Podcast
Relationships Uncensored: Real Talk with Lisa Sonni
This is the podcast your abuser doesn’t want you to hear.
Hosted by relationship coach and abuse recovery educator Lisa Sonni, Relationships Uncensored pulls back the curtain on toxic and abusive dynamics, gender based violence, and romantic relationships, This is the raw truth no one else is saying out loud. No sugarcoating. No “just leave” advice.
Just real stories, real insight, and real talk - so you can finally feel seen, not silenced.
- Relationships chart
- #186
- Episodes
- 69
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 48 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 18 hours ago
Episodes
69 episodes, newest first
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52 min
He Knows He’s Hurting You. He Thinks You Deserve It | Peter Salerno S5E09
Season 5, Episode 9
Show notes
Send Lisa a question for her to reply in a future episode!
If your partner admits what he did but still believes you deserved it, this episode explains why that happens. Lisa Sonni sits down with psychologist and author of Cruelty by Nature Dr. Peter Salerno to unpack the mindset of entitled, narcissistic men who know they’re hurting you and feel justified doing it.
They explore ego-syntonic abuse, pathological entitlement, and how some people live in a self-created hierarchy where the rules simply don’t apply to them. Dr. Salerno distinguishes between reactive pain and instrumental, opportunistic cruelty, and why admitting the behavior is not the same as accountability. The conversation makes clear that when someone is more concerned with their image than the impact of their actions, understanding them has limits. What matters most is the effect on you—and whether real repair is ever on the table.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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48 min
The Dangerous Side of the “Provider” Man with Pattie Ehsaei | S5E08
Season 5, Episode 8
Show notes
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This episode is about the connection between money, power, and a woman’s ability to leave a harmful relationship. We talk about how financial dependence can be created slowly through completely normal-looking decisions, and how “provider” dynamics can turn into control.
Pattie also breaks down why a woman can appear wealthy and still have very little financial freedom of her own. We get into the long-term cost of caregiving, time out of the workforce, and the financial hit women often take when relationships end. Most importantly, we talk about why financial independence is not just about wealth. Sometimes it’s about having enough power and options to choose what happens next.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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You’re stronger than they ever wanted you to believe. -
52 min
Women Aren't Crazy. We're Seeing the Pattern. | Dr. Will S5E07
Season 5, Episode 7
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Send Lisa a question for her to reply in a future episode!
If noticing a pattern has ever made you the problem, this episode explains why. Lisa Sonni sits down with Dr. Will, a licensed psychologist and director of the Center for Connection in Santa Barbara, to unpack how patriarchy, coercion, and gaslighting teach women to doubt their own judgment.
They explore how controlling behavior can be framed as care, how pattern recognition gets dismissed as anxiety, and why the burden of proof so often falls on women. The conversation looks at early conditioning around compliance and keeping the peace, covert abuse that hides behind plausible deniability, and why asking whether he “meant it” can distract from the impact of repeated harm. Dr. Will brings a liberation-based lens that emphasizes safety, community, and connection—and the reminder that liberation is a collective effort, not something you have to carry alone.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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You’re stronger than they ever wanted you to believe. -
52 min
Abusive Men Aren’t Monsters: They’re Products of a Culture Men Help Protect | Jackson Katz | S5E06
Season 5, Episode 6
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Send Lisa a question for her to reply in a future episode!
Abusive Men Aren’t Monsters: They’re Products of a Culture Men Help Protect | Jackson Katz If treating abusers as rare “monsters” has ever made the problem feel smaller than it is, this episode names why that story lets so many men off the hook. Lisa Sonni sits down with educator and author Jackson Katz to explain why domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment belong to a larger system of gender inequality—and why prevention, accountability, and cultural change are men’s work, not just women’s.
