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Perfect Prey: A Coercive Control Podcast

Perfect Prey: A Coercive Control Podcast

著者： Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola
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 Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, & Survivor. She has 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.Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola
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  • The Cycle of Abuse & Battered Woman Syndrome with Dr. Lenore Walker

    The Cycle of Abuse & Battered Woman Syndrome with Dr. Lenore Walker
    2026/10/23

    Welcome back to Perfect Prey.

    In this episode, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Lenore E. Walker, a pioneering psychologist known for her work on Battered Woman Syndrome and the cycle of abuse.


    With more than 50 years of experience in this field, Dr. Walker shares her journey into domestic abuse research and discusses why survivors and protective mothers continue to face blame instead of support.


    We explore the cycle of abuse, coercive control, the challenges of protecting children exposed to domestic violence, and why leaving an abusive relationship can be so difficult. Dr. Walker also explains how abusive behavior can be reinforced when it gets a person what they want, while moments of affection can keep survivors hoping things will change.


    Together, we discuss the importance of recognizing patterns of abuse, supporting survivors without judgment, and building communities where people feel safe asking for help.


    WHAT WE COVER- Dr. Walker’s journey into domestic abuse research

    - Battered Woman Syndrome and the cycle of abuse

    - Why survivors and protective mothers are often blamed

    - How coercive control can maintain power in abusive relationships

    - Why loving moments can make leaving more difficult

    - The challenges of protecting children exposed to domestic violence

    - Why leaving can be the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship

    - How to support survivors without judgment or pressure

    - The importance of friendship, compassion, and community support


    WHY LISTENUnderstanding abuse requires us to look beyond individual incidents and recognize the patterns that keep people trapped. Dr. Walker’s work reminds us that survivors need support, not blame, and that every person’s circumstances are different.


    We can help by listening without judgment, respecting each survivor’s decisions, and creating communities where people know they are not alone.


    ABOUT DR. LENORE E. WALKERDr. Lenore E. Walker is a psychologist known for her pioneering work on Battered Woman Syndrome and the cycle of abuse. Her research has contributed to the understanding of domestic violence and the experiences of survivors. She is also a fiction author.


    CONNECT WITH DR. LENORE E. WALKERWebsite: https://www.drlenoreewalker.com/

    YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@drlenorewalker

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drlenorewalker/Books: https://www.drlenoreewalker.com/books/

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lenoreewalker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    CONNECT WITH DR. CHRISTINE COCCHIOLALinktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    TEDx Talk — “It is ALL Coercive Control”:https://youtu.be/gp2qByKOue4?si=U0Csy-kPrRmrB950

    BOOKS BY DR. CHRISTINE COCCHIOLAEvery Moment of Every Day

    FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld

    If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. Thank you for helping us continue these important conversations.


    #PerfectPrey #LenoreWalker #BatteredWomanSyndrome #CycleOfAbuse #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence
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    32 分
  • High-Conflict Personalities, Coercive Control & Family Court with Esther Rosenfeld

