Podcasts by Im Not In An Abusive Relationship
A podcast about surviving domestic and sexual violence. Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services explore the hope in what can seem like a hopeless situation. Our goal with “I’m Not in an Abusive Relationship” is to bring you stories of hope to inspire, and conversations with experts to offer insight and advice. The inspiration for the show and the name of the podcast came from a survivor. In her story, she referenced the fact that she didn’t see herself in an abusive relationship. She didn’t think it was “that bad.” Our hope is that anyone in that situation can hear their story in these episodes, find hope and find help. Hosted by Claudia Pahls and Dan Moyle.
If you need any resources, please visit the website. www.dasasmi.org or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.
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Survivor Story - Using Poetry to Heal from Family Abuse - Author Carol White from 2022-04-13T05:10
Carol White, Doctor of Nursing Practice and abuse survivor, shares her mother's legacy of surviving her own abuse through publishing her mother's poetry.
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Year 3 of the Pandemic - How Are We Serving Our Clients? from 2022-03-30T03:00
The COVID-19 pandemic that began in March of 2020 is now in its third year. While it seems we're in an improving environment, it's still something we're all dealing with. How has the pandemic affec...
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Survivor Story - Author Silas Caste, Interrupted Dreams from 2022-03-16T03:00
Silas Caste, single father of 2 boys and the author of Interrupted Dreams, joins Dan on this episode to share hi survivor story and his journey to becoming an author. His fictional thriller is base...
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What is Intimate Partner Violence? from 2022-03-02T03:00
What is intimate partner violence? Is intimate partner violence the same as domestic violence? What are the differences? The term intimate partner violence describes physical, sexual, or psycholo...
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Survivor Story - Surviving Childhood Abuse with Author Christina Vitagliano from 2022-02-16T03:00
Christina Vitagliano is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of the successful Family entertainment concept, Monster Mini Golf. She's also a survivor of childhood abuse. In this episode, Christ...
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Surviving the Holidays as a Survivor from 2021-11-24T04:00
The holidays can be tough for anyone. They're especially difficult for victims and survivors of abuse. Oftentimes they're immersed in family where their abuser lives. Or perhaps the question of, "W...
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How St. Joe County Prosecutor's Office Helps Victims and Survivors from 2021-10-27T06:00
Assistant Prosecutor St Joe County Debbie Davis joins Claudia Pahls on this episode to discuss how the Court is helping victims of violence.
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Survivor Story - How Amy Malin Finds Healing by Giving from 2021-09-08T03:00
Host Dan Moyle met Amy Malin while conducting a business podcast interview. When she mentioned that she was a survivor of abuse, and how that was one factor in why she gave to others, Dan knew h...
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Survivor Story - How Danielle Survived and Now Helps Others from 2021-08-25T03:00
Hear Danielle’s survivor story and how she now helps others who face what she faced as a victim.
Serving the LGBTQ Community at the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan from 2021-06-30T18:08:44
Margo Pierce, Drop-In Center Facilitator at the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan, joins Dan Moyle in this conversation to close out Pride Month 2021. Margo is trained in Youth Mental Health First...
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YWCA and LGBTQIA Resources for Survivors from 2021-06-23T16:31:04
Domestic abuse and sexual violence is often seen through a lens of cisgender, heterosexual relationships. It's an easy stereotype to fall back on. Unfortunately, abuse occurs across all relation...
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Surviving 'Shameguilt' After Abuse with Lois Hollis from 2021-06-16T03:00
Lois Hollis, RN, BSN, REV. is a shame guilt educator, counselor, filmmaker. In this episode, Lois shifts our opinion on the taboo subject, shame and guilt.
As a trailblazer, she helped c...
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What is Elder Abuse with St Joseph County Commission on Aging from 2021-06-09T08:26:56
Pamela Riley, Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging, joins Dan Moyle to discuss Elder Abuse Awareness Month. In this episode, learn what elder abuse looks like, how you...
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Programming Note: A Brief Hiatus from 2021-05-05T07:37:50
A quick programming note: I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship will take a brief hiatus for the month of May. We will return in June with new episodes. Thank you for listening.
