Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment

What if your body knew the truth before your brain could catch up?

In this riveting episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I sit down with Kelly Sutliff, a trauma-informed psychotherapist, domestic abuse survivor, and founder of Kelly’s Canines—a nonprofit providing canine support for survivors of trauma. Despite her professional training, Kelly found herself entangled in a high-speed relationship with a pathological abuser who ma...

What if the chaos you’re in feels familiar—because it is?

In this validating and unflinching episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I’m joined by somatic trauma expert Phoenix Gould for a conversation that will hit home for anyone who’s ever loved someone who flipped from warm to cruel in seconds—and made you feel like it was your fault.

We explore the terrifying emotional terrain of narcissistic relationships, especially ...

What if healing didn’t come in a bottle—but in a mushroom grown from the dirt?

In this powerful episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I’m joined by Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, to talk about motherhood, microdosing, and the kind of healing no one teaches us—especially not in a doctor’s office. We talk about how psilocybin is helping women process trauma, release rage, and get clarity on the choices that actually serv...

What if you could take the chaos of your divorce and build something that actually works—for you?

In this empowering episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I’m joined by Alex and Amanda, certified mediators and co-hosts of the Dirty Laundry Podcast. These two brilliant Canadians specialize in helping women navigate the legal minefield after leaving abusive relationships—and today, they're breaking down how to build a post-separation pl...

In this honest and uplifting episode of Bitch is a Bad Word, Jenn from Single Mom Society breaks down the myths around single motherhood — the struggles everyone talks about, but also the hard-won freedoms that come from walking away from toxic relationships. If you’ve ever felt trapped or doubted your choice to leave, this one’s for you.

We’re talking about the tough realities of child support, toxic exes, and parenting so...

Can you be raped by your own partner? Yes. And too many survivors don’t even realize it until it’s too late.

In this explosive episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, civil attorney Jessica Pride joins me to call it what it is: sexual assault within a relationship is still sexual assault. We’re tearing down the myths that say consent is automatic once you’re married, dating, or committed—and exposing t...

In this revealing episode of Bitch is a Bad Word, Cory Ann shares her intense story of falling for a charming stranger on a dating app — only to find herself trapped in a toxic relationship marked by manipulation, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. If you’ve ever wondered how something that starts so hopeful can turn so dark, this episode is for you.

We explore the subtle warning signs of domestic violence, ...

In this powerful episode of Bitch is a Bad Word, Azadeh dives into the dark reality of emotional addiction, toxic relationships, and trauma bonding. If you've ever felt stuck in a love that hurts more than it heals, this one’s for you.

We’re talking drug dens, manipulation, heartbreak, and the dangerous high of trauma-bonded love. Azadeh opens up about navigating emotional abuse, sobriety, codependency, ...

What happens when family trauma fuels addiction—and how do you break free?

In this raw episode of Bitch Is A Bad Word, We're joined by Josh Connelly—a survivor of toxic parents, substance abuse, and emotional trauma who found sobriety and healing. Josh opens up about growing up with toxic family dynamics, battling addiction, and the difficult path to recovery and emotional freedom. Together, we dive deep...

What if your life looked picture-perfect—but behind closed doors, it was anything but?

In this deeply honest episode of Bitch Sesh, we’re joined by Heather from Hello Divorce, who discovered Bitch Is a Bad Word after listening to the When Dating Hurts podcast and feeling an urgent pull to reach out. Her story—and the story of a friend living through hidden abuse—reminds us that emotional abuse doesn’t al...

What happens when the system meant to protect you actually works against you?

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Bitch is a Bad Word, I’m joined by Tina Swithin—author, mom, and founder of One Mom’s Battle. Tina’s story started in the trenches of a brutal custody battle with a narcissistic ex, where she faced emotional abuse and a family court system that failed her. But she didn’t just survive—she turned her pain i...

You don’t need a black eye to be a survivor.

In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with Marcela, founder of Beyond the Bruise, to talk about what abuse really looks like — and why the healing journey isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Together, we dive deep into what happens after the leaving. The grief. The gaslighting. The shaky steps toward trusting yourself again. Marcela shares her own story of survival and ...

He never hit you… so it couldn’t have been abuse, right?

Wrong. And this week, we’re unpacking exactly why.

Joining me is Laura Richards, narcissistic abuse recovery coach, author of Married to a Nice Guy, and host of the podcast That’s Where I’m At. Together, we talk about what it’s really like to be trapped in a relationship with someone who everyone else thinks is “so nice” — while behind closed doors, ...

Apologies to all you besties who received an advertisement for the podcast When Dating Hurts yesterday. Somehow the wrong file uploaded! Ben the producer takes the blame which he feels terrible about because we've been building up to this for some time.

So here's the BIABW Patreon & Discord announcement - Take 2 (and for real this time!)

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Besties - I started this podcast because when I left, I was alone. I had ver...

Trauma bonds can feel like addiction — because they are. In this powerful episode of Bitch Sesh (a special series of Bitch Is a Bad Word), Lindsay teams up with Whitney Walker—licensed therapist, spiritual teacher, and founder of Women Waken—to unpack the chemical addiction created by trauma bonds and toxic relationships.

If you’ve ever felt obsessed, stuck, or unable to let go of someone who hurt you, this conversation is your ...

When someone you love is harmed in an abusive relationship, your world changes forever. In this deeply emotional episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we sit down with Bill Mitchell—author, speaker, and host of the When Dating Hurts podcast—who shares the tragic story behind the murder of his daughter Kristin, just three weeks after graduating college.

Twenty days before her death, Kristin walked across the stage at Saint Joseph’s Uni...

This week on Bitch Sesh, Lindsay sits down with Grace Stuart — domestic violence survivor and host of the Why She Stayed podcast — for a raw and powerful conversation about what keeps survivors stuck in abusive relationships and why they stay far longer than they ever imagined. Grace opens up about the night of her strangulation, the silent warning signs that escalate over time, and the devastating aft...

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse designed to make you question your own reality, and in this powerful episode, Dr. Amelia Kelley—trauma-informed therapist and author—helps us uncover the truth about this manipulative tactic. We’ll break down the emotional impact of gaslighting and how it affects your mental health. Plus, Dr. Kelley introduces a fourth “F” trauma response that you might not be aware of. If you’...

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with Titeanya — a powerful voice and survivor whose story challenges stereotypes and exposes the truth about same-sex domestic violence.