The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast provides a trauma-informed perspective on topics related to abusive power and control dynamics. Host Manya Wakefield is a coercive trauma specialist and the developer of the Global Coercive Control Legislation Index. Recognized as one of Feedspot's Top 10 Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts from 2021 to 2025 and featured among Million Podcast's 2025 Best Narcissist Podcasts. For One-On-One Coaching visit https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching/
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The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast provides a trauma-informed perspective on topics related to abusive power and control dynamics. Host Manya Wakefield is a coercive trauma specialist and the developer of the Global Coercive Control Legislation Index. Recognized as one of Feedspot's Top 10 Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts from 2021 to 2025 and featured among Million Podcast's 2025 Best Narcissist Podcasts. For One-On-One Coaching visit https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching/
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October 1, 2024
Exploring "Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld" with Dr. Christine Cocchiola + Amy Polacko
<p>In this episode, our host Manya Wakefield sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko, co-authors of the newly released book <a href="https://amzn.to/3BBho9G" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">“FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld”</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko bring a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges women face in family court, especially when dealing with coercive control and domestic abuse. Dr. Cocchiola, a trauma-trained therapist and educator, and Amy Polacko, an award-winning journalist and divorce coach, discuss their groundbreaking work and the critical need for systemic reform. Together, they offer practical strategies for women navigating the legal system and reclaiming their power.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p> <p>- Purchase “FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld” <a href="https://amzn.to/3zOm6QT" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/3zOm6QT</a></p> <p>- Visit Dr. Christine Cocchiola’s website: <a href="https://bit.ly/3XHz4rI" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3XHz4rI</a> </p> <p>- Visit Amy Polacko’s website: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y4aVwT" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3Y4aVwT</a></p> <p>- Visit NarcFree Press: <a href="https://bit.ly/4epjOHa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/4epjOHa</a></p> <p>- Tina Swithin, <a href="https://www.onemomsbattle.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">One Mom's Battle</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB COACHING</strong></p> <p>Plus, don’t miss out on our coaching services, designed to provide you with the guidance and empowerment you need during difficult times. Throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024 new clients can redeem a 30% discount when they purchase a coaching package! Use the code DVAM24 when you book a free consultation. </p> <p>- Learn more about Narcissistic Abuse Rehab coaching services <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB</strong> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/NarcAbuseRehab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/NarcAbuseRehab</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/narcabuserehab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/narcabuserehab</a> MEDIUM: <a href="https://bit.ly/2P3QWeT" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/2P3QWeT</a> PINTEREST: <a href="https://bit.ly/2IWT58i" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/2IWT58i</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong></p> <p>The content of this video expresses the content creator's own thoughts and opinions. It is provided for general information only. It is not intended to and is not meant to be advice which you should rely on. Please get the relevant professional or specialist advice before taking or refraining from any action based on the information in this video. If you have medical questions, please consult your doctor or other professional healthcare providers without delay.</p>
July 28, 2023
Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles A Rare Form Of Cancer
