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Are you about to separate and have absolutely no idea what happens to the house? Do you keep it? Do you sell it? Do you have to be the one who leaves? And what happens to the mortgage?
Money is one of the most powerful tools in a relationship — but when it's used to control instead of support, the consequences can be devastating.In this episode of The Agent of Wealth, host Marc Bautis is joined by Amanda J. Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me. After enduring 17 years of emotional and financial abuse, Amanda now helps survivors recognize the warning signs of abuse, reclaim their independence and rebuild their lives. Together, Marc and Amanda discuss what financial abuse looks like, why it's often so difficult to recognize, and how survivors can begin the journey toward healing and financial empowerment.In this episode, you will learn:How emotional abuse often lays the foundation for financial abuse and why the two frequently go hand in hand.The subtle warning signs of financial abuse — including isolation, control over money and the gradual loss of confidence and independence.How friends and family can support someone they believe may be experiencing abuse.The financial and emotional challenges survivors face after leaving an abusive relationship — and the resources available to help them rebuild.And more!Tune in for an important conversation that sheds light on a frequently overlooked form of abuse, offering practical insights, hope and encouragement for survivors and those who want to support them.Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | amandajscott.com | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory CallWant to be a guest on The Agent of Wealth? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://tinyurl.com/mt4z6ywc
This is the first time I tell the full story of my experience with financial abuse. Because 1 in 6 women experience it, and most think it'll NEVER happen to them. Because I, a psychologist, was one of the 3 in 5 women who don't see it until AFTER they leave the relationship. Because I've sat down with dozens of women who are experiencing the same things I did and they're NOT calling it financial abuse. They're calling it: "The economy's bad and he hasn't been able to find work." "He's depressed and has a learning disorder that's made it hard for him to keep a job." "We haven't been able to get out of debt despite me making good money." "We constantly fight about money." "He refuses to sit down with anyone other than his advisor." Meanwhile, women are burning out under carrying the load of what they can't name as abuse because it doesn't fit the textbook definition. In this episode, I share: -the process of moving from "what am I doing wrong" to "there's definitely something wrong here" that enabled me to leave; -my recommended GTFO plan; -other women's stories of financial abuse that they graciously offered over IG (and gave consent to share for this episode). In 30 minutes, you'll recognize the subtle signs of financial control in your relationship dynamics, inoculate yourself against financial abuse, and maybe even help someone who's in that sitch right now. Get the transcripts and learn more on my website: www.ishavela.com/podcast Ready to move money like a matriarch? Access FLOW, my free email mini course that'll change how you think about financial stewardship forever and have you moving money like a matriarch within the week: https://links.eschub.com/widget/form/TvsJJKnkNzW8C3R7VGUH Apply to book your customized, complimentary financial strategy session: https://www.vortex-collective.com/client-intake Apply to join my coven of financial matriarchs on a mission to create lineage and legacy wealth: https://www.vortex-collective.com/expansion-intake Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wealthecologyinstitute
What happens when you suspect your spouse isn't telling the truth about the finances? Susan Guthrie says it's more common than you think, and it's exactly what forensic accountant Tracy Coenen does for a living. Tracy Coenen has spent more than 25 years uncovering hidden money in corporate fraud cases and in divorces too. She calls it "divorce financial planning," when someone sees a split coming and starts thinking about what they can do with the money so they don't have to divide it or pay support on it. She also calls out "divorce amnesia," the sudden inability to remember an inheritance or a bank account on a financial disclosure form. Tracy returns to Divorce and Beyond to walk through the five most common ways people hide money when a marriage ends. As a divorce attorney for more than three decades, Susan has seen plenty of these sneaky moves herself, and she knows a forensic accountant can almost always find them. Together, she and Tracy go through the practical, do it yourself steps to spot the signs using bank statements, tax documents, and a little pattern recognition, without hiring a small army of experts. If the numbers in your divorce have ever felt off, this one is for you. What You'll Learn What to look for when a spouse is only depositing part of their paycheck into the joint account Why a sudden increase in cash withdrawals, or a spouse suddenly hitting the ATM, is worth a closer look How gift cards and cash back at checkout can become a quiet way to siphon money out of the marital estate How to spot a secret credit card, especially when it's hiding at the very same bank as your main