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LoveLustLaw is a gripping true-crime-meets-courtroom podcast that pulls back the curtain on divorce, custody battles, and domestic violence—hosted by veteran judge and attorney Michele Locke, who exposes the shocking truths behind headline-making (and hidden) cases where love, lust, and law collide.

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Monday · 1 hr 34 min
Coercive Control Explained: Lindsay Clancy and Death of a Pastor's Wife
What does coercive control look like when there are no visible bruises? How can power, religion, sexuality, mental health, isolation, and public perception become part of an abusive dynamic? And what happens when highly publicized cases are tried not only in courtrooms, but online? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Attorney Michele Locke is joined by the Dirty Laundry Podcast Hosts Amanda Silver and Alex Howard, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about coercive control, domestic abuse, mental health, faith, and the challenges of judging complicated cases from the outside. Using Netflix’s Death of a Pastor’s Wife and the Lindsay Clancy case as starting points, the conversation explores what these cases can – and cannot – tell us about the hidden dynamics that can exist behind closed doors. In this episode, we discuss: — What coercive control actually looks like and why abuse isn't always physical. — The allegations and relationship dynamics portrayed in Death of a Pastor’s Wife, including alleged grooming, sexual coercion, isolation, triangulation, public shaming, stalking, and cyberstalking. — The intersection of religion and power, including concerns about spiritual authority being used to influence intimate relationships and divorce decisions. — How shame, sexual expectations, and religious teachings can potentially become tools of control. — Mental health as a potential battleground, including allegations and questions surrounding diagnoses, treatment, medication, and who has influence over someone's care. — Why post-separation periods can be especially complicated, and the importance of safety planning when someone is attempting to leave a controlling relationship. — The importance of preserving texts, emails, recordings, social media posts, medical information, and other evidence when documenting concerning behaviour. — Legal developments surrounding coercive control, including Canada's emerging recognition of family violence involving coercive and controlling behavior. — The Lindsay Clancy trial, including the hung jury and the public debate surrounding mental health, postpartum crisis, and criminal responsibility. — Questions surrounding Patrick Clancy, the family's timeline and support system, and the limits of what the public can know from media coverage. — The significance of sealed evidence, including the 911 recording, and why missing pieces of evidence can make public conclusions especially difficult. — The danger of turning tragedy into an online courtroom, and why “keyboard warrior” judgment can do more harm than good. — How we can replace speculation and condemnation with curiosity, compassion, practical support, and constructive conversation. These cases have generated enormous public attention, but the bigger conversation is about something that happens far beyond the headlines: how people recognize coercive control, how victims seek help, how families and professionals respond, and how the legal system addresses behavior that may not leave obvious physical evidence. Michele, Amanda, and Alex also discuss an important question: What can we actually learn from these cases without pretending we know everything that happened behind closed doors? **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Dirty Laundry Podcast https://www.instagram.com/dirty.laundry.podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyLaundryPodcast Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #narcissisticabuse #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #narcissismawareness #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #lindsayclancy #lindsayclancytrial #lindsayclancycase #postpartumpsychosis #postpartummentalhealth #deathofthepastorswife #micamiller #jpmiller #coercivecontrol #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #hiddenabuse #relationshipabuse #toxicrelationships #gaslighting #stalking #cyberstalking #familylaw #familycourt #legalanalysis #crimeanalysis #relationshippsychology #mentalhealthawareness #divorce #abusiverelationships #lovelustlaw #dirtylaundrypodcast
September 23 · 30 min
Starting Over at Midlife: Michele’s Journey Through Weight Loss & Divorce
In this deeply personal episode of LoveLustRaw, Michele opens up about the moments that changed her life, and the women who helped remind her that starting over is possible. Michele takes us from a hilarious and wildly awkward restaurant encounter into the much more vulnerable story behind her transformation. She reflects on once weighing nearly 300 pounds, undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, using Zepbound, and later having a 360 tummy tuck and inner thigh lift. Her transformation also involved two knee replacements, an ankle replacement, and three cervical fusions which allowed her to leave the sidelines and finally get back into the game of life. Along the way, Michele discovered that losing weight didn't automatically mean loving the woman in the mirror. Michele talks candidly about body dysmorphia, weight-loss plateaus, changing confidence, and the reality of “skinny privilege.” Then comes the harder story: after 22 years of marriage, Michele made the decision to leave in March 2024. She shares what escalating conflict, emotional strain, and controlling behavior felt like, and how the stress affected her physical health, including severe anemia and dangerously high blood pressure. Leaving wasn't the end of the story. It was the beginning of Michele finding herself again. She talks about rebuilding her health, rediscovering confidence, finding laughter and joy, and learning to give herself grace for the choices she made while simply trying to survive. Michele also pays tribute to a few of the women who inspired her. The most important influence came from her mother, Margo, whose strength shaped Michele from an early age and showed her how to survive anything life throws your way. To her mother