Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse

Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse

JBWS / MC Robinson

Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
47%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

There is a culture of silence around the issue of domestic abuse and this podcast is here to break that silence. Run by members of JBWS, a domestic violence agency, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse doesn't shy away from having difficult conversations about abuse to help others recognize that they may be in unhealthy relationships or using unhealthy behaviors themselves.

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Recent Episodes

Money & Relationships: Is It Generosity or Is It Control?

Mar 31, 2026 21m

What are healthy financial boundaries? How can you tell if someone is being generous versus attempting to control you? Financial abuse occurs in 99% of abusive relationships and can have devastating…

Is My Relationship Healthy? Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Mar 10, 2026 52m

How can you tell if your relationship is actually healthy? Can unhealthy things happen in healthy relationships? In this episode of Unsilenced, JBWS staff member Maddie Hahn explores: The 8 key…

Is Location Sharing a Red Flag? When Location Tracking Becomes Control

Feb 24, 2026 53m

Location sharing has become a normal part of relationships for many people but is it actually a red flag? Is it possible to share your location in a healthy way?  In this episode of Unsilenced, JBWS…

How to Tell When Someone is Gaslighting You, with Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD.

Feb 10, 2026 30m

You're not going crazy. Gaslighting is designed to make you doubt your own perception of reality. It is frequently used in abusive relationships to keep the victim under an abusive partner's control.…

How to Safely Leave an Abusive or Unhealthy Relationship

Jan 27, 2026 54m

When a person decides to leave an abusive relationship, it marks a significant loss of control for their partner that can make the abuse escalate. Most domestic violence homicides and serious…

S2E4 Can Choking Your Partner During Sex Ever Be Consensual?

Jan 13, 2026 44m

Choking your partner during sex is becoming increasingly common. People engage in breath play to enhance eroticism and sexual pleasure. But can sexual choking ever be a consensual act? Is it possible…

S2E3 Democrats AND Republicans Should Care About Domestic Violence. Here’s Why, with Senator Anthony Bucco (R)

Nov 18, 2025 22m

It’s difficult to find common ground when you disagree with someone politically. Instead of taking the time to really listen to each other, we get caught up in arguments and proving our points. Too…

Am I Being Abused? Warning Signs of Domestic Violence

Oct 21, 2025 32m

The warnings signs of domestic violence aren't always easy to identify. There are subtle forms of abuse that you may not even notice. In this episode we answer your frequently asked questions about…

S2E1 Healthy Fighting - How to Disagree with Respect, with Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC

Oct 07, 2025 55m

We’re not used to thinking about fighting with our partner in a healthy way, but it is possible to have fights with your partner, rooted in respect, that bring you closer together.  This episode…

S1E26 Restraining Orders - Everything You Need to Know with Alexis Laufer, Esq., William Laufer, Esq. and Maria Lagattuta, LCSW

Jul 01, 2025 47m

What are restraining orders? What can you get a restraining order for? Who can apply for a restraining order? What does the restraining order process look like? In this episode, we explore all facets…

S1E27 "I Can't Say No," Promposals, Dates, and More with Mary Jane McCarthy, LSW

Jun 03, 2025 38m

Have you ever felt like you couldn't say no to someone? Were you ever encouraged to just give in to avoid embarrassing someone asking you on a date? Why do we prioritize the feelings of the person…

Stop Asking Victims "Why Don't You Just Leave" with Robin Hughes, DVS

May 21, 2025 43m Bonus

With the coverage surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, many people are questioning why Cassie Ventura didn't just leave Diddy. However, even asking this question demonstrates a fundamental…

S1E24 What is Love Bombing? With Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD.

May 06, 2025 32m

How can you tell if a person is naturally passionate and expresses their affection through big displays of love versus someone who is using love bombing to gain power and control? In this episode of…

S1E23 "I Promise I'll Never Hurt You Again" Understanding the Cycle of Violence in Abuse with Diane Williams, LCSW

Apr 23, 2025 28m

Love. Hope. Fear. These are the emotions that victims of abuse typically experience throughout the cycle of violence. There are three main phases: Tension Building, Explosion, and Loving &…

S1E22 Is My Partner Controlling Me? How to Recognize Controlling Behaviors, with Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC

Apr 08, 2025 1h 2m

Do you ever have a right to tell your partner what they can and can’t do? Is it ever okay to threaten to leave a relationship if the other person doesn’t change a behavior you don’t like? Where is…

S1E21 Is Consent Only About Sex? Redefining Consent, with Maria Lagattuta, LCSW

Mar 26, 2025 42m

Do you consider consent when brushing your hand against someone's back at the bar? Do you think about it before hugging someone who is in tears? Too often, we only think about consent in regards to…

S1E20 Can Women Be Abusive? Understanding Women's Use of Abuse, with Lisa Young Larance, Ph.D.

Mar 11, 2025 41m

Imagine a woman who has endured emotional, physical, or sexual abuse for years. Her husband has isolated her from family and friends, restricted her finances, and harms her every day. If this woman…

S1E19 How to Recognize Abuse in Teen Relationships, with Maddie Hahn, MSW

Feb 25, 2025 45m

Abuse among teens can look different than our typical understanding of domestic violence. In this episode, Maddie Hahn, the manager of JBWS’ Dating Abuse Prevention Program, answers many questions…

S1E18 Teen Dating Violence, Restraining Orders, and Sexual Abuse, with Shari Genser, Esq

Feb 18, 2025 22m

Did you know that teenagers can experience dating abuse? Before reaching adulthood, 1 in 3 teenagers will experience some form of abuse by their partner. In this episode of Unsilenced, Shari Genser,…

S1E17 The Legal System and Domestic Violence with Shari Genser, Esq.

Feb 11, 2025 27m

Handling the legal system can be difficult for victims of domestic violence. In this episode Shari Genser, Esq. offers insight into:Restraining orders and court processesThe difference between…

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Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse has published 38 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.

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Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.

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