This time, I speak with Tony Lapp, the Executive Director at Courdea. Tony is also an experienced trainer, educator, writer, and therapist. Courdea is serving the Philadelphia area by providing a thorough treatment program for abusers and harmful partners (who are mainly men—but can also be women). Courdea offers training, consultation, group therapy, trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and independent general therapy. This organization sprang forth from the idea of getting to ...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this special WHEN DATING HURTS episode, we include segments from some of our most remarkable moments in 2021. You will hear from survivors and domestic violence counselors whose insights help us better understand dating (and domestic) violence, how to detect it, how to cope, and ways to safely break free. It's worth your time if you know someone in or entering high school or college. Soon, we will be uploading more segments from 2021— plus adding all-new interviews. If you haven’t yet, consid...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Scott Johnson is the host of What Was That Like. His podcast is one of the most-followed podcasts in the country. It is quite an honor to be able to tell our daughter's story on Scott's powerful podcast. He is an excellent interviewer; you will hear it yourself here. For more information about the What Was That Like podcast, here's Scott's website: https://whatwasthatlike.com/. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com NOTE: If you are a survivor...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, you can listen to three more chapters from the WHEN DATING HURTS audiobook. This audiobook joins the paperback and eBook versions on Amazon. You can also access this audiobook via Audible and iTunes. THE WARNING SIGNS The first place to turn, if you are concerned about someone's relationship with a potential abuser, is the warning signs. These red flags will guide you about if someone is facing potential danger ahead. They are indicators of possible danger and urge you to contac...
Feb 04, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Elaine is a domestic abuse survivor. She met the man she would later marry in a senior chemistry class in high school. They dated on and off in college. They were married during her senior year. The entire time she was either dating or married to this man, there were ever-present warning signs indicating the unhealthiness of this partnership. In spite of the Treatment she received, Elaine pressed on trying to be a good wife. Like so many of these kinds of relationships, the abusive behavior beca...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This is a short episode but it includes a couple of questions for you about dating violence. Plus, we added two more chapters from the WHEN DATING HURTS audiobook which will be released soon on Amazon and Audible. We are in final editing. I wish we could move faster. As we enter 2022, please think about putting a real emphasis on learning the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. You can google them online, or consider picking up a copy of the WHEN DATING HURTS book on Amazon. Not a big in...
Jan 03, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
I was honored to appear on the Midday Show on WYPR which is hosted by Tom Hall. WYPR 88.1 FM is a local news station for NPR in Baltimore. From WYPR's website: Tom's guest, is Bill Mitchell. For the past 16 years, he has been a passionate advocate for victims of domestic violence. He is the author of a book called When Dating Hurts: What We Learned About Dating Violence After Our Daughter’s Tragic Death, in which he shares the tragic story of his daughter Kristin's murder in a case of dating vio...
Dec 27, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The WHEN DATING HURTS audiobook will be coming out soon. We are in the final stages of editing. On this podcast, you can listen to the first three chapters of WHEN DATING HURTS audiobook read by author Bill Mitchell. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback,...
Dec 22, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 29
"Ruth" hoped everything would go perfectly when she met her husband-to-be. It did not. She found the weight of their relationship was squarely on her before, during, and after she was married. This was a marriage that eventually included three children—all boys. In Ruth, you will find a woman who gave it everything, but in her husband's view, she never gave enough. She never lost her desire to do the right thing and try to make her marriage work. I commend her for not giving up no matter what sh...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
"Gabby" was in an abusive dating relationship when she was in her sophomore year at college. Even though she had dated a man for only two months, his power and control techniques were turned on "full strength". Gabby's story is a cautionary tale on what can happen when we don't know the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. She also sheds a bright light on dating apps; something parents and young adults who are dating need to take seriously. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS...
Oct 24, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
"CausePods" is a podcast series created to raise awareness for the people who create podcasts to better their community, society, and the world. The host of "CausePods", Mathew Passy, interviewed me (Bill Mitchell) this time. I appreciated this interview so much, I asked if I could include it on the WHEN DATING HURTS series. Here it is. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on ...
