Ever feel like you’re slowly running out of air in a “nice” relationship?
This week, Eleni Sagredos joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how coercive control hides behind charm and “preferences.”
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MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW
🔹 Learn how escalation works—and why “just leave” can be a privilege, yet safety planning matters now.
Eleni and Dr. Kerry map the climb from small criticisms to coercion to high-risk moments, and where to get immediate support (DV hotlines, advocates, transitional housing).
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MORE ABOUT ELENI SAGREDOS
ELENI SAGREDOS is an author, an abuse educator and a certified Domestic Violence Advocate with a passion for raising awareness about covert abuse and domestic violence.
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Resources
- The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources
- First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course
- Toxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community support
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., an author and educator, helps listeners decode toxic dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust.
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