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Episode 33

Roaches, Rituals, and Red Flags

Roaches, Rituals, and Red Flags

Roaches, Rituals, and Red Flags

RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2026

Show Notes

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In this episode, trust is shattered in ways that are both shocking and deeply unsettling. First, a young woman grappling with a severe phobia is betrayed by the person she should be able to rely on most, when her boyfriend’s idea of “help” turns into a cruel violation that leaves her questioning her safety and her sanity. What begins as a relationship reconciliation quickly unravels into a lesson about control, cruelty, and knowing when to walk away.

Then, a bride just days from her wedding is blindsided by a demand so extreme it reframes everything she thought she knew about her fiancé and his family. As a so-called tradition comes to light, love is put to the test, boundaries are ignored, and the consequences escalate in terrifying ways. When devotion becomes obedience, is there any future worth saving? Tune in for two unforgettable stories about betrayal, bodily autonomy, and the moments that force people to choose themselves.

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