WHEN DATING HURTS
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WHEN DATING HURTS
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 datin...
Recent Episodes
342 episodes
339. What Gaslighting Really Is
Gaslighting.
This is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded in research....
Rereleasing - 219. Anna Astwood - Pt 2 of 2 - Once a Dating Violence Victim. Today, an Active Survivor.
We decided to rerelease this story because it gathered so much attention when it first ran.
This is part two of a two-part story with An...
Rereleasing - 218. Anna Astwood - Pt 1 of 2 - Once a Dating Violence Victim. Today, an Active Survivor.
We decided to rerelease this story because it gathered so much attention when it first ran.
This is part one of a two-part story with An...
338. What You Need to Know About Coercive Control
Coercive Control.
This episode is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-flag guidance. And it's all grounded...
337. What You Need to Know About Escalation
Escalation.
This episode is me talking with you.
It is a blend of survivor-centered education, psychology, and clear red-f...
335. Anne - Unshakeable Army Veteran Lost Herself in an Abusive Relationship
Content Warning & Disclaimer
Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listen...
334. Crystal - Pt 2 of 2 - Power Imbalances & Hidden Masks: Stopping Patterns of Emotional Abuse
Content Warning & Disclaimer
These stories contain detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse. The...
333. Crystal - Pt 1 of 2 - Power Imbalances & Hidden Masks: Stopping Patterns of Emotional Abuse
Content Warning & Disclaimer
These stories contain detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse. The...
331. Rerelease of "Surviving Abuse from My Wife: Hidden Truths About Men DV Victims"
Content Warning & Disclaimer
This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and a near-fatal poisoni...
330. Riel - Pt 2 0f 2 Pts - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor: 20 Years of DARVO & Childhood Trauma
Content Warning & Disclaimer
This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse t...
329. Riel - Pt 1 0f 2 Pts - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor: 20 Years of DARVO & Childhood Trauma
Content Warning & Disclaimer
This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse t...
328. Sarah Hanson - Pt 2 of 2 - Love-Bombed, Isolated, and Reclaiming Power
This episode contains descriptions of emotional abuse. It's not suitable for all audiences, especially those sensitive to themes of dating violence or...
327. Sarah Hanson - Pt 1 of 2 - Love-Bombed, Isolated, and Reclaiming Power
This episode contains descriptions of emotional abuse. It's not suitable for all audiences, especially those sensitive to themes of dating violence or...
332. Escaping the Conveyor Belt of Chaos: Two Abuse Survivor Stories
Content Warning & Disclaimer
These stories contain detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse. The...
326. (Rerelease) J R Waltemyer - Protecting and Enforcing Victims' Rights
We conducted this interview a few years ago. We decided to bring it back now. It is a valuable discussion on how law enforcement can be helpful years...
325. Mae Scott's Story Pt 2 of 2 Pts: A Raw Look at Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, and Betrayal by In-Laws
This episode contains graphic descriptions of emotional abuse, physical abuse, and explicit intimate sexual situations. It's not suitable for all audi...
324. Mae Scott's Story Pt 1 of 2 Pts: A Raw Look at Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, and Betrayal by In-Laws
This episode contains graphic descriptions of emotional abuse, physical abuse, and explicit intimate sexual situations. It's not suitable for all audi...
323. Emma - Pt 3 of 3 - A Young Woman's Story of Dating Abuse and Survival
Before diving in, please note:
This episode contains graphic descriptions of emotional abuse, physical abuse, gun violence, and explicit...
322. Emma - Pt 2 of 3 - A Young Woman's Story of Dating Abuse and Survival
Before diving in, please note:
This episode contains graphic descriptions of emotional abuse, physical abuse, gun violence, and explicit...
321. Emma - Pt 1 of 3 - A Young Woman's Story of Dating Abuse and Survival
Before diving in, please note:
This episode contains graphic descriptions of emotional abuse, physical abuse, gun violence, and explicit...
320. Sharing WHEN DATING HURTS Audiobook Chapters - Pt 2 of 2 Pts
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...
319. Sharing WHEN DATING HURTS Audiobook Chapters - Pt 1 of 2 Pts
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...
315. DV Survivors Stories Shared on WHEN DATING HURTS
Most of the episodes in this podcast are populated with survivors telling their stories. But there are many more survivors who are not prepared to be...
318. Ruth - Pt 3 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence...
317. Ruth - Pt 2 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence...
316. Ruth - Pt 1 of 3 Pts - A Harrowing True Story of Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence...
314. Meghan - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Why Didn’t She Just Leave? A Narcissistic Abuse & Attempted Murder Story
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer
This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence,...
313. Meghan - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Why Didn’t She Just Leave? A Narcissistic Abuse & Attempted Murder Story
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer
This episode contains explicit discussions of heavy drug use, narcissistic manipulation, physical violence,...
312. Abe - Growing Up Surrounded by Abuse, Violence & Attempted Murder
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer
This raw, true survivor story contains explicit details of heavy drug use, narcissistic abuse, physical vio...
311. Heather - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Violence & Attempted Murder
Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This raw, true survivor story contains explicit details of heavy drug use, narcissistic abuse, physical violence...
310. Heather - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Violence & Attempted Murder
Heather's Powerful Survivor's Story: Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Addiction & Attempted Murder – Part 1 of 2
Tr...
309. Dr. Diane Mueller - Ways to Heal from Trauma
Dr. Diane Mueller is a leading naturopathic doctor with dual doctorates in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture & Oriental medicine.
As...
308. Keep Sending Us Your Stories (It's Easy)
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...
307. Bill Mitchell - Interview on Stalking - Michele Locke's Instagram Live
Why this interview matters
If you’ve ever been stalked, controlled, or feared for your safety while trying to leave a toxic relationship, this c...
306. Bring Your Stories and Insights to WHEN DATING HURTS
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...
305. Nichole Schmidt - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Gabby Petito's Mother
This is part two of my interview with Nichole Schmidt, the Mother of Gabby Petito.
Most of you remember the Gabby Petito story as it unf...
304. Nichole Schmidt - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Gabby Petito's Mother
This is part one of our two-part interview with Nichole Schmidt , the Mother of Gabby Petito.
Most of you remember the Gabby Petito story...
298. Re-released - Nurse Laura Clary, BSN, RN - Revisiting a Most-Informative Episode
We are bringing back one of our most educational episodes. It was recorded a few years back soon after we met Nurse Laura Clary at the Greater Baltimo...
302. WHEN DATING HURTS - Opinions from around the World
In this episode, you will hear what the world says about WHEN DATING HURTS heading into 2026.
An open-ended search underscored what we...
301. Re-Releasing "Jill" - An Abusive Relationship That Ended 31 Years Ago. Or Did It?
Has it ended? Not yet. Not in the mind of Marcus.
We are re-releasing this episode because it is so strong showing the warning signs we...