Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment

Lindsay Abernathy | Domestic Violence Survivor
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Bitch Is A Bad Word is a real, raw, and unapologetic domestic violence podcast that digs deep into healing, reclaiming power, and rewriting the rules after toxic relationships, domestic violence, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and financial abuse. Hosted by Lindsay, a mom of four with zero fancy letters behind her name, this show is a no-BS conversation about breaking free and finding your voice. Each week, we bring in experts, survivors, and the real-life stories that break open the shame and stigma—because 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, and these stories matter. If you’re navigating your own journey, standing in solidarity with others, curious about how to help someone, or unsure if you’re in an abusive relationship, this is the show you need. This domestic abuse podcast is your space to heal, learn, and rise together. Don’t miss our weekly Bitch Sesh, where we spill the tea, share survivor stories, and talk about the messy, beautiful process of taking our lives back—one story at a time. Join the conversation. Share your story. Let’s break the cycle together.  Because bitch is a bad word when it’s used to tear you down — but if you’re in the Bestie Gang, being a bitch means you’re a baddie. We've got your back, Besties! 🎙️ Weekly episodes 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms + full video on YouTube 📱Follow on Instagram & TikTok 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter 📱 Join our Patreon 📞 Call or text us: (331) BITCHES 🛍️ Merch store (coming soon!) 🌐 www.caliber-studio.com | ✉️ biabw@caliber-studio.com This podcast is for you if you’re searching: Am I in an abusive relationship?What are the signs of emotional or narcissistic abuse?What is coercive control or gaslighting?How do I protect my kids and get out safely?What happens if I report my abusive partner?How do I break the cycle of abuse? If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2天前

    Texties From The Exties #2: "Dear, when you have a moment, can you please bring me a sandwich baggie?"

    We all have our ways of asking for help from our partners in life, in this particular caae, a sandwich baggie. Some of us are more formal: "My love, when you have a brief moment, can you get me a ziploc from the kitchen?" Others are more casual: "Honey, can you grab me a baggie when you come up?" Yet others choose to drop the formalities altogether: "I need a plastic bag!" This doting partner takes a different approach entirely, deciding that emphasizing his wife's sexual prowess - whether real or imagined - as the key motivator for her to bring him a gallon-sized sandwich baggie. Did he get his sandwich baggie? How would you respond? Email us at biabw@caliber-studio.com or IM us on instagram @bitchisabadwordpod with what you would have done! And join our Patreon to discuss it with other Besties! If you want us to read your "Textie From The Extie", send us it! All readings are anonymous! ----- Support Our Sponsor: TALKINGPARENTS APP The #1 App For More Confident Co-Parenting Click to Learn More: https://talkingparents.com/biabw 💜 We’re teaming up with TalkingParentsApp to give the Bestie Gang one of the best tools for the Bestie Toolkit, the power to communicate without chaos. Because as much as we love reading your “Texties from your Exties,” some messages are better left professionally documented. 👀 If you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, living through post-separation abuse, or just trying to protect your peace, the TalkingParents app will save your sanity. Every message. Every call. Every receipt. Safely logged. Documented bad words, gaslighting, word salads, or being run around more than a Target cart on a Sunday. Just boundaries, receipts, and your peace of mind. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this collab is all about protecting survivors long after they leave. 👉 Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram & listen to the full episode of this Bitch Is A Bad Word ep now. ---- Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 分钟

  2. 4天前

    Are You Outsourcing Your Emotions? Somatic Healing to End Codependency, Reclaim Safety, Belonging & Self-Worth with Beatriz Albina

