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When a survivor turns their pain into power, the world listens. This latest episode features the incredibly courageous journey of a domestic violence survivor who is now a fierce advocate for change, providing an eye-opening look at the intricate web that makes up the domestic violence ecosystem. Hear her story and understand the vital role storytelling plays in healing and reform. She dives into the complexities that stretch beyon...

Every person's journey is uniquely their own, but it's the shared threads of human experience that tie us together. In a raw and revealing discussion, I had the privilege of sitting down with Danielle, whose life as a domestic violence survivor and activist has been poured into the pages of her book, "Neuroscience: The Ecosystem of Domestic Violence." Her story illuminates the dark corners of a widespread societ...

Bail reform: a term that triggers heated debates across America, especially when it intersects with the issue of domestic violence. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the legal, social, and personal dimensions of this critical conversation. With the expertise of bail attorney Ken W. Good, we dissect the constitutional intricacies of bail, the consequences of zero bail policies, and the unnervingly high stakes for survivors. Ken...

When violence lurks behind closed doors, how do we lay bare the truth and seek justice? This episode unravels the harrowing saga of Sally McNeil, a former Marine turned bodybuilder, whose life was marked by both remarkable resilience and devastating tribulation. Sally's story, emblematic of the complexities of domestic abuse, begins with glimmers of success and spirals into a chilling narrative as we examine her fraught relati...

When you envision a victim of domestic abuse, does the image of a man come to mind? This episode shatters that stereotype as Tami Weissenberg, under a pseudonym, details his spiral into victimhood in his book 'Darjeeling Pur'. We walk alongside Tami as he unfolds his tale from supporting Jane, a woman he believed to be a marital abuse victim, only to become ensnared in the web of his own abusive relationship. His heart-wr...

When the world turned upside down for Nicole Addimando, her sister Michelle Horton was there to piece together the fragments of a life shattered by domestic violence. Michelle, author of "DEAR SISTER: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds," joins me for a deeply moving conversation that traverses the emotional landscape of adopting her niece and nephew, galvanizing a community for her sister Nicole's c...

Every life has a story worth telling, and today we honor Kirsty Wilkinson, whose dreams of modeling and a brighter future were cruelly stolen by domestic violence and murder. I peel back the layers of a relationship that glowed with promise but was plagued by darkness, revealing how Kirsty's vibrant spirit was overshadowed by the abusive control of her husband, Paul Grabham. As I detail the harrowing events leading to her trag...

The night of April 23, 1993, in Bangor, Maine, witnessed a tragedy that would reverberate through the years: the vanishing of Virginia Pictou Noyes after a violent confrontation that would never see justice served. As host, I guide you through a tale that is as much a chilling mystery as it is an urgent commentary on the overlooked victims of domestic violence. We trace Virginia's footsteps back to a tumultuous upbringing, thr...

When love morphs into a source of fear, the strongest of us can be left grappling with shadows. This episode introduces you to Hayley, a resolute single mother whose pursuit of affection steers her into the murky world of James, a man whose secrets start to shiver the very foundations of trust. Hayley's gripping narrative unfurls, detailing her struggle for independence and the daunting realization of James's obscured pas...

Welcome back to Kathy from episodes 1 and 2. In ths episode she shares what she has learned as a DV survivor.

Check out Kathy's profile on the 1 in 3 website:  https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/Kathy/ 

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Uncover the harrowing tale of a home terrorized by the very person supposed to provide love and care - the mother. This latest episode sheds light on the horrors endured by Shelly's three daughters and nephew, victims of her relentless physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. Join me on this gut-wrenching journey as I unravel the siblings' heartbreaking longing for a nurturing mother figure amidst their torment, and the...

Prepare for a chilling journey into the darkest corners of human behavior as I expose the monstrous reign of Shelly Knotek. Imagine, a middle-aged man Ron Woodworth, his life already upended by personal tragedy, becomes the next victim of her terrifying abuse. His heartbreaking story of manipulation, isolation, and abuse, including being forced to sever ties with his own mother, is a stark reminder of Shelly's horrifying contr...

Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the dark corners of abuse as I peel back the layers on the sickening reign of terror by Shelly Knotek. This episode is a testament to the terrifying power of manipulation and the monstrous face of domestic violence. The narrative takes you through the life of Kathy Loreno, a vibrant, spirited hairdresser who became the first victim of Shelly's twisted games. Kathy's story is tr...

This episode is dedicated to Hedy Vincent June 21, 1976-December 15, 2023. She will forever remain my hero in faith, strength, perseverance, kindness, humor, humility and love. 

All  warriors are recognized on 1 in 3. This is an episode shared from the podcast "Another Situation." 

While glioblastoma typically affects Caucasian males with a median age of 64, it can be found in others.  Listen as Hedy sha...

Come along as I detail Shelly Knotek's path from her high school years to her chaotic marriages, revealing the trials and tribulations that emerged along the way. I'll describe how her lifestyle led to overwhelming debt, the effect of her unpredictable behavior on her daughters, and her stormy marriages which resulted in relentless strife.

Prepare yourself for an intense exploration of family dynamics, personal r...

Can you stomach the truth? Are you prepared to hear what happens when innocence is shattered and humanity is lost? This week, I peel back the layers of deception and begin the horrifying saga of Michelle Knotek. This is no easy story. From shifting homes, changing schools, to spinning lies about parental abuse and destroying marriages, Shelly’s life is a chilling testament to the haunting extremes of human behavior.

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Have you ever wondered about the insidious beginnings of an abusive relationship? Brace yourself as I navigate through the harrowing journey of Abigail Blake, a woman who seemed to have it all but found herself entangled in a manipulative and abusive relationship. Abby's saga starts with a charming partner, Sebastian, whose debonair demeanor hid a dark, destructive side. The alarming transition from psychological manipulation ...

Prepare yourself for a gut-wrenching encounter with the chilling reality of domestic violence through the story of Nicole Addimando. Grapple with the grim realities of her years of physical and sexual abuse, the factors that amplified her risk of homicide, and an unfair conviction that paid no heed to her torment. Through Nicole's harrowing journey, I underscore the significance of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, ...

Be prepared to feel your heart pound as I tell the harrowing love story of Landy Martinez that took a deadly turn. The layers of this tragic tale are peeled back, unveiling the disturbing details of a domestic violence case that crescendoed to murder. From a fraught face-off in a fast-food parking lot to the chilling 911 call from Landy just before his life was ended, this narrative is as gripping as it is heartbreaking.

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