Rhonda’s guest today is Christine Cocchiola, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, & Survivor. Rhonda and Christine tackle the difficult topic of Coercive Control - what it is, and how it affects you and your children. There are many forms of abuse, including in your finances. Christine offers practical tactics and strategies to keep you safe and supported. About today’s guest: Christine Cocchiola is a college educator and clinician in social work. She is an advocate for protective parents leaving an abusive relationship and/or trying to parent children who have grown up in the family dynamics of a coercive controller. Christine is a researcher of post separation abuse experiences of adult and child victims and currently obtaining her PHD at New York University. Ways to connect with Christine and access her resources: Website Instagram Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence. For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce. Click HERE for a 30 minute Discovery Call!