LoveLustLaw

LoveLustLaw
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LoveLustLaw is a gripping true-crime-meets-courtroom podcast that pulls back the curtain on divorce, custody battles, and domestic violence—hosted by veteran judge and attorney Michele Locke, who exposes the shocking truths behind headline-making (and hidden) cases where love, lust, and law collide.

  1. 6d ago

    Nichole Schmidt on Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Domestic Violence Awareness, Coercive Control & A Mother's Mission To Save Lives

    What can we learn from Gabby Petito’s story to help recognize dangerous behaviorin relationships? Michele Locke sits down with Nichole Schmidt, Gabby Petito’s mother, to discuss the devastating impact of losing her daughter – and how her family is turning unimaginable grief into meaningful action. Nichole opens up about the emotional toll of repeatedly sharing Gabby’s story, the importance of setting boundaries while navigating trauma, and the coping tools that help her keep going, including meditation, breathwork, and taking time to step away. She also reflects on co-parenting Gabby with her father and how they have come together through the Gabby Petito Foundation to honor their daughter’s legacy. Michele and Nichole explore the warning signs of abusive relationships, including coercive control, isolation, love bombing, future faking, and the dangerous escalation of abuse. They examine why it can be so difficult to recognize these behaviors from inside a relationship, the reasons asking “why didn’t she leave?” places blame in the wrong place, and why understanding the dynamics of abuse is essential to prevention. Nichole also shares the mission behind the Gabby Petito Foundation, which works to educate young people about healthy relationships and dating violence, train law enforcement officers and 911 dispatchers, advocate for lethality assessment laws, provide scholarships, and support families of missing people whose cases may otherwise receive limited attention. The conversation highlights the urgent need for stronger training, accessible resources, trauma-informed responses, and early education that empowers people to recognize red flags before abuse escalates. This episode is a reminder that domestic violence prevention requires more than recognizing the signs. It requires compassion, informed intervention, meaningful support, and a willingness to listen without judgment. No one should have to navigate abuse alone, and no family should have to fight to have their loved one’s story heard. In this episode, we discuss: — The emotional realities of grief, trauma, and sharing a loved one’s story publicly. — The warning signs of coercive control, love bombing, future faking, and isolation. — Strangulation and other indicators associated with escalating danger in abusive relationships. — Why leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated and why victim-blaming must stop. — Lethality assessments, legislative advocacy, and gaps in domestic violence response systems. — Teaching children and young adults about boundaries, healthy relationships, and personal safety. — The work of the Gabby Petito Foundation and how education can help prevent future tragedies. — Supporting missing-person cases, standing alongside families, and approaching survivors with empathy. Resources and ways to helpIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) orthehotline.org. Learn more about the Gabby Petito Foundation, its prevention initiatives, and ways to support its mission atgabbypetitofoundation.org. Listen, learn, and share this episode. Awareness matters, but turning awareness into action can save lives. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Nichole Schmidt https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/gabbypetitofoundation/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddyfIwouBjtAD2kgg6_KPg  Jake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfearhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWechttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #gabbypetito #gabbypetitofoundation #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention #domesticabuse #abusiverelationships #coercivecontrol #relationshipredflags #emotionalabuse #lovebombing #futurefaking #intimatepartnerviolence #survivoradvocacy #victimblaming #traumabonding #datingviolence #healthyrelationships

    Nichole Schmidt on Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Domestic Violence Awareness, Coercive Control & A Mother's Mission To Save Lives

  2. Oct 19

    After the Mansion: Crystal Harris on Coercive Control, Trauma & Finding Freedom after Playboy

