We're All Insane

Ginny Priem thought she was finally living the life she had always dreamed of…a successful career, meaningful friendships, travel, love, and a growing family dynamic with a man she trusted deeply.

But behind the scenes, everything was a lie.

In this episode, Ginny shares the shocking story of discovering that her partner was secretly living a double life while living in her home and raising his children alongside her. What started as an intense whirlwind romance slowly unraveled into manipulation, gaslighting, deception, hidden relationships, and emotional abuse.

On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:51 - How did after-work cocktails change her life?

→ 00:03:27 - What questions did she ask him when she finally confronted him?

→ 00:04:11 - What was her initial reaction to the news?

→ 00:05:09 - Why is it important to trust your intuition?

→ 00:06:22 - What was her life like before she met her ex-husband?

→ 00:11:05 - How long until she met his kids?

→ 00:13:07 - How quickly did he want to move in together?

→ 00:14:15 - What was their family dynamic like?

→ 00:18:12 - What was one of the beginning warning signs?

→ 00:23:43 - What excuses did he have for his behavior?

→ 00:25:36 - What was their sex life like?

→ 00:29:44 - What happened after they moved in together?

→ 00:34:11 - What did the security system footage show?

→ 00:36:41 - How to tell if you are not in a trusting relationship?

→ 00:37:44 - Why did he have so many pills?

→ 00:40:01 - What job did he have and how often did he travel?

→ 00:43:21 - What websites was he using to find partners?

→ 00:46:34 - How long should you wait to introduce someone to your kids?

→ 00:48:19 - What physical symptoms started showing up?

→ 00:49:45 - When did she finally start investigating?

→ 00:57:57 - What kind of love-bombing did she experience?

→ 00:59:26 - How did he respond to questioning the second time?

→ 01:02:29 - What was the timeline provided by the other women?

→ 01:07:43 - What happened after she kicked him out?

→ 01:10:35 - What was her conversation with his ex-wife like?

→ 01:15:04 - What kind of lies was he telling the other women?

→ 01:17:55 - How many women was he involved with?

→ 01:24:01 - How did her relationship with his children change?

→ 01:25:48 - What was his financial situation like?

→ 01:30:21 - How did the kids and new pets adjust?

→ 01:35:14 - Have they ever run into each other after they broke up?

→ 01:39:43 - When did she start writing her books?

→ 01:45:31 - How does trauma impact your life?

→ 01:50:20 - What is Kintsugi?

→ 01:55:58 - How empowering is it to share your story with others?

Further Listening

→ My Boyfriend Trafficked Me

Check Out Ginny: 

Books:

→ You're My Favorite

→ I'm My Favorite: A Guided Journal for Your Path Forward

→ UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead

Websites:

→ www.ginnypriem.com

→ www.unsubscribeofficial.com

Podcast:

→ UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem

Socials:

→ Instagram

→ Facebook

→ LinkedIn

→ YouTube

More We Are All Insane: 

→ OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time

→ Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexi never planned on entering the sex industry. At 18 years old, she answered what she thought was a modeling ad on Craigslist and accidentally found herself in the world of webcam modeling, escorting, stripping, and OnlyFans.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, a childhood sexual abuse survivor shares what it was like growing up in a home where sexual abuse, including abuse involving animals, was normalized, hidden, and never spoken about. She walks through the reality of grooming, manipulation, and fear, and how those dynamics made it nearly impossible to speak up, even when they knew something was wrong.

She opens up about the impact on their relationships, their sense of safety, and the long journey of processing shame, seeking therapy, and eventually finding the courage to share their story publicly. This conversation also explores why so many survivors don’t report, what the legal process actually looks like, and how healing and advocacy can coexist.

Sponsored By:

→ Biologica | Head to https://biologica.com/INSANE to get started and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Take their Quick Hormonal Life Stage Quiz to find the formula that’s right for you.

Check Out Jada:

Tik Tok: @jadasadvocacy https://www.tiktok.com/@jadasadvocacy

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:14 - What are fawning and flopping as trauma responses?

→ 00:04:39 - Did her parents allow her to hang out with friends, and were there good times in her childhood?

→ 00:06:16 - What were the specifics of the abuse, and what happened in court?

→ 00:07:58 - What are the misconceptions and minimization around bestiality and sexual abuse?

→ 00:12:43 - How do premeditation and grooming play a role in abuse?

→ 00:14:12 - Did the abuse happen to everyone in the household?

→ 00:15:28 - What was her mother and stepfather’s relationship like?

→ 00:16:45 - Did she confide in friends or share what was happening at home during school?

→ 00:19:42 - Did the larger community have any idea what was going on?

→ 00:22:29 - Who did she tell at age 14, and how did her first love play a role?

→ 00:25:58 - What caused the turmoil with her sister?

→ 00:27:26 - What happened when her sister found out?

→ 00:29:59 - How did her mother’s abuse reflect generational trauma?

→ 00:33:31 - What was her relationship like with her biological father and grandmother?

→ 00:38:24 - Why is it so hard to report abuse, even when you want to?

→ 00:41:12 - What happens when you file a police report for abuse?

→ 00:43:51 - What does it mean to not feel ready to report abuse?

→ 00:53:01 - What was her experience starting therapy and wanting her feelings acknowledged?

→ 00:58:42 - Why did she stop therapy and choose to share her story online?

→ 01:01:51 - What is the difference between intent and impact, especially with demeaning jokes?

→ 01:10:23 - What happened when she reposted her story and shared it with family on Facebook?

→ 01:15:01 - How did she resist fear and intimidation from her stepdad?

→ 01:19:13 - Why don’t many survivors report abuse?

→ 01:28:09 - What legal changes have happened around child abuse, and when?

→ 01:32:24 - What is the process of going to court, especially more than once?

→ 01:34:46 - What does the investigation process look like?

→ 01:38:46 - What happened with abuse from others and illegal photos?

→ 01:46:31 - What were the family dynamics like with her mother and uncle?

→ 01:51:55 - What did her healing journey look like, especially within marriage?

→ 01:56:45 - Why do people repeat cycles of abuse?

→ 02:00:16 - Why is it hard to navigate relationships after complex trauma?

→ 02:04:03 - How do you process shame and step into advocacy?

More We Are All Insane: 

→ OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time

→ Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts 

Further Listening:

→ My Dad and Brother are R*pists

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Candyce’s daughter Delilah was just one week away from her first birthday, she passed away in her sleep from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. What followed was a devastating reality of unanswered questions, overwhelming grief, and learning how to live after losing a child. In this episode, Candyce shares the morning she found her daughter, the guilt and isolation that came after, and how she’s turning her pain into purpose while keeping Delilah’s memory alive.

Sponsored By:

→ Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first

order at https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 — Introduction

→ 00:02:23 — What happened the morning her baby passed away?

→ 00:05:20 — How do SIDS investigations work?

→ 00:06:12 — Do they know what causes SIDS?

→ 00:08:01 — How many infant deaths are attributed to SIDS?

→ 00:09:25 — What was the day before her passing like?

→ 00:12:02 — Are there pregnancy and infant loss support groups?

→ 00:14:11 — Why is it so important to spread awareness about SIDS?

→ 00:16:54 — Why is it important for mothers to share their experiences?

→ 00:19:28 — What is it like to search for someone who can relate?

→ 00:21:09 — How do you continue to live life after losing your child?

→ 00:23:43 — Why does grief make people feel so uncomfortable?

→ 00:25:28 — How does loss and grief compound over time?

→ 00:26:47 — What signs is she seeing from her daughter?

→ 00:29:26 — Why is the loss of a child so deeply heartbreaking?

→ 00:30:54 — What are the side effects of Zoloft and Wellbutrin?

→ 00:31:53 — Is there any new research on SIDS?

→ 00:36:43 — How do you support someone grieving after SIDS?

→ 00:39:35 — Why is it important to find a safe place to share?

→ 00:41:48 — What are some of the theories about SIDS?

→ 00:45:29 — What are her plans moving forward?

