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January 10, 2025 38 mins
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke are joined by Debra, who shared her harrowing story in lovelustfear Episode 12, “I’ve Always Seemed To Attract The Crazy Type.”

Debra talks about her journey to get sober after a tough first marriage and dealing with toxic relationships. They dive into the challenges of staying sober, how addiction can impact relationships, and how important it is to have self-worth and resilience in recovery. Michele and Jake also share their own experiences with alcohol and dating and the pressure to drink at social events. They also discuss online dating, dating age gaps, narcissism, and the rise of professional matchmaking services.

guest links | debra

The Alternative Hair Alchemist | Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-hair-alchemist-a-podcast-about/id1627588998

links

Michele Locke
https://www.michelelocke.com/
https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher
https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch
www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 

Additional Links 
Three Day Rule - Matchmaking Service
https://www.threedayrule.com/

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788 
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline
https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

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