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Perfect Prey PodcastCoercive Control in Family Law with Meg GroffFor over 40 years, Attorney Meg Groff has been a fierce advocate for victims of domestic abuse.In her powerful memoir, Not If I Can Help It, Meg shares some of the most harrowing and eye-opening cases she’s encountered, offering a rare glimpse into the justice system through the eyes of someone who fought tirelessly within it.Alongside Dr. C, co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld, Meg is committed to raising awareness about the often-overlooked realities women and children face in...2025-07-2531 min
Perfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - Jessi HerseyIn this episode, Jessi Hersey bravely shares her story of surviving two forms of coercive control: childhood grooming by her drum teacher and emotional manipulation within the Twin Flames Universe online cult. As a neurodivergent survivor, Jessi reflects on how her autism both made her more vulnerable and more attuned to subtle forms of abuse. She discusses the long-term impact of grooming, the cult’s use of “mirror exercises” to control beliefs, and her journey to reclaim safety and identity. Jessi’s story highlights the urgent need for awareness around n...2025-07-1127 min
Perfect Prey PodcastThe System Failed Om: Why Leah Moses Fought to Change Family CourtIn this powerful and emotional episode, Dr. Cocchiola speaks with Leah Moses, mother of Om Moses Gandhi, who was tragically killed by his abusive father after over a decade of family court battles.Leah shares her lived experience of reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, and systemic failure, and how she turned unimaginable loss into advocacy through Om’s Law. This conversation exposes the urgent need for court reform, judicial accountability, and trauma-informed parenting protections.---...2025-06-2730 min
Journey Beyond Divorce PodcastCo-Parenting Through Coercive Control: Responding with Power, Protecting with Love featuring Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSWCoercive control doesn’t end with separation—and when children are involved, the stakes are even higher. In this compelling episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert and passionate advocate in the field of coercive control, to explore how this invisible form of abuse continues to impact families long after the relationship ends. Together, they unpack how emotional abuse often flies under the radar, the lasting harm it causes to both parents and children, and how protective parents can navigate the ongoing manipulation with clarity, stre...2025-06-1746 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - Maya LaingMaya Laing joins Dr. C on Perfect Prey to share her and her brother Sebastian's experiences growing up in a home where they felt unsafe with one parent. When they expressed their desire to live with their father, their mother turned to the family court system, resulting in mandated reunification therapy and a reunification camp a devastating consequence for children who feel unsafe with one parent. ---🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol🔸Visit...2025-06-1332 min
Voice2ChangeBreaking the Cycle: Understanding Coercive ControlIn this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, a clinician, coach, and expert on coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Christine shares her personal journey as a survivor, highlighting the often subtle and insidious nature of coercive control in intimate relationships and systems impacting both adults and children. You will learn how coercive control serves as the foundation for various forms of abuse, including emotional, physical, and systemic oppression. The discussion delves into the challenges victims face in being believed, especially in family...2025-06-1235 min
Perfect Prey PodcastHow Aimee Says Supports Victims of Coercive Control with Anne WintemuteDr. C interviews Anne Wintemute, the co-creator of Aimee Says, an AI tool that understands coercive control and supports victims and survivors of abuse. Anne Wintemute is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aimee Says, the AI companion for victims and survivors of relationship abuse. She is a fierce champion for the rights of survivors and children and systems that hold perpetrators accountable.---🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol🔸Visit her website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting.com 🔸Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Protective Parent in this intensive educational program with an option for LIVE coaching/support t...2025-05-3030 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Truth About Child Therapy in High-Conflict Homes with Sybil CumminDr. Cocchiola sits down with Sybil Cummin, licensed therapist, play therapy expert, and founder of Rising Beyond, to discuss the hidden world of child therapy and coercive control.Sybil shares her front-line experience working with children who have been weaponized, silenced, and fractured by narcissistic or coercively controlling parents—especially in the context of family court and custody battles. She reveals how kids show their trauma in play, how therapists can (and often don’t) catch the signs, and why protective parents are often the best therapists their kids have.