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Was That a Red Flag? with Author Dean Anderson from 2021-04-28T07:24:46
Healthy relationships look different for everyone. And sometimes, an unhealthy relationship isn't the fault of just one person. Looking for the red flags can be hard work. That's the idea behind...
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Child Abuse Prevention Month - What Do Child Advocates at DASAS Do? from 2021-04-21T03:00
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. (Listen
Keeping Our Kids Safe with Renee Abrams and Katey McPherson of Bark from 2021-04-14T03:00
Renee Abrams and Katey McPherson of Bark, a technology to help parents and caregivers proactively monitor text messages, social media and more for their children's safety, join Dan on this episo...
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Talking to Our Kids About Sexual Assault Without Scaring Them from 2021-04-07T13:43
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are helping parents and caretakers talk to their children about sexual assault. It's not easy to approach the subject without scaring (and scarring) the...
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Sexual Abuse in the Media from 2021-03-31T04:00
In this episode, DASAS Executive Director Krista DeBoer shares information about a presentation she gave the DASAS Board of Directors on media coverage— news and entertainment media— on sexual a...
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Survivor Story - Nicole's Journey of Escaping, Returning, Forgiveness and Surviving from 2021-03-24T03:00
Nicole Railsback - Co-Owner and Operator of Railsback Indoor Sports Expo - The RISE in Southwest Michigan, shares her story of abuse, escape, a return to the person who abused her, ultimately es...
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How to Help and Support DASAS from 2021-03-17T03:00
Bill Furr, President of the Board of Directors at DASAS and chair of the facilities committee, joins Dan on this episode to discuss how listeners can help support Domestic And Sexual Abuse Servi...
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2 Years, 100 Episodes - What Have We Learned from Our Podcast from 2021-03-10T03:00
After two years and 100 episodes, some of the people behind I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship gather to discuss where we started, what expectations we had and where are now.
As of...
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Men and Surviving Sexual Abuse from 2021-03-03T15:29:41
Survivors of sexual abuse (and domestic violence) span genders, sex, orientation and other identifiers. In other words, yes, men are victims, too. In this episode, you'll hear from a licensed co...
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Is Most Violence Against Women Committed by Strangers? from 2021-02-24T03:00
Laura Kopacz is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE Nurse) at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Branch County Sexual Assault Services. On this episode, Laura explores the question, "Is mos...
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How Do We Help Families Impacted by Domestic Violence? - with Dr. Barbara Howes in Cass County from 2021-02-17T08:32:18
Michigan’s problem-solving courts have been extraordinarily successful in solving problems and saving lives, thanks in large part to Dr. Barbara Howes. These innovative courts reach 97 percent o...
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Why Couple's Counseling Can Be Dangerous for Victims of Domestic Abuse from 2021-02-10T03:00
Valentine's Day: The day "we" celebrate couples. But love isn't always pink hearts, roses and candy. Couple's counseling can help when things aren't right. But what about when you're in an abusi...
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Survivor Story - Sally's Abuse as a Teenager: Dating, Coercive Sex and Consent from 2021-02-03T04:00
This is a survivor story of a teenage relationship gone wrong. Trigger warning: this conversation includes talk of coercive sex and abuse.
We open Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with Sall...
International Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with Hope for Justice from 2021-01-27T03:00
Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming so...
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Local Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with the Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition from 2021-01-20T04:00
The Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition was formed in 2012. The group is a community member organization that comes together to raise awareness and advocate for services in the Kalam...
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Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and Titania Jordan from 2021-01-13T09:34:59
This is the first in a 3-part special series for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We kick off our series with Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and ...
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How Friend of the Court Helps Families - and Survivors from 2021-01-06T03:00
In many states, Friend of the Court has a negative reputation. They're seen as a faceless organization with no compassion. In Cass County Michigan, the Director and Deputy, and the rest of the s...
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Why a 30-Day Shelter Isn't Realistic for Victims of Abuse from 2020-12-30T03:00
Historically, shelters for victims of abuse were limited to 30 days. However, most of the time when a survivor is transitioning from an abusive home into their own home, it takes longer to make ...
