Episode 84: Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse: Recognising the Signs

Beyond The Surface Podcast · Aug 16, 2026 · 49m

Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, drug use and stalking.Belinda sits down with Lauren Jane, founder of Find My Wild, to have an important and honest conversation about domestic violence and emotional abuse.For years, Lauren was in an abusive relationship without recognising that what she was experiencing was domestic violence. She shares the moment her doctor helped her understand what was happening, what it took to leave with her children, and the challenges of rebuilding her life afterwards.We also talk about recognising the signs…