🔸Follow Dr. Christi...2025-05-1639 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - Gwen & Grace GirardThese brave young women share their powerful story of growing up with an abusive parent and navigating the ongoing trauma of the family court system. Their courage is undeniable—and their message is clear: Speak up if you can. Someone is listening.DISCLAIMER:The podcast must not replace medical or mental health guidance. It's recommended that individuals consult a healthcare professional for independent medical advice, counseling, or therapy regarding any medical or mental health concerns, including topics covered in the podcast.2025-05-0228 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren Estranged: Why Children Turn Against Protective ParentsDr. Christine Cocchiola explores the heartbreaking and complex issue of family estrangement and coercive control. Why are so many adult children turning against the parent who protected them? Could it be the result of slow, covert indoctrination by an abuser?Dr. Cocchiola dives deep into the psychology behind estrangement, the power dynamics within abusive family systems, and how protective parents can begin to make sense of this painful reversal. She also speaks directly to estranged young adults, asking important, reflective questions to help them see the bigger picture.🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol🔸Visit...2025-04-1811 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - CaitlinCaitlin was a protective mother, navigating the chaos of coercive control and the family court system. For years, she believed her father was her rock—until he started giving her advice on how to beat the system.That’s when it hit her.The very tactics she was protecting her children from… were the same ones her father used on her mother.She hadn’t seen her mom in years. But in that moment, everything clicked. The truth rose to the surface—...2025-04-0426 min
Perfect Prey PodcastCoercive Control & The Hidden Trauma of Boys with David WeeksDavid Weeks is a survivor of coercive control and human trafficking, bravely speaking out about his experiences. His growing social media following is a testament to the impact of his message. David refuses to stay silent—because abuse thrives in silence.About David:David survived two decades of horrific abuse: familial, medical, and predatory. This included neglect, isolation, coercive control, and attempted murder. Sex trafficked at 13, with known abuse ignored, he was diagnosed with autism and suffered life-altering trauma. He now educates on trauma to support survivors and protect the vulnerable.🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.co...2025-03-2130 minPerfect Prey PodcastCoercive Control & Religious Indoctrination with Jules ThompsonDr. Christine Cocchiola interviews Jules Thompson, a mother of five, lifelong domestic abuse survivor, and advocate for marginalized communities. Jules shares her journey through coercive control, from growing up in a strict religious home where individuality was suppressed to enduring two abusive marriages that left her questioning everything she thought she knew about love, faith, and identity.About Jules: Jules Thompson is a mother of five, a lifelong domestic violence survivor, and a 25-year veteran of the family court system. An advocate for marginalized communities, she is deeply knowledgeable in trauma recovery...2025-03-0732 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - GraceGrace, a survivor of coercive control, grew up with an abusive father and a mother who couldn’t protect her. Now, she shares her story to give a voice to those who can't speak out.---🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol🔸Visit her website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting.com🔸Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Protective Parent in this intensive educational program with an option for LIVE coaching/support to guide protective parents as they navigate the stormy seas of parenting a child who has been coercively controlled.🔸Sign up...2025-02-2117 min
Perfect Prey PodcastDr. Lisa Fontes on Invisible Chains & Coercive ControlDr. Christine Cocchiola is joined by Dr. Lisa Fontes, a leading expert on coercive control. Dr. Fontes serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving coercive control and is the author of Invisible Chains, the second book ever written on the topic. In this powerful conversation, she sheds light on the insidious tactics abusers use to manipulate and dominate their victims—often without ever resorting to physical violence.
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Lisa A. Fontes, PhD is an expert on coercive control, child abuse, and intimate partner violence. A researcher, professor, and expert witness, she has au...2025-02-0724 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - Ashton GoffAshton Goff joins me in this heartbreaking episode to share his experiences as a child growing up in a home with a coercive controller and narcissistic abuser. He recounts being sent to a reunification camp with his abusive father and being separated from his mother for 3.5 years. Tragically, his brother remains in the custody of their abusive father. These stories are not isolated—they reflect the devastating reality faced by children worldwide who are being trafficked by family courts.