Oct 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Kathryn Marsh and Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors who specialize in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes. They are also the co-hosts of the thriving "No Grey Zone" podcast, now in season three. For October, which was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, "No Grey Zone" interviewed Bill Mitchell, author of the When Dating Hurts book and host of the When Dating Hurts podcast. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com NOTE: If you...
Oct 07, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Denise's experiences, both personal and professional, led her to obtain her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. In 2018, Denise began a clinical internship with Laurel House then continued working with them as an individual, group and financial counselor. She has offered group counseling for young adults (ages 18-24) who have been affected by intimate partner violence. Denise is now running a new program called the “Economic Just...
Sep 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I spoke with Nichelle Lynn-Hennigan who is a licensed professional counselor. She joined Laurel House five years ago as a master’s level clinical counseling intern. Today, she is a senior counselor. During her time with Laurel House, Nichelle has provided counseling services to the women and children in their shelter, and she covered their 24-hour hotline. Currently, Nichelle works out of three different Laurel House sites and oversees two of those locations. In addition to providing individual ...
Sep 05, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Katie Sanford is an educator with Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Katie has been in prevention education for 3 years. She's worked with Laurel House for 2 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology with a minor in Gender Studies from Bloomsburg University in PA—and is currently attending West Chester University (also in PA) to obtain her Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health. Katie’s core respo...
Aug 29, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We hear from Emily McCoy who is a professional counselor working at Laurel House, a domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Laurel House serves individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, PA. Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Chester University (PA) and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Villanova University (PA). She began work at Laurel House in January 2019. After volunteering for a few months, she a...
Aug 18, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
A different kind of an episode this time. I felt like taking a walk and recording my thoughts around the time of the sixteenth anniversary of my daughter's death by dating violence. I spoke what I was feeling never knowing if I would share this with anyone. I suggest you take a listen. NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (paperback, eBook, and audiobook) ca...
Jun 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
It was my great honor to speak with Maria Macaluso this time. In January 1998, Maria joined the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, PA as the executive director. The Women’s Center is a domestic violence service. Since 1976, the Women's Center has been a volunteer, community organization whose mission is: Freedom from Domestic Violence and other forms of abuse. Serving approximately 5,000 unique individuals every year, the Women's Center offers critical services that positively impact those aff...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In 2010, Jasmine Uribe joined Break the Cycle, a nationally recognized non-profit working to end relationship violence with youth ages 12-24. Now, with over 15 years working to amplify the voices of survivors of violence, Jasmine is a program innovator and pioneer in advancing national dating violence prevention efforts. In her current role as CEO (and Founder) of “Leaders Ending Violence”, Jasmine offers a robust set of skills—to diverse audiences—at a senior consultant level. She’s a trained f...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In September 2005, Ann Burke lost her daughter, when Lindsay Ann was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Lindsay Ann, who was 23 at the time, was similar to most victims of dating violence. Like my daughter, Kristin, she was not aware of the warning signs associated with dangerous relationships. Lindsay Ann's life was lost because she had never been informed. Since 2005, Ann Burke has dedicated her life to teaching all she has learned about dating violence. In July 2007, Ann, now a retired Health teac...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I was interviewed by Jerusha Mack from Halton Women's Place, which is located in Ontario, Canada. I felt our interview was so comprehensive, I wanted to share it with our "When Dating Hurts" listeners. Ms. Mack, a licensed teacher and a public education team lead on Halton's Violence Prevention and Community Education team, graciously said yes. Halton Women’s Place provides shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially, and sexually abused women and their dependent childre...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Beth Sturman is the executive director of the Laurel House Domestic Violence Agency. She is also a dear friend of ours. Laurel House is the largest DV agency in the Philadelphia area. I've known Beth for 15 years and she has explained what I needed to know to be able to speak out on the dating violence epidemic. I consider her a mentor and a friend. What Beth discusses in this interview can save someone's life. You should listen to this. Then share it with those you care about. Bill Mitchell NOT...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hi, I'm Bill Mitchell, and this is the When Dating Hurts podcast. My daughter, Kristin, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in June 2005. It was twenty days after her college graduation. She had a position lined up with General Mills at that time, but never made it that far. How can women protect themselves from dating violence? One way is to listen to this podcast series. Then share it with those you care about. I have taken the past 18 years to collect and dispense what I learned about dating vio...
Nov 28, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