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Surviving Abuse During the Holidays - Do the Holidays Make Abuse Worse? from 2020-12-23T07:52:17
In this episode, we unpack how the holidays can impact abuse with DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson.
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How Can I Tell if I Have Abusive Parents from 2020-12-16T08:44:52
Maryssa Presbitero, child advocate at DASAS, helps answer the question "How can I tell if my parents are abusive?"
Child abuse is more than physical violence or neglect. It can come in ma...
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Can Domestic Abuse Cause Depression? from 2020-12-09T03:00
This follow up to "How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Brain?" brings DASAS therap...
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How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Brain? from 2020-12-02T04:00
Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintai...
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Author Newton Matos - Deep Down: Delivered From a Dark Past from 2020-11-25T12:15
Newton Matos escaped a truly harrowing past - a drug-addicted mother, gang life, homelessness and a criminal record all before he turned eighteen. He joined the Navy to escape and start a new li...
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How to Deal with Toxic Family Members from 2020-11-18T03:00
What do you do when there's an abusive person in your family? How do you deal with toxic family members?
In this episode, Director of Advocacy Services Deborah Hackworth joins Dan Moyle t...
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Survivor Story - Successful CEO and Podcaster Laura Owens Shares Her Story to Inspire and Encourage from 2020-11-11T12:53:36
On this episode, Laura Owens, co-host of the #8 ranked All-Time Bestselling Entrepreneurship show on Apple Podcast Listen
Empowering Women to Heal Through Sharing Their Stories with Author of #SheWins Alisa Divine from 2020-11-04T03:00
For the last decade, Alisa Divine has supported women in feeling empowered. She founded The More Than Beautiful Project™, mentors women, and wrote #She...
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Survivor Story - Why September Burton Blamed Herself for Her Abuse from 2020-10-28T08:25
September Burton is a survivor who believed her story to be unique. She believed, "It must be my fault that I was being abused and that if only I were better, smarter, skinnier...
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You're Not Crazy; You Were Abused from 2020-10-21T13:25
Many survivors look back on an abusive relationship, domestic and sexual abuse alike, and ask some variation of "Am I crazy? Was I really abused?"
This can come up because the abusive per...
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Remember My Name - 2020 Domestic Violence In Memoriam from 2020-10-14T03:00
At domestic violence vigils across the country, we remember those who did not survive their fight for life. These are the names of the victims of domestic violence in southwest Michigan for the ...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Where was God When I was Being Abused? from 2020-10-07T04:00
Whether you're a person of faith or not, going through abuse often brings up the question, "Where was God when I was being abused?" It's a big question and one the staff and volunteers at DASAS ...
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Survivor Story - Tracey Shares Her Story of Surviving Spiritual Abuse from 2020-09-30T04:00
What is spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse (or religious abuse) is abuse administered under the guise of faith or religion. This can include harassment or humiliation, which may result in psycholo...
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Attorney Elizabeth McCree - Representing Young Victims of Abuse from 2020-09-23T04:00
Attorney Elizabeth McCree, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, fiercely defends children in the court system. She fights for their rights in many areas, including abuse cases. She joins Dan to talk abou...
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Survivor Story - Kevin McNeil Uses His Own Trauma to Educate and Empower from 2020-09-16T03:00
Detective Kevin McNeil is a twenty-year veteran who spent twelve years of his career investigating child abuse cases. He also happens to be a Listen
Abuse in the News - Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sex Trafficking from 2020-09-09T13:10:30
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell made headlines with accusations of sex trafficking. They're accused of providing high-profil...
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Survivor Story - Tiauna Turns Abuse into Beautiful Music from 2020-09-02T16:57
A survivor of abuse, Tiauna has turned tragedy into triumph. She's a successful coach, she's finding continuous healing and she's exploring new challenges. ...
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Abuse in the News - Athlete A and USA Gymnastics from 2020-08-26T03:00
In this episode DASAS Sexual Assault Therapist Krista DeBoer unpacks the documentary Athlete A. Krista was also a gymnast for several years.