    Behind the glamour of the Playboy Mansion, Crystal Harris describes a life shaped by rigid rules, curfews, financial restrictions, and a struggle to reclaim her independence. In this powerful episode of LoveLustLaw, attorney and host Michele Locke sits down with Crystal for an unflinching conversation about coercive control, the lasting effects of trauma, and the complicated journey toward healing. Crystal reflects on how her childhood experiences and the early loss of her father shaped her vulnerability, why it took years to recognize and name the dynamics she experienced, and how public scrutiny and bullying made it even harder to tell her story. Together, Michele and Crystal examine the contrast between the mansion’s glamorous public image and what Crystal describes as a world where personal freedom could feel painfully out of reach. But Crystal’s story is also one of determination and self-reclamation. She shares how brand deals, DJ work, and real estate investments helped her build financial independence while still at the mansion, ultimately creating a path toward a life of her own. She also opens up about caring for Hugh Hefner during his final years, navigating grief, and facing criticism from people who were not there to experience her reality firsthand. In This Episode, We Discuss: — Coercive control behind closed doors: Curfews, strict rules, financial restrictions, and the loss of personal autonomy at the Playboy Mansion. — Recognizing the signs of abuse: Why it can take years to understand and put a name to controlling relationship dynamics. — The impact of childhood trauma: How early loss, family experiences, and a lack of support can shape vulnerability and relationships. — Life beyond the glamorous image: The disconnect between the mansion’s public reputation and Crystal’s personal experiences. — Bullying, backlash, and public judgment: Navigating criticism from people who were not part of her experience and finding the confidence to speak out. — Reclaiming financial independence: How brand deals, DJ work, and real estate investments helped Crystal build a path toward freedom. — Caretaking, grief, and complicated relationships: Crystal’s experience caring for Hugh Hefner during his decline and the emotions surrounding his final years. — Healing and rediscovering identity: Moving beyond trauma, rebuilding self-trust, and learning to embrace a new chapter in life. — The power of storytelling: Why Crystal wants to share her experiences and create space for others to tell their stories. — Introducing After the Mansion: Crystal’s upcoming podcast featuring former Playmates, staff, and others sharing both the lighter and darker sides of life connected to the Playboy Mansion. Now embracing a new chapter in Hawaii, Crystal is turning her experiences into a platform for honest conversations with her upcoming podcast, After the Mansion. Through stories that span the full spectrum of experiences, she hopes to bring previously unheard perspectives to light and encourage more open conversations about control, trauma, and healing. What happens when the life everyone envies feels like a life you cannot escape? Join Michele Locke and Crystal Harris for a candid discussion about the hidden realities behind the headlines, the courage it takes to reclaim your story, and the possibility of finding peace on the other side of trauma. *Content note: This episode discusses coercive control, emotional abuse, trauma, and grief. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Crystal Harrishttps://www.instagram.com/crystalmharris/https://www.patreon.com/cw/CrystalHarrisOfficial https://onlysaygoodthings.com/  Jake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfearhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWechttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #narcissisticabuse #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #narcissismawareness #coercivecontrol #emotionalabuse #gaslightingawareness #traumabondrecovery #lovebombing #toxicrelationshiprecovery #relationshipredflags #survivorstory #abuserecovery #domesticabuseawareness #divorcerecovery #highconflictdivorce #singlemomjourney #womenhealingwomen #healingjourney #traumarecovery #selfworthjourney #selfloveafterabuse #reclaimyourlife #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #emotionalhealing #womensupportingwomen #mentalhealthhealing #postseparationabuse #nocontactjourney

    After the Mansion: Crystal Harris on Coercive Control, Trauma & Finding Freedom after Playboy

  3. Oct 12

    Domestic Violence and Coercive Control: Recognizing the Warning Signs and Breaking the Cycle with Bill Mitchell

