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April 8, 2025

Ill Intentions and Hidden Tactics | 3

A chat exploring a new perspective on coercive control. Natalie and Elle have a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of coercive control - as a behavior and as a covert strategy used by men to control women. Also dis...

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March 25, 2025

Within These Four Walls | 2

A chat about relationship abuse. In this episode, Natalie and Elle have a provocative discussion about how men’s violence within the four walls of the home is never contained - it spills over into our communities and all of s...

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March 25, 2025

Eyes Wide Open | 1

A chat about women’s collective awakening to patriarchal backlash. At a time when women are enjoying unprecedented gains and liberties, we are also seeing a roll-back of rights and a rise of violent misogyny. The collective a...

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March 21, 2025

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Have women achieved equality or are we losing all our rights? Clashing narratives tell us women can do anything, while we’re simultaneously being shackled and shut down. Hosts Natalie Blundell and Elle Kamihira chat candidly ...

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About the Hosts

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Elle Kamihira

Producer / Editor / Host

Elle Kamihira is a multi-genre producer, writer and creative director working in independent film, documentaries, animation, museum and environmental media installations, live events, theater and most recently, podcasting. She also produces and hosts the podcast Subject To Power.

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Natalie Blundell

Producer / Host

Natalie Blundell has a long career as a producer in the corporate world and event management. She also founded and runs a national women’s support network, and is a sought after commentator on the rights of women going through the family court system.

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Tools to define your experience and move forward with awareness and hope

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April 10, 2025 · Missy-mam

Hope, Humor, & Peace

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March 27, 2025 · Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW