The LOVE>hate Podcast

How do we not just survive trauma, but redefine our lives afterward? The LOVE > hate Podcast is a trauma-informed space where survivors of assault and interpersonal violence can share their experiences and journey to healing and reclaiming their lives. Join us for deeply respectful conversations with survivors, advocates, experts, and more who transform devastating experiences into powerful purpose.

The LOVE>hate Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Melissa Etzler, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Melissa Etzler hosts The LOVE>hate Podcast, a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Dan's Story Part Two

  Jun 2, 202626 minS1

  <p>In the powerful second half of this interview on the Love is Greater Than Hate podcast, host Melissa Etzler dives deeper with advocate Dan Roth into the complex realities of mental health, family dynamics, and intentional recovery. Dan opens up about his personal turning point, sharing the precise mindset shift that saved his marriage and reshaped his entire approach to emotional healing.</p><h3>Navigating Neurodivergence and Family Triggers</h3><p>Dan offers a raw, vulnerable look into the challenges of balancing his own neurodivergence while parenting two autistic children. He explains how managing multiple sets of sensory triggers...

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  Episode #18

  Dan's Story Part One

  May 26, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this powerful episode of the Love is Greater Than Hate podcast, host Melissa Etzler sits down with advocate Dan Roth to discuss a critical yet frequently overlooked topic: male domestic violence and sexual assault survivorship. Dan opens up about his personal journey, shedding light on the complex realities of relationship trauma, mental health struggles, and the long road to recognizing abuse.</p><h3>Navigating Early Trauma and Susceptibility</h3><p>Dan discusses how experiencing early trauma can leave individuals more vulnerable to subsequent abuse. Entering his late teens while battling anxiety, severe depression, body dysmorphia, and an eating...

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  Episode #16

  Kimberley's Story

  May 19, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Love is Greater Than Hate, host Melissa Etzler welcomes Kimberly to share a story that remained hidden in the shadows for decades. For years, Kimberly lived in the suffocating grip of shame, only recently finding the strength in 2025 to reveal the reality of her past to her family. Her journey is a profound testament to the fact that true healing can only begin when we stop hiding our truths.</p><p>Kimberly opens up about being a young, "sheltered" 16-year-old bride who found herself in a physically and mentally abusive marriage. As...

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  Carolyn's Story Part Two

  May 12, 202621 minS0

  <p>In the powerful conclusion of our two-part series, host Melissa Etzler continues her conversation with Caralyn, diving deep into the terrifying reality of post-separation abuse and the high-stakes journey of escaping a toxic environment while pregnant. This episode moves beyond the early red flags discussed in Part 1 to explore the dangerous escalation of control that often occurs when a survivor begins to reclaim their independence.</p><p>Caralyn shares the harrowing details of her second abusive relationship, where the "charm" of a 24/7 phone connection was actually a digital leash. She describes the chilling experience of being forced to stay...

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  Episode #15

  Caralyn's Story Part One

  May 5, 202619 minS1

  <p>In this episode of LOVE>hate, host Melissa Etzler sits down with Caralyn for the first installment of a two-part series on surviving and transcending toxic cycles. Caralyn, offers a raw and vulnerable retrospective of two different abusive relationships, one from her early twenties and one from her thirties, to provide a "glimpse into the future" for other survivors who feel trapped by their past.</p><p>In Part 1, Caralyn deconstructs the subtle and often confusing early red flags of narcissistic control. She details how "protective" behavior can quickly morph into extreme domestic demands, from having to vacuum carpets...

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