In this episode of The Damaged Ones, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland dive into the recent Sherrone Moore scandal—not just the headlines, but what it reveals about power, temptation, and human behavior. The conversation quickly expands into a bigger question: why do people in positions of power so often cheat? Is it entitlement, narcissism, access, or something deeper?

We also explore the uncomfortable gray area around the “other person” in these situations. Is the mistress always wrong? Are they complicit, manipulated, or just another damaged participant in the story? As the discussion unfolds, it becomes clear that no matter how you frame it, these situations spiral downward—yet every narrative exists for a reason.

This episode isn’t about excuses or condemnation—it’s about understanding patterns, accountability, and the stories people tell themselves to justify their choices.

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On this episode of The Damaged Ones, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland unpack the rarely discussed — but widely experienced — reality of financial abuse. Whether it comes from a spouse, a partner battling addiction, or a family member who controls every dollar, financial abuse leaves emotional damage long after the money is gone.

We dive into the most common struggles people face: restricted access to funds, destroyed credit, forced dependence, manipulation disguised as “help,” and the fear of starting over with nothing.

This is an honest, empathetic conversation about the invisible chains money can create — and how people slowly rebuild their power, identity, and independence.

Reminder:

If today’s episode hit close to home, remember — you don’t have to navigate this alone. Talk to someone you trust, reach out to a financial advisor, or connect with a professional who can help you rebuild your independence.

Financial abuse thrives in silence, but healing starts the moment you speak up. And if you found value in this conversation, share this episode with someone who might need to hear it too.

You’re not alone — and you deserve support.

This week on The Damaged Ones Podcast, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland pull up a seat at the post-Thanksgiving leftovers table and dive into a belated holiday catch-up full of laughs, and random energy.

Mike and Sarah talk about the real stuff worth looking forward to as we close out the year — why you shouldn’t wait for January to start moving toward your 2026 goals, how to set realistic expectations without killing your momentum, and why sometimes “good enough” is actually great.

Of course, things get… very us.

We confess our undying love for pizza, debate which exotic pets we want, and give our spoiler-free first reactions to Stranger Things Season 5.

If you’re into honest conversations, questionable decisions, and two friends figuring life out in real time… welcome home.

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