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. Living with Bipolar Disorder: Marriage, Music & Mental Health feat. Liz Gabriel

    9H AGO

    Living with Bipolar Disorder: Marriage, Music & Mental Health feat. Liz Gabriel

    What does it feel like to live life at “two speeds”—either full throttle or completely shut down?  In this deeply personal episode, author, singer-songwriter, and designer Liz Gabriel opens up to host and attorney Michele Locke about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 50 after decades of emotional chaos, confusion, and hidden struggles. Liz reveals how bipolar disorder affected her marriage, motherhood, friendships, creativity, and self-worth, while sharing the hard-earned tools that help her stay stable today—therapy, medication, faith, routine, and radical honesty. She also speaks candidly about the lesser-discussed realities of bipolar disorder, including hypersexuality, oversharing, shame, and emotional impulsivity. Michele adds insight into how mental health is often weaponized in divorce and custody cases, and what courts actually look for when evaluating stability and treatment. Honest, vulnerable, and hopeful, this episode is a powerful conversation about healing, relationships, and reclaiming your identity after diagnosis. **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: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube 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  Liz Gabriel www.LizGabrielInteriors.com https://www.instagram.com/lizgabrielinteriors/ 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/

    54 min
  2. Electric Youth to Midlife Truth: Love, Law & Lessons

    MAY 4 ·  BONUS

    Electric Youth to Midlife Truth: Love, Law & Lessons

    Michele is back in her Electric Youth era, channeling the spirit of Debbie Gibson and reliving the days when her dream guys were the New Kids on the Block. This is a wild, unfiltered ride through nostalgia, pop culture, and the messy realities of adult life. From Aqua Net haze and Zima-fueled flashbacks to teen-magazine scrapbooks and iconic pop queens like Tiffany and Taylor Dayne, Michele and Jake kick things off with laughs, memories, and a bold throwback look that sparks it all. Michele dives into the complicated and often uncomfortable reality behind fame, using Britney Spears as a lens, and unpacking public breakdowns, rehab, and the darker side of celebrity culture. From the #freebritney movement to modern mega-machines like Taylor Swift’s touring empire, this conversation pulls no punches.  Finally, Michele brings the courtroom drama explaining the process behind court-ordered destruction of explicit content walking us through the surprising realities of divorce law and the legal chaos behind high-profile cases. **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: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube 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/ Debbie Gibson  https://debbiegibsonofficial.com/ Debbie Gibson on Spotify https://www.instagram.com/debbiegibson/ https://www.youtube.com/DebbieGibsonOfficial Debbie Gibson - LIVE IN CONCERT IN HAWAII Electric Youth Perfume https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Revlon/Electric-Youth-by-Debbie-Gibson-9148.html 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/

    26 min
  3. Tales from the MILF Mafia: Mommy Makeovers, Cruel Communicators, Narcissists & Unfiltered Truth-Telling feat. Lindsay Abernathy

    APR 27

    Tales from the MILF Mafia: Mommy Makeovers, Cruel Communicators, Narcissists & Unfiltered Truth-Telling feat. Lindsay Abernathy

    What happens when love turns into control—and how do you find your way out? This week, Michele links up with Lindsay, the bold voice behind “Bitch is a Bad Word,” for a conversation that’s as unfiltered as it is unforgettable. It’s raw, it’s real—and yes, they’re also casually taking applications for a Mommy Makeover, so if you’ve been thinking about a glow-up… consider this your sign. Somewhere between truth bombs and laughter, Lindsay even tries to recruit Michele into the “MILF Mafia”—because healing and hotness aren’t mutually exclusive. Lindsay opens up about her early days in entertainment (hello, The Walking Dead) and how a whirlwind romance quickly spiraled into something far darker. What starts as intensity becomes control—then isolation, financial restriction, and emotional manipulation. She breaks down how abusers weaponize your vulnerabilities, sharing one chilling message from her partner: “if you were ugly, you’d be dead.” From fear to freedom, Lindsay reveals the moment everything finally clicked—and what it really takes to leave when your life feels tangled in someone else’s grip. Michele and Lindsay unpack the red flags we rationalize, the damage words can do, and the hard truth: you can’t love someone into becoming better.Now, Lindsay is reclaiming her story and turning pain into purpose. Through her signature “edutainment” style, she’s helping others spot the signs and speak out—featuring survivor stories, listener submissions, and her fan-favorite series, “texties from the exties.” **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: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below).  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  Lindsay Abernathy Patreon.com/bitchisabadword https://www.instagram.com/bitchisabadwordpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@BitchIsABadWord https://www.tiktok.com/@bitchisabadword Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear 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/

