356. Stalked Into Silence

When Beany entered what seemed like a loving relationship, she never imagined it would turn into nearly a decade of fear, manipulation, and control. What began as subtle warning signs escalated into obsessive monitoring, stalking, intimidation, and threats against the people she loved most. And when Beany tried to break free, the danger only intensified. Now, Beany shares how she survived a relationship that became increasingly terrifying, why escaping wasn't as simple as leaving, and how she's helping other women recognize the warning signs before it's too late. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links: Beany Website: http://breakthroughswithbeany.com/  IG:  http://instagram.com/breakthroughswithbeany YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@breakthroughswithbeany TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@breakthroughswithbeany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9wvh54Ta/?mibextid=wwXIfr Our Sponsors Smile Set Listeners of our show get an additional 35% percent discount when they go to WWW.SMILESET.com /STRICTLYSTALKING  With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 12 hundred bucks!  Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly  for up to 50% off. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch  Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

When Shamila Beslow fell in love, she never imagined that someone from her partner's past would turn her life upside down. What began as an unexpected intrusion spiraled into a decade of obsession, manipulation, and escalating turmoil that threatened her entire family. Today, Shamila reveals the disturbing true story behind When Fatal Attraction Hits Home—and the terrifying consequences of an obsession that refuses to end. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links: Shamila Beslow - Film website: www.wfahh.com - IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38352042/ - The book — When Fatal Attraction Hits Home (the novelization, out now): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPHNF75G - Instagram: @shamila_beslow_model_actress and @wfahhmovie - Film streaming release date: January 29, 2027 Our Sponsors Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Smile Set Listeners of our show get an additional 35% percent discount when they go to WWW.SMILESET.com /STRICTLYSTALKING  With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 12 hundred bucks!  ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly  for up to 50% off. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch  Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

When Paige and Jonathan moved into a new home in Florida, strange and unsettling things began happening almost immediately. Mysterious noises outside their windows, footsteps on the roof, and unexplained flashing lights were only the beginning. Soon, their electronic devices began behaving strangely, security cameras appeared to be tampered with, and familiar faces and vehicles seemed to appear wherever they went. Desperate for answers, they changed devices, moved locations, and eventually fled Florida altogether. But whatever they believed was targeting them seemed to follow. Now, Paige and Jonathan share their suspicions about who was behind it all, and how a seemingly ordinary neighborhood dispute may have been connected to something far more disturbing. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Smile Set Listeners of our show get an additional 35% percent discount when they go to WWW.SMILESET.com /STRICTLYSTALKING  With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 12 hundred bucks!  ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Guest Links: Jonathan & Paige [email protected]  Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Kaylene's stalker isn't a stranger, an ex, or someone she met online. It's the one person who was supposed to protect her — her own mother. What began behind closed doors during childhood spiraled into decades of manipulation, threats, and a disturbing campaign to destroy Kaylene's relationships, career, and independence. Even moving across state lines, cutting off contact, and obtaining a restraining order weren't enough to make it stop. Now, Kaylene reveals the terrifying lengths she says her mother has gone to maintain control — and why she fears this nightmare is far from over. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly  for up to 50% off. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout.  Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Guest Links: Kaylene https://www.jewelsinhiscrown.com/ Book "When The Mirror Shatters" https://www.amazon.com/When-Mirror-Shatters-Performance-Mentality-ebook/dp/B07X1LHVNQ/ Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

After decades of marriage, Annette discovered that the man she trusted most had been secretly watching her. When she decided to leave, his behavior escalated into relentless stalking, terrifying threats, and disturbing discoveries inside their family home. Despite restraining orders and criminal charges, Annette struggled to break free from his control. And just when she thought the nightmare was finally over, he found another way to terrorize her. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Tapo Cameras Check the links and use my 10% off code STRICTLYSTALKING10 for an even better deal during sales season. https://us.store.tapo.com/products/tapo-c645d-kit ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly  for up to 50% off. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout.  Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe - Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula - Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

After rebuilding her life following the end of a 17-year marriage, Amanda had found independence again, raising her three children, building her career, and creating a life of her own. Then a chance encounter with someone from her past led to an unexpected relationship. The relationship itself was brief, but when Amanda tried to end it, he refused to let go. What followed was nearly two years of relentless stalking and harassment that consumed every part of Amanda's life. And despite police involvement and an arrest, the stalking continues today. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Our Sponsors Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Tapo Cameras Check the links and use my 10% off code STRICTLYSTALKING10 for an even better deal during sales season. https://us.store.tapo.com/products/tapo-c645d-kit Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

Actor and director Noah Blake grew up in the shadow of one of Hollywood's most infamous murder cases. In 2001, his father, Robert Blake, was accused of killing his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, outside Vitello's restaurant—and later acquitted. But behind the headlines was another story: relentless paparazzi attention that often crossed the line into stalking. Now, more than 25 years later, Noah returns to Vitello's to direct A Killer Night in Studio City, an entirely fictional murder mystery, while sharing what his family endured behind the headlines and what it's like returning to a place forever tied to their past. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links: Noah Blake https://linktr.ee/NoahBlakeEntertainment https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/A-KILLER-NIGHT-IN-STUDIO-CITY-To-Be-Presented-At-Vitellos-20260920 https://www.akillernightlive.com/studiocity/tickets Our Sponsors Tapo Cameras - Check the links and use my 10% off code STRICTLYSTALKING10 for an even better deal during sales season. https://us.store.tapo.com/products/tapo-c645d-kit ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000  

What began as a relationship slowly turned into a nightmare of control, abuse, and fear. After a year and a half, Beth finally found the courage to walk away—but her nightmare was far from over. Today, Beth reveals the warning signs she missed, the terrifying escalation from abuse to stalking, and what happened when ending the relationship wasn't enough to escape her abuser. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Featured Podcast Not Just a Terrible Story In 2005, Stacie Love's life was turned upside down by a knock on the door. Twenty years later, she discovers the truth about her marriage to her former teacher and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades. Not Just A Terrible Story is one woman's search for answers. Listen Here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/not-just-a-terrible-story/id6808732343   Our Sponsors Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly  for up to 50% off. ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking. REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY\ Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

In 2002, thirteen-year-old Kacie Woody thought she was talking to a teenage boy online. But the person behind the screen wasn't who he claimed to be—and by the time the truth emerged, it was too late. More than twenty years later, Kacie's childhood friend Samantha Davis shares who Kacie was before the headlines, what happened when an online friendship turned terrifyingly real, and why her story feels even more frightening today. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links Kacie Woody Foundation https://www.facebook.com/kaciewoodyfoundation/ Our Sponsors Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at WWW.BUYLARINE.COM/STRICTLY  for up to 50% off. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout.  Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking.  REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000

Fox Emerson's brief affair became the beginning of a two-year campaign of manipulation, coercive control, and stalking across multiple countries. What began with subtle warning signs escalated into hidden surveillance, impersonation, intimate images shared without his consent, theft, harassment, and allegations that ultimately led to his arrest in Milan. Today, Fox shares how the danger unfolded so gradually that he didn't recognize the pattern until it had already consumed his life - and what it took to finally understand who he was dealing with. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Guest Links: Fox Emerson https://foxemerson.com/goodluck/ Our Sponsors Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Zenni Go to zenni.com/podcast15 and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at WWW.BUYLARINE.COM/STRICTLY  for up to 50% off. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Delete Me Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking REMI shopremi.com/strictly to get 50% off your new night guard with code STRICTLY Related Podcasts The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000