SUBS: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control

In this subscriber-exclusive episode, Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester have a deeply personal conversation about coercive control, emotional abuse and the kinds of controlling behaviours that can be almost impossible to recognise while you're living through them. Inspired by Mamamia's original series, The Unseen Scar, they ask a confronting question: what happens when the warning signs don't look like warning signs at all? They discuss how the seemingly small behaviours - tracking your location, controlling money, questioning what you wear, or disguising criticism as care - can slowly escalate into patterns of coercion and control. This is an honest, compassionate conversation about the unseen scars of emotional abuse and why recognising coercive control matters. If this episode brings up anything for you, or if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the following services: 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for free, confidential 24/7 National Sexual Assault, Domestic, and Family Violence Counselling. Emergency Services: If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. Mamamia's The Unseen Scar: Explore the full series and read first-person stories on coercive control on Mamamia. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory Listen: Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49 Listen: Albo’s Kylie Problem & Harry’s Eat Pray Love Moment Listen: Emergency Meeting: Taylor Wedding Debrief With Holly & Mia Listen: The Influencer Who Disappeared & An Outlouder Made Clare Cry Listen: 9 Questions To Ask Before Going 'No Contact' Listen: ‘Old Money’ Face & The Fight Millennials Are Having With Their Parents Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Join the waitlist for Very Peri