    What does it really take to recognize abuse, reclaim your power, and safely break free? Michele Locke sits down for another conversation with advocate Bill Mitchell, whose devastating loss transformed into a lifelong mission to educate others about dating violence and domestic abuse. Bill shares how his family’s tragedy inspired his work with survivors and his podcast, When Dating Hurts, where survivors tell their stories of abuse, control, survival, and healing. Together, Michele and Bill explore why sharing these stories matters - and how hearing someone else’s experience can help a person recognize that they are not alone. The conversation goes beyond physical violence to examine coercive control, emotional abuse, isolation, manipulation, and the subtle behaviors that can gradually take away a person’s sense of freedom and self-worth. Most importantly, this episode offers practical guidance for anyone who may be experiencing abuse, or supporting someone who is. Michele and Bill discuss why “just leave” is rarely as simple as it sounds, the importance of creating a personalized safety plan, and how domestic violence professionals can help survivors prepare for a safer path forward. They also explore how friends and family can provide meaningful support without judgment, pressure, or shame. Bill Mitchell’s When Dating Hurts podcast and domestic violence support organizations can provide additional education and resources for those seeking help. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize the warning signs of coercive control and emotional abuse Why abuse isn't always physical How survivor stories can break isolation and create awareness Why leaving an abusive relationship can be dangerous without proper planning What a personalized safety plan can involve How to support a friend or loved one experiencing abuse Why rebuilding self-worth and community is an essential part of healing **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/  https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Bill Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/whendatinghurts/  249. Michele Locke - Lawyer, Judge, and DV Survivor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/249-michele-locke-lawyer-judge-and-dv-survivor/id1542478530?i=1000705380885 261. Michele Locke - Her Return Interview - Lawyer, Judge, Mother and DV Survivor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/261-michele-locke-her-return-interview-lawyer-judge/id1542478530?i=1000714328237 Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #datingviolence #coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #emotionalabuse #relationshipredflags #redflags #abusiverelationships #intimatepartnerviolence #lovebombing #cycleofabuse #toxicrelationships #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #datingadvice #digitalstalking #traumabonding #abuseawareness #whendatinghurts #lovelustlaw

    Domestic Violence and Coercive Control: Recognizing the Warning Signs and Breaking the Cycle with Bill Mitchell

  4. Oct 5

    Plastic Surgery After Divorce: Body Transformation, Confidence & Starting Over | Dr. Dustin Reid

    What happens when losing significant weight changes your body—and reclaiming that body becomes part of reclaiming your life? In this candid episode, Michele Locke sits down with her own plastic surgeon, Dr. Dustin Reid of Restora Austin, to talk about plastic surgery, realistic expectations, body transformation, and the stigma surrounding cosmetic procedures. Michele shares her journey from nearly 300 pounds to around 160–165, her experience leaving a toxic marriage, and why she ultimately chose Dr. Reid for a 360 tummy tuck and inner thigh lift. She explains why his blunt honesty and willingness to manage expectations made her trust him with her transformation. Dr. Reid takes listeners inside the consultation room, discussing who seeks plastic surgery, common complications, unrealistic expectations, and why sometimes the most responsible thing a surgeon can do is say no. The conversation also takes a deeper turn into toxic relationships, coercive control, financial abuse, and the emotional impact of a post-divorce "glow-up.” Ultimately, this is a conversation about choice, confidence, autonomy, and starting over. In This Episode, We Talk About: Michele's major weight-loss and post-d ivorce transformation Why she chose Dr. Dustin Reid What a "360 tummy tuck" actually means Realistic expectations and common surgical complications Why surgeons sometimes have to say "no" How doctors identify unrealistic or high-anxiety patients The stigma surrounding plastic surgery The pressure to "age naturally" Trusting your surgeon and making informed decisions How toxic relationships can affect self-image Coercive control and financial abuse The emotional meaning behind a post-divorce "glow-up" Handling criticism after changing your appearance Rebuilding confidence after a major life transition Why the patient experience matters beyond the operating room **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Dr. Dustin Reidhttps://www.restoraaustin.com/our-practice/meet-our-surgeons/plastic-surgeon-austin-tx/ Jake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfearhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWechttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

    Plastic Surgery After Divorce: Body Transformation, Confidence & Starting Over | Dr. Dustin Reid

  5. Sep 30 ·  Bonus

    LoveLustLaw x lovelustfear: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Announcement

    💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional resources to leaders and policymakers. National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/lovelustfear exposes real stories about toxic dating and relationships. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula (Strictly Stalking) welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. If you would like to share your story on lovelustfear or would like your story featured anonymously, please contact us at lovelustfearpod@gmail.com subscription links Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 RSS feed https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ story submission information If you would like to consider being a guest on lovelustfear or would like your story featured anonymously, please contact us below.submission link | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfearE-mail | lovelustfearpod@gmail.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/

    LoveLustLaw x lovelustfear: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Announcement

