Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)

Ingrid Dutton
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Beyond the Statistics is a survivor-led podcast exploring domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, coercive control, trauma, healing, and the systems that impact survivors. Hosted by survivor and advocate Ingrid Dutton, each episode goes beyond the numbers to share the real stories behind them. Through conversations with survivors, family members, attorneys, therapists, healthcare professionals, advocates, law enforcement, researchers, and other experts, the podcast explores abuse, recovery, prevention, systemic challenges, and the hope that healing is possible. Because abuse is rarely limited to physical violence. It can include emotional abuse, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, stalking, legal abuse, and trafficking-related exploitation. These forms of abuse are often hidden, but their impact can be life-changing. Whether you're a survivor, supporting someone you love, a professional, or simply seeking to better understand abuse and its lasting effects, Beyond the Statistics offers honest conversations, expert insights, practical resources, and hope. Where awareness starts with numbers, but understanding begins with stories. New episodes are released every Wednesday, with occasional bonus episodes throughout the year. Learn more, explore episode resources, browse the Collections, or register as a guest at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com. A Point 5 Pinoy Productions podcast.  

  1. 3d ago

    Nonfatal Strangulation: Brian Bennett on Domestic Violence's Deadliest Warning Sign I Ep. 128

    Strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of future homicide in domestic violence, yet it's often misunderstood, minimized, and overlooked because many survivors have little or no visible injury. In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ingrid Dutton is joined by retired South Carolina law enforcement officer and domestic violence expert Brian Bennett, who has trained thousands of officers, investigators, medical professionals, and advocates on identifying and responding to nonfatal strangulation. Together they discuss: • Why nonfatal strangulation dramatically increases homicide risk  • The difference between strangulation and "choking"—and why the language matters  • Manual, ligature, and positional strangulation explained  • Hidden symptoms that can appear hours or even days later  • Memory loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and oxygen deprivation  • Why survivors often have no visible injuries  • Stroke, carotid artery injuries, and delayed medical emergencies  • When to seek emergency care and request a forensic nurse examiner (SANE/FNE)  • How law enforcement investigates strangulation cases  • South Carolina's current strangulation laws and why advocates are pushing for stronger protections Whether you're a survivor, healthcare provider, advocate, first responder, attorney, or someone supporting a loved one, this conversation could help save a life. If this episode helps you better understand the hidden dangers of nonfatal strangulation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this information. Brian’s Links:  https://www.beyondthestatisticspodcast.com/guests/brian-bennett/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579008364852 https://www.youtube.com/@SacredMissionSC https://www.facebook.com/groups/3854501681461625 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bennett-b32943303/ This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  2. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    A New Chapter: Why 1 in 3 Is Becoming Beyond the Statistics. I Ep. 127

    When this podcast began, it was built around a powerful statistic. But over time, it became clear that statistics can only tell part of the story. In this special announcement episode, I share why the podcast is evolving and what Beyond the Statistics represents moving forward. We explore:  Why domestic violence is more than a number  How coercive control, legal abuse, stalking, and psychological abuse fit into the larger picture  The overlap between domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking  Why recognizing patterns like grooming, manipulation, isolation, intimidation, and threats can help us better support survivors  What listeners can expect from Beyond the Statistics While the name is changing, the mission remains the same: amplifying survivor voices, educating communities, and advocating for meaningful change through honest conversations. If this podcast has helped you feel seen, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so more survivors and advocates can find these conversations. Topics: Domestic violence, coercive control, survivor stories, intimate partner violence, trauma recovery, legal abuse, stalking, sexual assault, human trafficking, abuse awareness, healing, advocacy. This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  3. Jul 15

    Healing Trauma Through Poetry Therapy with Margaret Bryden I Ep. 126

    When trauma leaves you without words, poetry can become a way back to yourself. This week on 1 in 3, host Ingrid sits down with licensed clinical mental health counselor Margaret Bryden to explore how poetry therapy helps survivors process traumatic experiences, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their own voice. Margaret believes you don't have to be a "good writer" to benefit from poetry. In fact, her philosophy of bad poetry encourages people to silence their inner critic and simply begin. Together, we discuss: • How poetry therapy supports trauma recovery • Why metaphor often feels safer than telling the whole story • Expressive writing as a mental health tool • Using poetry to process grief, abuse, and difficult emotions • The role of response poems in therapy • Why handwriting can deepen emotional healing • How therapists incorporate poetry into individual and group counseling • Finding hope through creativity and connection Margaret also shares excerpts from her upcoming book, How I Understand It: A Bad Poet's Guide to Mental Health and Resilience, releasing September 1, 2026. Whether you're a survivor, therapist, advocate, or someone searching for new ways to heal, this conversation offers practical insight into one of the gentlest forms of trauma processing. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Every share helps more survivors discover they are not alone. Margaret’s Links: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/margaret-bryden/ https://www.sageinsighttherapy.com/ https://www.sageinsighttherapy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586527275910 https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbryden/ This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  4. Jul 8

