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Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and EmpowermentAuthor: Lindsay Abernathy Domestic Violence Survivor
Bitch Is A Bad Word is a real, raw, and unapologetic domestic violence podcast that digs deep into healing, reclaiming power, and rewriting the rules after toxic relationships, domestic violence, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and financial abuse. Hosted by Lindsay, a mom of four with zero fancy letters behind her name, this show is a no-BS conversation about breaking free and finding your voice.Each week, we bring in experts, survivors, and the real-life stories that break open the shame and stigmabecause 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, and these stories matter.If youre navigating your own journey, standing in solidarity with others, curious about how to help someone, or unsure if youre in an abusive relationship, this is the show you need. This domestic abuse podcast is your space to heal, learn, and rise together.Dont miss our weekly Bitch Sesh, where we spill the tea, share survivor stories, and talk about the messy, beautiful process of taking our lives backone story at a time.Join the conversation. Share your story. Lets break the cycle together. Because bitch is a bad word when its used to tear you down but if youre in the Bestie Gang, being a bitch means youre a baddie. We've got your back, Besties! Weekly episodes Available on all podcast platforms full video on YouTubeFollow on Instagram & TikTok Subscribe to our newsletter Join our Patreon Call or text us: (331) BITCHES Merch store (coming soon!) www.caliber-studio.com biabw@caliber-studio.comThis podcast is for you if youre searching:Am I in an abusive relationship?What are the signs of emotional or narcissistic abuse?What is coercive control or gaslighting?How do I protect my kids and get out safely?What happens if I report my abusive partner?How do I break the cycle of abuse?If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Relationships, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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(Re-Release) Crazy Love: Smart Women, Abuse & the Trap You Don’t See Coming with Leslie Morgan Steiner
Episode 52
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
This episode originally aired on July 8, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----What if the thing that makes you lovable is the very thing an abuser uses to trap you?In this unforgettable episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, I sit down with Leslie Morgan Steiner—author of the New York Times bestseller Crazy Love, TEDx speaker, and former editor at Seventeen to unravel how a smart, successful Harvard grad found herself isolated, gaslit, manipulated, and eventually beaten by the man she thought was her soulmate.From the subway where they met to the final brutal assault that nearly ended her life, Leslie walks us through how emotional abuse creeps in slowly, how it’s disguised as love, and how even the strongest women can get stuck in the cycle. It wasn’t weakness that kept her there—it was love, loyalty, shame, and a belief that she could save him.We talk about the psychological warfare behind domestic violence, the myths we’re sold about being “the strong woman behind a troubled man,” and the cultural pressure to nurture—even when it costs us everything.Leslie’s story is one of survival, awakening, and ultimately reclaiming power. If you’ve ever been told you’re too emotional, too loyal, or too forgiving—this conversation will change the way you see yourself, and the way you define love.Inside This Episode:• What love bombing really feels like• Why even educated, empowered women stay• How abusers isolate you and erode your reality• The link between childhood trauma and toxic partners• The final choice that saved her life-and what it cost• Why abuse is never about intelligence or self-worth• How to trust yourself again, even after the unthinkableAbout Leslie Morgan Steiner:https://www.lesliemorgansteiner.com/Leslie is a bestselling author, speaker, and domestic violence survivor whose TEDx talk “Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave” has over 17 million views. Her memoir Crazy Love is a raw, intimate account of falling for and escaping a man who nearly killed her. Today, she’s a fierce advocate for survivors, a voice for women who’ve been silenced, and proof that life after abuse is not only possible, it is powerful.Listen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
