Trigger warning: Abuse and the Family Court System are discussed in this episode.

In this moving episode of Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes authors Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko to discuss their book 'Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld.' The conversation delves into the experiences of women navigating the family court system while facing coercive control and abuse, and how experts Dr Cocchiola and Amy Polacko are bringing awareness to this harrowing reality. They share their personal journeys, the importance of storytelling, and the systemic issues within family courts that often fail to protect victims. Dr Cocchiola and Amy Polacko emphasize the need for legislative change, the role of community support, and the importance of raising awareness about coercive control as a form of domestic abuse.

Thank you to Dr Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko for being on the show!

You can learn more about Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld, purchase a copy for yourself or someone who would benefit from this impactful book, and leave a review here: 

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W⁠

Learn more about Dr Christine Cocchiola and her work here: 

⁠https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/⁠

Learn more about Amy Polacko and her work here: 

⁠https://www.freedomwarrior.info/⁠

and Follow Dr Christine Cocchiola on instagram as drcocchiola_coercivecontrol and facebook as Christine Marie Cocchiola

and Follow Amy Polacko on instagram as FreedomWarriorTribe and facebook as Amy Polacko

and join the Framed Facebook group here: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/framedbooklaunch⁠

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ ⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠   / @talkswithdrshafer  ⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse