A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. .Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend.Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation.FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen. Bill interviews experts with ke...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:17:11
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Sep 19, 2026 · 16:37
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Sep 12, 2026 · 16:30
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Sep 8, 2026 · 52:20
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Sep 8, 2026 · 57:22
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Sep 5, 2026 · 16:44
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Spyware - Detection and Removal. This is…
Sep 1, 2026 · 42:45
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Aug 29, 2026 · 16:11
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Aug 25, 2026 · 59:39
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Aug 23, 2026 · 15:58
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Dynamics that Make Coercive Control…
Aug 18, 2026 · 18:09
We want you to hear from the mind of an abuser once more... This episode, our eighth in this "Mind of the Abuser" series, comes with content and trigger warnings: Domestic abuse,…
Aug 16, 2026 · 14:51
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Aug 11, 2026 · 44:10
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Aug 11, 2026 · 57:18
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Aug 9, 2026 · 15:14
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Aug 4, 2026 · 1:17:37
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Shael…
Jul 30, 2026 · 16:16
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Jul 28, 2026 · 51:55
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Jena…
Jul 26, 2026 · 13:58
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Jul 23, 2026 · 15:00
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Jul 21, 2026 · 41:43
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This…
Jul 21, 2026 · 57:44
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Jul 19, 2026 · 15:12
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Pocketing - How We Become Hidden Out of…
Jul 16, 2026 · 14:27
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Jul 14, 2026 · 53:16
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. I was…
Jul 12, 2026 · 15:17
Coercive Control. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Coercive Control - How…
Jul 9, 2026 · 15:09
Trauma Bonding. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Trauma Bonding - What It…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:06:51
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:58
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This…
Jul 5, 2026 · 13:08
Fast Tracking. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Fast Tracking - What It…
Jul 2, 2026 · 15:25
Blame Shifting. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: Blame Shifting -- What…
Jun 30, 2026 · 58:52
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised.…
Jun 28, 2026 · 15:27
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Jun 25, 2026 · 16:03
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Jun 23, 2026 · 47:06
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This…
Jun 23, 2026 · 43:59
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Jun 21, 2026 · 14:09
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Jun 18, 2026 · 14:02
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Jun 16, 2026 · 1:00:48
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Karan…
Jun 14, 2026 · 15:14
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Jun 11, 2026 · 18:34
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Jun 9, 2026 · 1:08:52
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Jun 9, 2026 · 56:40
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Jun 7, 2026 · 13:16
Gaslighting - with examples. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this:…
Jun 4, 2026 · 13:40
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Jun 2, 2026 · 58:11
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May 30, 2026 · 13:03
Ghosting. This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research. We call this: What Ghosting Really Is. This…
May 28, 2026 · 14:34
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May 26, 2026 · 45:42
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May 26, 2026 · 34:20
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May 24, 2026 · 15:23
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May 22, 2026 · 15:12
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May 19, 2026 · 57:06
Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Anne…
May 12, 2026 · 48:40
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May 5, 2026 · 1:00:09
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Apr 28, 2026 · 44:14
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Apr 28, 2026 · 41:29
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Apr 21, 2026 · 39:49
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Apr 21, 2026 · 57:10
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Apr 16, 2026 · 37:01
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Apr 14, 2026 · 53:44
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Apr 7, 2026 · 42:04
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Apr 7, 2026 · 44:41
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Mar 31, 2026 · 57:36
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Mar 31, 2026 · 44:47
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Mar 24, 2026 · 1:28:59
For a long time, I have wanted to share some chapters from my WHEN DATING HURTS book with you. I am happy to have this for you now. This is part two of a two lengthy episodes. In…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:21:15
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Mar 17, 2026 · 57:41
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Mar 10, 2026 · 52:37
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence, attempted murder, and…
Mar 10, 2026 · 38:20
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Mar 10, 2026 · 56:33
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Mar 3, 2026 · 45:01
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Mar 3, 2026 · 48:22
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Feb 24, 2026 · 55:50
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Feb 17, 2026 · 38:34
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Feb 10, 2026 · 36:01
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Feb 5, 2026 · 9:08
Hello, it's Bill Mitchell, your host of WHEN DATING HURTS. Here's what I'd like for you to do: I am inviting you, our WHEN DATING HURTS listeners, to contribute a 2-3 minute…
Feb 3, 2026 · 53:25
Why this interview matters If you’ve ever been stalked, controlled, or feared for your safety while trying to leave a toxic relationship, this conversation is for you. In this…
Jan 27, 2026 · 11:37
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Jan 20, 2026 · 48:13
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Jan 20, 2026 · 45:11
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Jan 13, 2026 · 35:03
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Jan 6, 2026 · 23:44
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Dec 30, 2025 · 1:15:04
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Dec 23, 2025 · 20:57
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Dec 16, 2025 · 39:24
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Dec 12, 2025 · 5:40
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Dec 11, 2025 · 1:10:24
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Dec 2, 2025 · 48:45
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Nov 25, 2025 · 31:17
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