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🔸Become a Ce...2025-01-2627 minPerfect Prey PodcastAbusers Intensify When Our Children Become Closer to UsDr. Cocchiola sheds light on the intense struggles faced by protective parents when their children are manipulated by abusers. She shares a heart-wrenching story of a mother whose child, after a period of reconnected attachment, is now making false accusations under the influence of an abuser. Through this case study, Dr. Cocchiola explores the harmful tactics of abusers, such as intimidation, isolation, and brainwashing, and how they impact a child's emotional and psychological development.
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Perfect Prey PodcastHow to Navigate Family Court to Protect Your Children with Tina Swithin of One Mom's Battle
Tina Swithin of One Mom’s Battle joins Dr. C to share insights on engaging family courts to better protect our children. Don't miss this important discussion!
About Tina:
Tina Swithin, author of "Divorcing a Narcissist,” creator of Family Court Awareness Month and "One Mom’s Battle," is a survivor of a tumultuous custody battle, where she acted as her own attorney and prevailed. Transforming her personal experiences into advocacy, Tina has become one of the leading activists for family court reform. Through her social media platform, Tina brings survivors together for support, legislative change, and other advocacy-related calls-to-action.
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Talks with Dr ShaferFRAMED: Exposing the Role of the Family Court System in AbuseTrigger warning: Abuse and the Family Court System are discussed in this episode.
In this moving episode of Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes authors Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko to discuss their book 'Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld.' The conversation delves into the experiences of women navigating the family court system while facing coercive control and abuse, and how experts Dr Cocchiola and Amy Polacko are bringing awareness to this harrowing reality. They share their personal journeys, the importance of storytelling, and the systemic issues within family courts t...2024-12-1749 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Abusers Magic A.K.A. "Poison"When an older or more independent child no longer fulfills the abuser's needs, they will often shift their focus to another child. This pattern is predictable, and it’s crucial to anticipate it.
PREDICT what’s coming, PREPARE for it, and PROTECT yourself and your children effectively.
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Grey Minds Think Ali.KeEpisode 7: Inside Look into FRAMED with Dr. Cocchiola & Amy PolackoThis is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations. The Hidden Epidemic of Coercive Control in Family Courts:Get an inside look into the new must-read book, “FRAMED.” Host Ali Kessler welcomes Dr. Christine Cocchiola, an expert on coercive control, and Amy Polacko, founder and CEO of Freedom Warrior D...2024-12-0642 min
Roberta Glass True Crime ReportKaren Read & John O'Keefe's Toxic Relationship!Examining the relationship of Karen Read & John O’Keefe. Also, Roberta becomes persona non-grata among the Karen Read is Guilty crowd after Turtleboy retweets her tweet on X.Show Notes: The Cult Education Institute "In the Name of Love Abusive Controlling Relationships" - https://youtu.be/r0BrEpQlePU?si=StK5UZ2zQiqHy_IODr. Christine Cocchiola "Coercive Control is the Foundation of Most Domestic Abuse" - https://youtu.be/QFm7ZwdZhCQ?si=2LFXQunQrrvW-PuJInnocence Fraud Watch - "Karen Read Interactive Dynamic Timeline" - https://theerrorsthatplaguethemiscarriageofjusticemovement.home.blog/2024/05/12/timeline-of-killer-karen-read-her-murder/Thank you Patrons!Jimmy Jay, Av...2024-12-021h 30
Perfect Prey PodcastNature and Nurture of Narcissism with Dr. Peter SalernoDr. C and Dr. Salerno delve into the nature and nurture of narcissism, exploring strategies to support children growing up in these family systems and help prevent them from adopting these traits.
About Dr. Peter:
Dr. Peter Salerno, PsyD, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and award-winning author. With advanced certifications in Family and Complex Trauma, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Personality Disorder Treatment, he brings a science-based approach to clinical practice. Dr. Salerno is trained in EMDR and qualified to administer the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R).
He has treated mental health conditions...2024-11-2925 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Lure of our Tweens & Teens
In this episode of Perfect Prey, we delve into the subtle yet devastating tactics abusers use to lure tweens and teens into alignment, often at the expense of protective parents. We explore how authoritarian styles of parenting evolve into permissive manipulation and discuss strategies for safeguarding children without compromising their trust.