<p>In Episode 21 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we delve into the topic <em>‘Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles A Rare Form of Cancer,’ </em>and the disturbing similarities between Julie and Catherine Kassenoff's experiences of coercive control, child custody in the Westchester Family Court, and adverse health outcomes.</p> <p>Like Catherine, Julie has allegedly suffered from years of cruel post-separation abuse from her ex-husband, Robert Levine, President of Food Direct, whose treatment of Julie was found to be "cruel and inhuman" by the court. After Julie's escape, she says Robert has withheld the financial judgement she won 20 years ago and made good on his promise that she would be forever estranged from her children, Jared and Jason.</p> <p>Julie has spent the last two decades advocating for survivors. However after decades of stress and heartache, she was diagnosed with MPN (Myeloproliferative neoplasms), a rare blood cancer. Please donate to help Julie today <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/julie-from-julies-bloomies-needs-our-help?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer">https://www.gofundme.com/f/julie-from-julies-bloomies-needs-our-help?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE OVERVIEW</p> <p>- Julie Levine's story</p> <p>- Similarities to Catherine Kassenoff's story</p> <p>- Post-separation abuse</p> <p>- Parent-child estrangement</p> <p>- Financial abuse</p> <p>- Vexatious Litigation</p> <p>- The link between coercive control and cancer</p> <p>- The systemic abuse of coercive control survivors</p> <ul> <p><br></p> </ul> <p>LINKS + RESOURCES</p> <p>- Julie's GoFundMe - <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/julie-from-julies-bloomies-needs-our-help?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer">https://www.gofundme.com/f/julie-from-julies-bloomies-needs-our-help?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer</a></p> <p>- Until You Say Uncle Again - <a href="https://www.freedomwarrior.info/"></a><a href="https://untilyousayuncleagain.wordpress.com/">https://untilyousayuncleagain.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>- Wakefield, M (2023, February 18). ‘PTSD + Depression Comorbidity Increase Risk of Mortality In Women.’ <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/ptsd-and-depression/">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/ptsd-and-depression/</a></p> <p>- Levine, J. (2020) 'The Use of Isolation in Coercive Control.' Narcissistic Abuse Rehab. <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/the-use-of-isolation-in-coercive-control/">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/the-use-of-isolation-in-coercive-control/</a></p> <p>- Reingle Gonzaleza, J.M., Jetelinaa, K.K., Olaguea, S., Olaguea, J.G. (2018) <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jennifer-Reingle-Gonzalez/publication/326229763_Violence_against_women_increases_cancer_diagnoses_Results_from_a_meta-analytic_review/links/5ed68a1c45851529452a09f6/Violence-against-women-increases-cancer-diagnoses-Results-from-a-meta-analytic-review.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Violence against women increases cancer diagnoses: Results from a meta-T analytic review.</a> Preventative Medicine. Pages 168-179.</p> <p>- Cumming, C. (2018) <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/west-orange/sections/law-and-justice/articles/west-orange-resident-being-sued-for-10-million-do" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Orange Resident Being Sued For 10 Million Dollars By Ex-Husband.</a> Tap Into West Orange.</p> <p>- Cumming, C. (2023) <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/west-orange/articles/former-west-orange-resident-inspirational-volunteer-diagnosed-with-rare-blood-cancer-needs-help" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Former West Orange Resident & Inspirational Volunteer Diagnosed with Rare Blood Cancer Needs Help</a>. Tap Into West Orange.</p> <p>- <a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-second-department/2003/2003-19284.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julie Levine v. Robert Levine</a>, NY Slip Op 19284 [2 AD3d 498] December 8, 2003 Appellate Division, Second Department As corrected through Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. </p> <p>- Heid, M. (2014) <a href="https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/how-stress-affects-cancer-risk.h21-1589046.html#:~:text=Stress%20hormones%20can%20inhibit%20a,of%20cancerous%20tumors%2C%20he%20adds." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How stress affects cancer risk.</a> University of Texas MD Cancer Center.</p> <p><br></p> <p>DISCLAIMER</p> <p>Every effort has been made to present accurate and verifiable information. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research to further understand Julie's journey and the challenges she and other coercive control survivors faces in their battle against cancer. Narcissistic Abuse Rehab takes no responsibility for any actions or decisions made based on the information provided in this episode.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narcissisticabuserehab/message
July 25, 2023
How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff featuring Amy Polacko
