Is Coercive Control The Blueprint of Abuse? - Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Healing and Hope

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert, researcher, and advocate on the devastating impact of coercive control.

Dr. Cocchiola is the founder of the Coercive Control Consulting Institute, where she trains professionals and supports survivors in understanding and dismantling the hidden dynamics of abuse.

She is also the author of Framed and host of The Perfect Prey Podcast, where she amplifies survivor stories and deepens awareness around coercive control and narcissistic abuse.

Together, Robin and Christine explore how gaslighting and coercive control erode self-worth, why these patterns often go unnoticed, and what it takes to break free. They discuss the foundation of narcissistic abuse, the urgent need for awareness and education, and practical strategies for healing and empowerment.

Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of:

• How coercive control operates as the core of abusive relationships.

• Insights from Framed on navigating the aftermath of abuse.

• Lessons from The Perfect Prey Podcast that shed light on lived survivor experiences.

• Tools survivors can use to reclaim their voice and thrive beyond trauma.

Through her institute, book, and podcast, Dr. Cocchiola's work shines a light on an often invisible form of abuse while offering survivors validation, clarity, and hope.

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