Michele says “Thank You.” Michele also discusses more recent women that have been inspirations on her rebuilding journey post divorce. Women like Mackenzie Fultz aka Freedom Barbie, whose public journey and physical transformation have inspired her, and Brett Butler, a pioneering female comedian whose story and resilience have made an indelible mark on Michele’s journey of rebuilding, rediscovering, and finding joy again. In This Episode Michele's journey from nearly 300 pounds to a new relationship with her body Gastric sleeve, Zepbound, body contouring, and the realities of major weight loss Body dysmorphia and why transformation isn't always what you expect The complicated reality of “skinny privilege” Leaving a 22-year marriage and finding the courage to start over How chronic stress affected can affect health Learning to give yourself grace instead of living in regret The strength Michele learned from her mother The women who recently have inspired Michele: Mackenzie Fultz aka Freedom Barbie and Brett Butler Why laughter, resilience, and hope matter during reinvention The reminder that you can get out, you can heal, and you can begin again **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #womenhealingwomen #selfloveafterabuse #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #traumarecovery #mentalhealthhealing #reclaimyourlife
September 21 · 1 hr 13 min
The Bedroom Problem That Starts Outside the Bedroom: Marriage, Intimacy & Connection
What happens when a major fight, a career setback, and a question at a funeral force you to take an honest look at the life you're building? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Michele Locke sits down with Mitchell Osmond of Dad Nation for a powerful conversation about marriage, personal transformation, emotional connection, and intimacy. Mitchell shares how losing a senior leadership role sent him into a difficult season of depression, weight gain, debt, and substance use. After a major fight with his wife—and a powerful question at a funeral, “Are you living a life worthy of imitation?”—he began an 18-month journey that included losing 60 pounds, paying off $100,000 in debt, getting sober, and rebuilding his marriage. Michele and Mitchell also explore why couples become emotionally disconnected, how communication breakdowns can contribute to marital conflict, why men can struggle to identify and express emotions, practical ways couples can create greater intimacy and emotional safety, and introduce Mitchell's Attraction Triangle: Seen, Heard, Safe. Key Takeaways Seen: Appreciation, acknowledgement, and affection. Heard: Use the Mirror → Summarize → Clarify active-listening loop. Safe: Build physical, financial, relational, and emotional security. Understand why emotional connection can matter more than simply trying to “solve” a problem. Learn how vulnerability and transparency can strengthen trust. Explore why respect and feeling valued can be especially important to men. Discover the “microwave vs. oven” analogy for intimacy. Try asking: “Do you want me to listen, or do you want me to help fix it?” **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Mitchell Osmond https://www.dadnationco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/ https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #marriageadvice #relationshipadvice #marriagepodcast #relationshippodcast #healthyrelationships #emotionalintimacy #emotionalconnection #marriagecommunication #couplescommunication #relationshipcommunication #mensmentalhealth #menswellness #personalgrowth #personaltransformation #selfimprovement #sobrietyjourney #marriagetransformation #rebuildingtrust #vulnerability #emotionalintelligence #intimacyinmarriage #healthycommunication #activeListening #emotionalSafety #marriagehelp #relationshiptips #husbandandwife #strongmarriage
September 18 · 18 min
Lindsay Clancy Trial Analysis: Insanity Defense, Reasonable Doubt & Justice: Part 1
One juror. One holdout. No verdict. What happens when 11 jurors reportedly believe a defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity, while one juror refuses to agree? In this episode of LoveLustLaw, Attorney Michele Locke takes a closer look at the Lindsay Clancy trial and the legal and human questions left behind by a hung jury. Michele brings a unique perspective shaped by experience as a criminal defense attorney, magistrate, criminal jury foreman, and 22 years married to a highly regarded prosecutor who handled capital murder cases. She breaks down the insanity defense, reasonable doubt, jury deliberations, juror questions, and the Allen charge, while examining what the reported 11–1 split can - and cannot - tell us about the case. She also discusses the father's emotional 911 call and why the judge's decision to restrict its public release matters. But beyond the courtroom lies an even harder question: What does justice look like when severe mental illness, postpartum mental health, and an unimaginable crime collide? After a hung jury, is a retrial the right path - or does justice require something more? This is not just a conversation about a verdict. It’s a conversation about accountability, mental health, compassion, and what justice really means. **This episode contains discussions of child murder, assault, child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In This Episode Why Michele Locke believes she is qualified to analyze criminal cases Her experience as a criminal defense attorney Working as a magistrate and the responsibilities that came with the role What she learned from serving as a criminal jury foreman Her 22-year experience observing high-profile criminal and capital cases An overview of the Lindsay Clancy trial What a hung jury means, and what it doesn't mean The reported 11–1 split over an insanity verdict How difficult it is to establish an insanity defense The emotional significance of the father's 911 call Why the judge's decision regarding release of the recording matters What juror questions can - and cannot - tell us The Allen charge and jury deliberations Why the length of deliberations isn't necessarily a roadmap to the verdict Postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility The difficult question of whether a retrial would constitute justice Topics: Lindsay Clancy trial, Lindsay Clancy verdict, insanity defense, hung jury, jury deliberations, Allen charge, postpartum mental health, criminal justice, reasonable doubt, true crime, legal analysis. #LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #InsanityDefense #HungJury #CriminalJustice #LoveLustLaw #MicheleLocke **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
September 14 · 1 hr 16 min
How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Body: Nervous System Regulation and The Micah Miller Case with Shea Fairbanks
What happens to the body when a relationship becomes a source of fear, control, and relentless stress? Attorney Michele Locke examines the disturbing story of pastor John Paul Miller and his late wife, Micah Miller, as portrayed in the Netflix docuseries. Michele discusses allegations outlined in a federal indictment, including cyberstalking, harassment, tracking and surveillance, financial interference, threats involving intimate images, and alleged false statements to federal agents. Beyond the headlines, Michele explores how prolonged relationship trauma and coercive control can affect the body. She discusses the physical and emotional changes she observed in Micah’s story while reflecting on her own experience of deteriorating health during a toxic marriage. Michele is joined by human-performance and breathwork coach Shea Fairbanks, who explains how chronic stress affects the nervous system, breathing, sleep, weight, energy, and emotional regulation. Shea offers practical tools for building nervous system capacity, completing the body’s stress cycles, and beginning to move out of survival mode. The conversation also explores Shea’s nearly six years of sobriety, how alcohol influenced his relationships and coping mechanisms, and how recovery transformed his health, connections, and career. Topics covered in this episode: The story of John Paul Miller and Micah Miller (Death of a Pastor’s Wife) Allegations outlined in the federal indictment Cyberstalking, harassment, tracking, and surveillance Threats involving intimate images Financial interference and coercive control The physical effects of toxic relationships Relationship trauma and the nervous system Chronic stress, cortisol, and survival mode How stress affects breathing, sleep, weight, and energy Emotional regulation during prolonged stress Breathwork and nervous system regulation Building nervous system capacity Completing the body’s stress response cycle Alcohol as a coping mechanism Sobriety, recovery, and personal transformation Rebuilding health and relationships after addiction **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Shea Fairbanks https://www.instagram.com/shea.fairbanks/ https://sheafairbanks.com/ Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #relationships #toxic #dating #domesticabuse #lawyer #attorney #relationshipadvice #toxicrelationships #healing #support #selfcare #overcomingabuse #legalhelp #survivorstories #knowledgeispower #empowerment #womenempowerment #strongwomen #healingjourney #womenhealingwomen #selfloveafterabuse #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #traumarecovery #mentalhealthhealing #reclaimyourlife #breathwork #nervoussystemregulation
September 7 · 50 min
Life After Divorce: Lauren Nicole on Healing, Empowerment and Starting Over
What happens when a high-conflict divorce turns your entire world upside down, and ultimately becomes the catalyst for discovering your voice, your purpose, and your power? On this episode of LoveLustLaw, Michele Locke sits down with Lauren Nicole, creator and host of The Ex-Wives Lounge, for a raw and empowering conversation about divorce, trauma, healing, motherhood, relationships, and finding yourself on the other side of heartbreak. Lauren opens up about navigating a high-conflict divorce when her daughter was just 12 months old, the isolation and judgment she experienced, and the impact of what she describes as “false narratives.” After years of EMDR therapy and an unwavering commitment to advocating for her daughter, Lauren transformed her pain into purpose, creating The Ex-Wives Lounge as a space where women can share how they rebuilt their lives after divorce, breakups, and difficult long-term relationships. The conversation goes beyond divorce, exploring why women should never be defined by their relationship status, how true happiness begins within, and what it means to reclaim your self-worth after a traumatic relationship. Michele, Jake and Lauren also dive into bullying, confidence, protective children, dating as content creators, social media, and the unexpected realities of building a public platform. In this episode: — Navigating a high-conflict divorce — Healing from divorce and relationship trauma — EMDR therapy and emotional recovery — Motherhood, co-parenting, and advocating for your child — Rebuilding confidence and self-worth after divorce — Women’s empowerment and emotional independence — Dating, relationships, and starting over after divorce **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Lauren Nicole https://www.instagram.com/thexwivesloungepod/ https://www.youtube.com/@thexwivesloungepod Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #divorce #divorcerecovery #healingafterdivorce #lifeafterdivorce #divorcehealing #divorcesupport #highconflictdivorce #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #relationshiphealing #toxicrelationships #womensempowerment #selfworth #healingjourney #startingover #datingafterdivorce #coparenting #personalgrowth #rebuildingyourself #podcast
August 31 · 1 hr 8 min
AI and Digital Stalking: How to Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe | Alan Silberberg