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The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 297: Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko (Family Court Awareness Month)We kick off Family Court Awareness Month with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko as we talk about their new book, Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld. This collection of 22 women’s stories raises awareness about the systemic issues plaguing family courts, aiming to ignite awareness about the family court crisis by sharing the voices of those directly impacted. In this episode, Dr. Cocchiola and Polacko highlight the deep-seated misogyny and financial exploitation within family courts, emphasizing that this isn't just a U.S. issue—it's a global crisis that affects women of all races, demographics, and...2024-11-1141 min
Perfect Prey PodcastA Conversation on Coercive Control with the Two Dr. C’sDr. Andrew Cicchetti a psychotherapist and coercive control advocate and expert comes on the podcast to share his perspective on how predators prey upon their victims - both adults and children. You won't want to miss this episode full of nuggets!
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Grey Minds Think Ali.KeEpisode 2: Unmasking Coercive Control with Dr. CocchiolaIn this conversation, Dr. Christine Cocchiola chats with hosts Ali Kessler and Erin Cooper to discuss the critical issue of coercive control in abusive relationships, emphasizing its insidious nature and the challenges victims face in the legal system. They explore the spectrum of abusers, the impact of coercive control on families, and the difficulties protective parents encounter in navigating family court. The discussion highlights the need for greater awareness and systemic change to support victims and hold abusers accountable.Takeaways:Coercive control is the foundation of all forms of abuse.Abusers often mirror their victims to...2024-09-2740 min
Perfect Prey PodcastTrauma Bonding with Dr. Nadine MacalusoTrauma bonding can keep us locked in an abusive relationship. It’s a neurological response to the abuse that creates significant vulnerability. It happens to our children too—they may become bonded to their abuser (your abuser).
About Dr. Nadine:
Dr. Nadine Macaluso, known to her patients as Dr. Nae, is the real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort's character in "The Wolf of Wall Street." She survived a turbulent eight-year marriage to Jordan Belfort, marked by abuse, greed, and trauma. Following her experiences, Dr. Macaluso relocated to California. Her journey of trauma and healing inspired her to return to s...2024-09-2024 min
Next Up: NarcissismEpisode 22: FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko“This is for everyone. Everyone needs to learn how to identify the reg flags within the family court system and how to navigate this process, particularly in custody cases when you have very little support behind you,” begins Dr. Z. Joining her this week are Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, known as Dr. C, a coercive control educator and researcher, and Amy Polacko, an award-winning journalist and divorce coach. Both women, having survived domestic abuse, have turned their personal pain into a mission for change. Their newly released book, “Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld,” shines a spotlight on the dama...2024-09-2046 minPerfect Prey PodcastChildren of Coercive Control - CaitlynCaitlyn is my first adult child guest, and she’s here to share her powerful story of growing up in a home with a coercive controller. Her brave escape from the abuser paved the way for her mom to find freedom as well. The strength and resilience of children like Caitlyn inspire hope for us all.
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Flip Your Lid with Kim HoneycuttFramed: How Women Learn to Survive the Court System with Dr. Cocchiola and Amy PolackoIn this episode, Kim Honeycutt welcomes Amy Polacko and returning guest Dr. Christine Cocchiola, co-authors of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Amy and Dr. Cocchiola bring their combined expertise to shed light on the complex and often hidden struggles within the family court system. Together, they explore the profound impact of these systemic issues on individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of resilience, healing, and advocacy. This episode delves into the interconnectedness of trauma, systemic injustice, and the vital role of support systems and grassroots movements in driving meaningful change.What They Discuss:Amy...2024-08-2049 min
The Rising Beyond PodcastEp 112: How Women are Framed in the Family Court System with Dr. Cocchiola and Amy PolackoOur family court system continues to harm families on a daily basis. If you are a survivor of domestic violence, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse and share children with your ex-partner, you are likely experiencing this firsthand.But what can we do about it?We are creating an army of advocates who are passionate about creating massive changes within our larger systems. And today I have the honor of talking with two of the women on the front lines of this fight, Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko.In this episode, you are go...2024-08-1449 min
The Gaslight Effect Podcast051 - 'Framed' by Injustice? Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Surviving Family Court GaslightingIn this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, Survivor, and the host of the Perfect Pray Podcast. With a career dedicated to protecting children from abuse, Christine has been an advocate since the age of 19. Despite her deep expertise, she shares how even she missed the signs of coercive control in her own relationship. Christine offers her unique insights into the devastating impact of gaslighting—a psychological tactic that manipulative partners use to make victims question their reality. We de...2024-08-1346 min
The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.Betrayed by the System: Family Courts on Trial in New Bestseller by Authors, Amy Polacko and Dr. Christine Cocchiola on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #355Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko are back, and we couldn't be more excited! These two incredible guests are returning to share insights from their brand-new book, Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld, now available for pre-order. The book sheds light on the systemic issues within the family court system, particularly how it affects women navigating through cases involving coercive control and post-separation abuse.
