Episodes

Children may not understand legal terminology, but they feel the emotional fallout when court battles invade everyday life.In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Carolyn Royster joins Ingrid to explore how legal abuse and litigation abuse impact children after separation and divorce. We discuss why children are often far more aware of conflict than adults realize, how chronic stress affects development, and the warning signs parents should never ignore.D...

The legal system is supposed to protect people—but what happens when it’s used as a weapon? In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, Ingrid sits down with a LEAF (Legal, Emotional, and Financial) team of experts to answer a critical question: what is legal abuse, and how does it actually show up in real life? We break down how coercive control in family court can be disguised as “just a messy divorce” or “court drama,” while survivors face relentless tactics like excessive filings, legal int...

We introduce our new podcast focused on explaining how the legal system can be weaponized and providing expert guidance on navigating these challenges.• Host Ingrid Dutton (1 in 3 podcast) is joined by Karen Tosoni (co-founder of After Awareness)• Legal abuse occurs when abusers use court filings, custody battles, and financial litigation to continue control after separation• The podcast will feature expert guests including attorneys, psychologists, and financial advisors• Topics will inclu...

Introducing "Legal Abuse Explained," a new collaborative podcast between Ingrid Dutton of the "1 in 3" podcast and Karen Tosoni, CEO of After Awareness. Together they're creating a vital resource dedicated to understanding legal abuse—a pervasive issue that remains shrouded in misunderstanding despite affecting countless lives. • Partnership formed serendipitously when Ingrid and Karen met at PodFest • Legal abuse often manifests disguised as legitimate legal action but with intent to contro...