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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

  6. Sep 18

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Analysis: Insanity Defense, Reasonable Doubt & Justice: Part 1

    One juror. One holdout. No verdict. What happens when 11 jurors reportedly believe a defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity, while one juror refuses to agree? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Attorney Michele Locke takes a closer look at the Lindsay Clancy trial and the legal and human questions left behind by a hung jury. Michele brings a unique perspective shaped by experience as a criminal defense attorney, magistrate, criminal jury foreman, and 22 years married to a highly regarded prosecutor who handled capital murder cases. She breaks down the insanity defense, reasonable doubt, jury deliberations, juror questions, and the Allen charge, while examining what the reported 11–1 split can - and cannot - tell us about the case. She also discusses the father's emotional 911 call and why the judge's decision to restrict its public release matters. But beyond the courtroom lies an even harder question: What does justice look like when severe mental illness, postpartum mental health, and an unimaginable crime collide? After a hung jury, is a retrial the right path - or does justice require something more? This is not just a conversation about a verdict. It’s a conversation about accountability, mental health, compassion, and what justice really means. **This episode contains discussions of child murder, assault, child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In This Episode Why Michele Locke believes she is qualified to analyze criminal cases Her experience as a criminal defense attorney Working as a magistrate and the responsibilities that came with the role What she learned from serving as a criminal jury foreman Her 22-year experience observing high-profile criminal and capital cases An overview of the Lindsay Clancy trial What a hung jury means, and what it doesn't mean The reported 11–1 split over an insanity verdict How difficult it is to establish an insanity defense The emotional significance of the father's 911 call Why the judge's decision regarding release of the recording matters What juror questions can - and cannot - tell us The Allen charge and jury deliberations Why the length of deliberations isn't necessarily a roadmap to the verdict Postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility The difficult question of whether a retrial would constitute justice Topics: Lindsay Clancy trial, Lindsay Clancy verdict, insanity defense, hung jury, jury deliberations, Allen charge, postpartum mental health, criminal justice, reasonable doubt, true crime, legal analysis. #LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #InsanityDefense #HungJury #CriminalJustice #LoveLustLaw #MicheleLocke **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/

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Analysis: Insanity Defense, Reasonable Doubt & Justice: Part 1

  7. Sep 14

    How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Body: Nervous System Regulation and The Micah Miller Case with Shea Fairbanks

    What happens to the body when a relationship becomes a source of fear, control, and relentless stress? Attorney Michele Locke examines the disturbing story of pastor John Paul Miller and his late wife, Micah Miller, as portrayed in the Netflix docuseries. Michele discusses allegations outlined in a federal indictment, including cyberstalking, harassment, tracking and surveillance, financial interference, threats involving intimate images, and alleged false statements to federal agents. Beyond the headlines, Michele explores how prolonged relationship trauma and coercive control can affect the body. She discusses the physical and emotional changes she observed in Micah’s story while reflecting on her own experience of deteriorating health during a toxic marriage. Michele is joined by human-performance and breathwork coach Shea Fairbanks, who explains how chronic stress affects the nervous system, breathing, sleep, weight, energy, and emotional regulation. Shea offers practical tools for building nervous system capacity, completing the body’s stress cycles, and beginning to move out of survival mode. The conversation also explores Shea’s nearly six years of sobriety, how alcohol influenced his relationships and coping mechanisms, and how recovery transformed his health, connections, and career. Topics covered in this episode: The story of John Paul Miller and Micah Miller (Death of a Pastor’s Wife) Allegations outlined in the federal indictment Cyberstalking, harassment, tracking, and surveillance Threats involving intimate images Financial interference and coercive control The physical effects of toxic relationships Relationship trauma and the nervous system Chronic stress, cortisol, and survival mode How stress affects breathing, sleep, weight, and energy Emotional regulation during prolonged stress Breathwork and nervous system regulation Building nervous system capacity Completing the body’s stress response cycle Alcohol as a coping mechanism Sobriety, recovery, and personal transformation Rebuilding health and relationships after addiction **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  Shea Fairbanks  https://www.instagram.com/shea.fairbanks/  https://sheafairbanks.com/  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/ #relationships #toxic #dating #domesticabuse #lawyer #attorney #relationshipadvice #toxicrelationships #healing #support #selfcare #overcomingabuse #legalhelp #survivorstories #knowledgeispower #empowerment #womenempowerment #strongwomen #healingjourney #womenhealingwomen #selfloveafterabuse #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #traumarecovery #mentalhealthhealing #reclaimyourlife #breathwork #nervoussystemregulation

    How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Body: Nervous System Regulation and The Micah Miller Case with Shea Fairbanks

  8. Sep 7

    Life After Divorce: Lauren Nicole on Healing, Empowerment and Starting Over

    What happens when a high-conflict divorce turns your entire world upside down, and ultimately becomes the catalyst for discovering your voice, your purpose, and your power? On this episode of LoveLustLaw, Michele Locke sits down with Lauren Nicole, creator and host of The Ex-Wives Lounge, for a raw and empowering conversation about divorce, trauma, healing, motherhood, relationships, and finding yourself on the other side of heartbreak. Lauren opens up about navigating a high-conflict divorce when her daughter was just 12 months old, the isolation and judgment she experienced, and the impact of what she describes as “false narratives.” After years of EMDR therapy and an unwavering commitment to advocating for her daughter, Lauren transformed her pain into purpose, creating The Ex-Wives Lounge as a space where women can share how they rebuilt their lives after divorce, breakups, and difficult long-term relationships. The conversation goes beyond divorce, exploring why women should never be defined by their relationship status, how true happiness begins within, and what it means to reclaim your self-worth after a traumatic relationship. Michele, Jake and Lauren also dive into bullying, confidence, protective children, dating as content creators, social media, and the unexpected realities of building a public platform. In this episode:— Navigating a high-conflict divorce— Healing from divorce and relationship trauma— EMDR therapy and emotional recovery— Motherhood, co-parenting, and advocating for your child— Rebuilding confidence and self-worth after divorce— Women’s empowerment and emotional independence— Dating, relationships, and starting over after divorce **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  Lauren Nicolehttps://www.instagram.com/thexwivesloungepod/ https://www.youtube.com/@thexwivesloungepod  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/ #divorce #divorcerecovery #healingafterdivorce #lifeafterdivorce #divorcehealing #divorcesupport #highconflictdivorce #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #relationshiphealing #toxicrelationships #womensempowerment #selfworth #healingjourney #startingover #datingafterdivorce #coparenting #personalgrowth #rebuildingyourself #podcast

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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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  • Creator
    LoveLustLaw
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ©lovelustlaw
  • Show Website
    LoveLustLaw

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