Betrayed by the System: Family Courts on Trial in New Bestseller by Authors, Amy Polacko and Dr. Christine Cocchiola on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #355

Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko are back, and we couldn't be more excited! These two incredible guests are returning to share insights from their brand-new book, Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld, now available for pre-order. The book sheds light on the systemic issues within the family court system, particularly how it affects women navigating through cases involving coercive control and post-separation abuse.  In this episode, Amy and Dr. Christine share harrowing real-life stories (straight from their book),  highlighting the deep-rooted misogyny and systemic flaws in the current judicial family court process. Featured topics and Golden Nuggets: The chilling realities of the family court system: where is the system failing? Coercive abuse and narcissistic abusers in family court What is needed to reform the family court system? **************************************** About this week's special guests: Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and survivor. She is a tenured college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years. She has been a social justice advocate since 19, volunteering for a local domestic violence/sexual assault agency. Her expertise is in coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, researching and developing training on these topics nationally and internationally. Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior - and is committed to helping women live life on their own terms during/after a toxic relationship or divorce. As a divorced single mom, she is passionate about coaching women one-on-one and founded the empowerment group Strong Savvy Women to provide support, inspiration, and guidance to single women. Amy is also an award-winning journalist who sheds light on women's issues including divorce, domestic abuse, coercive control, and singlehood. Framed: Women In the Family Court Underworld for more information and workshops!Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld on AmazonDr. Cocchiola’s website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting.comDr. Cocchiola’s Clinician, Attorney, and Coach TrainingAmy’s website: https://www.freedomwarrior.info/ Episodes mentioned featuring Amy Polacko and Dr. Christine Cocchiola: Divorce Decoded: Become the CEO of Your Divorce with Amy Polacko Busting the Top 5 Myths of Domestic Abuse with Amy Polacko Special Bonus Episode EMPOWERED: How a New Family Court Law is (and isn’t) Helping Some Victims of IPV with Amy Polacko  Get Wise to the Tricks and Traps of Toxic People: Avoiding Narcissists and Sociopaths in Your Life with Former Investigative Journalist and Divorce Coach, Amy Polacko The Anatomy of a Coercive Controller with Dr. Christine Cocchiola Domestic Abuse Part One: Understanding Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola Domestic Abuse Part Two: Turning the Focus to Post-Separation Abuse with Dr. Christine Cocchiola **************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:  HEADSPACE Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you. Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being. ========================= HELLO DIVORCE Hey listeners! Are you navigating the tough waters of divorce and feeling overwhelmed by the process? Let me introduce you to Hello Divorce, your ultimate ally in making this journey smoother and less stressful. Hello Divorce offers a modern, affordable approach to divorce, combining expert legal advice with easy-to-use online tools. Whether you need help with paperwork, mediation, or guidance, Hello Divorce has you covered. Their flat-fee services mean no hidden costs—just clear, upfront pricing. Visit HelloDivorce.com today to learn more an