Legal Abuse Explained

About Legal Abuse Explained

Legal Abuse Explained is a powerful new podcast created by Ingrid Dutton, creator of the 1 in 3 Podcast, and Karen Tosoni, founder of After Awareness. Together, they shine a light on one of the most overlooked but devastating realities: legal abuse. Drawing from their personal experiences Ingrid and Karen bring both compassion and expertise to this topic. As the podcast host, Ingrid will equip listeners with vital information as she interviews experts in the legal, emotional and financial fields. These experts will provide practical strategies, legal insights, and emotional tools to navigate this hidden battlefield. Karen is the co-founder of the After Awareness LEAF Alliance program, which is a special group that helps people in three big ways: Legal: They connect you with experts who can help you personally understand the system you are entrapped in. Emotional: They collaborate with professionals who bring clarity and guidance to those navigating the trauma of legal abuse. Financial: This is crucial. We offer education and guidance to help you take control of your money and build the confidence you need for your future. You can learn more about how they help at https://afterawareness.org/ (https://afterawareness.org/) This podcast is for survivors who feel trapped in the system, for friends and families who want to better support their loved ones, and for advocates committed to change. Each episode offers hope, validation, and actionable steps—because knowledge is power, and survivors deserve to not just survive, but thrive. Join Ingrid and Karen as they expose the truth about legal abuse and build a toolkit for self-advocacy. 👉 Subscribe now to Legal Abuse Exposed and never miss an episode. Together, we can challenge the silence, shift the system, and stand with survivors.

Publisher

Ingrid Dutton and Karen Tosoni

Category

education · government · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2025

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   What Health Complications Can Victims and Survivors of Legal Abuse Experience? I Cynthya Pagan-Hale

   Legal abuse doesn’t just drain your finances, time, and resources. It can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health. In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, host Ingrid Dutton is joined by Cynthya Pagan-Hale, CEO and founder of the National Domestic Violence Rally and FFC Helping Others and a trained cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic psychotherapist, to discuss the symptoms and health complications victims and survivors of legal abuse may experience. When someone is subjec...

2. 

   4 Jun 2026

   How Does Legal Abuse Affect Children with Dr. Royster I Ep. 4

   Children may not understand legal terminology, but they feel the emotional fallout when court battles invade everyday life. In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Carolyn Royster joins Ingrid to explore how legal abuse and litigation abuse impact children after separation and divorce. We discuss why children are often far more aware of conflict than adults realize, how chronic stress affects development, and the warning signs parents should never ignore. ...

3. 

   17 Apr 2026

   What Is Legal Abuse? LEAF Experts Explain I Ep. 3

   The legal system is supposed to protect people—but what happens when it’s used as a weapon? In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, Ingrid sits down with a LEAF (Legal, Emotional, and Financial) team of experts to answer a critical question: what is legal abuse, and how does it actually show up in real life? We break down how coercive control in family court can be disguised as “just a messy divorce” or “court drama,” while survivors face relentless tactics like excessive filings, legal int...

4. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Legal Abuse Syndrome, Custody Battles & Trauma in Family Court with Dr. Danielle Duperret I Ep. 2

   Court is supposed to be where truth wins—but what happens when the system itself becomes the weapon? In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Dr. Danielle Duperret to break down legal abuse syndrome—a trauma response that mirrors PTSD and often develops during high-conflict divorce, custody battles, and prolonged litigation. Danielle shares her journey from Switzerland to the U.S., and the personal court experience that reshaped her understanding of justice, protection, and power dynamics in fa...

5. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Introduction to the Legal Abuse Explained Podcast I Ep. 1

   We introduce our new podcast focused on explaining how the legal system can be weaponized and providing expert guidance on navigating these challenges. • Host Ingrid Dutton (1 in 3 podcast) is joined by Karen Tosoni (co-founder of After Awareness) • Legal abuse occurs when abusers use court filings, custody battles, and financial litigation to continue control after separation • The podcast will feature expert guests including attorneys, psychologists, and financial advisors • Topics w...

6. 

   29 Aug 2025

   When Courts Become Weapons: The Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed

   Introducing "Legal Abuse Explained," a new collaborative podcast between Ingrid Dutton of the "1 in 3" podcast and Karen Tosoni, CEO of After Awareness. Together they're creating a vital resource dedicated to understanding legal abuse—a pervasive issue that remains shrouded in misunderstanding despite affecting countless lives. • Partnership formed serendipitously when Ingrid and Karen met at PodFest • Legal abuse often manifests disguised as legitimate legal action but with intent to contro...

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