The Hidden Reality of Financial Abuse and Coercive Control | Emily Rose Chadwick

The Hidden Reality of Financial Abuse and Coercive Control | Emily Rose Chadwick

What happens when the systems designed to protect families leave women struggling to survive? On this powerful episode of lovelustlaw, attorney Michele Locke sits down with Emily Rose Chadwick, founder of the Mama Wilder Foundation, a nonprofit providing emergency cash grants to women navigating family court battles, financial hardship, and life after abuse. Emily shares her deeply personal journey as a single mother in Colorado, revealing how experiences with financial abuse, restraining orders, custody disputes, and a disappointing criminal justice outcome exposed critical gaps in support for women facing crisis. What began as grassroots fundraising through social media evolved into the Mama Wilder Foundation, a growing organization helping women pay for essentials like rent, groceries, transportation, and legal-related expenses when they need it most.  The conversation dives into the hidden realities of coercive control, why stay-at-home and homesteading mothers are often especially vulnerable to financial dependence, and how abusers can use money as a tool of power.  Emily and Michele also explore modern dating after divorce, identifying red flags and green flags in relationships, co-parenting challenges, digital evidence in family court, and the importance of maintaining financial autonomy. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: * lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688] * lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE] * lovelustlaw - Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw] * lovelustlaw - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw] Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com [hello@michelelocke.com]. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below).  Links Michele Locke * https://www.michelelocke.com/ [https://www.michelelocke.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ [https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke [https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/]  * https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke [https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke]  Emily Rose Chadwick Instagram * https://www.instagram.com/emilyrosechadwick/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/emilyrosechadwick/?hl=en] * https://www.instagram.com/themamawildernonprofit/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themamawildernonprofit/?hl=en] * Threads * https://www.threads.com/@emilyrosechadwick [https://www.threads.com/@emilyrosechadwick] * Substack * https://substack.com/@emilyrosechadwick [https://substack.com/@emilyrosechadwick] * TikTok * https://www.tiktok.com/@emily.rose.chadwick [https://www.tiktok.com/@emily.rose.chadwick] * Mama Wilder Foundation * https://themamawilderfoundation.org/ [https://themamawilderfoundation.org/] * A 501(c)(3) nonprofit for women, by women. * We provide small cash grants to women all over the United States. Most of our applicants are mothers navigating the family court system. lovelustfear * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283] * https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec [https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec] * https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/] National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE [http://1.800.799.SAFE] (7233) Text: START to 88788  * https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] * https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline [https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline] * https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/]

Reformed F-Boy Reveals the Truth About Modern Dating | Eli Vazquez

What if your dating struggles aren’t really about the people you’ve dated—but the story you’ve been telling yourself all along? Michele sits down with relationship coach and self-proclaimed “reformed f-boy” Eli Vazquez whose candid insights and transformative approach to relationships have inspired millions around the world. Known for blending humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom, Eli challenges conventional dating advice and offers a fresh perspective on love, self-worth, and personal growth. They kick things off by talking about the mess that is modern dating, from swipe culture and ghosting to the endless search for validation on dating apps. Michele shares her perspective on dating before social media, while Eli explains why today’s dating scene can feel more like a casino than a place to build real connections. As the conversation unfolds, they dig into why so many relationships struggle with communication, intimacy, and vulnerability. Eli opens up about his own transformation, sharing how therapy, panic attacks, and some hard self-reflection helped him move from unhealthy dating habits to helping others build stronger relationships. Along the way, they debate cuddling, situationships, and whether affection always has to come with expectations attached. The conversation turns to Instagram thirst traps, Foot Finder, and the strange ways people seek attention and validation online. Michele also shares her own post-divorce journey, reflecting on her weight loss, renewed confidence, and the personal growth that helped her step into a new chapter of life. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: * lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688] * lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE] * lovelustlaw - Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw] * lovelustlaw - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw] Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com [hello@michelelocke.com]. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below).  Links Michele Locke * https://www.michelelocke.com/ [https://www.michelelocke.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ [https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke [https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/]  * https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke [https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke]  Eli Vazquez * Website & Book A Session: https://stan.store/elivazquez?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio [https://stan.store/elivazquez?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio] * Instagram * https://www.instagram.com/itselivazquez/ [https://www.instagram.com/itselivazquez/] * TikTok * https://www.tiktok.com/@itselivazquez?_r=1&_t=ZP-96mVmGcPG3C [https://www.tiktok.com/@itselivazquez?_r=1&_t=ZP-96mVmGcPG3C] * YouTube  * https://www.youtube.com/@SelfHypePod [https://www.youtube.com/@SelfHypePod] Jake Deptula * www.instagram.com/jaked3000 [http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000] lovelustfear * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283] * https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec [https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec] * https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/] National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE [http://1.800.799.SAFE] (7233) Text: START to 88788  https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline [https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline] https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/]

Love, Lust, and Lies: How Two Ex-Wives Exposed a Master Romance Con-Man with Amber Rasmussen