account Why a paycheck, bonus, or commission that vanishes right as a divorce begins may not be a coincidence How pulling together the right bank statements and tax documents lets you spot these patterns yourself, without paying a forensic accountant Episode 4 of 8 in the Divorce & Beyond Summer Essentials Series. This summer, Divorce & Beyond brings back 8 the episodes listeners reach for most, the conversations with the clearest, most practical guidance for anyone thinking about, going through, or rebuilding after divorce. New Essentials air every other Monday all summer. Follow the show so you never miss one. About this week's special guest: Tracy Coenen Tracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn't always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid. She continued her criminology degree, but added accounting and economics courses so she could sit for the CPA exam… and here Tracy is, finding money in cases of corporate fraud, high net worth divorce, and other financial shenanigans. Find More Information on Tracy: Fraud Coach: http://fraudcoach.com/beyond Find Me The Money: Take Control, Uncover the Truth, and Win the Money You Deserve In Your Divorce https://amzn.to/3A105ep Take the assessment: Is there financial fraud in your marriage? https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147522699/Epr7xfEb The Divorce Money Guide: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147518094/Epr7xfEb Win Your Divorce: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147528573/Epr7xfEb Win Your Divorce All Access Pass: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147528572/Epr7xfEb Check out Tracy's previous episode: How to Spot the Red Flags of Financial Abuse in Divorce with Top Forensic Accountant, Tracy Coenen If This Episode Helped You Follow Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share it with someone who needs clear, reliable guidance right now. And if you have a moment, a five-star review makes a real difference in helping the show reach the people who need it most. Follow Divorce & Beyond Website: divorceandbeyondpod.com Instagram: instagram.com/divorceandbeyondpod About the Host: Susan Guthrie, Esq. Susan Guthrie is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation attorneys, with more than 35 years of experience helping people navigate divorce with clarity and strategy. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker and trainer. Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast and has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Town & Country, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC Chicago Today, among others. As the creator and host of Divorce & Beyond, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with more than 1.3 million downloads and an Apple Top 100 Self-Help designation, Susan brings together leading legal and mental health experts to help listeners move through divorce and into what comes next. Learn more at divorceandbeyondpod.com/about. Disclaimer: The commentary and opinions shared on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state regarding your specific situation.
Send us Fan MailFinancial abuse often leaves no visible signs. Recognizing the signs can be the first step toward protecting yourself and finding hope.Sandhya Gopal, divorce financial planner joined Tony on Get Ready Before Life Happens to explore the warning signs of financial abuse and what women can do to protect themselves during major life transitions.They discuss how financial control can be subtle and invisible, the importance of access to cash and trusted support, and how small steps and community can help move someone from fear and paralysis toward clarity, confidence, and hope.Key Takeaways
Ann Cavlovic is a Canadian author. Her novel Count On Me portrays elder abuse in a family. She was the recipient of a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, and her work has placed in several writing contests. https://anncavlovic.comhttps://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines the patterns of enmeshment, possessiveness, financial abuse, and coercive control within Selene's survivor story. The debrief explores how Selene entered a family system where her husband's relationship with his mother left little room for privacy, independence, or healthy boundaries. Brandon discusses how Selene was positioned as a threat, how her husband resented attention given to their children and her friendships, and how grief, new parenthood, and family stress provided explanations that made the larger pattern of abuse harder to see. Brandon also looks at the financial dependency her husband deliberately created, the frightening escalation that occurred whenever Selene asked for accountability, and why every attempt at leaving helped her gather the knowledge and confidence she eventually needed to leave permanently. Finally, the episode examines the recurring symbolism of doors throughout Selene's story. Doors were unlocked without permission, removed from their hinges, and became difficult for Selene to walk through as she developed agoraphobia. Later, new doors led to her own apartment, the courthouse, greater independence, and a life built on her own terms. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses adult physical abuse and strangulation. *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How can older Kiwis protect themselves from financial abuse? And can having someone as an Enduring Power of Attorney help?
