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Domestic Violence Podcasts
Domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) is an epidemic across the globe. These podcasts feature a range of creators, from survivors to journalists, telling stories of real experiences of abuse and of survival.
Believe Her
Believe Her is true crime, upside down. In September 2017, young mom Nikki Addimando shot and killed her partner, Chris Grover. She was sentenced to nineteen years to life in prison for murder. Through rare access to police audio, a month-long trial, conversations with Nikki, and original reporting, journalist Justine van der Leun lays out the killing, the evidence, and the aftermath. As this six-part series unfolds, listeners will put together different pieces of a disturbing puzzle. One thing is clear: perception ≠ reality.
The Girl In Room 319 — Libby Caswell
In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. Police quickly ruled her death a suicide. But her mother Cindy thinks she was murdered — and she believes she has proof the crime scene was staged. Award-winning investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen dives deep into Libby’s final days, finding new evidence that unravels the official story and threatens to implicate more than just those in the motel room that day. In her search for answers, Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable, and explores how her story fits into one of America’s most deadly epidemics.
Hang In There
Hang In There is a podcast that shares real stories of survival to raise awareness about domestic abuse and support healing. It offers hope, community, and strength through lived experiences and trusted resources.
I’m a Survivor
Most of survivor Misty Chaviers’ podcast episodes are under 30 minutes, perfect for finding inspiration as you commute to work or school. Check out this episode where Misty talks with the National Director of DomesticShelters.org, Ashley Rumschlag.
I, Survivor
Another that may be tough for some survivors to listen to, but this captivating series features inspiring survivors of all types of trauma telling their first-hand stories of perseverance.
Narcissist Apocalypse
Narcissist Apocalypse is a storytelling podcast that gives a voice to survivors of abuse. Through the power of story, our community helps educate, heal, and make you feel less alone.
One Conversation Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to hold meaningful and empowering conversations on subjects pertaining to relationship violence, assault, and abuse. As trained Prevention Educators, our day to day work is focusing on providing education on recognizing signs of unhealthy and abusive behaviors, and how to identify/provide resources for support in dealing with these issues. They also want these conversations to be a chance to provide self-empowerment by sharing out important concepts on how to take care of ourselves, especially so we can take care of others. This podcast is a place to extend these important conversations outside of our own communities, to educate, deconstruct, and come together in solidarity on these issues.
The Rising Beyond Podcast
Are you ready to thrive as you are coming out of a toxic or abusive relationship? Join Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse for over a decade and runs a membership community for women on their healing journey. On this podcast, you will finally feel understood and your experience will be validated as you learn what you can do to feel better, heal and thrive.
Somebody Must Say These Things
By speaking with survivors and the women who make it their mission to end the issue for good, this podcast casts a stark, unapologetic light on our society’s continued insufficient acknowledgement of Violence Against Women. They follow the stories of survivors and examine the critical, unappreciated role of transition houses. They also speak with the boots-on-the-ground workers who fight everyday to help women and children in need. Together, their insights offer a new, clear perspective on the current status of abuse and violence in the province of Nova Scotia and what we need to do to ensure a brighter tomorrow.
Something Was Wrong
Something Was Wrong is an Iris Award-Winning immersive storytelling docuseries podcast about the discovery, trauma, and recovery from emotionally (and otherwise) abusive relationships.
Spotlight: The Podcast for the Domestic Abuse Sector
Interviews with advocates and experts on important domestic violence issues like support for LGBTIQ+ survivors and how homelessness and abuse intersect.
Targeted—True Crime: Domestic Violence
This one may be difficult for some survivors, but fascinating to others. This true crime podcast delves into real life cases of family violence, examining how similar crimes might be prevented in the future.
Therapy for Black Girls
Find strength and inspiration from licensed psychologist, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, in this popular podcast where she offers strategies for improving your mental health.
Toxic
What happens when toxic masculinity goes unchecked for far too long? In this true-crime podcast, domestic violence journalist, advocate and DomesticShelters.org's Editor-in-Chief Amanda Kippert, along with co-host and comic relief Jenna Brandl, shine a spotlight on the men who have chosen to abuse more than just their male privilege.
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Produced by JBWS, a domestic violence agency serving Morris County, New Jersey, that aims to end the culture of silence that surrounds domestic violence by increasing conversations about abuse.
VOICES of Hope
From Alliance for HOPE International, VOICES of Hope tells the stories of what happens when collaboration and compassion come together to transform lives and strengthen communities at Family Justice Centers and other multi-agency collaboratives.
The following guidelines are used by DomesticShelters.org to determine which books we will make available in our Recommended Books section. If you are an author and would like us to consider your book for our site, please review the guidelines carefully before submitting. To submit a book, email us at info@domesticshelters.org and include a PDF copy of the book.
- Your book must be published by a traditional publisher, not self-published.
- The book must be professionally written, researched, fact-checked, edited and copyedited.
- The book must meet book publishing industry standards for formatting, structure and presentation.
- The writing must exhibit expert understanding of domestic violence or related topics.
- The author is ideally widely recognized for their expertise on the topic presented.
- The book must have an ISBN 10.
- The book must be available through amazon.com.
- You must submit a PDF version of the book so that it can be easily reviewed.
While we receive many book submissions and reserve the right to determine which books will become available on DomesticShelters.org, we’re nonetheless greatly appreciative of all the good work created by the many people working to help survivors and end domestic violence.
