Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment
Bitch Is A Bad Word is a real, raw, and unapologetic domestic violence podcast that digs deep into healing, reclaiming power, and rewriting the rules after toxic relationships, domestic violence, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and financial abuse. Hosted by Lindsay, a mom of four with zero fancy letters behind her name, this show is a no-BS conversation about breaking free and finding your voice.
Each week, we bring in experts, survivors, and the real-life stories that break open the shame and stigma—because 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, and these stories matter.
If you’re navigating your own journey, standing in solidarity with others, curious about how to help someone, or unsure if you’re in an abusive relationship, this is the show you need. This domestic abuse podcast is your space to heal, learn, and rise together.
Don’t miss our weekly Bitch Sesh, where we spill the tea, share survivor stories, and talk about the messy, beautiful process of taking our lives back—one story at a time.
Join the conversation. Share your story. Let’s break the cycle together.
Because bitch is a bad word when it’s used to tear you down — but if you’re in the Bestie Gang, being a bitch means you’re a baddie. We've got your back, Besties!
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This podcast is for you if you’re searching:
- Am I in an abusive relationship?
- What are the signs of emotional or narcissistic abuse?
- What is coercive control or gaslighting?
- How do I protect my kids and get out safely?
- What happens if I report my abusive partner?
- How do I break the cycle of abuse?
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2025
I Didn't Know It Was Abuse: Recognizing Red Flags | Stephanie Strickland (Bitch Sesh)
In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Stephanie Strickland shares a story so many women will recognize—even if they don’t yet have the words for it.
She thought she had the life she wanted: a husban…
How To Regain Control (& Stop Being Manipulated) In Your Relationship | Sara Davison, Divorce Coach
In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we speak with Sara Davison—divorce coach, author, and survivor—about something many people face but don’t know how to name: being stuck in a relationship that …
Bitch Sesh: The War After The Abuse - The Fight For Family Court Justice | Vicky's Story
JOIN the BIABW PATREON and DISCORD SERVER where we're building our Bestie community! On Discord, we've created a safe space where you can connect anonymously with others and share. And on Patreon, …
Coercive Control: The Silent Weapon of Abusers | Dr. Christine Cocchiola
In this powerful episode of B!tch is a Bad Word, host Lindsay sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola—researcher, advocate, and expert in coercive control—to expose the form of domestic abuse that lea…
Bitch Sesh: Pregnant and Betrayed - He Wanted A Family...Then Cheated To Start Another | Loren Greye
In this raw and emotional episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, survivor Loren Gray shares her powerful story of escaping a covertly abusive relationship while raising a young child. Loren’s story sheds li…
How to Spot the Hidden Signs of Financial and Emotional Abuse | Jared Mello
What if the person you love slowly takes away your freedom — not with fists, but with control over your money, your choices, and your self-worth?
In this episode of Bitch Is A Bad Word, Jared Melo sha…
Financial Abuse: How Money Becomes A Weapon & How YOU Fight Back | Neisha Himes, Survivor & Educator | in partnership w/ the National Domestic Violence Hotline
What happens when your partner controls every dollar you spend, monitors your bank account, or sabotages your ability to work? This is financial abuse — one of the most powerful tools an abuser uses …
Couples Therapy with a Narcissist: Everything You Need To Know To Survive (and get out safely if you need to) | Dr. Z
What really happens when you try couples therapy with a narcissist — and why it can make things worse? If you're in couples counseling, you NEED to listen to this episode!
In this unfiltered conversa…
Bitch Sesh: "How I Broke The Cycle" - Lynn's Story
In this powerful and emotional episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, survivor and advocate Lynn shares her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, emot…
How to Safely Leave A Relationship and Prepare for Divorce w/ Divorce Consultant Courtney Gilmartin
In this powerful and emotional podcast episode, Lindsay welcomes advocate and survivor Courtney Gilmartin to unpack the insidious nature of coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the long game …
Bitch Sesh: Six Years of Surviving the "Narcissist Apocalypse" with Brandon Chadwick
What happens when you accidentally launch a podcast about narcissistic abuse and end up becoming a lifeline for survivors around the world?
In this unfiltered episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay s…
Midlife Career Pivot with Career Counselor Daisy Swan
What if the success you’ve been chasing isn’t what you actually want anymore?
In this bold and enlightening episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with career strategist and reinvention exp…
Bitch Sesh: Strangulation in Domestic Violence - A Survivor's Story w/ Staci Walsh
What happens when a survivor breaks free from strangulation, abuse, and a broken system — and finds her voice to fight back?
In this honest and gripping episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits do…
Master Baiters, Trauma Bonds & The Co-Parenting Lie — with Divorce Strategist Jackie Miller
So you're still toeing the line, trying to "be reasonable" for court, still hoping you can co-parent with someone who thrives on chaos. This week on Bitch Is a Bad Word, Jackie Miller - divorce strat…
Bitch Sesh: 262 Days Without Her Daughter - One #Mother's Battle with FamilyCourt
What happens when a mother drops her daughter off at school—and never sees her again? In this gut-wrenching episode of Bitch Sesh, Lindsay sits down with “M,” a doctor, mother, and fierce advocate wh…
Divorcing A Narcissist: How to Outsmart and Survive Post-Separation Abuse
What happens when the narcissist loses control of you and starts targeting your kids instead?
In this raw and revealing episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with high-conflict divorce str…
Bitch Sesh: Domestic Violence in the Military w/ USMC Vet Nelsy Lara
What happens when the man who once felt like home becomes the reason you fear for your safety?
In this gripping episode of Bitch Sesh, Lindsay sits down with Nelsy, a veteran, mother, and survivor of …
Crazy Love: Smart Women, Abuse & the Trap You Don’t See Coming with Leslie Morgan Steiner
What if the thing that makes you lovable is the very thing an abuser uses to trap you?
In this unforgettable episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I sit down with Leslie Morgan Steiner—author of the New Yor…
Bitch Sesh: Trust Your Gut - Abuse, Trauma & the Pink Flags We Ignore with Kelly Sutliff
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 sur…
There Is No In-Between: Narcissists, Stonewalling & the Shame of Staying with Phoenix Gould
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 w…