84. Domestic Violence: Stats, Red Flags, Coercive Control, and How to Help with Nikki Ticknor

Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women in the United States? You may not have experienced this yourself, or think that you don’t have anyone in your life who is a victim of domestic violence, but it is a lot more common than you think. Domestic violence can show up in many different ways, and it often begins as verbal abuse. Nikki Ticknor joins me today to discuss domestic violence and what it may look like in different scenarios. Nikki is a licensed professional counselor and certified domestic violence professional. She has worked in the field of domestic violence since 2005 and lives in Illinois with her husband and two sons. In this episode we talk about warning signs of domestic violence, what to do when you are in a domestic violent relationship, how to protect yourself and more. We also discuss why many victims don’t leave abusive relationships, and how friends and family can help someone who is experiencing domestic violence. In this episode we discuss: Staggering statistics on domestic violence of men and women. What coercive control is, and how it is used in abusive relationships. Some dangers of dating apps. Red flags that often lead to abuse. Different types of abuse i.e. financial, and/or reproductive abuse Resources:  National Domestic Violence Statistics Listen to Nikki’s podcast, Let me Tell You Something Discount code from my sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Get $30 off your Modern Fertility Hormone Test: modernfertility.com/mmm30  Get 20% off your first purchase of Bombas: bombas.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices