RomConned

Laurel House
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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.

  1. Episode 15 - Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — Expert Criminal Analysis (Exclusive)

    FEB 17

    Episode 15 - Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — Expert Criminal Analysis (Exclusive)

    A criminologist and behavioral expert break down the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, revealing what patterns and psychology most coverage has missed. Calm, expert analysis — not speculation. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    33 min
  2. Episode 14 - Was It Love… Or Something Else? RomCon, Cheater, Toxic, or Emotionally Unavailable — How to Tell

    FEB 13

    Episode 14 - Was It Love… Or Something Else? RomCon, Cheater, Toxic, or Emotionally Unavailable — How to Tell

    Not every destabilizing relationship is a Romance Con — but every Romance Con depends on confusion.In this essential episode, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen unpack the four relationship dynamics most often misunderstood, revealing why clarity is one of the most powerful forms of emotional self-protection.You'll discover the critical distinctions between: Romance Cons (intentional emotional manipulation) Toxic or abusive relationships (reactive harm) Lying and cheating dynamics (avoidant deception) Emotionally unavailable partnerships (limited relational capacity) When we mislabel these patterns, we blame ourselves, normalize harmful behavior, and stay longer than our nervous systems can safely tolerate.This conversation goes beyond surface-level relationship advice and into the psychology of attachment, ambiguity, and emotional safety.Featuring a courageous personal story from guest Nicole Rhone, this episode explores what it feels like when a relationship looks real — yet never fully allows you to exhale.You'll learn: Why intent vs capacity is the distinction most people miss How the nervous system detects instability before the intellect The hidden cost of chronic relational ambiguity The difference between betrayal trauma and attachment shock Why clarity reduces psychological threat If you have ever asked yourself…"Was I confused occasionally — or was confusion the climate?"This episode is for you.Because awareness is not alarm.Awareness is protection.RomConned — where love and true crime collide.Follow the show, share this episode, and help bring clarity to conversations that too often stay hidden. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    1h 2m
  3. Episode 13 – Trust as a Weapon: The Most Dangerous Kind of Romance Con

    JAN 29

    Episode 13 – Trust as a Weapon: The Most Dangerous Kind of Romance Con

    He helped with bedtime, showed up to family events, and joked about control—until one night everything shattered. This episode examines how trust becomes a weapon, why predators hide in plain sight, and what Dr. Alex's criminology work reveals about power, access, and harm. Listen now. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    33 min
  4. Episode 12 – I Trusted: A Conversation with TruthFinder

    JAN 23

    Episode 12 – I Trusted: A Conversation with TruthFinder

    As online connection becomes harder to authenticate, TruthFinder's Kate Coyer joins the conversation to unpack how modern trust is engineered. Learn how romance scams actually work, why shame keeps victims silent, and how to verify reality before your heart, money, and future are on the line. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    53 min
  5. Episode 11 – The Dating Panopticon: Dating When Everyone Is Watching

    JAN 18

    Episode 11 – The Dating Panopticon: Dating When Everyone Is Watching

    They're gone, but you still self-censor, replay conversations, and police your own thoughts. From group chats and read receipts to screenshots and stories, modern dating becomes a panopticon where chemistry is manufactured, access faked, and intimacy performed. Learn how to break the illusion and choose yourself—subscribe now. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    6 min
  6. Episode 10 – Control, not Care. Gaslighting, not Love.

    JAN 8

    Episode 10 – Control, not Care. Gaslighting, not Love.

    Order, rules, and 'protection' slowly shrink Oksana's world after a Craigslist connection turns controlling. Lies about faith, money, and identity escalate into surveillance, financial pressure, and threats involving her daughter—until the system fails her when she asks for help. Listen closely, then subscribe and share. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    37 min
  7. Episode 9 – Pig Butchering: When Romance Funds Crime Syndicates

    12/18/2025

    Episode 9 – Pig Butchering: When Romance Funds Crime Syndicates

    Romance, crypto, and an organized con collide when a recently divorced software consultant is love-bombed into a fake trading platform that freezes his life savings. With cybersecurity expert John Wilson, we expose pig butchering—emotional grooming, cloned websites, and syndicates behind it. Learn the playbook before it finds you. Follow John Wilson at @jmwsecureReach out via info@fortra.com --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    34 min
  8. Episode 8 – Holiday Deception: Faking Commitment to Gain Control

    12/11/2025

    Episode 8 – Holiday Deception: Faking Commitment to Gain Control

    Holiday dates turn risky as loneliness, pressure, and lowered guard create open season for deception - where AI-perfect faces, scripted chemistry messages, and fast-forward romance tactics mask real intent. This episode exposes the hidden dangers of holiday intimacy. Listen and stay protected. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com Visit RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

    17 min
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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.

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  • Creator
    Laurel House
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Laurel House
  • Show Website
    RomConned

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