<p>In Episode 20 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we explore the topic <em>‘How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff,’ </em> in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist and divorce coach, <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/tag/amy-polacko">Amy Polacko</a>.</p> <p>Catherine alleged that she suffered years of punishing post-separation abuse from her ex-spouse, Allan Kassenoff. We analyze how biases in the family court system allegedly allowed Allan to use a psychological theory that has been discredited and debunked by the American Bar Association, the American Psychology Association, and the UN to gain sole custody and wage an endless campaign of psychological terror that ended in tragedy. #IAmCatherineKassenoff</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE OVERVIEW</p> <p>- Catherine Kassenoff's story</p> <p>- Post-separation abuse</p> <p>- Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)</p> <p>- The patholigization of women in the family court system</p> <p>- DARVO: Definition + Mechanics </p> <p>- Vexatious litigation</p> <p>- The Privilege of Rage</p> <p>- Case Studies: Tina Turner, Amber Heard, Angelina Jolie</p> <p>- The commodification of child custody disputes</p> <p>- Meta-patriarchal violence</p> <p>- Jennifer's Law</p> <p>- The link between PTSD and Depression Comorbidity and Female Mortality</p> <p>- Child mortality in child custody disputes</p> <p>- Coercive control + femicide</p> <p>- UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem’s Statement</p> <ul> <p><br></p> </ul> <p>LINKS + RESOURCES</p> <p>- Amy Polacko’s Official Website - <a href="https://www.freedomwarrior.info/">https://www.freedomwarrior.info</a></p> <p>- Wakefield, M (2023, February 18). ‘PTSD + Depression Comorbidity Increase Risk of Mortality In Women.’ <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/ptsd-and-depression/">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/ptsd-and-depression/</a></p> <p>- Statement by Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women + Girls, Its Causes, and Consequences, 53rd session of the Human Rights Council. June 22, 2023. <a href="https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/issues/women/sr/statements/2023-06-22-SR-VAWG-HRC53-statement.pdf">https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/issues/women/sr/statements/2023-06-22-SR-VAWG-HRC53-statement.pdf</a></p> <p>-United Nations (2023, June 23) ‘Urgent reform needed to shield women and children from violence during custody battles. UN News. <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/06/1138057">https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/06/1138057</a>’</p> <p>- Polacko, A. (2021, December 14) ‘Empty Home for the Holidays: Mothers Who Can’t See Their Children Blame Broken Family Court System.’ Ms. <a href="https://msmagazine.com/2021/12/14/mothers-children-family-court-divorce-domestic-violence-child-abuse/">https://msmagazine.com/2021/12/14/mothers-children-family-court-divorce-domestic-violence-child-abuse/</a></p> <p>- Polacko, A. (2023, June 5) ‘Remembering Catherine Kassenoff and Continuing the Fight for Fair U.S. Child Custody Outcomes.’ Ms. <a href="https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/05/catherine-kassenoff-death-child-custody-divorce-court/">https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/05/catherine-kassenoff-death-child-custody-divorce-court/</a></p> <p>- Polacko, A. (2023, June 12) ‘Allan Kassenoff Resigns After Public Outcry Over Wife Catherine’s Apparent Suicide.’ Ms. Magazine. <a href="https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/12/allan-kassenoff-resigns/">https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/12/allan-kassenoff-resigns/</a></p> <p>- Thomas R.M. and Richardson, J.T. (2015, July 1) 'Parental Alienation Syndrome: 30 Years On and Still Junk Science.' The American Bar Association. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/judicial/publications/judges_journal/2015/summer/parental_alienation_syndrome_30_years_on_and_still_junk_science/">https://www.americanbar.org/groups/judicial/publications/judges_journal/2015/summer/parental_alienation_syndrome_30_years_on_and_still_junk_science/</a></p> <p>- Wakefield, M. (2023, January 27) ‘Why Is Parental Alienation Syndrome So Controversial?’ <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/what-is-parental-alienation-syndrome/">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/what-is-parental-alienation-syndrome/</a></p> <p>- Alltucker, K.(2023, July 17) ‘A child dies every 6 days amid custody fights, family court lapses. Advocates want change.’ <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/17/child-deaths-during-custody-battles/70383774007/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/17/child-deaths-during-custody-battles/70383774007/</a></p> <p>- Syal, Rajeev. (2022, June 2) ‘Why did the Depp-Heard libel outcomes differ in the US and the UK.’ The Guardian. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/jun/02/johnny-depp-amber-heard-libel-outcomes-differ-us-uk">https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/jun/02/johnny-depp-amber-heard-libel-outcomes-differ-us-uk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>DISCLAIMER</p> <p>Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast. Read our full disclaimer: <a href="https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/the-coercive-control-of-catherine-kassenoff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/the-coercive-control-of-catherine-kassenoff/</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narcissisticabuserehab/message
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