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by Hope Hooton
Voices Against Filicide is an advocacy-driven podcast hosted by Hope Hooton—author, advocate, lawmaker, and mother of two children lost to filicide in May 2024.Through honest storytelling, expert insight, and powerful conversations, Hope examines the factors that can place children at risk, including domestic violence, coercive control, custody conflicts, family court challenges, and mental health concerns. She also highlights the work being done to strengthen protections for children and support families impacted by tragedy.Featuring survivors, parents, advocates, professionals, and policymakers, each episode seeks to educate, empower, and inspire action while honoring the children whose voices can no longer be heard.Together, we can raise awareness, support prevention efforts, and push for meaningful change. Because every child deserves to be safe.Every family deserves to be heard.And every voice matters.TRIGGER
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- 6 days ago46 min
037: Moving Through Grief: Healing, Grace & Forgiveness with Tabitha Westbrook| Part Two
In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Hope Hooton welcomes back licensed therapist and trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook for an honest and heartfelt discussion about grief, loss, forgiveness, and faith.Drawing from Hope's personal journey of losing her parents and her children, Alec and Lydia, they explore the complexities of grief, the challenges of learning to live after unimaginable loss, and the importance of having support that continues long after a tragedy. Together, they discuss how grief changes over time, why forgiveness does not mean forgetting, and how faith, grace, and compassion can help us navigate life's most difficult moments.This conversation is a reminder that grief is not something we simply get over, but something we learn to carry as we continue moving forward.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
036: Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Coercive Control - Tabitha Westbrook| Part One
In Part One of this two-part conversation, Hope Hooton welcomes licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and domestic abuse advocate Tabitha Westbrook to discuss the often-overlooked realities of domestic abuse and coercive control.Together, they explore the subtle patterns of manipulation, emotional and psychological abuse, financial control, and the ways abusive individuals can hide their behavior from the outside world. Tabitha shares her professional expertise and personal experiences to help listeners better recognize warning signs, understand the dangers of escalating control, and learn why safety, support, and awareness are so important.Join us for Part Two, where Hope and Tabitha continue their conversation, focusing on grief, healing, forgiveness, and faith.Tabitha Westbrook:TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
035: Beyond 50/50: Putting a Child’s Best Interest First with Dale Cecka
Hope sits down with law professor and family violence attorney Dale Cecka to take a closer look at the realities of family court and what needs to change. They discuss the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach to 50/50 parenting, domestic violence and coercive control, judicial accountability, the Alec and Lydia Act, and the importance of truly examining what is in the best interest of each child.Dale also shares how she is helping educate the next generation of attorneys to see the people behind the cases and reminds families navigating these systems that even when the fight feels impossible, there is still hope.Dale Margolin Cecka | Albany Law SchoolTRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
034: Surviving the Unthinkable: Tina Talbot’s Story | Part 2
In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.In part two, Tina takes us through the tragic events of the week she fought for hers and her sons life. She explains the abuse, the terror, and the moment of self defence that led to her survival. Finishing off her story with her arrest, time served, and what it's been like finally being free from it all. Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.Resources:The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).Home - Haven OaklandTRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
- Oct 7, 202657 min
033: Surviving the Unthinkable: Tina Talbot’s Story | Part 1
In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.In Part One, Tina takes us back to the beginning—sharing the early warning signs, love bombing, coercive control, isolation, financial abuse, and escalating violence that shaped years of her life.Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.Part two of Tina Talbot's episode will be released October 14th. Resources:The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).Home - Haven Oakland
- Sep 30, 202641 min
032: From Advocacy to Law: Tom Alongi & Patricia Madsen on The Alec & Lydia Act| Part 2
To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.Thomas Alongi Family Law Attorney Alongi Law Firm PLLCWebsite: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7IgPatricia MadsenPatricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community LegalServices (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aidorganizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-incomeArizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on anumber of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivorsof domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the ArizonaSupreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impactof Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislativeadvocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizonacourt rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysisand commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy withstakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of2026.Website = https://clsaz.org/Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizonaInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/https://www.lsc.gov/https://acesdv.org/TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distributio
- Sep 23, 202645 min
031: From Advocacy to Law: Tom Alongi & Patricia Madsen on The Alec & Lydia Act| Part 1
To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.Part Two of this important conversation will be released next week on September 30th. Thomas Alongi Family Law Attorney Alongi Law Firm PLLCWebsite: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7IgPatricia MadsenPatricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community LegalServices (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aidorganizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-incomeArizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on anumber of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivorsof domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the ArizonaSupreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impactof Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislativeadvocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizonacourt rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysisand commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy withstakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of2026.Website = https://clsaz.org/Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizonaInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/https://www.lsc.gov/https://acesdv.org/TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, an
- Jul 15, 202645 min
030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik
In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Tiffany Lesnik to discuss coercive control, domestic violence, and protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. Tiffany shares how her faith shapes her work advocating for survivors, explains key warning signs associated with increased lethality risk, and offers practical guidance for creating safety plans and seeking help. Together, they explore the urgent need for greater education within the family court system to better protect children and families.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guest. Information discussed is based on personal experience, professional expertise, and publicly available sources, which are listed in the episode description where applicable.TRIGGER WARNING:This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.Learn more or get involved:🌿 https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com
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About Voices Against Filicide
Voices Against Filicide is an advocacy-driven podcast hosted by Hope Hooton—author, advocate, lawmaker, and mother of two children lost to filicide in May 2024.Through honest storytelling, expert insight, and powerful conversations, Hope examines the factors that can place children at risk, including domestic violence, coercive control, custody conflicts, family court challenges, and mental health concerns. She also highlights the work being done to strengthen protections for children and support families impacted by tragedy.Featuring survivors, parents, advocates, professionals, and policymakers, each episode seeks to educate, empower, and inspire action while honoring the children whose voices can no longer be heard.Together, we can raise awareness, support prevention efforts, and push for meaningful change. Because every child deserves to be safe.Every family deserves to be heard.And every voice matters.TRIGGER
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