What happens when AI, surveillance technology, and high-conflict relationships collide? In this eye-opening episode, Michele Locke is joined by cybersecurity expert Alan Silberberg and correspondent Jake Deptula for a candid conversation about AI, digital privacy, cybersecurity, and digital stalking, and what you can do to protect yourself. AI can be an extraordinary tool, but it can also make it easier to impersonate, manipulate, surveil, harass, and deceive. From fake texts and spoofed emails to forged signatures, spyware, location tracking, and misinformation, technology is changing the landscape of divorce, family law, business disputes, and personal safety. The good news? You don't have to be a cybersecurity expert to reduce your risk. They discuss AI’s growing role in legal research, fraud, spoofing, identity manipulation, and high-conflict relationships, while examining Alan’s four levels of AI, from consumer tools to government-scale tracking. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why AI should be a starting point not an authority - How AI is changing stalking, fraud, and digital manipulation - Alan's four levels of AI and surveillance - How your phone, car, apps, and connected devices contribute to your digital footprint - Why public Wi-Fi, QR codes, Bluetooth, and AirDrop can create privacy risks - How Faraday bags and boxes can help protect certain devices - Practical digital hygiene habits for adults, families, and businesses - What parents should teach kids about privacy and digital reputation. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Alan Silberberg https://alanwsilberberg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digijaks/ https://digijaks.com/ Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Security Software Recommendations Delete Me: Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout https://simplisafe.com/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #cyberstalking #digitalstalking #cybersecurity #privacy #digitalprivacy #onlinesafety #spyware #stalkingawareness #stalking #onlineharassment #coercivecontrol #personalsafety #cybercrime #phishing #malware #identitytheft #digitalforensics #reputationmanagement #techsafety #cyberawareness #dataprivacy #internetsecurity #digitalsecurity #airtagtracking #locationtracking #digitalsurveillance #familylaw #relationshipsafety #podcastclips #lovelustlaw
August 24 · 1 hr 16 min
P*rn, Power & Perception: Censorship, Double Standards & the Fight to Be Heard feat. Ryan Keely
What happens when SW collides with censorship, financial restrictions, and deeply rooted social stigma? In this compelling episode of LoveLustLaw, attorney Michele Locke sits down with media personality, writer, and adult performer Ryan Keely for a candid conversation about the realities of working in today’s adult industry, and the systems that continue to shape who gets heard, paid, and protected. Ryan reflects on her evolution in the industry, from the pre-social-media era to today’s highly regulated digital landscape, where platform restrictions, payment policies, and censorship can make earning a living increasingly difficult. Together, Michele and Ryan unpack the double standards faced by SWers and question why adult creators are often denied opportunities routinely available to other online creators. The conversation also examines the growing influence of financial institutions and policies that restrict adult content, the unintended consequences of censorship, and the ways these measures can push SWers into more vulnerable circumstances. Beyond the industry itself, Michele and Ryan challenge common assumptions about pornography and relationships, including the notion that consuming p*rn*graphy is inherently a form of infidelity, a particularly consequential issue in high-conflict divorces and family law disputes. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Ryan Keely https://www.instagram.com/RyanKeelyTM Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
August 17 · 1 hr 16 min
When Dating Hurts: Dating Violence, Coercive Control & Relationship Red Flags | Bill Mitchell
How can we recognize the warning signs of dating violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, and dangerous relationship patterns before it’s too late? In this powerful episode of lovelustlaw, Michele Locke sits down with Bill Mitchell, author and host of the When Dating Hurts podcast, to explore the hidden realities of intimate partner violence and the warning signs that are often missed. Bill’s mission began after the devastating murder of his 21-year-old daughter, Kristin, who was killed by her boyfriend in 2005 shortly after graduating from college. Bill shares Kristin’s story, the impact of her killer’s ongoing parole hearings on their family, and how unimaginable loss became a mission to educate others about dating violence and relationship abuse. They discuss why abuse is hidden behind shame, isolation, and the appearance of a loving relationship and why there doesn’t have to be bruises for abuse to occur. The conversation also explores relationship red flags, emotional abuse, strangulation, digital stalking, evidence collection, self-esteem and vulnerability, safely leaving an abusive relationship, healthy boundaries, and how parents can talk to their children about dating violence. Bill outlines a common five-step “template” of abuse - fairy tale romance, isolation, threats, violence, and a convincing apology - repeating in cycles. They also discuss why victims may minimize what happened, why leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated and dangerous, and how friends, family members, educators, and communities can provide support without judgment. Most importantly, this episode is about prevention: teaching young people what healthy relationships look like, recognizing red flags early, and knowing when control has crossed the line into abuse. In This Episode: — How dating violence and coercive control can begin — The hidden warning signs of abusive relationships — The five-step cycle of abuse — Why emotional abuse can be just as traumatic as physical violence — Isolation, shame, threats, and manipulation — Strangulation and other serious warning signs — Digital stalking and documenting evidence — How predators use reward-and-punishment tactics — Why self-esteem can affect vulnerability to abuse — How to safely leave a dangerous relationship — How parents can talk with kids about healthy relationships — Why victims need patience and nonjudgmental support — Men as victims of intimate partner violence — Teaching boundaries and relationship skills early — Resources for people experiencing domestic or dating violence **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Bill Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/whendatinghurts/ 249. Michele Locke - Lawyer, Judge, and DV Survivor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/249-michele-locke-lawyer-judge-and-dv-survivor/id1542478530?i=1000705380885 261. Michele Locke - Her Return Interview - Lawyer, Judge, Mother and DV Survivor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/261-michele-locke-her-return-interview-lawyer-judge/id1542478530?i=1000714328237 Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #datingviolence #coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #emotionalabuse #relationshipredflags #redflags #abusiverelationships #intimatepartnerviolence #lovebombing #cycleofabuse #toxicrelationships #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #datingadvice #digitalstalking #traumabonding #abuseawareness #whendatinghurts #lovelustlaw