For 18 months, Jas Rawlinson went undercover to investigate illegal massage parlours across Brisbane. What she discovered was venues hiding exploitation, debt bondage and human trafficking in plain sight. In part two of her chat with Gary on I Catch Killers, Jas shares the personal stories of women she met inside these venues, her chilling encounters with men on underground forums, and her frustrating attempts to get police and media to take action. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Financial Abuse in Abusive Relationships" This episode is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Financial Abuse in Abusive Relationships. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. It is the red flags you need to know so you will never be fooled by someone trying to love bomb you -- or someone you love. It is a fairly short episode, so it is easily heard in one sitting. And so you can hear it again and again. You might want to take notes. This information can lead to peace of mond and even save someone's life. Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book: Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE • LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Financial Abuse in Abusive Relationships" This episode is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Financial Abuse in Abusive Relationships. This is not an interview with a survivor. It is not red flags wrapped into a story. It is the red flags you need to know so you will never be fooled by someone trying to love bomb you -- or someone you love. It is a fairly short episode, so it is easily heard in one sitting. And so you can hear it again and again. You might want to take notes. This information can lead to peace of mond and even save someone's life. Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book: Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE • LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jas Rawlinson is a fearless journalist, author and advocate. But before she was any of those things, she was a girl trying to survive in a home filled with domestic violence and coercive control. Jas grew up watching her father abuse her mother. She carried that shame into her first relationship, where love bombing turned into sexual abuse. But Jas didn't stay silent. She reclaimed her story and her power. And now, she's on a mission to expose the systems that exploit vulnerable women. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Jas explains the difference between physical and emotional abuse, and why the latter is so often dismissed, why she went undercover to expose Brisbane’s illegal massage parlour industry, and why she refuses to believe all men are the problem. This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault and men's violence against women. If you or anyone you know is impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for counselling, information and support services anytime. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the key takeaways from Louise's story, including projection, financial dependence, post-separation abuse, and the slow erosion of reality inside a long-term abusive relationship. Louise's story shows how an abuser's conflicts with other people can become a warning sign, how small denials can train someone to question what they know, and how one person's version of reality can begin to dominate the entire relationship. It also looks at how financial abuse can continue long after separation, especially when agreements, employment, legal pressure, and money are used to keep someone unstable. This debrief is about reality being worn down over time, the exhaustion of defending yourself against projection, and the clarity that can come when the relationship finally ends and the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. Louise's Website: https://www.louisewilliamsonwriter.com/ Louise's Substack SEEDS: https://louisewilliamson2.substack.com/ Louise's Instagram: louisewilliamsonwriter Louise's Tik Tok: @louisewilliamsonwrites Louise's Book: My Husband, the Rabbit Hole and Me: When Marriage Became a Cult Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailWhen control shapes financial decisions, listening becomes the most important tool we have.In Part 2, I spoke with Joy Slabaugh, CFP, about how advisors and advocates can thoughtfully respond when they suspect a power imbalance is shaping financial decisions.
Send us Fan MailFinancial abuse often begins quietly, with small patterns of control that slowly reshape someone's financial agency.In part one of this two-part episode, Joy Slabaugh, CFP® and I explore what financial abuse is, how it shows up in relationships, and what advisors and families should be listening for.Key Takeaways
This week, Keana W. Mitchell invites listeners into a powerful conversation about spiritual restoration and emotional clarity. Many of us were taught distorted versions of God's character angry, distant, or conditional. These misrepresentations, whether through fear-based theology, religious trauma, or misused scripture, can deeply affect our mental health and spiritual intimacy.In this episode, Keana explores how relearning God's true nature kind, loving, and just can transform our emotional well-being and deepen our relationship with Him. Through biblical examples, psychological insights, and trauma-informed healing exercises, you'll be guided back to the heart of a God who whispers grace, not fear.