    Male Victims Matter: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Trauma with Liana Lucine I Ep. 125

    A man reports sexual assault and is laughed at. Sadly, that experience is far more common than many people realize. This week, Ingrid sits down with Liana Lucine, former Metropolitan Police officer, trainer, and author of Men Ignored, for an important conversation about the realities male survivors face when they experience sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and coercive control. Together they explore why so many men never disclose abuse, how harmful stereotypes prevent survivors from being believed, and why supporting male victims does not diminish support for women. Liana explains the myths that continue to silence men, including the belief that men always want sex, should be able to fight back, or cannot experience trauma in the same way women can. They also discuss: • Male sexual assault and domestic violence statistics  • Why men often delay reporting abuse  • Trauma responses including freeze, fawn, PTSD, and memory loss  • How language influences police investigations and public perception  • Why the first response to disclosure can shape a survivor's recovery  • How trauma-informed advocacy benefits every survivor This episode is not about comparing genders. It's about recognizing that abuse affects people of every gender and ensuring every survivor has the opportunity to be heard, believed, and supported. If you believe every survivor deserves compassion, share this episode to help challenge myths surrounding male victimization. ⭐ Follow 1 in 3 for weekly conversations on domestic violence, sexual assault, coercive control, trauma recovery, legal abuse, prevention, and survivor advocacy. Liana’s Links: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/liana-lucine/ https://www.lucinetraining.co.uk/35831bd0-2108-4574-be1f-afcde2931e80 https://www.instagram.com/lucinetraining/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPc0nlb01fWvQBcQsIOlKYQ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572329247778# https://www.linkedin.com/in/liana-lucine-235166a6/   This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  5. Jul 2

    Teen Dating Violence Survivor Luna Shares How She Finally Escaped (Part 2/2) | Ep. 124

    Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely the end of the story. In Part 2 of Luna's powerful survivor story, she shares how the abuse escalated from coercive control to strangulation, weapon threats, and constant intimidation. What began as controlling behavior during a teenage relationship became life-threatening violence that affected every aspect of her life. Luna opens up about discovering she was pregnant at just 16 years old and facing accusations instead of support. She describes being pressured into a DNA test, having her medical appointments monitored, and how pregnancy became another opportunity for her abuser to tighten control. She also shares the devastating experience of miscarriage following escalating violence and the grief, guilt, and trauma that survivors often carry long afterward. This episode also explores the difficult reality of seeking safety. Luna discusses healthcare professionals who recognized signs of abuse, interactions with law enforcement, arrests that didn't provide lasting protection, and why protective orders alone cannot guarantee a survivor's safety without meaningful enforcement. Most importantly, Luna reflects on what finally helped her leave, what happened during the legal process, and how healing has unfolded over the years. She speaks candidly about anxiety, panic attacks, rebuilding trust, and creating a healthy relationship after surviving domestic violence. In this episode: • Teen dating violence • Abuse during pregnancy • Coercive control • Strangulation awareness • Weapon threats and intimidation • Miscarriage and domestic violence • Protective orders and survivor safety • Leaving an abusive relationship • Trauma recovery and healing • Hope after abuse Luna's story is difficult to hear, but it highlights why survivor-centered systems, education, and early intervention matter. If this episode moved you, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need to hear that they are not alone. Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact your local domestic violence program or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  6. Jul 1

    When Love Turns Into Control: Luna's Teen Dating Violence Survivor Story (Part 1/2) | Ep. 123

    The most dangerous relationships rarely begin with obvious abuse. This week on 1 in 3, Ingrid is joined by domestic violence survivor Luna, who shares how a relationship that began when she was just 16 slowly transformed from what seemed like a typical teenage romance into coercive control, isolation, and escalating abuse. What started with jealousy over a Facebook post became constant accusations, monitoring, and demands to prove her loyalty. Luna describes how "protection" became control, why she began pulling away from friends and family, and how she was gradually pushed toward dependence, leaving school, and believing her only role was to cook, clean, and comply. In this powerful first installment of a two-part conversation, Luna also shares the frightening reality of escalating violence, including strangulation, emergency medical treatment, and the fear that kept her from telling healthcare providers what had really happened. If you're looking to better understand teen dating violence, coercive control, domestic violence warning signs, or the hidden progression of abusive relationships, this episode offers an honest survivor perspective that could help someone recognize abuse before it escalates. In this episode: • Teen dating violence warning signs • Early red flags in abusive relationships • Coercive control and isolation • Emotional abuse and manipulation • Why leaving isn't simple • Strangulation and escalating violence • A survivor's firsthand experience If this episode resonates with you, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need these resources. Your support helps more survivors find hope, validation, and life-saving information. Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact your local domestic violence program or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Subscribe now so you don't miss Part 2 of Luna's story. This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  7. Jun 17

