In the inaugural episode of Melody & Friends, Melody sits down with author and abuse recovery coach, Sarah McDugal, to discuss helping women who have been victims of toxic, dangerous relationships. She also explains how we can begin to discover the systems of abuse that are often used in abusive relationships so that everyone can identify when abusers are beginning to create these toxic environments. Sarah breaks down ways women can identify these systems so they can feel more empowered to discern and navigate these situations so they can begin to live their lives in freedom and safety.

Who is Sarah McDugal?

Sarah McDugal graduated from Andrews University in 2006 with her masters degree in accounting. She is now a brand strategist, author, and leadership speaker. She designs Hollywood-quality brand campaigns for companies who value their impact on people as much as their bottom line. 

Sarah is the author of ONE FACE: Shed the Mask, Own Your Values, and Lead Wisely. She writes and speaks on the leadership topics of decision-making, core values, and redemption. A lover of international vegetarian cuisine, avid reader and globetrotter, Sarah has visited or worked in more than 40 countries. She's also a homeschooling single mom who never has enough time to do #allthethings, and sometimes leaves dirty dishes in the sink longer than she probably should.

Things We Talk About In This Episode:

• How Sarah McDugal began working with abused women
• How Abusive Relationships Start and What to Look For as Toxic Relationships take shape
• What the Abusive System looks like and How Women can safely and effectively begin moving out of it.
• Where women can find community and support after suffering a toxic relationship
• What is Godly, Masculine love supposed to look like?

Our listeners can learn more about Sarah McDugal and access her resources at her website https://www.wildernesstowild.com/