They unpack how “boys will be boys” lowers the bar, how boys are often socialized away from empathy, and how victim-blaming and monster narratives both help ordinary men avoid intervening. Katz also makes the case that feminism is good for men too: less restrictive masculinity, better relationships, and more honest conversations about power. The core message is clear: this is not about isolated bad guys. It is about a culture men help protect—and can help change.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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50 min
The Myth That Men Are Natural Protectors & Providers | Lisa Carr | S5E05
Season 5, Episode 5
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If you’ve ever been told that men are naturally wired to protect and provide—while being controlled, restricted, or blamed in the name of “safety”—this episode takes that story apart. Lisa Sonni sits down with Lisa Carr, known online as YV Edit, to unpack how the protector/provider myth often functions as control, coercion, and victim-blaming rather than genuine care.
They ask the question the narrative avoids: protect women from whom? The conversation looks at how “protection” can become curfews, clothing rules, location tracking, isolation, and obedience demanded in exchange for provision. Lisa and Lisa Carr discuss family, policing, religion, child support, and everyday examples that show how often women are not protected by the men closest to them. The core message is simple: real protection does not require ownership, compliance, or submission. If someone is truly safe, they build safety without making you pay for it.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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You’re stronger than they ever wanted you to believe. -
49 min
Coercive Control: When You’re “Allowed” to Choose, But Pay for It | Lindsay Stoker | S5E04
Season 5, Episode 4
Show notes
Send Lisa a question for her to reply in a future episode!
Coercive Control: When You’re “Allowed” to Choose, But Pay for It | Lindsay Stoker If you’ve ever been “allowed” to do something, then paid for it with pressure, silence, tracking, or fear, this episode names that pattern. Lisa Sonni sits down with Lindsay Stoker, a 20-year stenographic court reporter and author of the forthcoming book The Control Code, to explain how coercive control hides behind permission, concern, and behavior that looks deniable from the outside.
They unpack how control is built in tiny increments—constant texting, stonewalling, isolation, location tracking, and “boundaries” used to punish—until you start self-policing to stay safe. Lindsay frames early love bombing as territory acquisition and control as an engine that extracts compliance at the lowest cost. The key question is not what you were technically allowed to do, but what happened when you pushed back. Recognizing the pattern early matters, because fear itself is part of the abuse—and coercive control is strongly tied to lethality.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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You’re stronger than they ever wanted you to believe. -
41 min
How Abusers Use Technology to Track, Watch & Control You with Dr. Christine Cocchiola | S5E03
Season 5, Episode 3
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How Abusers Use Technology to Track, Watch & Control You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola If “I just worry about you” or “text me when you get there” has ever felt more like monitoring than care, this episode explains why. Lisa Sonni sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, whose work in domestic violence, sexual assault crisis, and protective parenting helps survivors name coercive control—especially when it hides inside location sharing, passwords, and digital access that look protective at first.
They break down how tech-enabled abuse can include tracking, account access, hidden cameras, phone and Wi-Fi surveillance, and devices disguised in everyday objects. Dr. Cocchiola emphasizes that patterns matter more than isolated requests: when a request becomes a rule and the rule keeps expanding, your agency shrinks. The conversation also covers post-separation abuse, why coercive control is a serious safety warning, and why strategy—not proving the truth to someone unsafe—is often the path to protection.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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53 min
Weaponized Incompetence: When Does It Cross Into Abuse? | Paige Turner | S5E02
Season 5, Episode 2
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If you’ve ever felt like the household manager while your partner acts helpless, this episode brings the nuance most conversations miss. Lisa Sonni sits down with Paige Turner, a mother of four and creator who talks about marriage, motherhood, and domestic labor, to unpack where weaponized incompetence ends and ordinary friction begins.
They look at everyday examples—the dishwasher, the sink, snow gear, and “just give me a list”—and ask the real question: is your partner willing to learn and change, or is the work quietly landing back on you? The conversation challenges the idea that “you’re just better at it” means you should own it forever, explains how lists create a manager-employee dynamic, and names why time—not money—is the real currency of fairness at home.