  6. Sep 28

    Coercive Control Explained: Lindsay Clancy and Death of a Pastor's Wife

    What does coercive control look like when there are no visible bruises? How can power, religion, sexuality, mental health, isolation, and public perception become part of an abusive dynamic? And what happens when highly publicized cases are tried not only in courtrooms, but online? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Attorney Michele Locke is joined by the Dirty Laundry Podcast Hosts Amanda Silver and Alex Howard, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about coercive control, domestic abuse, mental health, faith, and the challenges of judging complicated cases from the outside. Using Netflix’s Death of a Pastor’s Wife and the Lindsay Clancy case as starting points, the conversation explores what these cases can – and cannot – tell us about the hidden dynamics that can exist behind closed doors. In this episode, we discuss: — What coercive control actually looks like and why abuse isn't always physical. — The allegations and relationship dynamics portrayed in Death of a Pastor’s Wife, including alleged grooming, sexual coercion, isolation, triangulation, public shaming, stalking, and cyberstalking. — The intersection of religion and power, including concerns about spiritual authority being used to influence intimate relationships and divorce decisions. — How shame, sexual expectations, and religious teachings can potentially become tools of control. — Mental health as a potential battleground, including allegations and questions surrounding diagnoses, treatment, medication, and who has influence over someone's care. — Why post-separation periods can be especially complicated, and the importance of safety planning when someone is attempting to leave a controlling relationship. — The importance of preserving texts, emails, recordings, social media posts, medical information, and other evidence when documenting concerning behaviour. — Legal developments surrounding coercive control, including Canada's emerging recognition of family violence involving coercive and controlling behavior. — The Lindsay Clancy trial, including the hung jury and the public debate surrounding mental health, postpartum crisis, and criminal responsibility. — Questions surrounding Patrick Clancy, the family's timeline and support system, and the limits of what the public can know from media coverage. — The significance of sealed evidence, including the 911 recording, and why missing pieces of evidence can make public conclusions especially difficult. — The danger of turning tragedy into an online courtroom, and why “keyboard warrior” judgment can do more harm than good. — How we can replace speculation and condemnation with curiosity, compassion, practical support, and constructive conversation. These cases have generated enormous public attention, but the bigger conversation is about something that happens far beyond the headlines: how people recognize coercive control, how victims seek help, how families and professionals respond, and how the legal system addresses behavior that may not leave obvious physical evidence. Michele, Amanda, and Alex also discuss an important question: What can we actually learn from these cases without pretending we know everything that happened behind closed doors? **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/  https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Dirty Laundry Podcast https://www.instagram.com/dirty.laundry.podcast/  https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyLaundryPodcast  Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #narcissisticabuse #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #narcissismawareness #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #lindsayclancy #lindsayclancytrial #lindsayclancycase #postpartumpsychosis #postpartummentalhealth #deathofthepastorswife #micamiller #jpmiller #coercivecontrol #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #hiddenabuse #relationshipabuse #toxicrelationships #gaslighting #stalking #cyberstalking #familylaw #familycourt #legalanalysis #crimeanalysis #relationshippsychology #mentalhealthawareness #divorce #abusiverelationships #lovelustlaw #dirtylaundrypodcast