In this episode, Amy and Dr. Christine share harrowing real-life stories (straight from their book), highlighting the deep-rooted misogyny and systemic flaws in the current judicial family court process.
Featured to...2024-08-1247 minPerfect Prey PodcastDr. C Expert in Coercive Control Interviews Amy Polacko Divorce Coach & Co-Author of the Book FRAMEDDr. Christine and Amy Polacko expose the disturbing realities within the family court system. In this episode, they discuss their new book FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld which highlights the struggles of mothers facing coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Learn how abusers manipulate the system and why family court often fails to protect victims. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that aims to inspire change and support those impacted by these injustices.
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🔸 Visit: https://narcfreepress.com2024-07-2227 minThe Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.From the Archive: Understanding Post-Separation Abuse with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Divorce & BeyondDiving back into the archive for a replay of Part Two of our special two-part episode with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) that delves into some of the most insidious forms of abuse: coercive control and post-separation abuse.
In part two of this special two-part episode on Domestic Abuse, we delve deeper into a form of intimate partner violence (IPV) that's gaining attention in the media through high-profile cases like those of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Post-Separation Abuse. Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a survivor and...2024-07-1142 minThe Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.From the Archive: Understanding Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Divorce & BeyondDiving back into the archive for a replay of our special two-part episode with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) that delves into some of the most insidious forms of abuse: coercive control and post-separation abuse.
Abuse between intimate partners comes in many forms. All are destructive, but some are so insidious and pervasive that they are incredibly common, yet vastly unknown by the public and often, in fact, by the victims themselves. With physical violence and abuse, it is very easy to identify that behavior is abusive, but when it comes to...2024-07-0842 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Immeasurable Loss: Grieving for Our Abused ChildrenIn this episode, we talk about loss and grief and unpack the magnitude of loss that occurs via a coercive controller/narcissistic abuser and the institutions complicit in the abuser's game.
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The Rewrite...A Podcast about Divorce, Choice & New BeginningsDr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, Coercive Control Educator & Survivor / Host of the Perfect Prey podcastDr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and Survivor. Host of the Perfect Prey podcast, she’s been an advocate since the age of 19, passionate about protecting children from abuse. Yet, even as a therapist, she didn't see the signs in her own relationship. How do we, as protective parents, support our children harmed by the coercive controller (aka Narcissistic Abuser)? Dr. Cocchiola’s expertise provides the framework for supporting protective parents as they navigate parenting children harmed by the coercive controller. Protective parents can show their children a path to freedom. Connect with Dr. Cocc...2024-04-2338 minFlip Your Lid with Kim HoneycuttDr. Cocchiola on Coercive Control and NarcissismAfter Kim heard Dr. Christine Cocchiola on the world-famous leading narcissistic expert Dr. Ramani's podcast, she had to talk to Dr. Cocchiola, and you'll understand once you listen to the podcast. Their conversation goes deep into understanding coercive control, narcissism, and how it affects individuals, especially in the challenging landscape of family court battles. Dr. Cocchiola shares her advocacy journey, drawing from personal and professional experiences.Throughout the podcast, they shed light on the subtle signs of abuse, delve into topics like schema theory, and discuss the long-lasting effects of trauma. Plus, they tackle misconceptions...2024-03-2627 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Grief and Loss are Unacknowledged and InsurmountableFollow Dr. Christine on social media:
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Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Protective Parent in this int...2024-03-1320 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Experiences of Children of Coercive Control: My Testimony for LegislatorsDr. Cocchiola highlights how coercive control in the home can significantly impact a child's developing brain and emotional wellbeing. Drawing from her experiences in child welfare and as a survivor herself, she emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for children by preventing them from being forced into interactions with their abusers.
