2 - The First Crime Was the Lovebomb
04/30/25 • 47 min
New mic. Same host. It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
The LovebombedTM Podcast • Hosted by Stella Pierson.
This isn’t a breakup podcast. It’s the unraveling of something much darker.
This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
- Is this love or emotional abuse?
- Why do I feel so off in this relationship?
- What are the signs of narcissistic or covert abuse?
- Am I being manipulated... or am I losing my mind?
- What is this doing to my kids?
- Should I be calling for help?
If you’ve asked the questions no one wants to hear out loud, The Lovebombed is here to answer them.
The Lovebombed traces the emotional aftermath of intense, toxic, and confusing relationships — starting with the moment it felt like love, and ending with the truth that it wasn’t. Each episode peels back another layer: from idealization and manipulation, to post-separation abuse and legal systems that miss the mark.
It begins with heartbreak.
But what it uncovers?
Might just be a crime scene.
Because eventually, you’ll see:
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.
Not all crimes are written in blood. Some are written in promises, in perfect timing, in overwhelming affection that feels like fate—until the mask slips. In this episode, we go back to the first lie of an abusive dynamic: the lovebomb.
Stella Pierson exposes how idealization isn’t love—it’s strategy. Learn why lovebombing works, what it steals from you, and how false intimacy is used to gain control.
This isn’t a breakup podcast. It’s a crime scene reconstruction. And every second of intensity was part of the setup.
(If you want to be a guest on The Lovebombed,TM stay tuned—sign up to email, below.)
MERCH: https://thelovebombed.myshopify.com/
Sign-up for Lovebombs sent to your email: https://thelovebombed.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*182z45j*_gcl_au*ODA0MTMyNjYxLjE3MzU5NDE3MTY.
If this episode hit home, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review The LovebombedTM Podcast. It helps more survivors find their way to the truth.
Follow along on social media @thelovebombed for daily reminders, resources, and real talk.
Love love, Stlz
Disclaimer:
The content of The LovebombedTM Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider, legal expert, or medical professional with any questions you may have regarding your specific situation.
Listening to this podcast does not create a client, therapist, or coaching relationship with Stella Pierson or The LovebombedTM. All opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations.
If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate support, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You are not alone. Help is available.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, coercive control, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion is advised.
Brand & IP Notice:
The LovebombedTM and all associated taglines, designs, and content—including “It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.” and “Idealized, Devalued & Discarded by a Narcissist.”—are trademarks and intellectual property of Stella Pierson. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
New mic. Same host. It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
The LovebombedTM Podcast • Hosted by Stella Pierson.
This isn’t a breakup podcast. It’s the unraveling of something much darker.
This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
- Is this love or emotional abuse?
- Why do I feel so off in this relationship?
- What are the signs of narcissistic or covert abuse?
- Am I being manipulated... or am I losing my mind?
- What is this doing to my kids?
- Should I be calling for help?
If you’ve asked the questions no one wants to hear out loud, The Lovebombed is here to answer them.
The Lovebombed traces the emotional aftermath of intense, toxic, and confusing relationships — starting with the moment it felt like love, and ending with the truth that it wasn’t. Each episode peels back another layer: from idealization and manipulation, to post-separation abuse and legal systems that miss the mark.
It begins with heartbreak.
But what it uncovers?
Might just be a crime scene.
Because eventually, you’ll see:
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.
Not all crimes are written in blood. Some are written in promises, in perfect timing, in overwhelming affection that feels like fate—until the mask slips. In this episode, we go back to the first lie of an abusive dynamic: the lovebomb.
Stella Pierson exposes how idealization isn’t love—it’s strategy. Learn why lovebombing works, what it steals from you, and how false intimacy is used to gain control.
This isn’t a breakup podcast. It’s a crime scene reconstruction. And every second of intensity was part of the setup.
(If you want to be a guest on The Lovebombed,TM stay tuned—sign up to email, below.)
MERCH: https://thelovebombed.myshopify.com/
Sign-up for Lovebombs sent to your email: https://thelovebombed.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*182z45j*_gcl_au*ODA0MTMyNjYxLjE3MzU5NDE3MTY.
If this episode hit home, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review The LovebombedTM Podcast. It helps more survivors find their way to the truth.
Follow along on social media @thelovebombed for daily reminders, resources, and real talk.
Love love, Stlz
Disclaimer:
The content of The LovebombedTM Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider, legal expert, or medical professional with any questions you may have regarding your specific situation.
Listening to this podcast does not create a client, therapist, or coaching relationship with Stella Pierson or The LovebombedTM. All opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations.
If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate support, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You are not alone. Help is available.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, coercive control, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion is advised.
Brand & IP Notice:
The LovebombedTM and all associated taglines, designs, and content—including “It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.” and “Idealized, Devalued & Discarded by a Narcissist.”—are trademarks and intellectual property of Stella Pierson. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
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BONUS: Foundation of a Crime Scene
We’re laying down the foundation of The LovebombedTM—telling stories as evidence of a crime scene.
Lovebombing isn’t just manipulation.
It’s often the first crime at the scene—the gateway to deeper control and, sometimes, even darker crimes.
Behind many lovebombs are early fingerprints of future harm:
stalking, coercive control, financial abuse, post-separation harassment, and in the most extreme cases, violence.
These patterns don’t always escalate to physical crimes.
But when they do, the warning signs were there—hidden in plain sight.
Lovebombing can be the first clue that something more dangerous is unfolding.
In this space, we expose how emotional crimes are minimized, overlooked, and too often ignored—until it’s too late.
We name the tactics. We trace the escalation.
We reclaim the story survivors were forced to silence.
If you’ve ever doubted yourself... if you’ve ever felt an unease you couldn’t explain... this episode is your confirmation.
You weren’t imagining it. You were standing at the first crime scene.
Welcome to The LovebombedTM
Intro/Outro Music:
“LOVEBOMBED” by LADSCLUB
Used with permission.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice, medical advice, or a substitute for professional consultation.
The views expressed are those of the host and any guests and do not represent any official organizations or institutions.
Listeners are encouraged to seek their own legal, medical, or mental health advice from qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
Listener discretion is advised.
xx Stlz
Brand & IP Notice:
The LovebombedTM and all associated taglines, designs, and content—including “It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.” and “Idealized, Devalued & Discarded by a Narcissist.”—are trademarks and intellectual property of Stella Pierson. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
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It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME. Welcome to The Lovebombed.
I’m Stella Pierson— and this isn’t a love story. It’s a crime scene.
The Lovebombed is a true crime podcast that exposes what happens when love is weaponized— when emotional abuse, coercive control, and psychological manipulation hide behind romance, charm, and “concern”—starting with the lovebomb.
This trailer is your warning label.
We call out dating red flags that felt like fireworks. We drag the lies that looked like love. And we shine a Flood light on the long con no one saw coming.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship, blamed yourself for the chaos or watched your story get rewritten by someone with something to hide—-this is for you
Because it wasn’t drama. It wasn’t mutual. It was calculated.
And you’re not the crazy one. You’re a Bombshell now. And we rise together.
Love love, Stlz xx
Brand & IP Notice:
The LovebombedTM and all associated taglines, designs, and content—including “It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.” and “Idealized, Devalued & Discarded by a Narcissist.”—are trademarks and intellectual property of Stella Pierson. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The LovebombedTM | Idealized, Devalued and Discarded by a NarcissistTM
It wasn’t true love. It was TRUE CRIME.TM
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