August 10 · 1 hr 2 min
How to Trust Your Intuition | Psychic Medium Nichole Duncan on Love, Loss & Healing
Is that feeling in your gut instinct, intuition, or something psychic? On this episode of LoveLustLaw, attorney Michele Locke and correspondent Jake Deptula welcome psychic medium, intuitive consultant, and forensic psychic Nichole Duncan for a fascinating conversation about intuition, mediumship, remote viewing, grief, relationships, and learning to trust your inner voice. Nichole shares her remarkable journey into the world of psychic development—from growing up in a family with intuitive gifts to experiencing prophetic dreams, evidential mediumship, and training in remote viewing with former Stargate Project remote viewer Angela Ford. She also explains how she approaches forensic psychic work, the importance of energetic boundaries, and why intuition is a skill everyone can strengthen. Michele leads an honest discussion about trauma, empathic sensitivity, nervous-system awareness, and recognizing relationship red flags before it's too late. Nichole explains why trusting your gut isn't just spiritual—it's often your body's first line of protection. Jake shares the emotional story of losing his sister, Gina, prompting a heartfelt conversation about grief, signs from loved ones, dreams, spirit communication, and the hope that our connections continue beyond this life. Whether you're curious about psychic mediumship, spiritual awakening, remote viewing, forensic psychics, empaths, or simply want to learn how to trust your intuition in everyday life, this episode offers powerful insights into healing, self-worth, relationships, and the unseen forces that may be guiding us. Topics Covered: Psychic medium Nicole Duncan's origin story How remote viewing works Developing intuition and psychic abilities Forensic psychic investigations Dreams, déjà vu, and spirit communication Signs from loved ones after death Healing from betrayal and heartbreak Trusting your gut in relationships Empath overwhelm and grounding techniques Self-worth, boundaries, and healthy love Soulmates, past lives, and spiritual growth **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Nichole Duncan https://www.nicholeduncanintuitive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicholeduncanintuitive/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicholeduncanintuitive Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
August 3 · 1 hr 17 min
Trauma, Consent & Healing: Jimanekia Eborn on Reclaiming Your Body and Voice
How do we reclaim our bodies, rebuild trust, and create a life that's defined by more than survival? In this powerful episode, Michele Locke sits down with trauma expert, comprehensive sex educator, survivor advocate, and Tending the Garden founder Jimanekia Eborn for an honest conversation about resilience, healing, and reclaiming your voice. Jimanekia shares her deeply personal journey as a survivor of sexual assault and childhood domestic violence, including the devastating loss of her mother and how those experiences shaped her life's work. She discusses creating Tending the Garden to provide culturally responsive support for marginalized survivors and how the organization evolved through unexpected challenges. The conversation explores survivor-centered healing, body autonomy, consent, pleasure without shame, trauma-informed sex education, and practical ways survivors can reconnect with themselves. Jimanekia also explains the growing role of intimacy coordinators in film and television, her work consulting on trauma-informed storytelling, and her experience serving as a mental health liaison for professional wrestling organizations. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice This episode contains discussions of murder, sexual assault, child abuse, abortion, and explicit adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Riding Toy Link https://ridethecowgirl.com/ Jimanekia Eborn https://www.instagram.com/jimanekia https://www.instagram.com/tendingthegarden.4.sas/ https://traumaqueen.love/ https://www.tendingthegarden.love/ Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
July 27 · 54 min
Broken Pickers, Bad Habits & a Dating Coach Who's Had Enough (of Jake): Modern Day Dating Advice with Hollywood Matchmaker & Dating Coach Jaydi Samuels Kuba
Is your biggest dating obstacle... you? Hollywood matchmaker and dating coach, Jaydi Samuels Kuba, returns to join Michele and Jake for a brutally honest conversation about why overthinking can sabotage both love and success. Jaydi calls Jake out for dropping the ball on his dating homework, challenges Michele to get back on the dating apps, and breaks down the truth about masculine and feminine energy in modern dating—and why so many people get it wrong. From dating profile do's and don'ts, cat photos, and "broken pickers" to Bachelor myths and whether Michele would ever survive The Bachelorette, no topic is off-limits. Jaydi gives Jake an unfiltered assessment of his dating excuses, explains why action always beats analysis, and sends both hosts back into the dating-app battlefield with personalized strategies, live profile critiques, and platform picks—Bumble for one and Hinge for the other. If you've ever overanalyzed a text, questioned your dating profile, or wondered why modern dating feels like a game of hot potato, this conversation is your wake-up call. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Jaydi Kuba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmadeinhollywood/ Submissions/Contact Jaydi: https://www.ljmatchmaking.com/contact-us CEO of http://www.ljmatchmaking.com/ LJMatchmaking Co-Host of https://open.spotify.com/show/0luKTNiPSiXNQj3yTrhQpQ?si=f1f5a68615504392 Order My Book https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-Last-First-Date/Jaydi-Samuels-Kuba/9781668079645 Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #matchmaking #professionalmatchmaker #dating #relationships #datingadvice #relationshipadvice #findinglove #seriousrelationships #intentionaldating #datingcoach #relationshipcoach #love #compatibility #moderndating #onlinedating #singlelife #datingtips #loveadvice #healthyrelationships #marriage #relationshipgoals #datingstrategy #highvaluedating #qualitymatches #lastinglove #romance #firstdate #communication #emotionalintelligence #selflove