    Strangulation, Brain Injury & Survivor Safety with April Flores-Brayton | Ep. 122

    Strangulation doesn't have to leave visible bruises to cause life-altering injuries—or even death. In Episode 122 of 1 in 3, Ingrid Dutton sits down with April Flores-Brayton, Director of Community-Based Services at WINGS, Illinois' largest domestic violence agency, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between strangulation, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and intimate partner violence. April explains how WINGS' hospital-based advocacy program helps survivors access support during one of the few moments they may be separated from the person causing harm. Together, Ingrid and April discuss how healthcare providers can recognize warning signs of abuse, conduct trauma-informed screenings, and connect patients with life-saving resources. They also explore:  Why strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of future homicide  How oxygen deprivation can lead to traumatic brain injury  Common TBI symptoms including memory loss, headaches, insomnia, and emotional dysregulation  Lethality assessments and domestic violence risk factors  Safety planning for survivors experiencing high-risk abuse  Why domestic violence-related brain injuries remain underdiagnosed  The role of hospitals in identifying abuse and supporting survivors  Illinois HB4668 and efforts to strengthen survivor protections  The overlap between domestic violence, sexual coercion, and human trafficking Whether you're a survivor, advocate, healthcare professional, law enforcement officer, or someone supporting a loved one experiencing abuse, this conversation provides critical education about hidden injuries that can have lasting consequences. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from this information. April’s Links: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/april-flores-brayton/ https://wingsprogram.com/ Link to Anthony Pasquini’s Episode:  https://www.1in3podcast.com/105-why-male-voices-matter-in-ending-abuse-with-anthony-pasquini/ This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

  8. Jun 10

    How Domestic Violence Impacts Children--Breaking the Cycle with Tricia Gray I Ep. 121

    Kids don't have to be physically abused to be deeply affected by domestic violence. When children grow up surrounded by fear, conflict, manipulation, or emotional instability, the trauma often follows them long into adulthood. In this episode of the 1 in 3 Podcast, Ingrid sits down with executive leader, advocate, and author Tricia Gray to explore the lasting impact domestic violence has on children. Drawing from both professional insight and personal experience, Tricia explains how childhood trauma can shape identity, relationships, emotional regulation, and self-worth for years to come. Together, they discuss: ✔️ How children experience domestic violence even when they aren't the direct target  ✔️ Signs of childhood trauma, including hypervigilance, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional shutdown  ✔️ Why "staying for the kids" can create confusion, resentment, and long-term emotional wounds  ✔️ The survival roles children adopt in abusive homes and how those roles follow them into adulthood  ✔️ What healing looks like for children exposed to domestic violence  ✔️ The conversations parents should have after leaving an abusive relationship  ✔️ How accountability, validation, and honest communication help break generational cycles of abuse Tricia also shares the inspiration behind her memoir, A Lotus Legacy, which tells the story of domestic violence through the eyes of a child and offers readers a deeper understanding of the lifelong effects of childhood trauma. If you're interested in trauma-informed parenting, childhood trauma recovery, child advocacy, domestic violence awareness, or breaking the cycle of abuse, this episode offers valuable insight and hope. 🎙 Subscribe to the 1 in 3 Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode to help raise awareness about the often-overlooked impact domestic violence has on children. This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own. Support the show If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp. Connect with Beyond the Statistics: 🌐 Website: https://www.BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com 📧 Email: BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X: @BeyondStatsPod If today's conversation meant something to you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every story shared helps another survivor know they are not alone. Music: Tim Crowe

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Beyond the Statistics is a survivor-led podcast exploring domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, coercive control, trauma, healing, and the systems that impact survivors. Hosted by survivor and advocate Ingrid Dutton, each episode goes beyond the numbers to share the real stories behind them. Through conversations with survivors, family members, attorneys, therapists, healthcare professionals, advocates, law enforcement, researchers, and other experts, the podcast explores abuse, recovery, prevention, systemic challenges, and the hope that healing is possible. Because abuse is rarely limited to physical violence. It can include emotional abuse, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, stalking, legal abuse, and trafficking-related exploitation. These forms of abuse are often hidden, but their impact can be life-changing. Whether you're a survivor, supporting someone you love, a professional, or simply seeking to better understand abuse and its lasting effects, Beyond the Statistics offers honest conversations, expert insights, practical resources, and hope. Where awareness starts with numbers, but understanding begins with stories. New episodes are released every Wednesday, with occasional bonus episodes throughout the year. Learn more, explore episode resources, browse the Collections, or register as a guest at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com. A Point 5 Pinoy Productions podcast.  

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