Paige and Lisa also make space for the gray area: not every conflict is abuse, but repeated shutdowns, defensiveness, and blame-shifting can signal something much more serious. Healthy partnerships can handle curiosity, accountability, and follow-through. If the inequity feels bad, that feeling is information—not a personal failing.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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45 min
The Narcissist’s Favorite Game: Make You React, Then Blame You with Dr. Les Carter | S5E01
Season 5, Episode 1
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If you’ve ever been hurt, reacted, and then watched your reaction become the only thing that mattered, this episode names that pattern clearly. Lisa Sonni sits down with therapist Dr. Les Carter, who brings more than 40 years of experience in counseling, anger management, and emotional wellness, to unpack why narcissistic abuse feels so destabilizing.
They break down the control tactics, double binds, “gotcha” dynamics, and DARVO-style flipping that turn your distress into the problem while the original harm disappears.
Dr. Carter explains how narcissists operate from a false self, stay highly defensive, and often remain stuck in what he calls “trained incompetence.” Together they distinguish healthy boundaries from control, healthy interdependence from codependence, and emphasize that you are responsible for your own well-being—not for fixing someone committed to misunderstanding you. The takeaway is powerful: make room for the reality of the relationship, stay connected to supportive people, and trust your own perceptions again.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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54 min
You Don’t Need to Trust Men. You Need to Trust Yourself to Leave. | Sarah Robles | S4E14
Season 4, Episode 14
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You Don’t Need to Trust Men. You Need to Trust Yourself to Leave. | Sarah Robles If you’ve ever felt terrified of dating again after abuse, this episode offers both validation and a clear path forward.
Lisa Sonni sits down with Sarah Robles to explore how survivors can rebuild self-trust, recognize red flags, and navigate the complex process of opening up to love after trauma. They discuss how abusers create false realities, the impact of hypervigilance and limerence, and why internal healing is essential before (and while) dating again.
Sarah shares practical strategies for vetting partners through pattern recognition, pacing, and discernment, while emphasizing the importance of challenging limiting beliefs and finding the “hope core” — the possibility of healthy love after trauma. This conversation reminds survivors that the goal isn’t to blindly trust others, but to trust themselves enough to leave when something isn’t safe.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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54 min
Former Secret Service Agent: You Don’t Need Proof, You Need the Pattern | Brad Beeler | S4E13
Season 4, Episode 13
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Former Secret Service Agent: You Don’t Need Proof, You Need the Pattern | Brad Beeler If you’ve ever been told to “wait for proof” before trusting your gut, this episode will set you free. Lisa Sonni sits down with retired Secret Service agent and author Brad Beeler to reveal why pattern recognition is far more powerful than waiting for hard evidence when identifying manipulation, deception, and emotional abuse.
Brad shares practical tools from his expertise in deception detection, explaining how manipulators rapidly build trust, exploit halo and horns bias, use social validation, and rely on push-pull tactics to gain control.
The conversation explores the importance of slowing down, observing consistent patterns of behavior, testing healthy boundaries, understanding the role of neurochemicals in emotional manipulation, and why you don’t need a smoking gun to recognize when something isn’t safe. A powerful, eye-opening episode for anyone ready to trust their intuition, break unhealthy patterns, and protect their peace with greater confidence and clarity.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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48 min
The Most Effective Way To Lie | Dr. Abbie Maroño | S4E12
Season 4, Episode 12
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The Most Effective Way To Lie | Dr. Abby Minaro If you’ve ever felt like something was off but couldn’t quite put your finger on the lie, this episode reveals exactly how abusers craft believable deception. Lisa Sonni sits down with behavioral scientist, author, and deception expert Dr. Abby Minaro (Dr. Abby Morono) to unpack the strategic psychology behind lying. They explore how abusers use “grains of truth,” context removal, and emotional framing to manipulate reality, making their lies far more convincing than outright fabrications.
