{"podcast":{"title":"WHEN DATING HURTS","slug":"when-dating-hurts-2250848","podcast_index_feed_id":2250848,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/when-dating-hurts","website_url":"https://www.whendatinghurts.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/45b373f0-f166-11ee-9945-03d2bb3130a3/image/1e40edd9abd4f3ea7a7dbd314bac1718.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Bill Mitchell","episode_count":369,"summary":"A \"must-listen-to\" podcast on dating abuse and domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence. . Hosted by Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon), this book is about the murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Bill and his wife, Michele, lost Kristin to dating violence. She was brutally murdered in June 2005, just 20 days after her college graduation. FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between the ages of 16-24. But can happen at any age. It doesn't need to happen. Bill interviews experts with key experiences in dating and domestic violence: • Actual survivors of intimate partner violence (dating abuse and domestic violence) • \"DV\" agency counselors • Law enforcement professionals • Parents of children who were either lost to, or somehow survived, dating violence After listening to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, be sure to share it with those who need to hear it... Remember the 1 in 3 women statistic. It is real. The WHEN DATING HURTS memoir (paperback, eBook, audiobook) is only available on Amazon. Bill Mitchell's email: BillMitchell@WhenDating…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:18:03.671472+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848"},"episode":{"title":"330. Riel - Pt 2 0f 2 Pts - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor: 20 Years of DARVO & Childhood Trauma","slug":"330-riel-pt-2-0f-2-pts-narcissistic-abuse-survivor-20-years-of-darvo-childhood-trauma","published_at":"2026-04-28T09:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/330-riel-pt-2-0f-2-pts-narcissistic-abuse-survivor-20-years-of-darvo-childhood-trauma","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1402/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN3495046817.mp3?updated=1774484405","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1402/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN3495046817.mp3?updated=1774484405","summary":"Content Warning & Disclaimer This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse that began in childhood and continued into adulthood. It includes descriptions of prescription drug misuse, recreational drug abuse, failed suicide attempts, and completed suicides. Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse, trauma, or those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Throughout the interview, you’ll hear the term DARVO — a common manipulation tactic used by abusers. DARVO stands for: Deny Attack Reverse Victim and Offender It occurs when the abuser flips the script, making the victim believe they are the problem and positioning themselves as the victim. This powerful form of gaslighting is explained clearly during Riel’s powerful testimony. When I sat down with Riel, I thought I understood the broad strokes of her story. What unfolded was far more shocking and complex than I anticipated. The layers of betrayal — not just from her long-term partner, but also from her own mother — were deeply disturbing and completely unexpected. Riel survived 20 years in a toxic, chaotic relationship that should never have begun. Her story is a sobering reminder of how narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma can trap someone in a destructive cycle for decades. Stories like Riel’s highlight critical warning signs of narcissistic abuse and emotional manipulation. Recognizing these red flags early can help you or someone you love avoid years of pain and escape the “conveyor belt of chaos” that toxic relationships often become. If you’re in an abusive relationship, dealing with trauma from childhood, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers validation,…","meta_description":"Content Warning & Disclaimer This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and narcissistic abuse that began in chil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2654,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/when-dating-hurts-2250848/episodes/330-riel-pt-2-0f-2-pts-narcissistic-abuse-survivor-20-years-of-darvo-childhood-trauma/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/330-riel-pt-2-0f-2-pts-narcissistic-abuse-survivor-20-years-of-darvo-childhood-trauma.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}