Athlete A is a 2020 American doc...
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Sexual Abuse in Sports Part 2 - Warning Signs for Parents from 2020-08-19T17:55
Krista DeBoer, Sexual Assault Therapist at DASAS, and Dani Filipek, Sexual Assault Advocate at DASAS join Dan Moyle to revisit sexual assault in sports. On this follow up to our previous episode...
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Survivor Story - Four Survivors In Their Own Words from 2020-08-12T03:00
In this episode, former guest Michele (a survivor and the inspiration behind the podcast) shares a project she did in college wh...
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ACEs and Resilience in the Environment of COVID-19 with Jennifer Nottingham from 2020-08-05T08:29:16
An adverse childhood experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person’s life occurring before the age of 18 that the person remembers as an adult.
This year, a request was made ... Listen
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2020 - Virtual Challenge and a Name Change from 2020-07-29T03:00
In this episode Dan Moyle talks with Deborah Hackworth (Interim Executive Director), McKenna Bowdish (Walk committee Chair) and Ned Haylett (past President and Walk supporter) ...
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WBET Sturgis Interviews Deborah Hackworth and Dan Moyle from 2020-07-22T07:41
Since our launch, WBET in Sturgis, Michigan has been home to our recordings. They have generously donated the studio time, the equipment and the expertise when needed to record I'm Not In An Abu...
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Survivor Story - Madison Carter Shares Her Book Stop Making Me Cry from 2020-07-15T14:44:42
Madison Carter turned her survivor story of emotional, psychological and physical abuse into a novel full of insight and hope. On this episode, Madison joins Dan to talk about the book and her j...
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Healthy Relationships After Domestic Violence from 2020-07-08T04:00
Victims in an abusive relationship oftentimes feel hopeless.
They're hopeless that they can get out of the relationship. They're hopeless that they'll ever find love again.
"Can I ...
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Survivor Story - Michele Who Survived and Inspired the Podcast from 2020-07-01T04:00
The inspiration for I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship was incoming board member Dan Moyle's experience at the Walk a Mile event in Three Rivers. He heard a survivor tell her story, which brough...
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Serving Marginalized Communities from 2020-06-24T08:40:13
Marginalized is defined as "a person, group, or concept treated as insignificant or peripheral." This means anyone who is defined outside of the "social norms." Oftentimes marginalized people fa...
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Author Interview - Nina's Whisper with Dr. Sheena Howard from 2020-06-17T07:59
Dr. Sheena Howard recently published a novel, Listen
Trauma Bonding with Your Abuser - Unpacking Rita's Survivor Story from 2020-06-10T07:19:25
In episode 60, Rita shared her survivor story—her stepfather sexually abused her for years. In her story, Rita mentioned that "There were periods where I wanted my stepfather to love me and I wa...
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Survivor Story - Rita's Story of a Stepparent's Abuse from 2020-06-03T04:00
Rita's parents divorced when she was young. The man her mom married began to sexually abuse her at around age 8.
"I loved my stepfather. He was kind and I was glad to live with my mom." Listen
Help for Abusers - Domestic Violence Intervention Programs from 2020-05-27T04:00
Domestic violence intervention programs exist to help abusers. In many states they're called Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs (IPAEP). These education programs are for people who abuse ...
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Will My Abuser Kill Me? Lethality in Domestic Violence from 2020-05-20T02:00
The sad, frightening reality is that domestic violence can lead to deadly consequences. Every year organizations like DASAS hold vigils to remember victims. The scariest time for many victims of...
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Separation Abuse - When Domestic Violence Continues After Divorce from 2020-05-13T04:00
What happens when domestic violence continues after divorce? Sometimes when a victim leaves the relationship, the abuser tries to exercise their power and control - continuing the abuse - becaus...
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How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Predators with Author Steven Wolhandler from 2020-05-06T17:34
In this episode, producer Dan Moyle interviews Steven Wolhandler, author of Listen
What Are the Benefits to Therapy? from 2020-04-29T01:00
The benefits to therapy are many. In this episode, DASAS therapists Krista DeBoer, Elizabeth Alderson and child advocate Toriann Lawrenc...
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How Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Intersect from 2020-04-22T01:00
We've explored the dark world of human trafficking ...
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Sexual Abuse in Sports from 2020-04-15T07:15:29
Sports help young people develop life skills, have amazing experiences and stay healthy. Unfortunately, it's also a place where abuse h...
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A One-Year Retrospective on I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship from 2020-04-08T17:28:13
One year. 52 episodes. Nearly 30,000 downloads. 50 states + 61 countries. It's been quite a journey. Join host Claudia Pahls, Producers Dan Moyle and Deborah Hackworth and DASAS guest Krista DeB...
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Survivor Story - Hannah's Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month from 2020-04-01T03:00
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2020 begins with a Survivor Story. Hannah submitted her story to Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services and approved a reading of the story. Producer Dan Moyle reads t...
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COVID19 Quarantine and Domestic Violence from 2020-03-25T02:00
While much of the world is staying home, domestic violence victims find themselves trapped with their abuser. While COVID19 and the current quarantine won't create abusers, it does exacerbate th...
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What is Human Trafficking? from 2020-03-18T07:05
Rita O'Brien, a DASAS intern working on her Masters Degree in social work at Western Michigan University, joins Claudia to discuss what ...
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Domestic Violence, the Bible and the Church from 2020-03-11T02:00
Pastor Jamey Smith of Riverside Church in Three Rivers, Michigan survived domestic abuse in his childhood. Today he helps others navigate this traumatic experience as a Pastor. When so many abus...
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How Abuse Victims Can Take Their Power Back from 2020-03-04T02:00
Survivors of abuse feel like they've lost their power. The DASAS panel discusses how abuse victims can take that power back.
If y...
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Ways in Which Abuse Changes You from 2020-02-26T02:00
Claudia Pahls hosts a round table with Deborah Hackworth, Ellen Higgins and Rose Ludwick to discuss some of the ways abuse like domestic violence changes victims and survivors.
Here are s...
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How Voices to End Violence Helps Teach Healthy Relationships in School from 2020-02-19T03:00
Toriann Lawrence and Dan Moyle discuss the Healthy Relationships program Tori teaches in our schools and the Voices to End Violence campaign Dan helps with, with the goal to fund the program. Listen
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month #TDVAM from 2020-02-12T03:00
Deborah Hackworth, Interim Executive Director, and Toriann Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS, explore the origins of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM) and what DASAS does to help tea...
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Survivor Story: Jen's Story of Surviving Teen Dating Violence at 15 from 2020-02-05T03:00
Jen grew up in a supportive, loving home. And yet at 15 years old, she found herself in an abusive teenage relationship. Hear her story, how she got there, and how she became a survivor.
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Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women Part 2 - Mental Health Effects from 2020-01-29T12:05
Both physical and sexual violence have been linked to a greater risk of adverse mental health outcomes among women. The most prevalent include depression, suicide attempts, post-traumatic stress...
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Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women Part 1 - Physical Health Effects from 2020-01-22T03:00
Elizabeth Alderson, therapist at DASAS, unpacks physical health effects survivors and victims, specifically women, face after physical abuse.
Violence has immediate effects on women’s hea...
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Bystander Intervention - What to do if You Witness Abuse from 2020-01-15T08:10:23
It may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear...
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DASAS Spotlight 6: Regina Ditmer, PPO Advocate from 2020-01-08T03:00
Regina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, joins guest host Dan Moyle to talk about her role within DASAS, the difficulties victims face and why...
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Survivor Story: Ann's Story of Surviving Multiple Abusive Relationships from 2019-12-18T06:23:40
"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims ...
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To the Male Victims of Domestic Violence from 2019-12-11T03:00
Men aren’t the problem. But men are the solution.
I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my tim...
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Better Dead Than Divorced: The True Story of Domestic Violence Turned Deadly from 2019-12-04T06:26:16
Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Di...
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How to Deal with Online Harassment and Abuse from 2019-11-27T07:23:47
When you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are yo...
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What is the Michigan Crime Victims Compensation Fund? from 2019-11-20T03:00
Executive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship.
