{"podcast":{"title":"Voices Against Filicide","slug":"voices-against-filicide-7436968","podcast_index_feed_id":7436968,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6703022/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide--6703022","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c3e1234cfd24b6c326d219bb9031eac.jpg","author":"Rachel Holloway","episode_count":29,"summary":"Welcome to Voices Against Filicide, where Hope Hooton courageously shares her personal story of losing her two children to filicide at the hands of her estranged husband. Through her journey, this podcast shines a light on the silent epidemic of filicide—an often-overlooked tragedy rooted in custody battles, domestic violence, and untreated mental illness. Each episode will look a little different, Hope will be solo or inviting other parents and advocates to share their stories, break the silence, honor the innocent lives lost, and push for the systemic change so desperately needed. Join us as we navigate the complexities of grief, raise public awareness, and build a community of support and action. TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed. Connect with Hope Hooton: Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_i…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968"},"episode":{"title":"008: Walking Beside the Brokenhearted - Friendship and Support Through Filicide","slug":"008-walking-beside-the-brokenhearted-friendship-and-support-through-filicide","published_at":"2025-10-01T07:05:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968/008-walking-beside-the-brokenhearted-friendship-and-support-through-filicide","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-walking-beside-the-brokenhearted-friendship-and-support-through-filicide--67865357","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67865357/vaf_8_and_merch.mp3","summary":"In this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Filicie,' host Hope Hooton, who has personally experienced the tragedy of losing her children Alec and Lydia to filicide, welcomes her long-time friend, Lauren Webb. Together, they discuss their lifelong friendship, the unimaginable loss of Alec and Lydia, and the red flags in Hope's marriage that preceded the tragedy. They also talk about their efforts to raise awareness about filicide, the support systems they've leaned on, and the importance of community and advocacy in the face of such devastating loss. Listeners are reminded of the pressing need for systemic change to prevent similar tragedies and are provided with valuable resources for grief and support. TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed. Connect with Hope Hooton: Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain Website : voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe: If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves. Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop: https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/ Production Credits: Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway A Momcast Production Voices Against Filicide is a par…","meta_description":"In this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Filicie,' host Hope Hooton, who has personally experienced the tragedy of losing her children Alec and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2053,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/voices-against-filicide-7436968/episodes/008-walking-beside-the-brokenhearted-friendship-and-support-through-filicide/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968/008-walking-beside-the-brokenhearted-friendship-and-support-through-filicide.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}