    In this episode, Lindsay sits down with somatic healing expert and author Beatriz (Bea) Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP for a conversation that will have you rethinking how you relate to yourself and everyone else. Bea breaks down her trademarked concept, “Outsourcing Your Emotions,” and explains how we chronically and habitually give our sense of safety, belonging, and worth to everyone and everything outside of ourselves and the deep cost that has on our SELF. Together, Lindsay and Bea unpack what it means to source your sense from within, offering practical and embodied tools for nervous system regulation, co-regulation, and building a relationship with your body that feels like home again. She’s brilliant, bold, and such a damn good time. This episode is the somatic wake-up call every recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist needs. Inside This Episode: • What “outsourcing your emotions” really means • How to recognize emotional outsourcing as a habit, not your identity • Why codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are nervous system strategies • Somatic and co-regulation tools to bring you back into your body • How to reclaim your safety, belonging, and worth from within About Beatriz Albina: Beatriz (Bea) Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP (she/her) is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, author of the book "End Emotional Outsourcing: A Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits" (Sept 30, Hachette Balance), and host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years in health and wellness, Bea helps baddies all over the world, reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim their joy. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS  Book Website with pre-order detailsInstagram: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanpPodcast: Feminist Wellness ----- Support Our Sponsor: TALKINGPARENTS APP The #1 App For More Confident Co-Parenting Click to Learn More: https://talkingparents.com/biabw 💜 We’re teaming up with TalkingParentsApp to give the Bestie Gang one of the best tools for the Bestie Toolkit, the power to communicate without chaos. Because as much as we love reading your “Texties from your Exties,” some messages are better left professionally documented. 👀 If you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, living through post-separation abuse, or just trying to protect your peace, the TalkingParents app will save your sanity. Every message. Every call. Every receipt. Safely logged. Documented bad words, gaslighting, word salads, or being run around more than a Target cart on a Sunday. Just boundaries, receipts, and your peace of mind. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this collab is all about protecting survivors long after they leave. 👉 Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram & listen to the full episode of this Bitch Is A Bad Word ep now. ---- Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 分钟

  3. 11月6日

    Texties From The Exties #1

    In this new segment, Lindsay shares listeners' text messages from their ex's! All submissions are anonymous! Send your Exties' texties to biabw@caliber-studio.com ----- Support Our Sponsor: TALKINGPARENTS APP The #1 App For More Confident Co-Parenting Click to Learn More: https://talkingparents.com/biabw 💜 We’re teaming up with TalkingParentsApp to give the Bestie Gang one of the best tools for the Bestie Toolkit, the power to communicate without chaos. Because as much as we love reading your “Texties from your Exties,” some messages are better left professionally documented. 👀 If you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, living through post-separation abuse, or just trying to protect your peace, the TalkingParents app will save your sanity. Every message. Every call. Every receipt. Safely logged. Documented bad words, gaslighting, word salads, or being run around more than a Target cart on a Sunday. Just boundaries, receipts, and your peace of mind. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this collab is all about protecting survivors long after they leave. 👉 Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram & listen to the full episode of this Bitch Is A Bad Word ep now. ---- Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 分钟

  4. 11月4日

    Richard Grannon Pt 2: Cutting Off the Supply: Healing After Narcissistic Abuse

    In Part 2 of Lindsay’s epic and unfiltered conversation with Richard Grannon, the trauma expert and philosopher who’s redefining recovery, the two dive head-first into what healing actually looks like after surviving narcissistic abuse. From learning to trust yourself again to understanding how to cut off the supply that keeps toxic people fed, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to crawl out of chaos and build peace that actually lasts. Inside This Episode: • How to stop mistaking pain for love • What “cutting off the supply” really means in narcissistic relationships • The truth about co-parenting with a narcissist and protecting your kids • Why being “indifferent” is your ultimate power move • How to rebuild your self-trust and finally feel safe in your own skin ----- Support Our Sponsor: TALKINGPARENTS APP The #1 App For More Confident Co-Parenting Click to Learn More: https://talkingparents.com/biabw 💜 We’re teaming up with TalkingParentsApp to give the Bestie Gang one of the best tools for the Bestie Toolkit, the power to communicate without chaos. Because as much as we love reading your “Texties from your Exties,” some messages are better left professionally documented. 👀 If you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, living through post-separation abuse, or just trying to protect your peace, the TalkingParents app will save your sanity. Every message. Every call. Every receipt. Safely logged. Documented bad words, gaslighting, word salads, or being run around more than a Target cart on a Sunday. Just boundaries, receipts, and your peace of mind. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this collab is all about protecting survivors long after they leave. 👉 Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram & listen to the full episode of this Bitch Is A Bad Word ep now. ---- About Richard Grannonhttps://www.youtube.com/@RICHARDGRANNON https://www.richardgrannon.com/ Richard Grannon is a psychotherapist, speaker, and creator of The Spartan Life Coach. Known for blending philosophy, psychology, and practical tools for emotional recovery, his work has helped millions break free from narcissistic abuse and rebuild with clarity and self-respect. Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 5 分钟