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Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les CarterA Narcissist's Coercive Control, featuring Dr. Christine Marie CocchiolaDr. C interviews Dr. Christine Cocchiola about her vital work with survivors of coercive control. She discusses how people can unwittingly become trapped in coercive relationships, then discusses a multitude of ways to address it therapeutically.
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Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of AbuseThe Alleged Coercive Control By Alexander Zverev Over Olya Sharypova | With Dr. Christine CocchiolaJoin me, your host Brandon Chadwick, as I sit down with the esteemed Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola to unpack the complex issue of coercive control within intimate relationships. By using the unsettling coercive control allegations by Olya Sharypova against tennis star Alexander Zverev as our backdrop, we navigate the crucial shift in terminology from domestic violence to coercive control, offering a more encompassing understanding of these toxic dynamics.Our conversation delves into the pervasive nature of coercive control across all levels of society, from the personal to the systemic. Explore with us the psychological underpinnings of coercive...2024-02-1654 min
Divorce Coalition LiveCOERCIVE CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN AND CHILDRENCOERCIVE CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN with Guest, Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, and head of Survivor Coercive Control Consulting, LLCCoercive control is a form of domestic abuse that exerts power and control over victims, leaving lasting scars, especially on women and children who are the most vulnerable. This insidious pattern of behavior involves manipulation, isolation, intimidation, and surveillance, where abusers seek to dominate every aspect of their victims; lives. For women, this can lead to a profound erosion of self-esteem and independence, trapping them in a cycle of fear...2024-02-1537 minPerfect Prey PodcastFight, Fawn, Flight, and Freeze: Our Children Are Experiencing All of These Trauma ResponsesDo you see it?
Watch for it and then the patterns will become evident.
When the patterns are visible, then we can give them the support they need.
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Website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting...2024-02-1218 minPerfect Prey PodcastExtinguishing the FireThe Coercive Controller exerts power over everyone - including our children. His primary focus is to ensure our children feel shame and he kindles that overtly and covertly with them. We need to do whatever we can to extinguish this - shame-reducing responses are so important, yet so challenging when our children trigger our trauma.
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Twitte...2024-01-1522 minPerfect Prey PodcastTHE 10,000-Foot View, THE LIST, & Changing The STORYWhat if you could look down on the relationship dynamics with the coercive controller [Narcissistic Abuser]?
What has the coercive controller been saying about you you since DAY ONE?
We need THE LIST so that we can counteract the abusers intentional diminishing of the protective parent and we need to begin to change THE STORY our children believe to be true.
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2023-12-2219 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Threats Are Not IdleThe threats of revenge are all too real: The financial ruin that is often further inflicted through the legal process is overwhelming. It's all intentional. It's all planned.
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The podcast must not replace medical...2023-12-2220 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe EmancipationIn this episode Dr. Cocchiola begins to unpack the various ways that coercive controllers inflict their harm. It's ALL intentional. It's a course of conduct. A pattern that is often insidious yet cumulative. It's intimate terrorism. It limits the freedoms of an individual - as Dr. Evan Stark states: "Coercive Control is a liberty crime and we MUST be in the business of EMANCIPATION".
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Facebook: @dr.cocchiola.coercivecontrol2023-12-2225 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Who, What, Why, & How of Coercive ControllersTheir egos so compromised and their goal to compromise the adult victims' ego and their children’s ego - all to maintain control. Our children particularly vulnerable.
Who are these individuals?
What is it that they are doing?
How do they become individuals so readily willing to intentionally harm?
Why do they abuse?
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Webs...2023-12-2236 minPerfect Prey PodcastUnderstanding Coercive Control and Its Impact on ChildrenDr. Cocchiola defines coercive control, highlighting its impact on children beyond physical abuse. She emphasizes its role in domestic and child abuse, often concealed from authorities. Addressing children's vulnerability as "Perfect Prey," she stresses the vital support protective parents offer to those exposed to coercive control.