July 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Why Stalking Victims Struggle to Get Justice feat. Anna Nasset
How do you rebuild your life when a stalker is determined to destroy it? Michele Locke is joined by Stalking survivor, author, and advocate Anna Nasset who shares the terrifying reality of being stalked for years after opening an art gallery. What began as persistent emails and unwanted contact quickly escalated into threats, cyberstalking, and years of fear that ultimately forced her to close her business, leave her home, and rebuild her life across the country. Against overwhelming odds, Anna helped achieve one of the rarest outcomes in stalking prosecutions. After years of documenting evidence and working with prosecutors, her stalker was convicted of aggravated felony stalking and felony cyberstalking in a landmark case. She also recounts the extraordinary experience of being cross-examined in court by the man who stalked her. But this episode goes far beyond one survivor's story. Anna explains why stalking remains one of the most misunderstood crimes, why victims often struggle to get protection, and how technology has made stalking easier than ever. She discusses safety planning, digital privacy, trauma, dating after abuse, and the lasting emotional, financial, and professional impact stalking has on survivors. She also shares how her experience inspired a new mission: training law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, and organizations to better recognize stalking behaviors and protect victims before violence escalates. Guest: Anna Nassett, Author of Now I Speak, international stalking expert, survivor advocate, trainer, and speaker. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Anna Nasset https://www.anassetconsulting.com/home https://www.instagram.com/anna.nasset/ https://www.facebook.com/annanasset https://www.amazon.com/Now-Speak-Stalked-Standing-Up/dp/1955026874/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
July 13 · 1 hr 50 min
Christopher Titus on a 12-Year Divorce Battle, Family Court Chaos, and How Comedy Saved Him
Content/Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, and attempted murder, suicide and suicide attempts, domestic violence and domestic violence allegations, child abuse and child abuse allegations, pet abuse and animal death. Listener discretion is advised. Comedian Christopher Titus joins attorney and former family court judge Michele Locke for a candid conversation about the painful 12-year divorce battle that reshaped his life. After discovering his wife was sleeping with two other men and had stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars, Titus filed for divorce on 6/6/06, setting off more than a decade of courtroom battles, 108 court appearances, false abuse allegations, costly forensic accounting, and frustration with attorneys who failed to present critical evidence. He also opens up about the emotional toll of the ordeal, including experiencing suicidal thoughts while on tour and being removed from his own home. Titus shares how his now wife, Rachel, became an unwavering source of support, helping reverse a ruling that once required him to pay his ex, into one that ultimately required his ex to pay him. He also explains the Richmond order that finally brought his alimony obligations to an end. Drawing on her experience overseeing CPS and protective-order cases, Locke offers practical insight into how family courts evaluate evidence, issue temporary orders, and navigate parenting disputes. Together, they discuss the importance of playing the long game for the sake of children, the value of settlement when possible, and the lasting harm caused by turning kids against a parent. The conversation also explores how comedy helped Titus transform trauma into connection, and why honesty and authenticity remain at the heart of both great storytelling and healing. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Christopher Titus https://christophertitus.com/en-usd https://www.instagram.com/titusnation https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUTZU0Xh8Aem_RlYkSSLrQ https://www.tiktok.com/@titusnation https://www.facebook.com/therealchristophertitus Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #cheating #cheatingstory #mencheating #womencheating #cheatingmen #cheatingwomen #cheatingwifestories #cheatingstories #cheatingspouses #cheatingspouses #affairs #affair #infidelity #infidelityconsequences #infidelityinmarriage #infidelityexpert #texaslawyer #texaslaw #lawyer #austinattorney #familylaw #texasattorney #relationshippodcast #relationships #dating #marriage #divorce #lifeafterdivorce #relationshiptips #relationships101 #affairstory #affairhelp #affairexpert #christophertitus #titus #comedy
July 6 · 39 min
Home Depot Husbands, Dating Apps & DMs: Michele Gets Back To Dating
Is Home Depot really the new dating app... or are we all getting played by TikTok? This week, the hosts put the viral "Home Depot Husband" trend to the test and share where they actually think you have a better chance of meeting quality singles. But the real headline? Michele is officially jumping back into the dating pool after years on the sidelines—and the group has plenty of opinions. From finding love after heartbreak to navigating dating apps, setting higher standards, and avoiding "subpar" partners, the conversation gets surprisingly real. Michele opens up about what she's looking for in a relationship, why confidence can intimidate the wrong men, and whether she's ready for something serious... or just ready to have some fun. Jake and Gabi share their own dating app wins and disasters, spills what it's like filtering Michele's DMs, and explains why your social media might be helping—or hurting—your love life. Along the way, the crew swaps dating horror stories, laughs over questionable profile photos and ends up talking about Michele's glorious new truck. Topics include: The Home Depot Husband trend Dating apps vs. meeting in real life Self-worth and relationship patterns Dating standards and deal breakers Social media red flags DMs, boundaries, and online dating safety Matchmaking and modern dating **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
