Mason breaks the protection order and is arrested. Thank you for listening to season 2 of It Doesn't End Here. For all resources used in this series please visit out website. 


    Mason contacts Lora to try and repair the relationship. Lora decided to see Mason for 4th of July weekend, but it ends with a violent attack. Lora seeks help from a justice center. Trigger Warning: This episodes contains physical violence. The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer:https://www.amazon.com/untethered-soul/s?k=untethered+soulPalomar OKC Justice Centerhttps://palomarokc.org

    Catch and Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 38:58


    The police are called for a domestic dispute and Lora's family finds out that she's in an abusive relationship. Trigger Warning: This episode contains physical violence.

    Vicious Cycle

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 33:05


    Lora breaks her lease to put space between her and Mason. Tensions continue to escalate and Lora's co-workers get a glimpse of what's really happening in her relationship. Trigger Warning: This episodes contains physical violence. 

    The First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 37:56


    Lora and Mason's relationship continues and the first incidents of abuse occur.Trigger warning: this episodes contains physical violence. 

    The Foster Brother

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 36:05


    Shortly after separating from her ex-husband, Lora started dating his foster brother who was just released from prison. The first few months of the relationship were going well but Lora soon starting seeing red flags.

    Craigslist Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 36:53


    Shortly after Lora married Peter, she started to see red flags. After years of suspicion she finally uncovers the truth of her husbands double life. For all recourse used in this episode go to https://www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com/

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 1:57


    In season 2 of It Doesn't End Here you'll hear the story of Lora, an Oklahoma woman who lived through a toxic marriage with her cheating husband. After years of trying to fix their marriage, Lora filed for divorce. Just in time to start dating her ex-husbands foster brother who was just released from prison.Coming this December.

    1 Year After Leaving + Q&A

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 49:32


    Rachel checks in with Kayla on the 1 year anniversary of her leaving Mr. Wannabe. Rachel ask Kayla questions from listeners and gives an update on what's currently happening with Mr. Wannabe. To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    Breaking Free

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 68:44


    After 3 years of highs and lows in the relationship, Kayla knew she needed to  leave Mr. Wannabe. Unfortunately, cutting all ties would be harder than she thought. Thank you for listening to season 1 of It Doesn't End Here Podcast. We're currently looking for future seasons of It Doesn't End Here. If you or someone you know has a story needs to be told, please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.comTo find all resources used in this season, please visit www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com


    Mr. Wannabe emails Rachel in an attempt to apologize for recent events. Covid-19 hits the US making it harder for Kayla to leave.We're looking for future seasons of It Doesn't End Here. If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.comIn this episode we discuss:Kayla's Interview about overcoming obstacles from 2018:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSa0OmEiJDYTo Be Magnetic:https://www.howtomanifest.com/p/free-exercise-get-clarityThe Kaivalya Yoga Method Certification:https://alannak.com/online-yoga-teacher-training-courses/To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    Rock Bottom

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 73:41


    Things take a turn when accusations of  infidelity and betrayal come into play. A physical altercation breaks out and the police are called for help.  Unfortunately for Kayla, she was with a master manipulator who would twist the truth. Kayla's last hope of help backfires and leads her to legal trouble.If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com


    Kayla dives deeper into therapy and starts to incorporate the self-care tools her therapist was teaching her. Kayla's best friends make a trip to LA for her 30th birthday but the trip doesn't go as planned leading to more questions and concerns.If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    Future Faking

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 57:26


    Kayla knew her relationship was going in the wrong direction. With tensions high, arguments started to become more aggressive and more frequent. Feeling stuck, Kayla stays with Mr. Wannabe in hopes of the better future he was promising her. Although, she was starting to wonder, "Was it all a lie?".If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    Hotel California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 57:37


    With a romantic trip to France coming up the tension grows. Kayla's relationship was moving quickly down a path to disappointment and financial burden. If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

    Love Bombing

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 68:53


    Kayla moves to California for a fresh start. She quickly meets a man who sweeps her off her feet. Ignoring small red flags and giving the benefit of the doubt leads Kayla further into the relationship. If you or someone you know has a story that needs to be told, I want to hear it! Please email info@itdoesntendherepodcast.com To find all resources used for this episode head to www.itdoesntendherepodcast.com

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