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The podcast must not replace medical or mental health guidance. It's...2023-12-2219 min
The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 244: Coercive Control with Dr. Christine CocchiolaThis week's episode revisits a fan-favorite conversation about coercive control with the incredible Dr. Christine Coccihola. We explore how coercive control serves as the bedrock for a majority of domestic abuse cases, often manifesting in non-physical forms, and discuss the insidious nature of control, including its impact and how to get help if you are a victim. Whether you're revisiting this powerful episode or hearing it for the first time, Dr. Cocchiola’s insights are invaluable in navigating the complexities of relationships. Listen to hear (or re-hear) this conversation about coercive control. Featured topics include: Wh...2023-12-071h 09Perfect Prey PodcastCompliance Is An Act of SurvivalThis episode begins to outline the steps of derailing the coercive controller's plan and gives us the perspective of this abusive parent.
For our children, Compliance is an Act of Survival.
DISCLAIMER:
The podcast must not replace medical or mental health guidance. It's recommended that individuals consult a healthcare professional for independent medical advice, counseling, or therapy regarding any medical or mental health concerns, including topics covered in the podcast.
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.co...2023-12-0423 minPerfect Prey PodcastThe Antithesis of the Light TriadKantianism comes from the philosopher Immanuel Kant: "the idea that we have a moral duty to act in a good way - whether it benefits us or not. People are ends unto themselves and not pawns in someone else’s games" - unless of course, we are dealing with a coercive controller [narcissistic abuser]. Then everyone is fair game - especially our children.
In this in-depth episode, Dr. Cocchiola explores how individuals, often narcissistic abusers or coercive controllers, prey on empathetic and loyal individuals. She then expands this concept to children who...2023-11-1620 min
Her Empowered DivorceCoercive Control - The Umbrella of All Divorce - with Christine CocchiolaHer Empowered Divorce Episode 105 COERCIVE CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.EP 105 HOST: Beverly Price, Divorce & Empowerment Coach GUEST: Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, and head of Survivor Coercive Control Consulting, LLC SUMMARY: Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that exerts power and control over victims, leaving lasting scars, especially on women and children who are the most vulnerable. This insidious pattern of behavior involves manipulation, isolation, intimidation, and surveillance, where abusers seek to dominate every aspect of their victims' lives. For...2023-10-1237 min
Her Empowered DivorceCoercive Control - The Umbrella of All Divorce - with Christine CocchiolaHer Empowered Divorce Episode 105 COERCIVE CONTROL AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.EP 105 HOST: Beverly Price, Divorce & Empowerment Coach GUEST: Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, and head of Survivor Coercive Control Consulting, LLC SUMMARY: Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that exerts power and control over victims, leaving lasting scars, especially on women and children who are the most vulnerable. This insidious pattern of behavior involves manipulation, isolation, intimidation, and surveillance, where abusers seek to dominate every aspect of their victims' lives. For women, this can lead to a profound erosion of self-esteem and...2023-10-1237 minThe Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.The Anatomy of a Coercive Controller with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #314This week’s episode is the first of several that will air during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Susan Guthrie welcomes returning guest Dr. Christine Cocchiola! Dr. Cocchiola previously joined Susan on episodes about Coercive Control and Post-Seperation Abuse. In this episode, Dr. Cocchiola shares the dark underpinnings of a coercive controller and how you can work to protect yourself and your children.
Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and survivor. She is a tenured college professor who has been teaching social work for the last 20 years. She has been a soci...2023-10-0240 minThe Rising Beyond PodcastEp 62: Strategies for Protective Parents in Coercive Relationships with Dr. Christine CocchiolaParenting is hard. Parenting a child who is being coercively controlled by their other parent is on a whole different level. The misconception that domestic violence and narcissistic abuse only harms a parent and not the children living in it is putting children in harm every day.If you are a survivor of relationship abuse and coercive control, you will experience your own triggers as your ex-partner weaponizes your children against you and increases their attempts to destroy your agency as a parent and your relationship with your children.In this episode, Dr. Cocchiola and I...2023-08-3044 min
The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 203: Empowering Victims to Have a Voice with Dr. Christine CocchiolaToday I welcome back Dr. Christine Cocchiola to discuss the importance of talking and educating about coercive control, domestic violence, and other abuses (legal, financial, and so on) to better understand, identify, and ultimately advocate for yourself, your children, or loved ones in family court. Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher & Survivor. She is a full-time college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years in CT and also an adjunct instructor at NYU. Featured topics include: Coercive control can happen in any relationship or any en...2023-02-0949 min
Healthy Mom After Divorce Podcast26: 6 Types Of Abuse And How They Show Up During Your Marriage & After SeparationOne of the most common misconceptions is that once a victim leaves an abusive relationship, the abuse stops. Unfortunately, that could not be further from the truth.In fact, immediately after separation, the abuse often gets worse. Much worse. But even after that initial uptick, the abuse often continues for years especially if the victim has to co-parent with their abuser.The best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour. If someone was abused in their marriage, odds are they will be subject to abuse post-separation.But how do you know...2022-12-1327 min
FiLiA#185 Parenting After Coercive Control - an American PerspectiveDr Christine Cocchiola talks to FiLiA Trustee Sally Jackson about the impact of coercive control on children and the Mother-Child relationship and how to heal together after abuse.Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher & Survivor. She is a college professor teaching social work in the CT College System for the last 20 years and is also an adjunct instructor at NYU. Her expertise is in the areas of intimate partner violence, trauma, and child abuse, developing and presenting workshops on these topics both nationally and internationally. Christine, a Board Member of t...2022-12-0950 min
The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 192: Protective Parenting with Dr. Christine CocchiolaDr. Christine Cocchiola returns to the show to talk about coercive control and its impact on children. Dr. Cocchiola’s goal, and the goal of this episode, is to help you create a more secure environment for your child. Divorcing an abuser is hard, but while you are going through this really tumultuous time, you can still show your children a path to freedom. Yes, it’s hard work. Perhaps it’s the hardest work you will ever do, but you can reignite the attachment you have always had with your child and be their saving grace too. Dr. Ch...2022-11-0356 minNarcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of AbuseCoercive Control, The Psychological Maltreatment of Children, & Protective Parenting - Q&A With Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSWOn this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola (DSW, LCSW, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher & Survivor) about coercive control, authoritarian parents, Disney, dad's, the Neurosequential Model, the psychological maltreatment of children, helping children regulate emotions, protective parenting, building ego resiliency, and much more.Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola's website can be found at http://drcocchiola.com/If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.comTo take a free Enneagram Test, click h...2022-09-2357 min
The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 177: Coercive Control with Dr. Christine CocchiolaWe are talking about a complex and insidious topic this week: coercive control. Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, and Survivor, shares her incredible wisdom with us. She explains how coercive control is the foundation of most domestic abuse and is often non-physical with offenders using “power over” to abuse their victims psychologically, legally, financially, and sexually. Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola is a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has supported policy codifying coercive control, and has a small private practice, primarily serving victims and survivors of coercive control. She is also t...2022-07-211h 06The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.Domestic Abuse Part Two: Turning the Focus to Post-Separation Abuse with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Divorce & Beyond #238We are back with Domestic Abuse Part Two where Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the increasing awareness of another form of IPV, Post-Separation Abuse, which is increasingly in the headlines with the ongoing high profile cases of Kim Kardashion and Kanye West and the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial.
Abuse between intimate partners comes in many forms. All are destructive, but some are so insidious and pervasive that they are incredibly common, yet vastly unknown by the public and often, in fact, by the victims themselves. With physical violence and abuse, it is very easy to identify th...2022-05-2641 minThe Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.Domestic Abuse Part One: Understanding Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Divorce & Beyond #237This week our Host, Susan Guthrie is joined by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, and expert in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) for an important two-part episode that delves into some of the most insidious forms of abuse: coercive control and post-separation abuse.
Abuse between intimate partners comes in many forms. All are destructive, but some are so insidious and pervasive that they are incredibly common, yet vastly unknown by the public and often, in fact, by the victims themselves. With physical violence and abuse, it is very easy to identify that behavior is abusive, but when it comes to co...2022-05-2340 min