{"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":"343. Tricia Gray: From Trauma to Triumph – The Inspiring Story Behind \"The Lotus Legacy\" Memoir","slug":"343-tricia-gray-from-trauma-to-triumph-the-inspiring-story-behind-the-lotus-legacy-memoir","published_at":"2026-06-02T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/343-tricia-gray-from-trauma-to-triumph-the-inspiring-story-behind-the-lotus-legacy-memoir","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/FPMN8208465146.mp3","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/FPMN8208465146.mp3","summary":"Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tricia Gray grew up as one of four children in Louisiana, raised by a single mother who was trapped in a cycle of abusive relationships. At just five years old, Tricia became her mother’s protector, shielding her through years of violence until into her late teens. Then tragedy struck: her mother was murdered in their own front yard by one of her abusers. Left to save herself, Tricia faced unimaginable pain and adversity. Yet from those darkest days, she forged an extraordinary path of resilience, mental strength, and spiritual growth. Her story is a powerful testament to human endurance and the ability to rise above trauma. In July 2026, Tricia Gray will release her highly anticipated memoir, \"The Lotus Legacy\". The book details her journey from childhood protector to empowered survivor, sharing the mindset, strategies, and inner work that helped her rebuild her life. In an exclusive interview, Tricia opens up about how she approached life’s challenges and the deeply personal process of writing \"The Lotus Legacy.\" Her story resonates with anyone seeking inspiration to overcome hardship, break generational cycles, and create a meaningful legacy. If Tricia could transform such profound trauma into strength and purpose with so few advantages, it challenges the rest of us to examine our own excuses. Her memoir isn’t just a survival story — it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start building a better life. Tricia's website is TriciaNGray.com. Keywords & Themes: childhood trauma survivor, overcoming domestic abuse, single parent family struggles, Louisiana true stor…","meta_description":"Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. 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