Show Links: 

→ American Academy of Pediatrics (Safe Sleep Guidelines)

→ CDC - SIDS & Safe Sleep

→ Safe to Sleep Campaign (NIH)

→ First Candle (education and grief support)

→ Cribs for Kids

→ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support

Further Listening:

→ My Daughter Has Been Abducted for 15 Years

More We Are All Insane: 

→ OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time

→ Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maddy was six years old when her father went to prison - but no one told her why. Growing up, everything felt confusing, unstable, and unspoken. The truth was always there… just never explained. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home where abuse was ignored, secrets were kept, and she was left to figure it out on her own.

Sponsored By:

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 – What makes someone finally decide to share their story?

→ 00:00:35 – What happens when a parent goes to prison during childhood?

→ 00:01:20 – How do parents’ backgrounds shape a child’s life?

→ 00:03:00 – What does a toxic relationship between parents look like?

→ 00:04:45 – What does early childhood feel like before everything changes?

→ 00:06:30 – When do childhood experiences first start to feel wrong?

→ 00:07:55 – What leads to a parent receiving a long prison sentence?

→ 00:09:10 – What happens when a parent suddenly disappears from a child’s life?

→ 00:10:40 – What is it like growing up without stability?

→ 00:12:45 – Why do some children feel like outsiders in their own family?

→ 00:15:10 – How can a sibling become controlling or abusive?

→ 00:19:30 – What happens when abuse becomes normalized at home?

→ 00:22:50 – When does a difficult situation start to escalate?

→ 00:25:10 – What does it look like when boundaries are completely crossed?

→ 00:27:15 – How does abuse begin and go unnoticed?

→ 00:30:10 – How do children process traumatic experiences at a young age?

→ 00:31:30 – What happens when no one steps in to help?

→ 00:33:10 – Why do families suddenly relocate or start over?

→ 00:35:45 – How do children discover difficult family truths on their own?

→ 00:38:10 – What changes after moving to a new environment?

→ 00:40:50 – How do sibling relationships shift over time?

→ 00:42:30 – What happens when a troubled family member returns home?

→ 00:44:30 – How can harmful patterns continue in new environments?

→ 00:46:45 – What does a breaking point within a family look like?

→ 00:48:20 – Why are some children sent away from home?

→ 00:50:20 – What does a safe and stable home feel like after chaos?

→ 00:52:30 – What happens when someone returns to an unstable environment?

→ 00:54:30 – How can a parent’s new relationship impact the family dynamic?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Groomed from childhood into a hidden fetish world, Jess spent years trapped in trauma, addiction, and a 700+ lb spiral, until losing everything forced a shocking fight to reclaim her life.

→ We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: 

⁠https://wereallinsane.com⁠

Sponsored By:

→ Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first

order at ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE⁠

→ Shopify | It’s time to turn those “What Ifs” into “cha ching” with Shopify today. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠https://shopify.com/insane⁠

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to realize your entire life was shaped before you even understood it?

→ 00:02:30 – What is feederism and how can it be introduced to a child without them realizing?

→ 00:03:10 – How can grooming happen even without physical abuse?

→ 00:05:00 – How can food, dieting, and control be used as psychological manipulation?

→ 00:06:00 – Why would someone secretly sabotage a child’s health for their own pleasure?

→ 00:07:00 – How does public humiliation play a role in control and manipulation?

→ 00:09:10 – How can fear be used to control a child’s behavior?

→ 00:12:40 – When does manipulation escalate into something more dangerous?

→ 00:14:50 – How does exposure to adult content at a young age shape identity?

→ 00:18:50 – How does grooming evolve as a child becomes a teenager?

→ 00:19:40 – What happens when a minor is brought into adult environments like clubs?

→ 00:22:30 – Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to harmful relationships?

→ 00:23:30 – What happens when a toxic relationship takes over your life?

→ 00:26:00 – What does feeder behavior look like in relationships and how extreme can it get?

→ 00:29:50 – How does someone transition from grooming into adult industry work?

→ 00:31:20 – Why can harmful environments feel familiar or even safe?

