2 Scrappy Chicks

Ginger & Marie
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Welcome to 2 Scrappy Chicks – the podcast where two fearless women dive into real talk about life, business, and everything in between.Join your hosts, Ginger and Marie as they share their unfiltered perspectives on chasing dreams, overcoming obstacles, and having the guts to build something amazing from scratch. Whether you're an entrepreneur, hustler, or just someone who loves a good story, 2 Scrappy Chicks is your new go-to for laughs, inspiration, and honest conversations.Each week, expect a mix of bold advice, personal journeys, and a few laughs along the way. It's like hanging out with your best friends, but with a dose of grit, determination, and a sprinkle of humor. Grab your headphones – it's time to get scrappy!

  1. 1D AGO

    Solo & Sovereign - Episode 5 - The Way Out Is Built: My Story, Inside the DV Response System

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of Solo and Sovereign, we move beyond theory and into reality—exploring what actually happens when someone reaches out for help in a high-risk domestic violence situation. Following our previous discussion on the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), this episode breaks down the coordinated response system that often unfolds behind the scenes. From the immediate role of law enforcement, to the critical work of domestic violence advocates, to the life-saving support provided by emergency shelters—this is a look at how safety is built in real time. Through a powerful personal story, I share what it looked like to leave with my children—not in chaos, but through careful planning, trusted support, and coordinated action. What may appear on the surface as a sudden escape is often the result of quiet, strategic alignment between multiple systems working together. This episode highlights:  The three key entry points to support: law enforcement, advocates, and shelters  How risk is assessed and translated into actionable safety plans  What emergency shelter placement really looks like  The difference between surviving in crisis and leaving with structure  Why the safest exits often happen before the situation reaches its peak We also talk about the reality many don’t see—the hidden layers of survival, the people who step in, and the systems that must align at the right moment. If you’re wondering where to begin, you’re not alone. Resources are available, and support exists. 📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) Call: 1-800-799-7233 Text: START to 88788 Online: thehotline.org Advocates are available 24/7 to help you safety plan, understand your options, and connect with local resources. If this episode resonates, consider sharing it. It may help someone take their first step toward safety. Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    16 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Under Watch: IPV, Vehicle Surveillance, and Maternal Separation

    Send us Fan Mail Today the girls discuss IVP which stands for Intimate Partner Violence. They both discover that the abuse they went thru was more violent when they became pregnant and then had their children. Looking at other DV cases there is a pattern of the jealousy of one partner not getting the attention the children are.  Next, they discuss that Ford announced they have the patent and making cars that pretty much are going to control what you can do and cannot do, Yikes keep those old cars running.  Ginger has had tech issues with Facebook messenger, Arlo camera not updating, HP printer acting up not wanting to prin, and her Rav4 not displaying incoming text messages. It's been a week.  Peer Reviewed Research   🔹 IPV + attachment / bonding McIntosh et al. (meta-analysis on IPV and attachment security)Zhang & Shen (2024): IPV → postpartum depression → weakened mother–child attachment🔹 IPV + maternal–infant bonding Park et al. (IPV during pregnancy → poor bonding mediated by postpartum depression) What is less directly studied but clinically recognized: targeted interference with caregiving routinesparenting sabotage behaviors embedded in coercive control systemsemotional competition with the infant for attention/controlA well-documented area of IPV research is usually framed as post-separation abuse, custody coercion, and legal/administrative abuse, rather than a single clinical category. There is strong literature on partners using systems and institutions to restrict a mother’s access to her child.   Behaviors:Reporting the mother to child protective services with exaggerated or false claimsTriggering repeated investigations without substantiated findingsUsing anonymous or third-party reports strategicallyExploiting mandated reporting thresholds (schools, doctors, therapists)Function: Creates state-mediated interruption of custody or visitationIncreases surveillance and stress on motherCan lead to temporary or prolonged separation during investigationsHow you can seek help:   📞 In the U.S.: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Or chat: thehotline.orgYou don’t have to be “in crisis” to contact them. U.S. moves toward mandating driver-monitoring tech in all new cars by 2027 - silive.com Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    39 min

  3. MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Ginger Snaps Reality RHRI Episode 5 and The Valley Episode 5Recaps plus Taylor Frankie Paul Update