June 29 · 1 hr 11 min
Hollywood Matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba Gives One Bachelor a Reality Check
Can a Hollywood storyteller turned elite matchmaker unlock the secret to lasting love? And what happens when a real-life bachelor puts her expertise to the test? In this engaging episode of loveluslaw, Michele Locke sits down with Jaydi Samuels Kuba—former Family Guy and Salem writer, author of Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker, founder of LJ Matchmaking, and co-host of Match Made in Hollywood—to explore the art of building meaningful, lasting relationships. Jaydi shares how her career evolved from creating unforgettable TV characters to helping real people find love, revealing the surprising connections between storytelling, psychology, and professional matchmaking. Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Michele's on-air confidant, Jake Deptula, becomes the subject of a live matchmaking intake. With Michele enthusiastically guiding the conversation, Jaydi dives into Jake's values, lifestyle, politics, faith, habits, dating preferences, and relationship goals, giving listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at how elite matchmakers evaluate compatibility—and what it really takes to find a lasting relationship. Jaydi invites interested listeners to apply through LJ Matchmaking—or DM her directly—to be considered as a potential match for Jake, leaving open the question: could his future partner be listening right now? Packed with humor, vulnerability, relationship expertise, and real-time matchmaking, this episode offers a rare look inside both the minds of matchmakers and the hearts of those still searching for love. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Jaydi Samuels Kuba Bachelor "Jake" Submissions/Contact Jaydi: https://www.ljmatchmaking.com/contact-us CEO of http://www.ljmatchmaking.com/ LJMatchmaking Co-Host of https://open.spotify.com/show/0luKTNiPSiXNQj3yTrhQpQ?si=f1f5a68615504392 Order My Book https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-Last-First-Date/Jaydi-Samuels-Kuba/9781668079645 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matchmadeinhollywood/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matchmadeinhollywood Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #matchmaking #professionalmatchmaker #dating #relationships #datingadvice #relationshipadvice #findinglove #seriousrelationships #intentionaldating #datingcoach #relationshipcoach #love #compatibility #moderndating #onlinedating #singlelife #datingtips #loveadvice #healthyrelationships #marriage #relationshipgoals #datingstrategy #highvaluedating #qualitymatches #lastinglove #romance #firstdate #communication #emotionalintelligence #selflove
June 22 · 1 hr 9 min
Covert Narcissism in Marriage: Signs, Gaslighting, and Healing After Divorce | Laura Richards
What happens when the person everyone sees as the “nice guy” is the one causing the deepest harm behind closed doors? In this powerful opening episode of lovelustlaw, host Michele Locke sits down with author and podcast host Laura Richards (Married to a Nice Guy; “That’s Where I’m At” Podcast) to explore her 30-plus year marriage and the abuse patterns she says were hidden beneath a carefully crafted public image. Laura shares her journey of uncovering decades of deception, infidelity, gaslighting, and manipulation, and how filing for divorce triggered what she describes as a campaign of blame, denial, and character assassination. Together, Michele and Laura unpack the hallmarks of covert narcissistic abuse, including DARVO, love bombing, future faking, devaluation, reverse discard, and smear campaigns, and discuss why victims often don’t need a clinical diagnosis to recognize an unhealthy relationship. The conversation examines the impact of emotional abuse on mental health, family dynamics, and self-worth, including how children can become caught in the crossfire and how coercive behaviors can extend to intimacy, sleep deprivation, and emotional control. Ultimately, Laura reflects on the clarity that came after leaving, the peace that followed years of chaos, and the healing that becomes possible when victims reclaim their autonomy. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Laura Richards https://www.instagram.com/thatswhereimatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhereimatpodcast https://www.facebook.com/thatswhereimatpod/ https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/ Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #narcissisticabuse #healingfromnarcissisticabuse #narcissistrecovery #narcissismawareness #coercivecontrol #emotionalabuse #gaslightingawareness #traumabondrecovery #lovebombing #toxicrelationshiprecovery #relationshipredflags #survivorstory #abuserecovery #domesticabuseawareness #divorcerecovery #highconflictdivorce #singlemomjourney #womenhealingwomen #healingjourney #traumarecovery #selfworthjourney #selfloveafterabuse #reclaimyourlife #findingyourvoice #boundariesarehealthy #emotionalhealing #womensupportingwomen #mentalhealthhealing #postseparationabuse #nocontactjourney
June 15 · 1 hr 34 min
The Dark Side of Modern Relationships: Spyware, Tracking, and Control | Alan Silberberg
Is your partner tracking you without your knowledge? In this episode of lovelustlaw, family law attorney and host Michele Locke sits down with cybersecurity and reputation-management expert Alan W. Silberberg of DigiJaks to explore the growing intersection of technology, privacy, and modern relationships. From digital stalking and spyware to online harassment and reputation attacks, Alan explains how everyday devices, including AirPods, smartphones, smart cars, and connected home technology, can be used to monitor, track, or gather information about unsuspecting individuals. The conversation examines common surveillance tactics, including malicious links, shared account access, Bluetooth and NFC-based threats, and deceptive techniques such as “evil twin” Wi-Fi networks. Michele and Alan also discuss practical steps listeners can take to protect themselves, including strengthening privacy settings, reviewing app permissions, disabling unused device features, and enabling two-factor authentication. Beyond personal security, they explore the challenges law enforcement and courts face when handling