Season 2, Episode 15: Mental Health and Dating Violence
In this episode of Finding Your Balance, Tiffani Fritzsche and Kirk Fasshauer welcome Jes Shapiro from Peace River Center’s Victim Services to explore healthy boundaries, dating violence, and the challenges of navigating relationships. Together, they discuss how to recognize warning signs of abuse, love bombing, controlling behaviors, and the influence of social media on our expectations of love and connection.
Jes shares practical insights on trusting your instincts, communicating your needs, breaking unhealthy relationship patterns, and maintaining your identity and support system. The conversation reminds listeners of the foundations of a healthy relationship—and that support is available when a relationship no longer feels safe.
Presented by Peace River Center, Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast features our Director of Crisis Response Services, Kirk Fasshauer, and Director of Children’s Services, Tiffani Fritzsche. The 20-minute episodes explore topics such as the difference between mental health and mental illness, support for those experiencing mental health challenges, and identifying when someone may need additional mental health support.
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