Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Ingrid Dutton
Signals Of Control: Naming Abuse Clearly with Dr. Merideth Thompson I Ep. 109
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2026 at 5:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Defining Abuse Beyond Bruises
Power, Control, And Gaslighting
Documenting Safely And Escalation Risks
Language, Labels, And Accountability
Children, High-Conflict Homes, And Beliefs
Body Signals, Boundaries, And Repair
Dating After Abuse And Slowing Down
Healing, Self-Trust, And Financial Autonomy
Taking Up Space And Ending Self-Betrayal
Work Ripple Effects And Science-To-Life Tools
Resources, Partner Lab, And Hopeful Closing
Credits And Ways To Connect
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Power doesn’t always leave a bruise. In Episode 109 of the 1 in 3 Podcast, negotiation professor and relationship scientist Dr. Merideth Thompson breaks down the subtle but devastating patterns of emotional abuse, financial control, and gaslighting — and how they slowly erode self-trust. We explore: • Early signs of emotional control • How gaslighting creates chronic self-doubt • The hidden impact of financial abuse • Why accountability is a clear marker of a safe partner • Trauma-aware docum...