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April 8, 2025 58 mins

A chat exploring a new perspective on coercive control. Natalie and Elle have a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of coercive control - as a behavior and as a covert strategy used by men to control women. Also discussing the many challenges in defining this behavior in law and language, as well as how we as a society, deal with men who ensnare women into long-term abusive relationships.

Episode Links

The Goodness Paradox | Richard Wrangham

Carol Christ 

When Love Goes Wrong | Ann Jones, Susan Schechter

Coercive Control | Evan Stark

See What You Made Me Do | Jess Hill

No Visible Bruises | Rachel Louise Snyder

How He Gets Into Her Head | Don Hennessy 

Why Does He Do That? | Lundy Bancroft

Coercive Control Legislation Global Database

Murder of Jennifer Dulos 

Murder of Jennifer Magnano

Jennifer's Law gets Turned on its Head in Chaotic Family Court Case | CT Inside Investigator

Women Who Kill | Ann Jones

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Hosted by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell

Produced by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell

Edited by Elle Kamihira

Audio Engineering by Jason Sheesley at Abridged Audio

Cover Art by Reda Tomingas

Music by Moushumi

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