In this episode of The Next ChaptHER Podcast, Andrea sits down with Dr. Andrea Hogan — known to her students as “Dr. Dre” — for a powerful conversation about losing your voice without losing it physically.

Together, they explore coercive control, what it looks like beyond physical abuse, and how identity can slowly erode through gaslighting, power imbalances, and survival mode. Dr. Dre shares her personal journey of recognizing coercive control, navigating mental health recovery, and reclaiming authorship of her life.

This conversation also turns toward rebuilding — letting new things in, rediscovering joy, finding community, and stepping into advocacy and purpose.

What coercive control is and why it’s often invisible

How women lose their voice and sense of self over time

Mental health recovery and removing stigma around seeking help

Post-traumatic growth and reclaiming authorship

Finding identity and joy beyond survival

LinkedIn: Andrea Hogan, PhD

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Host: Andrea Hecht

Instagram: @fullyinformedlifecoaching

Substack: The Next ChaptHER

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