Picking up where we left off in our special Diddy series, joined by my incredible co-host, criminal behavioral analyst Laura Richards, and special guest Dr. Nadine Macaluso, we’re breaking the silence around the alleged pattern of power, coercion, and abuse at the heart of the Diddy trial—examining not just high-profile testimony, but the psychological traps and real-world barriers that keep women trapped in cycles of fear.
We dig deep into survivor testimony, workplace coercion, trauma bonding, and the mind games that keep victims and witnesses silent. More than a recap—this episode arms you with risk assessment tools, actionable guidance, and hope for reclaiming your voice.
SHOWNOTES
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The shocking world behind the headlines: A new level of control, violence, and manipulation [00:00:00]
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Capricorn Clark’s testimony—kidnapping, death threats, forced overtime, and pay withheld [00:00:48]
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The “spider’s web” of coercive control: Why victims can’t just leave (risk management 101) [00:02:35]
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The DASH model: Laura’s tool for assessing real danger and protecting yourself or loved ones [00:06:28]
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Witnesses trapped: Workplace bystanders, Dante Nash, and the myth of “just a bad romance” [00:17:20]
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Trauma bonding & blame-shifting: Why the cycle of hope and fear keeps people hooked [00:17:58]
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The paralyzing power of shame: What stops women from speaking up, and how to reclaim your power [00:30:34]
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Mia’s experience—boundary erosion, sexual assault, and normalized fear inside Diddy’s world [00:37:58]
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Consent, free will, and survival strategies when power balances are abused (dissecting “forced sex” vs rape) [00:42:12]
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What needs to happen for real justice: Pattern recognition, closing arguments, and next steps for survivors [00:54:08]
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