lovelustfear
Episodes
channelle | i thought i was in a safe place
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a childhood marked by abuse and instability, Channelle spent her teenage years searching for love and safety wherever she could find it. When a...
lovelustfridays | Relationships, Red Flags, and Dating After Divorce
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula is joined by family law attorney Michele Locke and Gabi Conti, an author, producer, and TV host known for her candid discussions on ...
lovelustfear | presents | lovelustlaw: Family Law 101 (Navigating Divorce, Custody Battles, and Domestic Violence)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former judge and veteran divorce attorney Michele Locke pulls back the curtain on the world of family law. From messy divorces to high-stakes custody ...
Galentine’s Day Unwrapped: A Deep Dive Into Celebrations, Expectations, Gifting, and Love Languages | lovelustfridays
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jake, Michele, and Haley team up with Lauryn (lovelustfear) for an epic battle between Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, sharing awkward dating...
lovelustfridays | From Tragedy to Advocacy: How Peggy Klinke Inspired a Movement
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, host Jake Deptula and producer Haley Gray discuss the importance of National Stalking Awareness Month. They discus...
lovelustfridays | Dating, Drinking, and The Challenges of Sobriety
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke are joined by Debra, who shared her harrowing story in lovelustfear Episode 1...
lovelustfridays x Sins & Survivors | Custody, Conflict, and a Deadly Dispute
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula is joined by family law attorney Michele Locke, along with Shaun and John from "Sins and Survivors: Las Vegas True Crime," to explor...
lovelustfridays | Navigating The Aftermath of Teen Dating Violence
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula speaks with Danielle, a caregiver and spiritual healing advocate, who shares her traumatic experiences with domestic violence in hig...
lovelustfridays | Surviving Domestic Violence and Focusing on Victim-Centric Stories
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and former family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Terra Newell, a victim advocate, public figure, an...
lovelustfridays | The Impact of Cultural Obligations on Abusive Marriages
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and former associate family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Lena, an abusive marriage survivor from ...
lovelustfridays | Co-Parenting with a Substance-Abusing Ex
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and former associate family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Mira, a survivor and parent, from episod...
Psychics, Soulmates, and Spiritual Awakenings: Unlocking Your Next Realm with Amber Rasmussen | lovelustfridays x Next Realm
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke explore the intersection of spirituality, relationships, and personal transfo...
lovelustfridays | Navigating Trauma and Justice for Military Spouses
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and Family Law Attorney Michele Locke sit down with Justine, a former military wife and domestic abuse survivor, from episode three ...
lovelustfridays x When Heaven Meets Hell | Love, Lies, & Long-Distance Deception
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula is joined by family law attorney Michele Locke and Allyn Amerongen, a survivor, advocate, and podcaster, featured in lovelustfear ep...
lovelustfridays | Deceptive Dates & Cringe-Worthy Encounters
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula speaks with Desiree, who shares her dating misadventures, including cringe-worthy encounters with older men who misrepresent themsel...
The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women feat. Heather Ashley x Kyle Ashley
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True ...
From Heartbreak To Hallmark: A Writer's Journey | lovelustfridays
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brister is a comedian, actor, and screenwriter behind the feel-good Hallmark movies adored by millions. She bravely opened up about her harrowin...
lovelustfridays | Fighting Narcissistic Abuse, Racism, and Inequality in Family Court
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and former associate family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Lorraine, a narcissistic abuse survivor ...
When Comfort Turns to Chaos: Midlife Dating, Bad Ass Bitches, and the Emasculation of Men | lovelustfridays x You Probably Think This Story's About You
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brittani Ard, host of You Probably Think This Story's About You, joins Jake and Michele on lovelustfridays for a raw and thoughtful conversation about...
lovelustfridays x Weird True Crime | Unbearable Pain, Unbreakable Spirit: Judy Malinowski’s Battle for Justice
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jake and Michele are joined by Gina and Amber from the Weird True Crime podcast to discuss the tragic story of Judy Malinowski, a mot...
lovelustfridays x The Consult | FBI Profiling and Domestic Violence: The Deadly Case of Vashti Forrest
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michelle Locke sit down with retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley, who reflects on h...
lovelustfridays | Overcoming Toxic Love: From Heartbreak to Healing
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jake Deptula and family law attorney Michelle Locke are joined by Lauryn from Episode 17 of lovelustfear, titled “You Have to Learn to Trust Me...
lovelustfear | presents | Ice Cold Case
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing: Ice Cold Case — In 2002, Madison McGhee’s father, John McGhee, was shot and killed in his own home in Belmont County, Ohio. Driven by...
"I Didn't Think There Was a Way Out": Facing Abuse, Misogyny, and the Battle Within | lovelustfridays
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke are joined by Heather, who previously shared her emotional journey in episode...
lovelustfear | presents | Crime Salad
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Ricky, the dynamic duo behind Crime Salad, bring their unique perspectives and captivating storytelling to unravel some of the most intrigu...