  5. 10月30日

    Answering the Call: Inside the National Domestic Violence Hotline with CEO Katie Ray-Jones

    In this special episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down inside the National Domestic Violence Hotline headquarters with Katie Ray-Jones, the organization’s badass CEO and lifelong advocate for survivors. Together, they pull back the curtain on what really happens when someone calls for help. From personal survivor stories to the Power and Control Wheel, tech abuse, and teen dating violence, this episode reveals the realities of modern abuse and the lifesaving work happening behind the scenes. Lindsay also shares her emotional experience being invited to serve as an “Advocate for the Day,” listening in on live calls and witnessing firsthand the compassion and strength of those answering up to 3,000 calls every single day. Inside This Episode: • What really happens behind the scenes at the National Domestic Violence Hotline • The truth about tech abuse and digital coercion in modern relationships • How the Power and Control Wheel helps survivors recognize and name abuse • The rise of teen dating violence and how to stop it early • Lindsay’s firsthand experience listening in on real hotline calls Why This Episode Matters: Because every call is a cry for freedom and every answer is a lifeline. About the Guest: Katie Ray-Jones is the CEO of The National Domestic Violence Hotline, the nation’s leading resource for survivors of abuse. Under her leadership, the Hotline has expanded its services, implemented groundbreaking safety technology, and supported millions of callers nationwide. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.thehotline.org https://www.instagram.com/ndvhofficial/ Follow & Connect:  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube  Follow @bitchisabadwordpodcast for updates, clips, and behind-the-scenes moments  Need support? Visit thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 26 分钟

  6. 10月28日

    Richard Grannon on Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Conditioning, and Breaking the Cycle

    “The only time you knew your worth as a child was when you were solving a tyrant’s problem.” Richard Grannon Meet Richard Grannon, trauma specialist, author of A Cult of One, and the internet’s most brutally honest voice on narcissistic abuse and emotional recovery. In this episode of B!tch Is A Bad Word, Lindsay and Richard go deep on how narcissistic parents and partners shape our sense of self, why chaos can feel like love, and what it takes to finally break free from toxic patterns. Because healing isn’t just about leaving, it’s about understanding why you stayed. Inside this episodeThe psychological imprint of narcissistic parenting and how it shapes adult relationshipsWhy we confuse love with control and trauma with connectionHyper-fixation, adrenaline addiction, and why “ADHD” might actually be traumaThe cult of toxic relationships and why we worship people who hurt usCo-creation vs. victimhood and how to reclaim power without shameHealing strategies to rewire your nervous system and rediscover your true self About Richard Grannonhttps://www.youtube.com/@RICHARDGRANNON https://www.richardgrannon.com/ Richard Grannon is a psychotherapist, speaker, and creator of The Spartan Life Coach. Known for blending philosophy, psychology, and practical tools for emotional recovery, his work has helped millions break free from narcissistic abuse and rebuild with clarity and self-respect. ----- Support Our Sponsor: TALKINGPARENTS APP The #1 App For More Confident Co-Parenting Click to Learn More: https://talkingparents.com/biabw 💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we’re teaming up with TalkingParentsApp to give the Bestie Gang one of the best tools for the Bestie Toolkit, the power to communicate without chaos. Because as much as we love reading your “Texties from your Exties,” some messages are better left professionally documented. 👀 If you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, living through post-separation abuse, or just trying to protect your peace, the TalkingParents app will save your sanity. Every message. Every call. Every receipt. Safely logged. Documented bad words, gaslighting, word salads, or being run around more than a Target cart on a Sunday. Just boundaries, receipts, and your peace of mind. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this collab is all about protecting survivors long after they leave. 👉 Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram & listen to the full episode of this Bitch Is A Bad Word ep now. ------ Follow & ConnectSubscribe, rate, and review Bitch Is A Bad Word to help more survivors find us! Share this episode with a bestie stuck in the “I can fix him” cycle. Join the Bestie Gang for tools, healing resources, and community (links in show notes) We've Got Your Back, Besties! Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时
  7. Bitch Sesh "Kalen": My Harrowing Journey Through The Cycle of Abuse

