lovelustfear
lovelustfear exposes real stories about toxic dating and relationships. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula (Strictly Stalking) welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. If you would like to share your story on lovelustfear or would like your story featured anonymously, please contact us at lovelustfearpod@gmail.com video episode teasers | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/
Episodes
After escaping a series of turbulent relationships, Heather finds hope in a charismatic and attractive bodybuilder. However, she soon becomes ensnared in a web of drug addiction, sex, pornography, and psychological manipulation. The relentless abuse drives her to multiple suicide attempts, leaving Heather’s life hanging in the balance.
**This episode contains explicit content including descriptions of sexual assault, phy...
Nillie grew up under the pressure of her family’s traditions and expectations, especially when it came to finding a husband. She falls for an older man whose attention feels like love, but quickly turns into control. Trapped in a marriage marked by shame, abuse, and fear, she stays for years—until one terrifying night changes everything.
** This episode contains explicit content, including descriptions of strangula...
After a childhood marked by bullying, anxiety, and insecurity, Ariel turned to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain. As her addiction deepened, she became caught in a cycle of unstable relationships and risky behavior, eventually meeting a man who took advantage of her vulnerabilities and drew her into a relationship that placed her recovery—and ultimately her life—in danger.
**This episode contains explicit content,...
Cait thought she had found a safe and loving relationship—until cocaine, heavy drinking, threats, and escalating violence exposed the terrifying man behind the charm. Then came a brutal hours-long attack that left her fighting for her life, followed by stalking, a controversial release on bail, and a prosecution that ultimately failed.
** This episode contains explicit content, including sexual assault, graphic descripti...
After a childhood marked by abuse and instability, Channelle spent her teenage years searching for love and safety wherever she could find it. When a next-door neighbor and his family welcomed her in, it felt like the stable home she had always longed for. But what began as comfort slowly twisted into control and abuse. She eventually escaped—until a chance reunion revealed the man she once trusted had become a predator...
After a traumatic childhood, Jaimee yearned for peace and stability. She found temporary solace in a long-term marriage, but when it ended, she was drawn to a charismatic and charming man. However, beneath his appealing exterior lay a dark reality. As the relationship unfolded, it spiraled into psychological control, emotional and physical abuse. Caught in a dangerous and toxic situation, Jaimee soon found herself in a battle...
As Lisa rises to fame in the modeling world, her ambition takes her around the globe. What starts as a dream life quickly unravels when she becomes the target of a dangerous sexual predator. Exploited by those in power, she refuses to stay silent, putting herself at risk to uncover the truth and protect others from the same fate.
** This episode contains explicit content, including descriptions of sexual assault, human traffic...
After enduring sexual harassment in her early teens, Lynn turns to older men for comfort as she enters adulthood. She becomes pregnant by an abusive partner, faces the heart-wrenching decision of abortion, and suffers further assault. Despite her longing to heal, she becomes caught in toxic cycles, growing increasingly isolated and trapped. Driven by the need to end the cycle of abuse, she fights to break free.
** This episode...
Lauryn’s romance with her movie theater coworker spirals into a toxic cycle of heartbreak, doubt, and obsession, leaving her emotionally crushed but driven to prove her instincts right.
quotes
"...in middle school when girls and boys were starting to pay more attention to each other. And I had crushes, but they were not reciprocated..." - Lauryn
“At the time, I was just like, we're going to be together forever. We ha...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:40) about allyn
(02:38) allyn’s story
(56:35) questions & answers
(01:01:54) ...
After her divorce, Lorraine sought advice from a shaman, who encouraged her to let others take the lead. She started taking dance classes and began dating her partner, who eventually revealed himself to be a manipulative and controlling narcissist, drawing her into a cycle of escalating abuse.
**This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual assault, racism, and mental, emotional, and physical abuse. Listener discretion is...
At seventeen, Terra is captivated by a charismatic classmate who exploits her need for attention, leading them into a troubling cycle of drug abuse and criminal behavior. Terra's physical addiction to him only serves to deepen the toxicity within their relationship.
**This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual assault, murder, suicide, mental, emotional, and physical abuse, and drug use. Listener discretion is advi...
Emma seeks comfort in the arms of a former client whose initial charm and good looks give way to his darker traits, trapping her in escalating emotional turmoil and abuse.
quotes
“All in the same week, I lost a dog, a job, a relationship, and a house. It was just like one of those things where your world is completely turned upside down and you're very vulnerable, right?” - Emma
“I run into Ben again, a...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:38) about debra
(02:18) debra’s story
(27:03) questions...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:42) about kenzi
(02:26) kenzi’s story
(22:00) questions &a...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:21) about kaitlyn
(02:11) kaitlyn’s story
(19:02) questions & answers
(23:30) closing thoughts
(24:18) charity & organizations
(24:48) submit your s...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:46) about lena
(02:47) lena’s story
(33:10) questions & answers
(37...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:46) about laura
(02:46) laura’s story
(23:18) questions & answers
(26:32) closing thoughts
(27:44) charity & org...
chapters
(00:00) listen with caution
(00:16) next on lovelustfear
(01:42) about sadie
(02:53) sadie’s story
(24:43) questions & answers
(29:30) closing thoughts
(30:...
chapters
listen with caution | 00:00
next on lovelustfear | 00:16
about jenna | 01:20
jenna’s story | 02:12
questions & answers | 21:56
closing thoughts | 25:46
...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.