    High-Conflict Personalities, Coercive Control & Family Court with Esther Rosenfeld
    2026/10/09
    What happens when family court becomes another arena for ongoing conflict and abuse? And how can survivors distinguish coercive control from what the legal system may label as high-conflict behavior?In this episode of Perfect Prey, Dr. Christine Cocchiola is joined by Esther Rosenfeld, family law attorney, divorce coach, and author of Transformative Divorce: From Broken to Blessed. Drawing on nearly 20 years of family law experience, Esther shares insights from her research into high-conflict personalities and the challenges they create within family court.Together, they explore how litigation can fuel ongoing conflict, how financial resources and power can influence legal battles, and why survivors' trauma responses may be misunderstood. They also discuss the impact of custody disputes on children, the importance of secure attachment, and why stepping away from the fight can sometimes be a path toward greater peace.What We CoverHigh-conflict personalities and family court dynamicsHow coercive control can be mistaken for mutual conflictThe role of money, power, and prolonged litigationWhy trauma responses may be misunderstood by legal professionalsManipulation, entitlement, and harmful personality traitsCustody disputes and the importance of protecting children's attachmentKnowing when to step away from litigationRadical self-care, healing, and life beyond divorceWhy This Conversation MattersFor survivors, protective parents, attorneys, clinicians, and advocates, understanding the dynamics of coercive control is essential. This conversation explores how abuse can be overlooked when harmful behavior is framed as ordinary conflict, and why children's well-being must remain central to difficult family court decisions.Dr. Christine and Esther also reflect on the emotional exhaustion of prolonged legal battles and the possibility of finding peace, personal growth, and transformation beyond the courtroom.About Esther RosenfeldEsther Rosenfeld, is a family law attorney experienced in divorce, child custody, timeshare, relocation, property settlement, and support matters. She co-authored Confronting the Challenge of High Conflict Personality in Family Court, an article examining the challenges high-conflict personalities can present within the legal system.Esther is also developing her divorce coaching practice and is the author of Transformative Divorce: From Broken to Blessed.Connect with Esther📧 Family Law: esther@rosenfeldfamilylaw.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransformative_divorce/📘 Book: Transformative Divorce: From Broken to BlessedConnect with Dr. Christine Cocchiola🌐 Official Website:https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/🩵 Protective Parenting Program:https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DrCocchiola-coercivecontrol/videos📱 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.c_coercivecontrol📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/🎤 TEDx — “It Is ALL Coercive Control”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24s📚 Books:FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworldhttps://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookEvery Moment of Every Dayhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. Together, we can continue raising awareness about coercive control and supporting survivors and protective parents.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Esther Rosenfeld
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    33 分
  • Reunification Camps, Coercive Control & Family Court with Kitty Mayo

    Reunification Camps, Coercive Control & Family Court with Kitty Mayo
    2026/09/25
    In this episode of Perfect Prey, Dr. Christine is joined by Kitty Mayo, child advocate and founder of Georgia Protective Parents, for an important conversation about reunification camps, family court, coercive control, and the experiences of protective parents.Kitty shares her family’s experience with the family court system and how her children were ordered into a reunification program following allegations of abuse. She describes what happened during that process and why she believes these programs can be deeply harmful to children and families.Kitty also discusses her advocacy work with Georgia Protective Parents, a nonprofit focused on child safety and legislation affecting children and protective parents. The organization works across political lines and advocates for legislation it believes protects children. Together, Dr. Christine and Kitty explore what reunification programs can look like in practice, the importance of attachment, the use of isolation and coercion, and the lack of transparency and regulation that Kitty says exists within some of these programs.What We Cover• Kitty’s family court experience• Reunification camps and “repair” therapy• The impact of separation on children and attachment• Allegations of abuse and retaliation• Isolation, intimidation, and coercion• The experiences of protective parents• The lack of transparency and regulation surrounding some programs• The financial costs associated with reunification programs• Ethan’s Law and efforts to strengthen protections for children• Grassroots advocacy and contacting legislators• The importance of speaking up and creating systemic changeWhy This Conversation MattersFor protective parents and survivors navigating family court, understanding how reunification programs operate and how children experience these interventions can be incredibly important.Kitty’s story also highlights how advocacy can move beyond individual cases. Through Georgia Protective Parents, she is working with other advocates to raise awareness, support child-safety legislation, and encourage protective parents to use their voices.As Dr. Christine and Kitty discuss throughout the episode, advocacy does not always mean being publicly visible. Sometimes it can be as simple as writing an email, contacting a representative, or sharing your story. About Kitty MayoKitty Mayo is a child advocate and founder of Georgia Protective Parents, a nonprofit organization advocating for legislation and policies focused on child safety. The organization works with both mothers and fathers and describes itself as bipartisan, with a focus on supporting legislation based on its impact on children rather than political party. Connect with Georgia Protective ParentsGeorgia Protective Parents:Instagram & Facebook: Search Georgia Protective ParentsConnect with Dr. Christine CocchiolaProtective Parenting Program:Protective Parenting ProgramWebsite:Coercive Control ConsultingYouTube:Dr. Christine Cocchiola on YouTubeTikTok:Dr. Christine Cocchiola on TikTokInstagram:Dr. Christine Cocchiola on InstagramTEDx:Dr. Christine Cocchiola’s TEDx TalkBooks:FRAMED: Women in the Family Court UnderworldEvery Moment of Every DayIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Kitty Mayo 🩵
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    48 分
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