    10月23日

    Bitch Sesh "Kalen": My Harrowing Journey Through The Cycle of Abuse

    Kalen’s story began when she was only 17. What she thought was the drama of love quickly became a cycle of emotional and physical abuse. For years, she was told she was crazy, too sensitive, too much. She believed it. Behind closed doors, she lived with an extreme personality who used manipulation, fear, and control to keep her questioning her own mind. In this episode of Bitch Sesh, Lindsay sits down with Kalen to explore how young love can turn into domination, how gaslighting rewrites reality, and how long-term abuse leaves scars that take years to understand. This conversation is a raw reminder that real love is not chaos or pain, and that healing begins the moment you stop mistaking cruelty for passion. Inside This Episode• How abuse can start young and feel like “drama” instead of danger • The cycle of gaslighting and control in extreme personalities • When emotional abuse escalates into physical violence • The moment Kalan realized “crazy” wasn’t her, it was him • Rebuilding after years of abuse, manipulation, fear, and shame About KalenKalen is a survivor and advocate who endured years of emotional and physical abuse beginning at 17. Today she uses her experience to help other women recognize the red flags, trust their intuition, and know that love should never hurt. Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 5 分钟

  8. 10月21日

    "Fresh Start" Your Divorce - Rebuilding after divorce, separation, and Domestic Abuse w/ Olivia Howell, Fresh Starts Registry

    “What is life if not a series of fresh starts?” Olivia Howell Meet Olivia Howell, founder of The Fresh Starts Registry (as featured on the TODAY Show), who’s redefining what it means to begin again after divorce, separation, or abuse. Because when we leave, we need a fresh start registry. You might have spent years too afraid to speak up about how you wanted to decorate your home. Maybe you lost your autonomy and don’t even know what your favorite color is or what clothes feel good on your body anymore. The Fresh Starts Registry gives you permission to start over with dignity, safety, and support. In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we explore how to rebuild your life piece by piece, emotionally, financially, and physically, while reclaiming the parts of yourself that got lost along the way. Inside this episode What the Fresh Starts Registry is and how it helps fund your restartThe power of reclaiming your space, identity, and confidence after leavingCo-parenting basics, boundaries, and documentation that protects youFinancial essentials: credit, budgeting, housing, and must-have itemsHealing after narcissistic and coercive control without losing yourselfHow to build your new village: community, safety, and support About Olivia Howell Olivia Howell is the founder of The Fresh Starts Registry, a first-of-its-kind platform helping survivors crowd-resource the essentials for life after separation. Featured on the TODAY Show and across major media outlets, Olivia’s mission is to make rebuilding after loss or leaving not just possible but empowering. Follow & Connect Subscribe, rate, and review Bitch Is a Bad Word to boost discoveryShare this episode with a bestie who’s planning a safe exitJoin the Bestie Gang for tools, checklists, and community support (links in show notes) Need Help? If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts Watch: YouTube Join: Patreon Follow: Instagram TikTok Subscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bitch Is A Bad Word is a real, raw, and unapologetic domestic violence podcast that digs deep into healing, reclaiming power, and rewriting the rules after toxic relationships, domestic violence, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and financial abuse. Hosted by Lindsay, a mom of four with zero fancy letters behind her name, this show is a no-BS conversation about breaking free and finding your voice. Each week, we bring in experts, survivors, and the real-life stories that break open the shame and stigma—because 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, and these stories matter. If you’re navigating your own journey, standing in solidarity with others, curious about how to help someone, or unsure if you’re in an abusive relationship, this is the show you need. This domestic abuse podcast is your space to heal, learn, and rise together. Don’t miss our weekly Bitch Sesh, where we spill the tea, share survivor stories, and talk about the messy, beautiful process of taking our lives back—one story at a time. Join the conversation. Share your story. Let’s break the cycle together.  Because bitch is a bad word when it’s used to tear you down — but if you’re in the Bestie Gang, being a bitch means you’re a baddie. We've got your back, Besties! 🎙️ Weekly episodes 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms + full video on YouTube 📱Follow on Instagram & TikTok 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter 📱 Join our Patreon 📞 Call or text us: (331) BITCHES 🛍️ Merch store (coming soon!) 🌐 www.caliber-studio.com | ✉️ biabw@caliber-studio.com This podcast is for you if you’re searching: Am I in an abusive relationship?What are the signs of emotional or narcissistic abuse?What is coercive control or gaslighting?How do I protect my kids and get out safely?What happens if I report my abusive partner?How do I break the cycle of abuse? If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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