technology-driven cases, the rise of malware marketplaces and organized cybercrime, and the increasing role of AI in shaping online information and reputation. Key topics covered: Cyberstalking and digital surveillance AirTags, AirPods, and “Find My” tracking concerns Spyware, phishing links, and account compromise Bluetooth, NFC, and proximity-based threats Evil twin Wi-Fi networks and cybercriminal tactics Smart cars, connected devices, and privacy risks Digital forensics and reputation management Law enforcement and courtroom challenges in cyber cases AI-generated search results and online reputation Practical cybersecurity and privacy best practices Subscribe Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqE Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelustlaw Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Alan Silberberg https://alanwsilberberg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digijaks/ https://digijaks.com/ Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ Security Software Recommendations Delete Me - Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout Simplisafe - https://simplisafe.com/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ #cyberstalking #digitalstalking #cybersecurity #privacy #digitalprivacy #onlinesafety #spyware #stalkingawareness #stalking #onlineharassment #coercivecontrol #personalsafety #cybercrime #phishing #malware #identitytheft #digitalforensics #reputationmanagement #techsafety #cyberawareness #dataprivacy #internetsecurity #digitalsecurity #airtagtracking #locationtracking #digitalsurveillance #familylaw #relationshipsafety #podcastclips #lovelustlaw
June 8 · 57 min
The Hidden Reality of Financial Abuse and Coercive Control | Emily Rose Chadwick
What happens when the systems designed to protect families leave women struggling to survive? On this powerful episode of lovelustlaw, attorney Michele Locke sits down with Emily Rose Chadwick, founder of the Mama Wilder Foundation, a nonprofit providing emergency cash grants to women navigating family court battles, financial hardship, and life after abuse. Emily shares her deeply personal journey as a single mother in Colorado, revealing how experiences with financial abuse, restraining orders, custody disputes, and a disappointing criminal justice outcome exposed critical gaps in support for women facing crisis. What began as grassroots fundraising through social media evolved into the Mama Wilder Foundation, a growing organization helping women pay for essentials like rent, groceries, transportation, and legal-related expenses when they need it most. The conversation dives into the hidden realities of coercive control, why stay-at-home and homesteading mothers are often especially vulnerable to financial dependence, and how abusers can use money as a tool of power. Emily and Michele also explore modern dating after divorce, identifying red flags and green flags in relationships, co-parenting challenges, digital evidence in family court, and the importance of maintaining financial autonomy. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Emily Rose Chadwick Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilyrosechadwick/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/themamawildernonprofit/?hl=en Threads https://www.threads.com/@emilyrosechadwick Substack https://substack.com/@emilyrosechadwick TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@emily.rose.chadwick Mama Wilder Foundation https://themamawilderfoundation.org/ A 501(c)(3) nonprofit for women, by women. We provide small cash grants to women all over the United States. Most of our applicants are mothers navigating the family court system. lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/
June 1 · 1 hr 6 min
Reformed F-Boy Reveals the Truth About Modern Dating | Eli Vazquez
What if your dating struggles aren’t really about the people you’ve dated—but the story you’ve been telling yourself all along? Michele sits down with relationship coach and self-proclaimed “reformed f-boy” Eli Vazquez whose candid insights and transformative approach to relationships have inspired millions around the world. Known for blending humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom, Eli challenges conventional dating advice and offers a fresh perspective on love, self-worth, and personal growth. They kick things off by talking about the mess that is modern dating, from swipe culture and ghosting to the endless search for validation on dating apps. Michele shares her perspective on dating before social media, while Eli explains why today’s dating scene can feel more like a casino than a place to build real connections. As the conversation unfolds, they dig into why so many relationships struggle with communication, intimacy, and vulnerability. Eli opens up about his own transformation, sharing how therapy, panic attacks, and some hard self-reflection helped him move from unhealthy dating habits to helping others build stronger relationships. Along the way, they debate cuddling, situationships, and whether affection always has to come with expectations attached. The conversation turns to Instagram thirst traps, Foot Finder, and the strange ways people seek attention and validation online. Michele also shares her own post-divorce journey, reflecting on her weight loss, renewed confidence, and the personal growth that helped her step into a new chapter of life. **DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Subscribe Here: lovelustlaw - Apple Podcasts lovelustlaw - Spotify Podcasts lovelustlaw - Amazon Music lovelustlaw - YouTube Want to reach out to me? You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margo for that :) Want to find out what I'm up to? Follow me on socials (linked below). Links Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymichelelocke https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-locke/ https://www.youtube.com/@attorney-michelelocke Eli Vazquez Website & Book A Session: https://stan.store/elivazquez?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itselivazquez/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itselivazquez?_r=1&_t=ZP-96mVmGcPG3C YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SelfHypePod Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 lovelustfear https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

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