Dr. Minaro breaks down the difference between convincing and conveying, the pre-event, event, and post-event patterns that expose deception, and why the halo effect makes harmful people seem trustworthy. The conversation also highlights the role of shame, self-doubt, and radicalization-like tactics in abuse, while emphasizing that the strongest protection isn’t becoming a detective — it’s rebuilding self-trust, self-love, and the confidence to leave when something feels unsafe. A powerful, eye-opening episode for anyone ready to see manipulation clearly and trust themselves again.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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44 min
The Science Behind Why He Won’t Change | Dr. Justin Nussbaum | S4E11
Season 4, Episode 11
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The Science Behind Why He Won’t Change | Dr. Justin Nussbaum If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem incapable of real change no matter how much therapy, pleading, or effort goes in, this episode delivers the science that explains it.
Lisa Sonni sits down with Dr. Justin Nussbaum to break down the genetics and neuroscience behind personality traits, narcissism, and personality disorders.
They explore the significant role of heritability (often 50-70%), twin studies, and how genetics and environment interact to shape empathy, emotional regulation, and behavior patterns.
Dr. Nussbaum busts common myths about trauma being the sole cause of abusive or narcissistic behavior, explains neurological pathways involved in empathy (or the lack of it), and discusses the realistic limits of change.
This conversation empowers survivors with a clearer, science-based understanding of why hoping for transformation in certain personalities can keep them stuck — and why recognizing these biological realities is key to making safer, healthier decisions. A must-listen for anyone seeking clarity, validation, and freedom from false hope in toxic relationships.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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1 hr 17 min
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Changing Abusive Behavior | Stephen Ing S4E10
Season 4, Episode 10
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If you’ve ever wondered why abusers do what they do, whether therapy actually works for them, or how we can truly break the generational cycle of domestic violence — this episode gives you clear, compassionate, and unflinching answers.
Lisa Sonni sits down with Stephen Ng (also known as Steven Ng), a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience working with abusers, survivors, and families. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal journey, Stephen challenges common myths about domestic violence and offers a deeper understanding of what real, lasting change requires. This is an educational conversation for anyone who wants safer relationships, stronger communities, and real prevention of abuse.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Subscribe, share it with someone who needs the truth - and remember:
You’re stronger than they ever wanted you to believe. -
42 min
Why Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying with Chelli Pumphrey | S4E09
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If you’ve ever recognized the abuse but felt completely paralyzed and unable to leave, this episode explains exactly why that happens and how to break free. Lisa Sonni speaks with Chelli Pumphrey, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in attachment and relational healing.
Drawing from both professional expertise and her own lived experience, Chelli unpacks trauma bonds as powerful biochemical and attachment-based phenomena, the cognitive dissonance and analysis paralysis that keep survivors stuck, and how anxious attachment styles fuel the painful cycle of highs and lows.
She also explores the primal fear of leaving, the grief of letting go of the idealized future, and practical strategies for shifting attachment patterns, rebuilding self-trust, and finding safety. The conversation highlights the power of self-compassion, decentering the abuser, and the vital support of communities like the She Rises Collective. This episode offers deep validation and real hope: leaving is hard, but it almost always leads to greater peace, safety, and happiness. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Subscribe, share it with someone who needs the truth - and remember:
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46 min
He Cheated, Blamed You, and Still Expected You to Stay | Dr. Kathy Nickerson | S4E08
Season 4, Episode 8
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If you’ve ever been cheated on, then blamed for it while he expected you to just move on and stay, this episode will validate your experience and cut through the confusion.
Lisa Sonni sits down with Dr. Kathy Nickelson to explore the dangerous overlap between infidelity and abusive, controlling behavior. They break down why cheating in abusive relationships is rarely “just about sex” or immaturity — it’s often rooted in entitlement, power, and a lack of accountability.
