Robert has been through more than anyone ever should. From a childhood filled with pain and silence to a relationship that brought old wounds back to the surface, his story is one of survival and finding his voice again.

In this conversation, he tells his story in his own words. It is raw, it is real, and it is part of his healing.

The title, The Callousness of the Respondent, comes from Robert’s upcoming book.

⚠️ Content warning: this episode includes descriptions of childhood trauma, sexual assault, and abuse. Please take care while listening.

Sex, Lies & Tacos is a space for real people telling real stories, judgment free.

If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.
If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.
And if you’re ready for guidance and support on your own healing or reinvention journey, you can learn more about coaching with me below.

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When Elizabeth was 15, she thought she’d finally found someone who saw her. Someone who made her feel special.
What began as late-night chats online turned into years of manipulation, control, and abuse disguised as love.

This conversation is raw, painful, and important. It shows what grooming really looks like and how easily it hides in plain sight.

This episode may include explicit language and discussions of grooming, coercion, sexual abuse and other topics that aren’t for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.

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If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.

They met at Walgreens. Seventeen days later he proposed, and fifty-five days after the wedding she walked away. Tay’s story is a whirlwind of love bombing, control, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. If you’ve ever ignored your gut, been pressured to say yes, or stayed when you knew you shouldn’t, this one’s for you.

This episode may include explicit language and discussions that aren’t for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.

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If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.

Check out Tay’s band, Glitter Money:

📍 Instagram: @tayyyslayyy

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hk1hVB6LnJGREnKvmk7sV?si=rGuZPIOiRqmhNtsievWbZg

Sam’s relationship started fast. Intense connection, big feelings, the kind of whirlwind that makes you think you’ve found something real. But behind closed doors, it was a different story. What looked like love turned into manipulation, gaslighting, coercion, drug use, and abuse she could not see coming.

In this episode of Sex, Lies & Tacos, Sam opens up about how easy it is to believe the best in someone, to think you’re the only one who really gets them, and how heartbreaking it is when the person you trusted most becomes the one who hurts you.

It’s raw. It’s honest. It’s the kind of story that reminds you how quickly things can change. Please take care of yourself as you listen.

Content Warning:

This episode includes discussion of manipulation, gaslighting, coercion, drug use, and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening and pause if you need to.

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If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.

They were together for years, but the marriage lasted just 57 days...

In this episode of Sex, Lies & Tacos, Sky shares the story of a camp-life romance that swept her off her feet, moved fast, and seemed full of promise, until one discovery changed everything. What followed was betrayal, control, and heartbreak that unraveled almost overnight.

Sky's courage in telling this story isn’t just about helping others feel less alone, it’s also part of her own healing.

This episode may include explicit language and discussions that aren’t for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.

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Don’t miss my other podcast: This Could Get Messy

Where we dive into what it really looks like to rebuild after the hard stuff.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of drug use, suicidal thoughts and attempts, violence, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care.

What looked like love at first, complete with plans for marriage and a future together, quickly unraveled into cheating, gaslighting, and coke-filled chaos. Serena shares her powerful story of being swept up in love bombing, ignoring red flags, and finding herself trapped in abuse, from betrayal to violent confrontations to a terrifying late-night car chase.

But this story is not just about the darkness. It is about survival, choosing herself, and finally finding real love on the other side.

🎧 Season 2 of Sex, Lies & Tacos is all about your stories.

If you have lived through betrayal, heartbreak, chaos, or reinvention and want to share yours, I would love to hear from you.

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Want to hear more from Serena?

🎵 Check out her music here: Lilith on Spotify

📍 Instagram: @lilithqualcosa

And don’t miss my other podcast, This Could Get Messy, where we dive into what it really looks like to rebuild after the hard stuff.

This one landed in my inbox with a familiar name, a familiar ache, and a kind of honesty you don’t forget.

In this episode, Allie bravely shares what it’s like to lose yourself inside a relationship—and what it takes to finally come back home to who you are.
It’s not just a story of betrayal. It’s a story of clarity, courage, and rising through the wreckage.

Heads-up: This episode includes sensitive content related to abuse, emotional manipulation, and trauma. Take care of yourself as you listen.

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Season 2 kicks off with a truth bomb.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Aly returns—not just with a new season, but with her real name.
She shares what it took to stop hiding, how fear shaped the early days of this podcast, and why she’s done playing small.
If you’ve ever kept quiet to stay safe, this one’s for you.

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Content Warning:

This episode includes strong language and sensitive topics including emotional abuse, harassment, and revenge porn.

Please listen with care.