18: lovelustfear | heather | i did not want to lose this man
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After escaping a series of turbulent relationships, Heather finds hope in a charismatic and attractive bodybuilder. However, she soon becomes ensnared...
lovelustfear | presents | Next Realm
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing: Next Realm - Have you ever felt a presence, heard a familiar voice, or received a sign that made you believe your loved ones were reachin...
lovelustfear | presents | Morbidology
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing: Morbidology – a true crime podcast created and hosted by Emily G. Thompson, author of “Unsolved Child Murders,” “Cults Uncovere...
lovelustfear | special announcements | october 2024
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This October, lovelustfear returns along with brand new episodes of lovelustfridays! We'll dive deep into compelling topics like cheating, catfishing,...
lovelustfear | presents | Women & Crime
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing: Women and Crime — Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired wit...
lovelustfear | special announcements | july 2024
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
lovelustfear is being developed as a streaming TV series! (Listen for more details.) L.A. Not So Confidential Live Video Q&A with Jake Deptula h...
lovelustfear | special announcements | june 2024
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you all for listening and subscribing to lovelustfear. I'm so grateful to all the brave guests who have joined the show and shared their importa...
The Knife | "My Body is the Crime Scene" | Full Episode Preview
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Knife is a weekly true crime podcast from producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton. You might remember Hannah as the original host of The Opportunis...
21: lovelustfear | jaimee | there’s nothing scary about him
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a traumatic childhood, Jaimee yearned for peace and stability. She found temporary solace in a long-term marriage, but when it ended, she was dr...
20: lovelustfear | lisa | that's when everything changed
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Lisa rises to fame in the modeling world, her ambition takes her around the globe. What starts as a dream life quickly unravels when she becomes th...
19: lovelustfear | lynn | everyone is going to take advantage of you
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After enduring sexual harassment in her early teens, Lynn turns to older men for comfort as she enters adulthood. She becomes pregnant by an abusive p...
17: lovelustfear | lauryn | you have to learn to trust me
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauryn’s romance with her movie theater coworker spirals into a toxic cycle of heartbreak, doubt, and obsession, leaving her emotionally crushed but...
16: lovelustfear | allyn | it’s a lot worse than we thought
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allyn meets a captivating man who swiftly declares his love, asks her to be his girlfriend, and proposes. But as their long-distance relationship deep...
15: lovelustfear | lorraine | you have to be very careful with him
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After her divorce, Lorraine sought advice from a shaman, who encouraged her to let others take the lead. She started taking dance classes and began da...
14: lovelustfear | terra | i want you to always be available to me
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At seventeen, Terra is captivated by a charismatic classmate who exploits her need for attention, leading them into a troubling cycle of drug abuse an...
13: lovelustfear | emma | you should be scared
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma seeks comfort in the arms of a former client whose initial charm and good looks give way to his darker traits, trapping her in escalating emotion...
12: lovelustfear | debra | i’ve always seemed to attract the crazy type
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After her marriage is shattered by betrayal, Debra turns to alcohol, descending into addiction. Despite her efforts to maintain sobriety, she becomes ...
11: lovelustfear | kenzi | i think we met awkward twelve minutes ago
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following her divorce, Kenzi returned to her hometown and ventured into online dating, where she developed a promising friendship with romantic potent...
10: lovelustfear | kaitlyn | we didn’t have boundaries
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite longing for love and affection, Kaitlyn becomes caught in a cycle of toxic relationships marked by sexual assault, emotional abuse, and physic...
9: lovelustfear | lena | he’s your problem now
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lena, compelled by her strict upbringing, marries a culturally appropriate man who promises to provide for her needs. But after discovering his succes...
8: lovelustfear | laura | true love always
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura reconnects with her grade school sweetheart sparking a wave of nostalgic romance. However, the warmth of their reunion soon fades as she becomes...
7: lovelustfear | sadie | i could kill you right now
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie finds herself drawn to a drug-addicted "bad boy" with a criminal past. When her efforts to rehabilitate him fail, her addiction to this abusive ...
6: lovelustfear | jenna | no one gets out this early
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna is swept off her feet by a charismatic chef and finds herself married within ninety days. But under his charming facade lurks a volatile temper ...
5: lovelustfear | mira | a f**king broken mess
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After tying the knot, Mira finds herself fostering an emotionally immature man-child whose public intoxication, abusive tendencies, threats of suicide...
4: lovelustfear | gabi | we can't break up
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabi's dating life takes a darker turn when she finds herself entangled in a toxic workplace romance with an abusive partner and is forced to conceal ...
3: lovelustfear | justine | you’re never allowed to leave me
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When 19-year-old Justine fell for a mature and charming military man, she believed she had found her forever. But the husband she once trusted to prot...
2: lovelustfear | desiree | his name was SMITTY
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a time before Tinder, Desiree takes the plunge into online dating. She catches the eye of Smitty, a seemingly handsome stranger whose Polaroid prof...
1: lovelustfear | alona | the only single one left
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After finding herself the only single one left among her girlfriends, Alona decides to give relationships another try, leading her into one of the mos...
lovelustfear | trailer
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
lovelustfear is a new podcast series exposing the darker side of dating and relationships. Every episode is an exploration into true dating and relati...