Episode
EXPERT ON: Domestic Violence
40:41
Published: Tue Oct 02 2018
Description
In our last episode, we talked about Susan Powell who was a victim of domestic violence. Many of her friends talked about Josh's strange behavior and the recalled things that should have been warning signs.Today we talk to an expert on the topic, Ashley Bendiksen. She will tell us her story of survival, what signs to watch out for and how to safely leave a toxic relationship.Ashley Bendiksen is an acclaimed survivor speaker and award-winning activist, speaking and training nationally on the topics of domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and bystander intervention. She also delivers motivational keynotes on resilience and leadership. Passionate about helping others reshape and redesign their lives as she once did, Ashley also offers coaching and consulting services for victims and survivors, and life empowerment coaching for women.Ashley’s professional background includes 11+ years as a speaker, a career spanning victim services, advocacy, and PR. She holds a B.S. in Administration of Justice, graduating as Valedictorian of her class - years after dropping out because of domestic violence. She also remains active on numerous boards and initiatives and serves as an Ambassador for several national organizations. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram! You can also join our FanClub or even more episodes and exclusive content! For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/.
Chapters
The podcast host interviews Susan Powell's friend about her experiences with Susan before her disappearance, providing insight into the odd behavior and giving advice for recognizing red flags in potentially dangerous relationships.
00:00 - 02:15 (02:15)
Summary
The podcast host interviews Susan Powell's friend about her experiences with Susan before her disappearance, providing insight into the odd behavior and giving advice for recognizing red flags in potentially dangerous relationships.
EpisodeEXPERT ON: Domestic Violence
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The hosts discuss the story of Susan Cox Powell, whose friends say was in a controlling relationship before she went missing, and talk about the warning signs of abuse in relationships and the importance of addressing them.
02:15 - 08:26 (06:11)
Summary
The hosts discuss the story of Susan Cox Powell, whose friends say was in a controlling relationship before she went missing, and talk about the warning signs of abuse in relationships and the importance of addressing them.
EpisodeEXPERT ON: Domestic Violence
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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of recognizing red flags in someone's behavior and how it can ultimately help them.
08:26 - 14:50 (06:23)
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of recognizing red flags in someone's behavior and how it can ultimately help them. They also touch on how having multiple voices can make a big difference in these situations.
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The speaker discusses how listening to Dr. Munissamy talk about abusive relationships made them realize how abuse happens in relationships they thought were close and opened their eyes to the signs of toxic behavior.
14:50 - 21:58 (07:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses how listening to Dr. Munissamy talk about abusive relationships made them realize how abuse happens in relationships they thought were close and opened their eyes to the signs of toxic behavior.
EpisodeEXPERT ON: Domestic Violence
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Recognizing warning signs of verbal and emotional abuse, such as isolation and manipulation, is crucial in early stages of a relationship to avoid further harm.
21:58 - 27:24 (05:26)
Summary
Recognizing warning signs of verbal and emotional abuse, such as isolation and manipulation, is crucial in early stages of a relationship to avoid further harm. In case of restraining orders, alerting relevant people in a child's life is important for protection against abusers.
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The most effective way to address abuse in a relationship is to get people to leave the relationship sooner.
27:24 - 36:52 (09:28)
Summary
The most effective way to address abuse in a relationship is to get people to leave the relationship sooner. While it can be difficult to approach someone who is abusive or someone who may be a victim, it is important to act and offer support.
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Ashley Bendixon is using her website to collect the stories of survivors in hopes of educating and helping others.
36:52 - 40:37 (03:45)
Summary
Ashley Bendixon is using her website to collect the stories of survivors in hopes of educating and helping others. Her website, AshleyBendixon.com, is a platform for survivors to share their experiences.