In this episode, Mark sits down with author and advocate Jared to talk about male victims of abuse, parental alienation, family court failures, and the healing journey after trauma.
Jared shares the shocking reality of being abused, disbelieved, and arrested after defending himself — and how writing helped him rebuild. This conversation dives deep into evidence, court bias, mental health, and how men can safely navigate abusive relationships.
00:00 – Abuse Begins & Police Dismissal
00:50 – Podcast Introduction
01:09 – Jared’s Background & Career Change
02:25 – Leaving Corporate Life & Writing About Abuse
03:59 – Discovering a Community of Male Survivors
04:11 – Writing His First Book & Continuing the Series
05:57 – Abuse Is Not a Gender War
06:27 – “The Words We Never Heard”
08:30 – Character Awareness & Writing Style
10:56 – Empaths & Abusive Dynamics
11:53 – Escalation of Abuse & Self-Blame
13:08 – Plot Twist & Reader Experience
14:03 – How Abuse Gradually Builds
15:30 – Overview of Jared’s Other Books
17:34 – The Indifference of Good Men
18:42 – Why Men Stay Silent
20:17 – Misandry & The Forgotten Fathers
21:12 – Jared’s Parental Alienation Story
22:00 – How Contact Was Restricted
23:31 – “I’m Scared of Him” & Court Weaponization
24:32 – Perjury & No Accountability
26:08 – Child Arrangement Orders Ignored
27:25 – Non-Molestation Order Process
29:03 – Going to the Police About Abuse
30:07 – Advice for Male Victims Reporting Abuse
31:32 – Hidden Cameras & Evidence Collection
33:17 – The Arrest Incident
34:53 – Court Ignores Evidence
37:38 – Courts Empower High-Conflict Individuals
38:32 – Judges Ignoring Evidence
39:16 – Court Is a Money Machine
40:12 – Mental Health & Therapy
41:51 – Good Days & Bad Days
43:02 – Writing as Therapy
44:32 – Public Victim-Blaming
46:00 – Gym, Exercise & Healing
47:19 – Strongman Training
48:28 – Strongman Figures
49:52 – New Crime Novel Coming Soon
50:42 – Three Things Jared Is Grateful For
51:17 – Three Reforms Needed for Family Court
52:34 – Three Words to Describe Family Court
53:01 – Repeal of Parental Rights Discussion
56:49 – Where to Find Jared
📚 Books: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D4VVJSSR
🌐 Website: linktr.ee/jwhitakerauthor
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jwhitakerauthor
🐦 Twitter/X: x.com/JWhitakerAuthor
Document everything.
Collect evidence safely.
Reach out to support services.
You’re not alone.
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