Grace Stuart

Why She Stayed

Society EN ↓ 80 episodes

A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and relating to one another in a much needed way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Grace Stuart

Episodes

Full Q&A Episode 02.06.2024 1:01:58

This is a Q&A style episode where I will be answering all of the questions you asked through Instagram. Any questions we did not cover, I will do in a part 2 episode at some point. All links discussed in the episode will be in my Linktree in my bio on both Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the Court System & Post Separation Abuse: With Divorce & Custody Coach- @momswithswords 24.05.2024 1:04:08

On this episode, I have an in-depth conversation with Rachel, (a divorce and custody coach) about what it looks like to navigate pre-separation planning, as well as post-separation abuse while navigating the court system. Rachel shares so much valuable information on what you can practically expect, steps that can help you towards your desired outcome, and tips to stay strong & hopeful in the...

Healing from Abuse: Rumination, Dissociation, Building Self-Trust, & More 17.05.2024 47:45

Today I am joined by my guest Pearl Velasquez (@resilient.therapy) where we will have an open conversation about healing from abuse. We cover topics such as rumination, dissociation, hypervigilance, building self-assurance, and more. Trigger warning- this episode also contains topics of SA and non-fatal strangulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Abuser's Mind- with Eleni- Abuse Educator 25.04.2024 41:22

On today's episode, I'm joined by my guest Eleni who is a Certified Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate and author of the book "But They're So Nice: Unmasking Covert Abuse" . Her Tiktok is @nonarcsense and Instagram is @no_narcsense. In this episode, we discuss topics such as why the abuser does what they do, do they believe their own lies, tips to break the trauma bond, does therapy help or hurt, and...

More Than Bruises with- Dr. Jennifer Gardella 03.04.2024 41:18

Today I am joined by Jennifer Gardella who is a survivor of domestic violence, DV advocate, and author of the book "Listen for the Whispers of Abuse". On this episode we will discuss her journey before she realized what was happening, until her eventual escape and her current passion for DV advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.