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How to Talk to Children Who Experience Domestic Violence from 2019-11-13T03:00
Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence.
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Resource Spotlight: ReGen Next of Kalamazoo from 2019-11-06T03:00
Claudia Pahls welcomes Pamela Humes, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Center of Kalamazoo. She's also Project Director of Listen
Domestic Violence in the Workplace from 2019-10-30T03:00
"We don't want to put the onus on the survivor. Because it's not their fault. It's not their fault they're being harassed at work. It's not their fault that they're receiving multiple phone call...
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Domestic Violence Thrives in Silence from 2019-10-23T04:00
Deborah Hackworth, Director of Advocacy Services at DASAS, talks with Claudia Pahls about how ignoring the warning signs of domestic violence will only help it to thrive. Learn how to ask someone i...
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Live at the Cass County Domestic Violence Vigil from 2019-10-16T03:00
Each October, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services holds candlelight vigils to honor victims and celebrate survivors of domestic violence. This is the vigil we held in Cassopolis on October 8, 2019. ...
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In Memoriam: Reading of Victims Names for Domestic Violence Awareness from 2019-10-09T03:00
At domestic violence vigils across the country, we remember those who did not survive their fight for life. These are the names of the victims of domestic violence in southwest Michigan for the ...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month from 2019-10-02T03:00
Elizabeth Alderson joins Claudia Pahls to understand October's National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day ...
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Violencia Doméstica en la Comunidad Hispana (Domestic Violence in the Hispanic Community) from 2019-09-25T03:00
Nichole Angel, criado en México, es el defensor de habla hispana de los Servicios de Abuso Doméstico y Sexual (DASAS). Ella entiende la cultura LatinX y ayuda a educar a su comunidad en el suroe...
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Survivor Story - Josefa Survived Childhood Trauma from 2019-09-18T02:00
Josefa was born in a small rural village in Mexico. While she was an infant, her dad killed her mother. An American couple adopted her, while her dad went to prison. Years later, Josefa's trauma...
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DASAS Spotlight 5: Nichole Angel, Hispanic Advocate from 2019-09-11T08:38:16
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services offers advocacy and help to our Spanish-speaking community. Our Hispanic Advocate Nichole Angle not only speaks Spanish, but she grew up in Mexico and understa...
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DASAS Spotlight 4: Sexual Assault Therapist Krista DeBoer from 2019-09-04T03:00
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services offers therapy/counseling services. Krista DeBoer is our sexual assault therapist. Get to know the person behind the title in today's episode.
You're ge...
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DASAS Spotlight 3: Board Member and Podcast Creator Dan Moyle from 2019-08-28T05:01
Get to know Dan Moyle, Board Member at DASAS and the creator of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. He's a marketing professional and host of two podcasts (one for work, one personal) and brough...
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DASAS Spotlight 2: Licensed Master Social Worker and On-Staff Therapist Elizabeth Alderson from 2019-08-21T04:00
Get to know Elizabeth Alderson, Licensed Master Social Worker and resident therapist at Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. Liz talks with Claudia Pahls about her journey with DASAS.
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Live at Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019 from 2019-08-14T01:00
On this episode, "roving reporter" Dan Moyle takes the podcast on the road with the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. From interviews asking "Who do walk for?" to the sounds of the day, joi...
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DASAS Spotlight 1: Board of Directors President Ned Haylett from 2019-08-07T03:00
Ned Haylett, President of the Board of Directors at Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services, talks with Claudia Pahls about his journey with DASAS.
You're getting to know the people behind DAS...
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Taming the Lion Tamers Author David Flowers from 2019-07-31T04:00
David Flowers is a former attorney who spent his career representing victims of sexual abuse in civil litigation. David wrote Taming the Lion Tamers about the South Caro...
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019 from 2019-07-24T03:00
A one-mile march, dog walk, kids games & activities, raffles, prizes, hog roast, bounce houses, to help combat abuse in our community. Come join the fun for a great cause!
Each year, ...