In honor of #financialliteracymonth the host uses the power and control wheel to discuss financial abuse in domestic violence situations. The host provides examples of financial abuse. Follow the podcast on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the deeper patterns in Clara's story. What first looked like anger and emotional immaturity slowly revealed itself to be gaslighting, financial abuse, family enmeshment, and control. This follow-up explores how chronic anger shapes a household, how guilt and obligation keep people stuck, and why the clearest view of an abuser sometimes comes only after no finally means no. Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down a powerful real-life story of financial abuse, toxic relationship patterns, and the moment someone finally chooses themselves. Through a listener-submitted email, they unpack red flags like unpaid bills, emotional manipulation, lack of accountability, jealousy, and control, while exposing how these patterns slowly erode self-worth and independence. This conversation dives deep into modern relationship struggles, including financial responsibility, boundaries, emotional validation, and why love alone is never enough to sustain a healthy partnership. You'll also hear honest, unfiltered guidance on how to recognize when it's time to walk away, how to rebuild your identity after a toxic relationship, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters. From practical relationship advice to deeper conversations about self-respect, discipline, and growth, this episode challenges you to stop tolerating dysfunction and start choosing a life aligned with your values. If you're dealing with relationship conflict, financial imbalance, or feeling stuck with the wrong partner, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and the push you might need to reclaim control.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
In this episode rerelease of Narcissist Apocalypse, Freda shares how a relationship built on charm and grand gestures slowly gave way to betrayal, hidden debt, financial abuse, and coercive control. As the truth surfaced, she was left trying to make sense of fraud, infidelity, and the life she thought she was building. It's a story of facades, fraud, infidelity, forensic accounting, knowing that something was wrong, betrayal, physical abuse, future faking, the silent treatment, being good enough, loss of voice, cheating, religious abuse, twisting words, kernels of truth, and gambling problem Content Warning - This episode discusses intimate partner violence Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If you don't know what's in your bank account… could financial abuse already be happening?Many women assume that letting their spouse handle the finances is normal. But sometimes what looks like convenience or trust is actually financial control. In this episode, Heather Quick sits down with Plutus Award–winning personal finance writer Emily Guy Birken to uncover how financial abuse often hides in plain sight and why even intelligent, successful women may not recognize it until divorce is on the table.In this episode, you'll learn:The subtle warning signs of financial abuse that many women overlook in marriageWhy capable, high-achieving women often miss the red flags of financial controlHow to protect yourself financially and avoid costly mistakes during divorceListen to this episode to understand the hidden dynamics of financial abuse and learn how to reclaim control, confidence, and financial security.Join us on our podcast as we navigate the complexities of marriage, divorce, separation, and all related legal and emotional aspects, including adultery, alimony, child support, spousal support, timesharing, custody battles, and the financial impact of dissolution of marriage.Interested in working with us? Fill out this form here to get started.Not quite ready? Interact with us on socials!Linktree- https://linktr.ee/FloridaWomensLawGroupFlorida Women's Law Group Website- https://women-winning-divorce.captivate.fm/fwlg Links: Emily Guy Birken's LinksOfficial website: https://www.emilyguybirken.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyguybirken/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorEmilyGuyBirken/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyguybirken/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyguybirken Threads:https://www.threads.com/@emilyguybirken Books: End Financial Stress Now The 5 Years Before You Retire Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management Making Social Security Work for You Choose Your Retirement Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast's advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast's creator is prohibited.Thank you for listening, please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to marketing@4womenlaw.com
Everyone loves them. Your friends think they're charming. Your family thinks you're lucky. You know what they're really like at home. And you wonder if you're the crazy one.This is Parts 3 and 4 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial coercive control and the psychology of the mask through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns that explain how intelligent people end up trapped.Prosecutors allege Kouri was $4.5 million in debt when Eric died. Over 200 overdraft transactions totaling $300,000. A $3.2 million mansion closing the day of his death. Financial abuse creates chains so complete that leaving becomes impossible—not because you're afraid, but because you literally cannot afford to go.The chaos strategy keeps you reactive. The "we" weapon makes every decision feel shared while one person controls. The flip turns your questions into accusations. The trap follows you: destroyed credit, joint debt, sabotaged employment. Financial desperation is a documented lethality indicator—when the house of cards collapses, danger spikes.Then there's the mask. After Eric died, Kouri wrote a children's book about grief. Featured her sons. Did media appearances as the grieving widow helping families heal. All while under investigation for allegedly murdering her husband.Public image management means every interaction is curated, building character witnesses before they're needed. "They would never"—the narrative gets set before you speak. Flying monkeys reinforce their reality while your support network erodes. Two people exist: warm and generous in public, cold and critical at home.The pressure paradox: the mask doesn't crack under scrutiny. It becomes more elaborate. The worse the truth, the better the performance has to be.The public saint and private monster are the same person. Trust what you see at home.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #SurvivingTheFog #FinancialAbuse #TheMask #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #FlyingMonkeys #CoerciveControl #PublicPersona #KouriRichinsTrial
Why don't we talk about money when we talk about domestic abuse?Financial abuse doesn't leave bruises. It creates a trap so complete that leaving becomes impossible—not because you're afraid of being hurt, but because you literally cannot afford to go. This is Parts 3 and 4 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial coercive control and the psychology of the mask through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns.Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins was $4.5 million in debt. Over 200 overdraft transactions totaling $300,000. A $3.2 million mansion closing the day Eric died—one she allegedly couldn't afford. If true, this is financial abuse at its most extreme. The chaos strategy keeps you reactive—constant crisis means you can't analyze the pattern. The "we" weapon makes every decision shared while one person controls. The flip turns your questions about money into accusations that you're controlling.Then there's the mask. After Eric died, Kouri wrote a children's book about grief. Featured her sons. Did media appearances as the grieving widow helping families heal. All while under investigation for allegedly murdering her husband.We break down public image management—every interaction curated, every impression calculated, building character witnesses before they're needed. "They would never"—the four most dangerous words because they told their version first. Flying monkeys—people recruited to reinforce their reality while your support network erodes.The pressure paradox: the mask doesn't crack under scrutiny. It becomes more elaborate. The worse the truth, the better the performance.Two people exist: the warm, generous public version and the cold, critical private version. The public one appears on command. Trust what you see at home.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichinsTrial #FinancialAbuse #NarcissisticMask #EricRichins #CoerciveControl #SurvivingTheFog #EconomicAbuse #PublicPersona #DomesticAbuse #HiddenKillersPod
