Dr. Merideth Thompson joins the Diamond Defense Podcast to unpack financial abuse in intimate relationships: what it is, how it overlaps with coercive control, common red flags, safe exit planning, recovery, and how loved ones can help.

Self Defense Resources

• Diamond Defense
  https://diamonddefense.com/resources

Other Resources

• CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical & Sexual Abuse)
  https://www.capsa.org/
• FinAbility
  https://www.finability.org/
• Domestic Violence Hotline (in the United States)
  1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
  thehotline.org
• Power and Control Wheels: https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/
  Copyright by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project

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Production Team

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Lisa

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Kellie

Special Thanks

Ann Cobb, Kelley Ogden, Dr. Merideth Thompson

Music

• Music courtesy of Melodie Music.
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Title: Fighter Artist: Christy Panchal Composers: Klotz Christina Elyse Panchal (ASCAP: 1020882000) 50%, Carrozza Gregory Joseph (BMI: 00528390441) 50%

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Title: Pendulous Threads Artist: Doug Stronach Composer: Stronach Douglas (SOCAN: 471111593) 100%

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Please choose how you listen in a way that protects yourself.

Think someone you love might be in an abusive relationship? Tiffiny Newton breaks down red flags, coercive control, trauma bonding, and what actually helps when someone is ready to leave.

Show Notes

Tiffiny Newton’s Website: https://tiffinynewton.com/

Self Defense Resources

• Diamond Defense: https://diamonddefense.com/resources
• Domestic Violence Hotline (in the United States): 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) thehotline.org
• Relationships Australia Victoria RAV — What is Coercive Control? Article: https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/news/what-is-coercive-control/

Sexual Assault Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

Other Resources

• Power and Control Wheels: https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/ Copyright by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
• Sacramento Family Justice Center: https://www.sacramentofjc.org/

Engage with Us!

💎Discover more at https://diamonddefense.com/

💎Have a story you want to share on the podcast? Email us at DiamondDefensePodcast@gmail.com

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💎Diamond Defense YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@diamonddefense321

Production Team

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Lisa

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Kellie

Special Thanks

Ann Cobb, Tiffiny Newton, Kelley Ogden, Karin

Music

• Music courtesy of Melodie Music.
  • Melodie Music Subscription: Pro Plan, Lifetime

Title: Fighter; Artist: Christy Panchal Composers: Klotz Christina Elyse Panchal (ASCAP: 1020882000) 50%, Carrozza Gregory Joseph (BMI: 00528390441) 50%

https://melod.ie/track-details/3300-fighter

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Eight episodes in, we pause to listen back—to the moments when instinct spoke, boundaries mattered, and survival took shape in real time. This mid-season recap revisits discussions of sexual assault, coercive control, and personal safety; nothing is graphic, but some content may be activating.

Self Defense Resources

• Diamond Defense
  • https://diamonddefense.com/resources
• Domestic Violence Hotline (in the United States)
  • 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• Relationships Australia Victoria RAV — What is Coercive Control? Article
  • https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/news/what-is-coercive-control/

Sexual Assault Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800-656-4673
  • https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

💎Learn more at https://diamonddefense.com/

💎Have a story you want to share on the podcast? Email us at DiamondDefensePodcast@gmail.com

💎If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review it — help everyone shine stronger!

💎Diamond Defense YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@diamonddefense321

Show Notes

Co-Host and Co-Producer: Lisa
Co-Host and Co-Producer: Kellie

Special Thanks

Ann Cobb, Kelley Ogden, Aniko, Jessica, Martha, Karin

Music

• Music courtesy of Melodie Music.
  • Melodie Music Subscription: Pro Plan, Lifetime

Title: Fighter; Artist: Christy Panchal Composers: Klotz Christina Elyse Panchal (ASCAP: 1020882000) 50%, Carrozza Gregory Joseph (BMI: 00528390441) 50%

https://melod.ie/track-details/3300-fighter

Title: Introspection; Artist: Travis A. King Composers: King Travis Adam (APRA: 00400117039) 100%

https://melod.ie/track-details/2459-introspection

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