    Send us Fan Mail Recaps of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island it is getting interesting with the Rulla and Brian cheating saga.  Recap of The Valley. we see Janet and Jason more and this seems to be a calmer episode for now. Seems like it gets heated next episode when they all take a trip together in San Diego,  Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    22 min

  4. APR 30

    Solo & Sovereign: Episode 4 - How to Recognize Abuse, Control, and Risk: Inside the Lethality Assessment Program

    Send us Fan Mail In this Episode Marie explores how the Lethality Assessment Program identifies danger in intimate partner violence—recognizing patterns, spotting high‑risk situations, and connecting people to immediate, life‑saving help.  National LAP lethality assessment The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) is a national initiative aimed at preventing domestic violence homicides and serious injuries. It provides a standardized, evidence-based lethality assessment instrument and accompanying referral protocol that helps first responders identify victims of domestic violence who are at the highest risk of being seriously injured or killed by their intimate partners. The LAP connects these victims with critical safety tools and services, ensuring they receive immediate support and safety planning. The program has been validated as a "supported intervention" by the Centers for Disease Control’s Continuum of Evidence Effectiveness and is recognized as a "promising practice" by the U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.nsvrc.org/sarts/toolkit/5-7/#:~:text=Assessing%20Risk%20Facto Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    10 min

  5. APR 28

    Modern Knights and Shady Neighbors

    Send us Fan Mail Today the girls discuss that there is hope that chivalry is not dead.  Again the girls chame the bad drivers cutting off people, speeding and rolling thru stop signs. Ginger signed up for a free 4 day workshop on trauma. Gabor Mate was a key speaker. He is fabulous! https://youtube.com/live/4D8tyBtaPOY?si=Zg-xsb0Gt-bR_p6R Last the girls are really loving season 2 of Your Friends and Neighbors. James Marsden joined the cast and Ginger is smitten with him! https://tv.apple.com/us/show/your-friends--neighbors/umc.cmc.74o37kzay0yuuub8iumddjsg?ct=3IZZ1Gu3&itsct=atvp_brand_omd&itscg=MC_20000&mttn3pid=Bing+Ads&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS20191194_2-77996827958757-c&mttnsubkw=1247947040439205_kwd-77997066587085%3Aloc-190_3IZZ1Gu3_&mttnsubplmnt=_adext_ Have a good week !  Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    40 min

  6. APR 27 ·  BONUS

    Ginger Snaps Reality The Valley Season 3 Episode 4

    Send us Fan Mail Recap of the reality show The Valley! Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    19 min

  7. APR 23 ·  BONUS

    Ginger Snaps Reality RHRI Episode 4

    Send us Fan Mail Hi I recap episode 4. I'm really liking this ladies.  Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    16 min

  8. APR 21

    Wild Weather Dirty Secrets and Big Questions

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we start with a Chame Chame Chame on companies with clicks and how shady people can be, Maries car passed emissions test yay! We are coming up on our 1-year anniversary and over 1 k downloads and looking at a new platform for the podcast. The weather has been wild here in the Midwest and its only April.  Update on criminal cases we are following, 'Did anyone take our poll in the Facebook group? Join us at the Holistic Health Expo In Naperville On May 3rd.  Tickets Naperville, IL May 3, 2026 | Holistic Health Fair Have a great week!  “The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them.” ― Roy T. Bennett Support the show Please like, subscribe, download, rate and review . Join our Facebook group too!

    49 min
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Welcome to 2 Scrappy Chicks – the podcast where two fearless women dive into real talk about life, business, and everything in between.Join your hosts, Ginger and Marie as they share their unfiltered perspectives on chasing dreams, overcoming obstacles, and having the guts to build something amazing from scratch. Whether you're an entrepreneur, hustler, or just someone who loves a good story, 2 Scrappy Chicks is your new go-to for laughs, inspiration, and honest conversations.Each week, expect a mix of bold advice, personal journeys, and a few laughs along the way. It's like hanging out with your best friends, but with a dose of grit, determination, and a sprinkle of humor. Grab your headphones – it's time to get scrappy!

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  • Creator
    Ginger & Marie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 2 Scrappy Chicks
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