The conversation clearly distinguishes between typical infidelity and patterns of emotional or physical abuse, helping listeners spot performative remorse versus genuine change. Dr. Nickelson shares insights on the role of childhood conditioning, attachment wounds, boundary-setting, and why hoping for change without real consequences often keeps women stuck. This episode empowers survivors with clarity around self-trust, safety, and the realistic path to healing.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
👉 Find me at https://lisasonni.com
Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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44 min
I Survived a Con Artist. Here's How Abuse Works | S4E7
Season 4, Episode 7
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In this episode, Dr. Nadine Macaluso — trauma bond expert and survivor of narcissistic abuse — reveals the sophisticated con tactics narcissists use to manipulate, trap, and control their partners. Drawing from her personal journey as the real-life ex-wife of the Wolf of Wall Street and her clinical expertise, she explains the stages of abuse, including love bombing, mirroring, gaslighting, and the painful switch from charm to control.
Dr. Nadine explores the biological addiction of trauma bonds, the specific traits abusers target in victims, and why it’s so difficult to recognize and leave these relationships. She also addresses shame, cognitive dissonance, and the path to healing through community support and self-compassion.
This conversation offers powerful validation, clarity, and hope for anyone recovering from toxic relationships.Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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57 min
Why Women Get More Backlash for Naming Harm Than Men Get for Causing It | Reagan, Host of Buckle Up Babes S4E6
Season 4, Episode 4
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If you’ve ever heard “women just lie for attention,” “false accusations are ruining men’s lives,” or wondered why so many survivors wait years to speak up—this episode cuts through the noise with honesty and evidence.
Lisa Sonni sits down with Reagan (Reagan Reacts / Buckle Up Babes), a sharp content creator who breaks down abuse, misconduct, and the societal narratives that protect abusers while silencing victims. Together they dismantle the most common myths around abuse allegations, expose systemic failures, and explain why coming forward is so incredibly difficult for most women. This is a raw, well-researched conversation that challenges victim-blaming culture and highlights the real dynamics of power, trauma, and justice.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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50 min
Character Isn’t Chemistry: How to Stop Falling for Sparks and Start Seeing Who He Really Is | Chantel Hyde S4E5
Season 4, Episode 5
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If you've ever felt terrified to date again after abuse, wondered why your "radar" keeps failing you, or questioned how to trust yourself (and others) moving forward—this episode is going to validate everything you've sensed and give you clear, practical tools to move forward with confidence. Canada’s Dating Coach Chantel Hyde joins us to share her powerful insights drawn from sociology, psychology, personal experience, and years of coaching women through healing and dating. We dive deep into why slowing down is non-negotiable, how to properly vet partners, the biology and psychology behind toxic attraction, and how to rebuild your self-respect so you never settle for less again. This conversation dismantles the societal conditioning that leads women into unhealthy dynamics and replaces it with empowering strategies for choosing (and being chosen by) high-quality partners.
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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48 min
He Doesn’t Want A Partner. He Wants A Mother | Aishia Grevenberg S4E4
Season 4, Episode 4
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If you've ever been told your standards are too high, that you're trying to change him, or that real love means accepting everything he does - this episode is going to name something you've been feeling for a long time but maybe couldn't say out loud.
Therapist, educator, and LCSW Aishia Grevenberg is back for her third conversation with me, and this time we're getting into why abusive men genuinely believe love should be unconditional - and why that belief has nothing to do with love. What they're really asking for isn't a partner. It's a mother. And once you understand the dominance dynamic underneath that demand, so much of what happened to you starts to make a different kind of sense.
We talk about why your needs feel like a threat to a man who needs control, the difference between pity and compassion and how men use one to keep you stuck, what love bombing actually does to a woman who grew up without a baseline for healthy love, and why having conditions in a relationship isn't selfish - it's the bare minimum. If someone has ever made you feel like your standards were the problem, this one will make you feel a lot less crazy and a lot less alone.
Find Aishia: @mytherapistlife on all platforms
Join Lisa Sonni & Dr. Peter Salerno in Boston, MA November 13-15, 2026 here: https://lisasonni.com/unbreakable-and-irreplaceable/
This is the podcast they don't want you listening to.
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Join my online survivor community called She Rises Collective where we are breaking free, rebuilding and dismantling patriarchy.
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New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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