    Coercive Control Explained: Lindsay Clancy and Death of a Pastor's Wife

  7. Sep 23

    Starting Over at Midlife: Michele’s Journey Through Weight Loss & Divorce

    In this deeply personal episode of LoveLustRaw, Michele opens up about the moments that changed her life, and the women who helped remind her that starting over is possible. Michele takes us from a hilarious and wildly awkward restaurant encounter into the much more vulnerable story behind her transformation. She reflects on once weighing nearly 300 pounds, undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, using Zepbound, and later having a 360 tummy tuck and inner thigh lift. Her transformation also involved two knee replacements, an ankle replacement, and three cervical fusions which allowed her to leave the sidelines and finally get back into the game of life. Along the way, Michele discovered that losing weight didn't automatically mean loving the woman in the mirror. Michele talks candidly about body dysmorphia, weight-loss plateaus, changing confidence, and the reality of “skinny privilege.” Then comes the harder story: after 22 years of marriage, Michele made the decision to leave in March 2024. She shares what escalating conflict, emotional strain, and controlling behavior felt like, and how the stress affected her physical health, including severe anemia and dangerously high blood pressure. Leaving wasn't the end of the story. It was the beginning of Michele finding herself again. She talks about rebuilding her health, rediscovering confidence, finding laughter and joy, and learning to give herself grace for the choices she made while simply trying to survive. Michele also pays tribute to a few of the women who inspired her. The most important influence came from her mother, Margo, whose strength shaped Michele from an early age and showed her how to survive anything life throws your way. To her mother Michele says “Thank You.” Michele also discusses more recent women that have been inspirations on her rebuilding journey post divorce. Women like Mackenzie Fultz aka Freedom Barbie, whose public journey and physical transformation have inspired her, and Brett Butler, a pioneering female comedian whose story and resilience have made an indelible mark on Michele’s journey of rebuilding, rediscovering, and finding joy again. In This Episode Michele's journey from nearly 300 pounds to a new relationship with her body Gastric sleeve, Zepbound, body contouring, and the realities of major weight loss Body dysmorphia and why transformation isn't always what you expect The complicated reality of “skinny privilege” Leaving a 22-year marriage and finding the courage to start over How chronic stress affected can affect health Learning to give yourself grace instead of living in regret The strength Michele learned from her mother The women who recently have inspired Michele: Mackenzie Fultz aka Freedom Barbie and Brett Butler Why laughter, resilience, and hope matter during reinvention The reminder that you can get out, you can heal, and you can begin again **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/  https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #womenhealingwomen #selfloveafterabuse #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #traumarecovery #mentalhealthhealing #reclaimyourlife

    Starting Over at Midlife: Michele’s Journey Through Weight Loss & Divorce

  8. Sep 21

    The Bedroom Problem That Starts Outside the Bedroom: Marriage, Intimacy & Connection

    What happens when a major fight, a career setback, and a question at a funeral force you to take an honest look at the life you're building? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Michele Locke sits down with Mitchell Osmond of Dad Nation for a powerful conversation about marriage, personal transformation, emotional connection, and intimacy. Mitchell shares how losing a senior leadership role sent him into a difficult season of depression, weight gain, debt, and substance use. After a major fight with his wife—and a powerful question at a funeral, “Are you living a life worthy of imitation?”—he began an 18-month journey that included losing 60 pounds, paying off $100,000 in debt, getting sober, and rebuilding his marriage. Michele and Mitchell also explore why couples become emotionally disconnected, how communication breakdowns can contribute to marital conflict, why men can struggle to identify and express emotions,  practical ways couples can create greater intimacy and emotional safety,  and introduce Mitchell's Attraction Triangle: Seen, Heard, Safe. Key Takeaways Seen: Appreciation, acknowledgement, and affection. Heard: Use the Mirror → Summarize → Clarify active-listening loop. Safe: Build physical, financial, relational, and emotional security. Understand why emotional connection can matter more than simply trying to “solve” a problem. Learn how vulnerability and transparency can strengthen trust. Explore why respect and feeling valued can be especially important to men. Discover the “microwave vs. oven” analogy for intimacy. Try asking: “Do you want me to listen, or do you want me to help fix it?” **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw  Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) LinksMichele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/  https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke  Mitchell Osmond https://www.dadnationco.com/  https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/  https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco  Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788  https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #marriageadvice #relationshipadvice #marriagepodcast #relationshippodcast #healthyrelationships #emotionalintimacy #emotionalconnection #marriagecommunication #couplescommunication #relationshipcommunication #mensmentalhealth #menswellness #personalgrowth #personaltransformation #selfimprovement #sobrietyjourney #marriagetransformation #rebuildingtrust #vulnerability #emotionalintelligence #intimacyinmarriage #healthycommunication #activeListening #emotionalSafety #marriagehelp #relationshiptips #husbandandwife #strongmarriage

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LoveLustLaw is a gripping true-crime-meets-courtroom podcast that pulls back the curtain on divorce, custody battles, and domestic violence—hosted by veteran judge and attorney Michele Locke, who exposes the shocking truths behind headline-making (and hidden) cases where love, lust, and law collide.

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    2025 - 2026
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