In this episode, Caroline speaks with Kathleen Monahan, a clinical social worker and trauma educator, about strangulation and its serious physical and neurological impacts. The conversation explores why remorse does not lessen the severity of the act, the importance of recognising strangulation within broader patterns of harm, and what current research tells us about long‑term effects. Kathleen also discusses established investigative guidelines and the need for further research to better understand outcomes for victims later in life.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of strangulation, violence, and related harms and may be distressing for some listeners.