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Ep. 112 Red Flags, Healthy Relationships & Domestic Violence Awareness with Ruby Raja
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
In this powerful episode, Dali sits down with Ruby Raja, a 30-year domestic violence educator and trauma-informed advocate, for a deeply honest conversation about what healthy relationships actually look like, how abuse starts before you even realize it, and what young people need to know before entering their first relationship.Ruby draws from decades of frontline experience working with both victims and perpetrators in England's criminal justice system to break down the subtle tactics abusers use and the internal work we all need to do to protect ourselves.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & content disclaimer 01:00 - Ruby Raja's background: 30+ years in domestic violence and probation 03:30 - What Ruby learned from working with both victims and abusers 06:00 - How growing up in a DV home impacts self-worth 08:00 - What does a healthy relationship actually look like? 11:00 - Non-negotiables: knowing what you need before you commit 14:00 - Red flags: isolation, manipulation, and love bombing 20:00 - How abusers plant seeds of doubt about your loved ones 26:00 - Asking the right questions instead of internalizing 31:00 - Listening to your body's warning signals 35:00 - The danger of saying "I love you" too soon 38:00 - Teen relationships and sexual pressure in schools 43:00 - Oversharing secrets: why it's a risk and how it's weaponized 50:00 - 5 signs of a healthy relationship 53:00 - Where to find Ruby Raja and available resourcesConnect with Ruby Raja: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-raja-681908302/Website: www.inshiraa.com (free resources for victims and practitioners)Hotlines & Resources: www.inshiraa.com/resourcesFor more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.dalitalks.com/LinkTreeFollow on Instagram @DaliTalkshttps://www.instagram.com/dalitalksPlease like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!#dv #domesticviolenceawareness #relationshipadvice
