Eight episodes in, we pause to listen back—to the moments when instinct spoke, boundaries mattered, and survival took shape in real time. This mid-season recap revisits discussions of sexual assault, coercive control, and personal safety; nothing is graphic, but some content may be activating.

Self Defense Resources

• Diamond Defense
  • https://diamonddefense.com/resources
• Domestic Violence Hotline (in the United States)
  • 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• Relationships Australia Victoria RAV — What is Coercive Control? Article
  • https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/news/what-is-coercive-control/

Sexual Assault Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800-656-4673
  • https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

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Show Notes

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Lisa
Co-Host and Co-Producer: Kellie

Special Thanks

Ann Cobb, Kelley Ogden, Aniko, Jessica, Martha, Karin

Music

• Music courtesy of Melodie Music.
  • Melodie Music Subscription: Pro Plan, Lifetime

Title: Fighter; Artist: Christy Panchal Composers: Klotz Christina Elyse Panchal (ASCAP: 1020882000) 50%, Carrozza Gregory Joseph (BMI: 00528390441) 50%

https://melod.ie/track-details/3300-fighter 

Title: Introspection; Artist: Travis A. King Composers: King Travis Adam (APRA: 00400117039) 100%

https://melod.ie/track-details/2459-introspection 

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