→ 00:34:10 – How do people separate their identity from their work to cope?

→ 00:36:00 – How can your body become tied to validation, income, and relationships?

→ 00:38:50 – What happens when survival pushes you into increasingly risky situations?

→ 00:40:20 – How can predators exploit vulnerability and past trauma?

→ 00:42:50 – What happens when boundaries are completely erased in relationships?

→ 00:45:00 – How does toxic behavior become normalized within communities?

→ 00:49:00 – When do you start realizing something is deeply wrong?

→ 00:52:00 – Why is it so hard to recognize grooming while it’s happening?

→ 00:59:00 – What happens when you finally start unpacking trauma in therapy?

→ 01:01:20 – How do you realize what you experienced was actually abuse?

→ 01:03:00 – How can abusers continue manipulating even after they’re out of your life?

→ 01:05:40 – How can financial dependence keep someone stuck in harmful work?

→ 01:07:20 – How quickly can physical health decline when mental health collapses?

→ 01:10:00 – What does rock bottom actually look like in real life?

→ 01:13:20 – How can loss and addiction push someone to their breaking point?

→ 01:16:30 – What happens in the moment you decide whether to live or die?

→ 01:19:40 – How do you rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom?

→ 01:22:00 – How do people react when you stop being the version of you they expect?

→ 01:24:30 – How do you let go of fear and trust that the right path will find you?

→ 01:28:30 – What does it feel like to finally enjoy your life again?

Jess’s Links:

→ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jessteacakes⁠

→ ⁠https://linktr.ee/teacakesjess⁠

More We're All Insane: 

→ ⁠OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time⁠

→ ⁠Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast #ad 

Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/INSANE50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code INSANE50 at checkout. 

Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane

and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies.

-We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: 

https://wereallinsane.com

Emily thought she was in a relationship—she wasn’t. She was being controlled, abused, and eventually pimped out by her own boyfriend. He got her hooked on drugs, trafficked her across states, had her beaten and robbed, and even kidnapped her.

This is a story about how quickly love can turn into control, how deep manipulation can go, and what it actually takes to get out. Emily made it out—and she’s telling everything.

Emily’s Links:

instagram: @emm.bodied

youtube: talkswithem

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 What happens when someone you love traffics and kidnaps you?

00:00:24 How does growing up with an abusive parent shape your life?

00:01:17 What are early signs of anxiety in children?

00:01:42 What does a severe anxiety attack feel like in school?

00:02:15 Can anxiety actually cause you to pass out?

00:03:13 Why are young women drawn to the strip club industry?

00:04:16 What does it feel like to start working in a strip club?

00:05:49 How do you know when something feels wrong but ignore it?

00:06:34 How do traffickers first approach and recruit victims?

00:07:24 How do manipulators use compliments to gain control?

00:08:12 Why do people crave being “rescued” in relationships?

00:09:15 How does financial control begin in abusive relationships?

00:10:02 Why should you trust actions over words in relationships?

00:11:54 How are victims introduced into trafficking environments?

00:13:07 What is “the blade” and how does street-level work operate?

00:14:25 How do traffickers use jealousy and control tactics?

00:15:06 What happens the first time abuse turns physical?

00:17:49 What does it feel like to dissociate during trauma?

00:19:29 How does gaslighting make victims question reality?

00:21:42 How do abusers use love bombing after violence?

00:23:45 How are victims forced into escorting through online ads?

00:25:18 How do traffickers escalate control over time?

00:27:07 Why do victims feel powerless after exploitation?

00:30:48 Why do traffickers say you have to “sneak away” to leave?

00:33:05 What happens when victims are abandoned in unfamiliar cities?

00:37:17 Why do victims return even after escaping?

00:44:06 How do traffickers use extreme manipulation to regain control?

00:57:41 What threats make victims fear they won’t survive?

01:12:01 How do survivors reflect on trauma after escaping?

01:17:04 What does trafficking actually look like in real life?

01:21:41 Why does it take courage to share your story publicly?

- Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane

If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9

or send an email to [email protected]

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast #ad

If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices