When Love Hurts is a podcast that exposes the reality about men’s abuse of women — what it is and how we can respond. Hosted by Alison Epp and Jo Neill and joined by Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis, authors of the influential book When Love Hurts, the show draws from their decades of frontline experience supporting women and educating communities. Together, we’ll break down the many myths and misconceptions that allow abuse to hide in plain sight. For example, the myth that abuse is limi ...
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Services can repeat dynamics of abuse. In this episode we explore the concept of "harms of help" – the negative experiences women have with the very people and services meant to support them. This concept came from our research, where over 250 women were asked about what barriers they faced when seeking support. Many women described to us how the s…
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Episode 5: Why abusive men are abusive
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In this episode, we take on the question women ask again and again: Why is he abusive? Women are desperate for an answer. They want to understand his need for power and control – where it comes from, what drives it, and whether he’s even aware of it. For many women, this becomes a pivotal point in making sense of their situation. There are many unf…
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Episode 4: The impacts of abuse for women
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We want to thank you for joining us for this heavy, but essential, conversation. Be gentle with yourself as you listen; grab your coffee or tea and give yourself the space and time you need. Historically, everyone — from services to courts to friends — has focused on what he did. "Did he kick? Did he choke? Was it bad enough to count as abuse?" Can…
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Episode 3: Understanding the power and control wheel
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In this episode of the When Love Hurts podcast, we unpack the realities of power and control in abusive relationships. We dive into a deeper exploration of the Power and Control Wheel, a tool we use every day in our work with women. We speak about why this tool matters so much, how it builds on the cycle of abuse, and how it helps women name and un…
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Episode 2: Understanding the cycle of abuse
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In this episode, we take a deeper look at the cycle of abuse, what it is, how it functions, and how it impacts women both during a relationship and after separation. We begin by sharing our own first encounters with the cycle and then break down each phase, exploring why it’s so confusing, why it’s so effective at trapping women, and why outsiders …
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Episode 1: Why are we here? Understanding the dominant discourse around woman abuse
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In this first episode of When Love Hurts, Alison, Jo, Jill, and Karen come together to begin a conversation they've been passionate about for decades. They created this podcast because they've seen far too many women bravely seek help only to be misunderstood, minimized, or given advice that leaves them more vulnerable. The creators want women, and…
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Excitement for When Love Hurts, the podcast, launching November 25
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We're counting down the days until the launch of our podcast! We're very excited about producing and publishing these conversations. Season One launches November 25! Join us as we reframe the conversation about abuse, healing, and hope. Every day, we hear from women who are living with or recovering from abuse. These women are often harmed further …
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Announcing When Love Hurts, the podcast, with Karen McAndless-Davis and Jill Cory
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What if everything you thought you knew about abuse wasn't quite right? What do you do when you realize the man you're with is not who he says he is? But you can't quite put your finger on exactly what the problem is. What do you do when you feel trapped and alone in your relationship, but everyone else thinks he's such a great guy. The authors of …
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New podcast! Is this thing on? Introducing Alison Epp and Jo Neill
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The When Love Hurts book and material is an an incredible resource for women who are experiencing abuse in their relationship. It transforms perspectives and understanding. Alison has a Master’s of Counselling Psychology and works in a counselling practice providing individual and group counselling. Alison continues to co-facilitate a WLH support g…
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