When we talk about domestic abuse, we talk about bruises.We almost never talk about money. And that's a problem.This is Part 3 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial abuse through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns.Prosecutors allege Kouri was $4.5 million in debt when Eric died. Over 200 overdraft transactions. A mansion closing she allegedly couldn't afford. If those allegations are true, this is financial coercive control at its most extreme—and most deadly—conclusion.Financial abuse creates invisible chains. Debt without full disclosure. Controlled accounts. Sabotaged employment. Constant chaos that keeps you too overwhelmed to see the pattern.The word "we" becomes a weapon. "We" bears consequences while one person makes decisions.When you ask for visibility, you're the problem. You're controlling. You don't trust them.The shame keeps victims silent. The debt follows them out. Destroyed credit, joint debt, no resources—even leaving doesn't break the chains.And financial desperation is a lethality indicator. When the house of cards falls, danger escalates.Financial abuse is abuse—even without physical violence.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #TrueCrimeToday #FinancialAbuse #SurvivingTheFog #CoerciveControl #EricRichins #EconomicAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvisibleChains #NarcissisticAbuse
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The Kouri Richins case is, at its core, a financial case.Prosecutors allege $4.5 million in debt. 200+ overdrafts. A mansion closing Eric allegedly didn't know they couldn't afford. If true, it's financial coercive control at its most extreme.This is Part 3 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial abuse as the ultimate form of control. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns.Financial abuse doesn't leave bruises. It creates invisible chains. Debt without disclosure. Controlled accounts. Sabotaged employment. Chaos that keeps you in survival mode.The word "we" is a weapon. "We" bears consequences while one person makes decisions.When you ask questions, you're controlling. You don't trust them. The conversation flips and you apologize for wanting to see your own finances.The shame keeps you silent. The debt follows you out. Destroyed credit means no apartment. Joint debt means responsibility whether you stay or leave.And here's what the research shows: financial desperation is a lethality indicator. When the house of cards collapses, the danger escalates.Financial abuse is abuse—even if no one ever hits you.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #HiddenKillers #FinancialAbuse #SurvivingTheFog #CoerciveControl #EricRichins #EconomicAbuse #InvisibleChains #DomesticViolence #NarcissisticAbuse
Part 3 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial abuse as the ultimate form of coercive control.The Kouri Richins case is fundamentally a financial case. Prosecutors allege: $4.5 million in debt 200+ overdraft transactions totaling $300,000 A $3.2 million mansion closing the day Eric died Properties she allegedly couldn't afford without his estate If those allegations are accurate, this is financial coercive control at its most extreme endpoint.This episode breaks down how financial abuse works:INVISIBLE CHAINS: No bruises. No noise. Just debt, controlled accounts, sabotaged employment, and chaos that keeps you in survival mode.THE "WE" WEAPON: "We" need this. "We" are behind. But one person decides while both bear consequences.THE FLIP: Ask for financial visibility and suddenly you're controlling. You don't trust them. You end up apologizing.THE TRAP THAT FOLLOWS: Destroyed credit means no apartment. Joint debt means responsibility whether you stay or leave. The chains extend beyond the relationship.LETHALITY INDICATOR: Financial desperation correlates with escalation. When the house of cards collapses, danger spikes.Financial abuse is abuse—even if there's no physical violence.We're not diagnosing Kouri Richins. We're examining patterns prosecutors have alleged and researchers have documented.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #FinancialAbuse #SurvivingTheFog #CoerciveControl #EricRichins #EconomicAbuse #PsychologyDeepDive #InvisibleChains #DomesticViolence
This week on The Finding God Podcast, we're revisiting an important conversation that resonated deeply with listeners when it first aired. In this episode, Keana W. Mitchell explores a topic that is often overlooked or misunderstood in faith communities: the difference between healthy, spirit‑led giving and financial abuse.Many believers have experienced pressure, guilt, or manipulation around giving sometimes without realizing it. This episode brings biblical clarity, trauma‑informed insight, and practical tools to help you discern when giving honors God and when it crosses into coercion.Whether you're hearing this message for the first time or revisiting it with fresh ears, this episode offers wisdom, healing, and freedom for anyone who has ever questioned their relationship with giving.