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Police Response to Domestic Abuse Situations from 2019-07-17T05:00
Police Chief Steve Grinnewald of Dowagiac, Michigan joins guest host Deborah Hackworth to discuss law enforcement's response to domestic violence.
Steve is also a board member of Domestic...
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Men in the Movement from 2019-07-10T04:00
Producer and guest host Dan Moyle is joined by Dowagiac Police Chief (and DASAS Board Member) Steve Grinnewald and volunteer Damion Hackworth to explore men's roles in the fight against domestic...
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Survivor Story: Rick Huttner, Author of Resilient People from 2019-07-03T05:00
Rick Huttner lived through childhood abuse, and has turned his story into a book, hoping to help victims of abuse. Resilient People: A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Healing and Love aims t...
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How to Get a Personal Protection Order - PPO - in a Domestic Violence Situation from 2019-06-26T05:00
Rose Ludwick and Deborah Hackworth guest- host this episode, with guest Regina Ditmer, a Personal Protection Order Advocate in St. Joseph County.
What is a PPO?
A Personal Protecti...
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What Services Does DASAS Offer? from 2019-06-19T06:00
Executive Director of Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services Rose Ludwick shares the story of DASAS, along with the services we offer.
We began serving our community around a kitchen table and t... Listen
Do Domestic Violence Abusers Show Warning Signs? from 2019-06-12T06:00
A question often asked in domestic abuse situations is “Didn’t anyone see the signs?” In this episode we tackle this issue of abuse and warning signs. Executive Director of DASAS, Rose Ludwick a...
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Why Do Victims Go Back or Stay? from 2019-06-05T06:00
A question often asked about domestic abuse situations is, "Why don't they just leave?" (or similarly "Why did you stay so long?")
Ellen Higgins and Deborah Hackworth explore this questio...
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Survivor Story - Tara's Story of Surviving Domestic Violence from 2019-05-29T07:00
Today's guest Tara survived a near-death experience when her attacker strangled her, causing her to pass out. After years of abuse in the form of isolation, demeaning her character, physical abu...
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What is Domestic Violence? from 2019-05-22T07:00
Ellen Higgins and Deborah Hackworth talk with Claudia Pahls about domestic violence in this episode. It's not about anger, it's about power and control.
"An abuser isn't 'out of control.'...
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Survivor Story - Tori's Story of Teen Dating Violence from 2019-05-15T07:00
From signs of jealousy to demeaning comments to obsessive behavior, red flags about teen dating violence can slip through undetected. For Tori, her teen dating violence story ended with her safe...
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Teen Dating Violence: What Is It and How to Deal With It from 2019-05-08T07:00
How do you recognize dating violence in your teenager's relationship? Is jealousy a red flag? What about wanting to know "Who are you texting and talking to?" a normal part of teen dating?
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What is the Trauma Impact of Sexual Assault from 2019-05-01T07:00
How does trauma like sexual assault affect us? Licensed master social worker and DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson explores how trauma impacts people. Whether it's sexual assault or other traum...
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Survivor Story - Abi's Story of Surviving Sexual Assault from 2019-04-24T07:00
Abi shares her story of sexual assault to offer hope to others facing abuse.
Two instances of abuse shaped Abi's journey. A female babysitter first assaulted Abi when she was a child. "I ...
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Myths Surrounding Sexual Assault from 2019-04-17T07:00
Welcome to I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship.
Elizabeth Alderson and Ellen Higgins speak with Claudia Pahls about myths surrounding sexual assault.
Most assaults are not strangers...
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#metoo and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month from 2019-04-10T07:00
The Domestic And Sexual Abuse Awareness panel takes on the #metoo movement and its impact on sexual assault awareness.
How has #metoo affected reporting?
Has #metoo triggered more ...
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What is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? from 2019-03-26T20:49
I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship takes on Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. Host Claudia Pahls welcomes a panel from Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services to the show. Our panel: Deborah Hackworth, D...
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I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship - The Pilot from 2019-03-24T19:45
Welcome to our new podcast. I’m happy you’re joining us, as we explore the hope in what can seem like a hopeless situation. The numbers can feel overwhelming with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men exp...
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