
My Mom Thinks My Husband Is Abusive. He’s Not. Help!
01/24/25 • 47 min
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Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Vanessa Zoltan, the CEO and Founder of Not Sorry Productions. Together, they answer questions about abuse accusations, how to introduce your parents to the person you’re dating, and how to resolve an explosion of a fight with a sibling.
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This week’s podcast is produced by Maura Currie, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Daisy Rosario.
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Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Vanessa Zoltan, the CEO and Founder of Not Sorry Productions. Together, they answer questions about abuse accusations, how to introduce your parents to the person you’re dating, and how to resolve an explosion of a fight with a sibling.
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This week’s podcast is produced by Maura Currie, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Daisy Rosario.
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