"Is Anybody Out There?” is a powerful and heartfelt podcast co-hosted by Patti Collins and Andrea Langefeld, empowered by Women Helping Women. Dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, the show creates a safe and supportive space where survivors, advocates, and allies can speak, be heard, and find connection. Each episode shines a light on the many forms of abuse—emotional, physical, financial, and psychological—through unfiltered survivor stories, expert perspectives, and practical resources for healing and empowerment. Through survivor stories, expert conversations, musical guests, and open listener call-ins, each episode builds a community of hope, strength, and understanding. Whether you’re surviving, healing, or supporting someone who is, this podcast reminds you: you are not alone. Join Patti Collins and her guests as they break the silence, end the stigma, and empower women everywhere.

In this episode, Patti and Andrea sit down with Chris Gerrard, the first male survivor to share his story on the show. His experience shines a powerful light on a form of domestic violence that often goes unnoticed, unnamed, and unvalidated — psychological abuse. Chris, a staff member from Is Anybody Out There Podcast?, whose life revolves around logic, precision, and clarity, found himself unraveling under the weight of manipulation, isolation, and emotional control. Abuse that left no bruises… but left deep wounds. In this conversation, Chris opens up about how psychological abuse began and slowly eroded his confidence, the moment he realized what he was experiencing was abuse, the challenges men face when seeking help in a system that rarely sees them as victims, the long and difficult process of rebuilding self-trust after emotional manipulation, and how he turned his pain into purpose through dedicated advocacy work. This episode is a reminder that abuse is abuse, whether or not it leaves scars. And that men, too, deserve safety, validation, and support.

Music Guest: Kristen

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If you are a survivor, a supporter, or someone who believes in the power of purpose-driven art — this episode is your reminder that healing can come from unexpected places… and that you are never alone.

"Is Anybody Out There?” is a powerful and heartfelt podcast co-hosted by Patti Collins and Andrea Langefeld, empowered by Women Helping Women. Dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, the show creates a safe and supportive space where survivors, advocates, and allies can speak, be heard, and find connection. Each episode shines a light on the many forms of abuse—emotional, physical, financial, and psychological—through unfiltered survivor stories, expert perspectives, and practical resources for healing and empowerment. Through survivor stories, expert conversations, musical guests, and open listener call-ins, each episode builds a community of hope, strength, and understanding. Whether you’re surviving, healing, or supporting someone who is, this podcast reminds you: you are not alone. Join Patti Collins and her guests as they break the silence, end the stigma, and empower women everywhere.

In this insightful and deeply grounding episode of Is Anybody Out There?, hosts Patti Collins and Andrea sit down with renowned trauma-informed psychologist Dr. La Guardia to explore one of the least understood — but most life-changing — aspects of domestic violence: what it does to the mind. Domestic violence is not only physical. It rewires the brain. It impacts identity. It reshapes how survivors see themselves, trust themselves, and connect with others long after the abuse ends. Dr. La Guardia walks us through the emotional and psychological effects of trauma — from confusion and numbness, to shame, self-blame, and the loss of identity many survivors silently carry. She breaks down the science of trauma, the emotional fallout of coercive control, and the healing that becomes possible when survivors finally have compassion-centered, collaborative care. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Why didn’t I leave sooner?” “Why do I still feel broken?” “Why can’t I trust myself?” “What’s wrong with me?”

This episode gives you answers — and more importantly, a path forward. We also talk about what communities, counselors, churches, and loved ones must do differently to support survivors’ emotional recovery. Not with judgment. Not with pressure. But with understanding, patience, and trauma-informed love. If you’re carrying invisible wounds… if you’re trying to reclaim the parts of yourself that were dimmed or distorted by abuse… this episode offers language, validation, and hope. You deserve peace. You deserve healing. You deserve yourself again.

Music Guest: Jules

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If you are a survivor, a supporter, or someone who believes in the power of purpose-driven art — this episode is your reminder that healing can come from unexpected places… and that you are never alone.

"Is Anybody Out There?” is a powerful and heartfelt podcast co-hosted by Patti Collins and Andrea Langefeld, empowered by Women Helping Women. Dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, the show creates a safe and supportive space where survivors, advocates, and allies can speak, be heard, and find connection. Each episode shines a light on the many forms of abuse—emotional, physical, financial, and psychological—through unfiltered survivor stories, expert perspectives, and practical resources for healing and empowerment. Through survivor stories, expert conversations, musical guests, and open listener call-ins, each episode builds a community of hope, strength, and understanding. Whether you’re surviving, healing, or supporting someone who is, this podcast reminds you: you are not alone. Join Patti Collins and her guests as they break the silence, end the stigma, and empower women everywhere.

In this deeply personal and courage-filled episode of Is Anybody Out There?, hosts Patti Collins and Andrea Langfield sit down with Teresa to explore what healing after abuse truly looks like — the emotional unraveling, the rebuilding, the moments of clarity, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose yourself again. Teresa opens up about the early signs of emotional abuse, including name-calling, intimidation, and the unpredictable cycles of someone struggling with alcoholism. She shares what it felt like to navigate a relationship where apologies sometimes came through money, but real change never followed. Through counseling, she began to understand emotional unavailability and the impact it had on her self-worth — and how reclaiming her power meant finally choosing peace over chaos. Her story is one of honesty, tenderness, and triumph. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning, growing, and rediscovering the parts of yourself that were silenced.

Music Guest: Honour Rae

If you are a survivor, a supporter, or someone who believes in the power of purpose-driven art — this episode is your reminder that healing can come from unexpected places… and that you are never alone.