    54 min
  4. Peace Is Priceless: Tools for Surviving High-Conflict Divorce & Family Court Strategy feat. Courtney Gilmartin

    APR 17

    Peace Is Priceless: Tools for Surviving High-Conflict Divorce & Family Court Strategy feat. Courtney Gilmartin

    Family court can feel like chaos when emotions run high and truth gets lost in the noise. But what if the real advantage isn’t arguing harder… it’s collecting evidence smarter? In this episode of lovelustlaw, Michele Locke sits down with Courtney Gilmartin, founder of Monarch Consulting Group and creator of the Monarch Method, a powerful system born from her own experience navigating high-conflict litigation and post-separation abuse. When the system failed to see what was happening, Courtney stopped reacting, and started building her case like a business. Using timelines, spreadsheets, and linked evidence, she created a clear, structured narrative that exposed patterns and cut through “he said/she said” conflict. Together, Michele and Courtney unpack what really happens after separation; how control tactics escalate, why communication becomes a weapon, and how children and finances are often used as leverage. They share practical strategies most people never hear: preparing before filing, consulting multiple attorneys, keeping communication in one channel, and mastering the “detach and document” approach. They also break down parenting coordinators, tools like OurFamilyWizard, and why reactive messages can quietly damage your credibility in court. At its core, this episode is about shifting from emotional survival to strategic control, and knowing when protecting your peace matters more than prolonging the fight. **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: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below).  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  Courtney Gilmartin https://www.instagram.com/courtney.gilmartin/ https://www.monarchconsultinggrp.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/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ topics | #divorce #divorcesupport #divorced #divorceprocess #divorcelawyers #divorcelawyer #divorceattorney #divorceproblemsolution #divorcefinancialplanning #divorceplanning #divorcedparents #divorcepodcast #lawpodcast #texasattorney #texaslawyer #texaslawyers #coercivecontrol #coparent #coparentingtips #coparentingadvice #coparentingchallenges #coparentingstruggles #coparenting #divorceconsult

    1h 16m
  5. Love, Lust, and Lies: Inside the World of Affairs feat. Lauren LaRusso

    APR 10

    Love, Lust, and Lies: Inside the World of Affairs feat. Lauren LaRusso

    What really leads someone to cheat, and can a relationship ever fully recover?Michele sits down with psychotherapist Lauren LaRusso, an expert in infidelity who brings both clinical insight and deeply personal experience to the conversation. After discovering her own husband’s affair and navigating divorce, Lauren now helps others make sense of betrayal, healing, and hard decisions. Together, they unpack the emotional and psychological layers of cheating: why it happens, what warning signs often get missed, and what it actually takes to rebuild trust (if that’s even the right path forward). **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:lovelustlaw - Apple Podcastslovelustlaw - Spotify Podcastslovelustlaw - Amazon Musiclovelustlaw - YouTube 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 Margot 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  Lauren LaRusso https://www.laurenlarusso.com/ Order "Beyond Infidelity" Book https://www.instagram.com/laurenlarusso/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren_larusso 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/ #cheating #cheatingstory #mencheating #womencheating #cheatingmen #cheatingwomen #cheatingwifestories #cheatingstories #cheatingspouses #cheatingspouses #affairs #affair #infidelity #infidelityconsequences #infidelityinmarriage #infidelityexpert #texaslawyer #texaslaw #lawyer #austinattorney #familylaw #texasattorney #relationshippodcast #relationships #dating #marriage #divorce #lifeafterdivorce #relationshiptips #relationships101 #affairstory #affairhelp #affairexpert

    1h 16m
  6. Enjoying My Blonde Life: Dating, Trust, and the “Duh Factor”

    APR 3 ·  BONUS

    Enjoying My Blonde Life: Dating, Trust, and the “Duh Factor”

    After years of handling divorce and infidelity cases, Michele opens up about how the job can leave even the sharpest minds a little jaded—and hyper-aware of red flags. But beneath her tough exterior, she still believes in love, even if “your person” might evolve over time. The twist? She admits she often misses when someone is flirting—unless they’re very direct. Inspired by insights from an upcoming lovelustlaw episode with affair coach Lauren LaRusso, Michele and Jake dive into the gray areas of modern relationships. They explore questions like what actually counts as cheating, where the line should be drawn between privacy and secrecy, and what it really means if you feel the urge to check your partner’s phone. Michele also pulls back the curtain on her personal transformation—from losing over 120 pounds to embracing a bold new look that boosted her confidence—and reflects on the traits that make great litigators: competitiveness, resilience, and a love for the spotlight, before recounting and sharing a clip of her live appearance on True Crime Tonight, where high-stakes moments ranged from a chilling domestic abuse call to major legal debates and a newborn CPS case where her warning may have changed a child’s fate forever. **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:lovelustlaw - Apple Podcastslovelustlaw - Spotify Podcastslovelustlaw - Amazon Music  Want to reach out to me? You can. You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to?Well you can on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot for that. :) Links Michele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/Jake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfearhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWechttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ True Crime Tonighthttps://truecrimetonight.iheart.com/ 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/

    56 min
  7. Control, Boundaries, and the Power of Starting Over feat. Kat Zammuto

    MAR 20

    Control, Boundaries, and the Power of Starting Over feat. Kat Zammuto

    What does it really take to rebuild your life from nothing - emotionally, financially, spiritually? Michele sits down with Kat Zammuto of the hit podcast Kat on the Loose to unpack a story that will stop you in your tracks. After surviving a 15-year abusive marriage defined by control and loss, Kat made the impossible choice to walk away - even when it cost her everything. They get brutally real about why women stay too long, the hidden patterns that linger after toxic relationships, and what reclaiming your power truly looks like. From the moment she knew she had to leave to the unexpected choice to return and care for her husband before his death, Kat’s journey is as complex as it is profoundly powerful. Michele dives into the quirks of Texas men, while the hosts speak candidly about money, control, boundaries, and dating dynamics. And when a fellow podcaster drops a surprise question about Michele and Jake, the conversation ignites into a fiery, no-holds-barred exchange. **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: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube 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 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot 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/  Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000Kat Zammuto https://katontheloose.com/ YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify lovelustfear 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/ topics | #relationships #toxic #dating #divorce #domesticabuse #domesticabuseawareness #lawyer #attorney #truecrime #relationshipadvice #toxicrelationships #healing #support #selfcare #overcomingabuse #legalhelp #survivorstories #knowledgeispower #empowerment #womenempowerment #strongwomen #healingjourney

    58 min
  8. Thread Lifts, GLP-1s & Modern Beauty: Confidence, Confessions & a Judicial Stalking Scandal

    FEB 6 ·  BONUS

    Thread Lifts, GLP-1s & Modern Beauty: Confidence, Confessions & a Judicial Stalking Scandal

    This episode of lovelusraw brings on the pain—Michele’s brutally honest, somehow still worth-it threading experience—and quickly opens up into a bigger conversation about beauty, self-worth, and the price we pay to feel confident. Michele, Jake, and Gabi break down the evolution of beauty standards, from ’80s diet culture and Dexatrim to Hydroxycut, GLP-1s, and today’s obsession with effortless perfection. The trio gets real about societal pressure, body image, and the ongoing work of owning who you are, sharing personal stories of insecurity, growth, and self-acceptance along the way. Then, just when you think it’s all about beauty, the episode takes a sharp turn with Hot Takes High Stakes. The trio dives into a jaw-dropping judicial scandal involving a judge accused of stalking, calling out power, accountability, and why status never excuses inappropriate behavior. **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:lovelustlaw - Apple Podcastslovelustlaw - Spotify Podcastslovelustlaw - Amazon Music  Want to reach out to me? You can. You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Well you can on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot for that. :) Links Michele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/Jake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000lovelustfearhttps://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/ topics | #FamilyLaw #DivorceAttorney #MicheleLocke #CourtroomInsights #LegalAdvice #FamilyCourt #LegalPodcast #TrueCourtStories #BehindTheBench #LawUnfiltered #NoNonsenseLaw #RealTalkLaw #DivorceSupport #CustodyBattles #MessyDivorces #ChildCustody #DivorceDrama #FamilyLawMatters #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivingFamilyCourt #EmotionalJustice #CourtroomRealities #FamilyLawTruth

    32 min
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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
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©lovelustlaw
  • Show Website
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