This week on The Tax Factor, Malli Kini and Neil Insull begin with a roundup of the Top 3 tax stories making headlines, setting the scene for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking episode. They then turn to the Mark Glen vs HMRC case, examining the tax treatment of female hair loss businesses and the broader implications for medical expense claims. The discussion also covers the Miss Odina financial abuse story, highlighting the tax considerations involved and the wider issues it raises, before analysing why reports of an OBR document being accessed ahead of its official publication matters for transparency and public trust. The episode concludes with a look at the latest developments surrounding loan charge settlement terms, explaining what affected taxpayers should be aware of and how HMRC’s approach continues to evolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Narcissist Apocalypse rerelease, Lyric shares her story of surviving financial abuse inside her marriage. What began as persistence, charm, and devotion slowly turned into control, accusations, and financial exploitation. After marrying, Lyric found herself paying for nearly everything while her partner dismantled her stability piece by piece. This episode explores how financial abuse develops, why abusers target successful partners, and the warning signs survivors often recognize only in hindsight. It's a story of persistence, creating narratives, peer pressure, the value of letting go, mirroring, love bombing, sexual abuse, shame, the fear of being alone, charisma, friends with good intentions, suffering in silence, lying, infidelity, gut feelings, legal mistakes, and divorce. Content Warning - This episode briefly discusses childhood sexual abuse Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Narcissist Divorce Financial Abuse Quotes Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People in the Pacific are raising the alarm about elder abuse in the region. Worldwide one in six people over 60 have been abused, according to startling statistics from the World Health organisation. In Fiji last year, around 2000 cases of abuse were reported to the police, including physical, emotional and financial abuse. On Sistas Let's Talk Natasha Meten spoke to three women trying to combat the scourge of elder abuse in their community. Sashi Kirin, the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection in Fiji; Jullian Lava, who leads the women's ministry at her local Seventh-day Adventist Church in Papua New Guinea; and Dr Juliet Boon from Auckland University of Technology, who conducted a study into elder about among New Zealand's Pacific diaspora. Listen to this episode on ABC Radio Australia.
This week, Stacey and J Sbu touched on a topic plaguing many South African households. From a R100 here, to a R500 for this and before you know it - you have no money in your bank. J Sbu shared a touching, personal story about his struggle with financial mistreatment from a loved one before we heard from Anonymous, who had a few hard-hitting words. Registered Counsellor Linda Turner helped us with advice on how to say no.
What if the most powerful weapon in an abusive relationship isn't a fist, but a login? We sit down with Jordyn Lawson, Chief Residential Officer at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, to unpack how financial abuse and coerced debt quietly trap survivors—even long after they leave. From paychecks diverted into hidden accounts to loans opened under threat or deception, money becomes a leash: it governs housing, food, credit, and the ability to move toward safety.Jordyn shares what frontline work reveals: the overwhelming prevalence of financial control, the shock of discovering debts for cars or even boats survivors never saw, and why credit scores can become gatekeepers to a new home or job. We connect the dots between personal harm and public cost—billions lost to intimate partner violence, millions of workdays missed, and the chilling number of workplace homicides tied to abusers. Most importantly, we map the way forward: how to spot red flags, how loved ones can support without minimizing, and how workplaces should prepare to protect employees targeted by abusers.There's real hope in policy and practice. We highlight legal reforms that recognize coerced debt as identity theft in Texas, how survivors can challenge fraudulent accounts, and why advocacy partnerships streamline credit repair with minimal cost. We also dig into financial literacy strategies that restore control—pulling credit reports on safe devices, securing independent accounts, documenting coercion, and planning for deposits and child care. Along the way, we confront enduring myths about who works, who controls the money, and why “everyone fights about finances” is not a free pass for abuse.If you care about safety, equity, or simply want to help someone you love, this conversation gives you clear tools and next steps. Listen, share with a friend, and help us push for policies and workplace practices that put safety first. If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what change would most improve financial safety for survivors?