What if your husband was living a complete lie? In this gripping episode of lovelustlaw, host Michele Locke sits down with storyteller and podcast host Amber Rasmussen, co-host of Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters & Love Cons and one of the women whose story inspired the shocking docuseries Don’t Date Brandon. Amber shares how a whirlwind Tinder romance turned into a terrifying web of deception involving manipulation, fake illnesses, cheating, gaslighting, burner phones, and emotional abuse at the hands of serial con artist Brandon Johnson. After uncovering the truth, Amber teamed up with fellow survivor Athena Klingerman to create the podcast Ex-Wives Undercover, using their experiences to expose toxic relationship patterns and help others recognize the warning signs before it’s too late. In this powerful conversation, Amber opens up about: 🔥 Love-bombing and the red flags she missed 🔥 The emotional toll of narcissistic abuse 🔥 Testifying against her abuser in court 🔥 How technology was used to manipulate and control 🔥 Rebuilding her identity, trust, and confidence after betrayal Amber also shares how her healing journey led her to launch her spirituality-focused podcast Next Realm, where she explores intuition, connection, and life beyond the physical world, including powerful conversations about signs from loved ones who have passed. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: * lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688] * lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE] * lovelustlaw - Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw] * lovelustlaw - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw] Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com [hello@michelelocke.com]. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below).  Links Michele Locke * https://www.michelelocke.com/ [https://www.michelelocke.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ [https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke [https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/]  * https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke [https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke]  Amber Rasmussen * https://www.instagram.com/theamberrasmussen/ [https://www.instagram.com/theamberrasmussen/] * https://www.exwivesundercover.com/people/amber-rasmussen/ [https://www.exwivesundercover.com/people/amber-rasmussen/] * https://www.instagram.com/exwivesundercover/ [https://www.instagram.com/exwivesundercover/] * Website https://www.nextrealmpod.com/ [https://www.nextrealmpod.com/] * Podcast: Next Realm: Afterlife Experiences & Signs from Beyond * https://www.nextrealmpod.com/8-beyond-the-veil-a-grandmothers-last-goodbye-and-life-lessons/ [https://www.nextrealmpod.com/8-beyond-the-veil-a-grandmothers-last-goodbye-and-life-lessons/] * Podcast: Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters & Love Cons * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wives-undercover-liars-cheaters-love-cons/id1536067021 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wives-undercover-liars-cheaters-love-cons/id1536067021] Jake Deptula * www.instagram.com/jaked3000 [http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000] lovelustfear * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283] * https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec [https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec] * https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/] National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE [http://1.800.799.SAFE] (7233) Text: START to 88788  https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline [https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline] https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial [https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/]

Men, Women, and the Meaning of Modern Masculinity with Steven Goodwin

What does it really mean to be masculine in today’s world — and why is vulnerability still so difficult for so many men? On this episode of lovelustlaw, attorney Michele Locke and Jake Deptula sit down with Steven Goodwin, founder of Full Disclosure Conversations, for an honest and thought-provoking discussion about masculinity, emotional safety, relationships, and healing. After experiencing the devastating loss of his father in and the end of his 15-year marriage, Steven shares how pain became the catalyst for personal transformation and a mission to create authentic spaces where men can connect, heal, and have the conversations they were never taught to have. Together, they unpack the ways men are conditioned to suppress emotion, the complicated realities of vulnerability in modern relationships, and why both men and women struggle with authenticity and emotional safety. The conversation challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and chivalry, reframing them not as performances, but as identity traits rooted in accountability, humility, integrity, and responsibility. Michele, Jake, and Steven also explore why successful relationships require partnership over rigid gender roles, why love should feel like “100/100” instead of transactional effort, and how self-work, boundaries, and community are essential for lasting connection. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: * lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688] * lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE] * lovelustlaw - Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw] * lovelustlaw - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw] Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke * https://www.michelelocke.com/ [https://www.michelelocke.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ [https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke [https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/]  * https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke [https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke]  Steven Goodwin * https://www.instagram.com/fulldisclosureconversations/ [https://www.instagram.com/fulldisclosureconversations/] * https://www.threads.com/@fulldisclosureconversations [https://www.threads.com/@fulldisclosureconversations] * https://www.youtube.com/@fulldisclosureconversations [https://www.youtube.com/@fulldisclosureconversations] Jake Deptula * www.instagram.com/jaked3000 [http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000] lovelustfear * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283] * https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec [https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec] * https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/] National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) * Call 1.800.799.SAFE [http://1.800.799.SAFE] (7233) * Text: START to 88788  * https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] * https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline [https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline] * https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/]

Living with Bipolar Disorder: Marriage, Music & Mental Health feat. Liz Gabriel

What does it feel like to live life at “two speeds”—either full throttle or completely shut down?  In this deeply personal episode, author, singer-songwriter, and designer Liz Gabriel opens up to host and attorney Michele Locke about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 50 after decades of emotional chaos, confusion, and hidden struggles. Liz reveals how bipolar disorder affected her marriage, motherhood, friendships, creativity, and self-worth, while sharing the hard-earned tools that help her stay stable today—therapy, medication, faith, routine, and radical honesty. She also speaks candidly about the lesser-discussed realities of bipolar disorder, including hypersexuality, oversharing, shame, and emotional impulsivity. Michele adds insight into how mental health is often weaponized in divorce and custody cases, and what courts actually look for when evaluating stability and treatment. Honest, vulnerable, and hopeful, this episode is a powerful conversation about healing, relationships, and reclaiming your identity after diagnosis. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.  Subscribe Here: * lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688] * lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE] * lovelustlaw - Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw] * lovelustlaw - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw] Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke * https://www.michelelocke.com/ [https://www.michelelocke.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ [https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/] * https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke [https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/]  * https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke [https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke]  Liz Gabriel * www.LizGabrielInteriors.com [http://www.lizgabrielinteriors.com] * https://www.instagram.com/lizgabrielinteriors/ [https://www.instagram.com/lizgabrielinteriors/] Jake Deptula * www.instagram.com/jaked3000 [http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000] lovelustfear * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283] * https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec [https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec] * https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/] National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE [http://1.800.799.SAFE] (7233) Text: START to 88788  * https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] * https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline [https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline] * https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/]