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Surviving 'Dirty John' with Terra Newell

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Surviving 'Dirty John' with Terra Newell

The Bottled Blonde

2022/09/09
The Bottled Blonde

The Bottled Blonde

2022/09/09
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On today's episode Kristina is joined by Terra Newell. The hit Bravo / Netflix show 'Dirty John' is based on Terra's real life. Terra was attacked on the roof of her apartment building by her mother's estranged husband John Meehan aka 'Dirty John'. Against all odds, Terra was able to fight him off, fatally wounding him in the process. Kristina and Terra talk about how John started to stalk the family, what really happened on the roof, how she was able to defend herself and identifying red flags. Follow: TERRA NEWELL: @TERRANEWELL Connect with The Bottled Blonde Community: Instagram: @thebottledblondepodcast Connect with the host Kristina McInnis: Instagram: @kristinacatherinemcinnis Sponsor: Dime Beauty Visit www.dimebeautyco.com and use code BLONDE20 for 20% off your online order. Instagram: dimebeautyco

Highlights

This episode examines how deception and coercive control can develop within a family, and how one woman confronted the danger when it became impossible to ignore.
08:30
The red flags appeared before the romance did.
16:40
Love bombing can conceal a desire for control
31:58
Manipulation thrives when victims are left unsupported.
54:17
Composure and preparation helped her survive
1:07:36
Trauma can sharpen awareness without defining your future.

Chapters

How Terra First Saw the Danger Behind John Meehan
00:00
When Romance Turned Into Control and Exploitation
11:06
The Investigation That Revealed John’s Many Deceptions
22:12
The Roof Attack: Terra Fights to Stay Alive
38:02
Finding Safety, Healing, and Purpose After Trauma
57:25

Transcript

Terra Newell: Welcome to the Bottled Blonde Podcast, a guide for the unconventional modern woman. Your host, Kristina McInnis, will give you a behind-the-scenes look into everything you need to know. Get ready to laugh, learn, and have a happy hour with yo...