Tracy was significantly impacted by legal fees incurred during a severe domestic violence situation, which led to high-interest personal loans due to poor credit. This experience highlighted the reality of financial abuse, a tactic used for power and control. She emphasizes that financial abuse can take many forms, including withholding money or using legal fees as a scare tactic, and that recognizing it is the first step toward healing. Tracy also discovered her need for a personal relationship with money, tracing it back to her parents' poverty and a resulting negative view on finances. She learned that understanding these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences, is vital for changing financial behavior. This self-awareness allowed her to practice restraint, avoid impulse purchases, and refrain from opening new credit cards.There is a lot to learn from Tracy, as she shares her Long Story $hort.Key takeaways:Seek professional guidance like MMI when facing overwhelming debtUnderstand the impact of financial abuse and its connection to debtDevelop self-awareness regarding your relationship with money and spending habitsPractice restraint and accountability to stick to your financial goalsLeverage conversations with trusted individuals to find support and resourcesKey moments:00:00 Tracy's Journey to MMI03:15 Finding MMI and Debt Management05:37 Understanding Financial Abuse08:36 Working with MMI and Overcoming Isolation12:32 Learning Restraint and Money Relationship15:37 Breaking the Stigma and Seeking Awareness19:14 A New Debt-Free Goal and Paying it Forward23:13 Tracy's Lasting Message of Hope
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Slam The Gavel podcast welcomes Nick Andersen from Florida to the podcast. Nick is an adult child of alienation and talked about what happened to him as a child being alienated from his father. Nick is also in family court with litigation and ongoing court matters. We also discussed two of his court cases involving financial and legal abuse within the family court system. Nick talked about Title IV-D and HB 1301. To Reach Nick Andersen: nick@imtsllc.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/about*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. For information only and no affiliation with legislation, bills or laws. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
In this week's episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores a topic that's often overlooked in faith spaces: the difference between healthy giving and financial abuse. Prompted by recent controversy surrounding Bishop Marvin Winans and a viral moment involving public correction over a donation amount, Keana dives into the emotional, spiritual, and financial impact of coercive giving practices.This episode offers biblical clarity, trauma-informed insight, and practical tools to help you discern when giving is spirit-led and when it's being weaponized.
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In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Gina Blundell, a powerful voice and survivor of narcissistic and financial abuse. Together, we unpack the many layers and nuances of financial abuse, a form of control that often goes unseen, but leaves devastating scars.Gina bravely shares her own personal story of how financial control was used as a weapon, not just through the obvious withholding of money, but through subtle, manipulative tactics that stripped away autonomy, freedom, and safety.In our conversation, we explore:• The covert ways financial abuse shows up in narcissistic relationships• How money is used to isolate, punish, and control• Why financial abuse is so often misunderstood and even by professionals• The long-term impact on a survivor's ability to rebuild security and trust• How Gina began reclaiming her financial and emotional independenceWhether you've experienced financial abuse yourself, or you work with survivors, this episode will deepen your understanding of the intersection between narcissistic control and economic disempowerment.Gina's story is raw, real, and a reminder that healing is possible even after profound betrayal. If you wantt to get in touch with Gina, join her Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomenthroughdivorce/ Don't ever be alone in your journey and make sure you come and join my private Facebook community, No Visible Bruises where you can connect with other survivors of narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse and coercive control:https://www.facebook.com/groups/novisiblebruises.Disclaimer:The views and opinions shared in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and are intended for informational and educational purposes only. They do not substitute professional or medical advice. If you've been affected by anything discussed in today's episode, please consider reaching out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional for support. You're not alone, and help is always available.
We know about romance scammers like the Tinder Swindler, who steal money from people they're dating… but what do you do if you're married to that person? And how do you trust anyone ever again? That's what Mary Bonnet had to ask herself when she found herself in a toxic relationship and a victim of financial abuse. You know Mary from Netflix's Selling Sunset, and today, Nicole and Mary do talk about the show— but they also talk about everything in Mary's life that happened before the cameras started rolling. They talk about how Mary's second husband racked up nearly six figures of credit card debt in her name, how that experience impacted her relationship with her husband now, and what the heck is going on with the Selling Sunset cast. Read Mary's new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/selling-sunshine-mary-bonnet?variant=42536247361570 $ Take control of your finances by using a Chime checking account with features like no maintenance fees, fee-free overdraft up to $200, or getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Visit: http://chime.com/MNN $ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your coworkers, friends, and everyone in between? Choose Nicole's favorite wine, Justin. Get 20 percent off your order for a limited time with the code “MONEY20” at http://justinwine.com/ $ Ready to find a financial advisor that's right for your financial goals? Get matched with a trusted, vetted financial advisor at: http://moneypickle.com/MNN All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The information shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should do their own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. See terms for additional details: https://moneynewsnetwork.com/terms/