In this powerful episode of Unseen Impact, hosts Rory and Kerrie sit down with Jane Doe, a courageous survivor who took a former Major League Baseball player, Jacque Jones, to trial after he weaponized her private photos against her. With the support of clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Savarese from BrainWorks Behavioral Health, we break down the red flags, the psychological manipulation, the trauma response, and the legal protections available under California Civil Code 1708.85 — the law protecting victims of non-consensual disclosure of intimate images (“revenge porn”).

Jane Doe shares her real experience: the love-bombing, the control, the threats, the extortion, and the moment she chose to fight back. Together, we unpack what image-based coercion looks like, how narcissistic abuse traps victims, and why so many people don’t know the warning signs until it’s too late.

If you or someone you know has experienced image-based abuse, harassment, or coercive control, this episode will give you insight, validation, and a path forward.

👉 If you need legal guidance or mental health support, please reach out. You are not alone.

 

Some of the notable moments from this episode are: 

00:00 – The shocking opening: “She’s mine… obey me.”
00:26 – Important disclaimer: sensitive content ahead.
01:00 – Introducing Jane Doe’s case and California’s revenge porn law.
02:12 – How the relationship began: charm, charisma, and trust.
03:17 – The breakup… and the shocking moment he sent her photos.
04:10 – “It was weaponized.” The abuse begins.
05:42 – Introducing Dr. Savories: the psychology behind coercion.
07:22 – Red flags Jane missed at the start.
10:44 – Control, constant texting, and surveillance-like behavior.
14:00 – Why narcissists expose victims first.
15:19 – The threats: “Obey or I send more.”
17:03 – Trauma symptoms: fear, nausea, paranoia, hypervigilance.
22:30 – Gaslighting explained: breaking down his deposition.
29:17 – Cognitive dissonance: “Who I thought he was vs who showed up.”
31:27 – Living in fight-or-flight for years.
34:24 – How victims can regulate their nervous system.
37:06 – What the law actually allows victims to do.
41:07 – Jane’s advice: turn to hope, not retaliation.
44:19 – Final thoughts and resources for survivors.

TAGS

#RevengePorn #ImageBasedAbuse #NarcissisticAbuse #SurvivorStory #UnseenImpact  #LegalJustice #CaliforniaLaw #TraumaRecovery #AbuseAwareness #CoerciveControl  #TrueCrimePodcast #DigitalSafety

In this powerful episode of Unseen Impact, hosts Rory and Kerrie sit down with Jane Doe, a courageous survivor who took a former Major League Baseball player, Jacque Jones, to trial after he weaponized her private photos against her. With the support of clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Savarese from BrainWorks Behavioral Health, we break down the red flags, the psychological manipulation, the trauma response, and the legal protections available under California Civil Code 1708.85 &mdash; the law protecting victims of non-consensual disclosure of intimate images (&ldquo;revenge porn&rdquo;).
Jane Doe shares her real experience: the love-bombing, the control, the threats, the extortion, and the moment she chose to fight back. Together, we unpack what image-based coercion looks like, how narcissistic abuse traps victims, and why so many people don&rsquo;t know the warning signs until it&rsquo;s too late.
If you or someone you know has experienced image-based abuse, harassment, or coercive control, this episode will give you insight, validation, and a path forward.
👉 If you need legal guidance or mental health support, please reach out. You are not alone.
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Some of the notable moments from this episode are:&nbsp;
00:00 &ndash; The shocking opening: &ldquo;She&rsquo;s mine&hellip; obey me.&rdquo; 00:26 &ndash; Important disclaimer: sensitive content ahead. 01:00 &ndash; Introducing Jane Doe&rsquo;s case and California&rsquo;s revenge porn law. 02:12 &ndash; How the relationship began: charm, charisma, and trust. 03:17 &ndash; The breakup&hellip; and the shocking moment he sent her photos. 04:10 &ndash; &ldquo;It was weaponized.&rdquo; The abuse begins. 05:42 &ndash; Introducing Dr. Savories: the psychology behind coercion. 07:22 &ndash; Red flags Jane missed at the start. 10:44 &ndash; Control, constant texting, and surveillance-like behavior. 14:00 &ndash; Why narcissists expose victims first. 15:19 &ndash; The threats: &ldquo;Obey or I send more.&rdquo; 17:03 &ndash; Trauma symptoms: fear, nausea, paranoia, hypervigilance. 22:30 &ndash; Gaslighting explained: breaking down his deposition. 29:17 &ndash; Cognitive dissonance: &ldquo;Who I thought he was vs who showed up.&rdquo; 31:27 &ndash; Living in fight-or-flight for years. 34:24 &ndash; How victims can regulate their nervous system. 37:06 &ndash; What the law actually allows victims to do. 41:07 &ndash; Jane&rsquo;s advice: turn to hope, not retaliation. 44:19 &ndash; Final thoughts and resources for survivors.
TAGS
#RevengePorn #ImageBasedAbuse #NarcissisticAbuse #SurvivorStory #UnseenImpact&nbsp; #LegalJustice #CaliforniaLaw #TraumaRecovery #AbuseAwareness #CoerciveControl&nbsp; #TrueCrimePodcast #DigitalSafety

Rory Pendergast, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"  

Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.

Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities. 

Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

<a href="https://rorylaw.com/">Rory Pendergast</a>, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.
Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities.&nbsp;
Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

Unseen Impact 

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people’s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast—a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space—the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law—as well as those with lived experience—to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people&rsquo;s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast&mdash;a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space&mdash;the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law&mdash;as well as those with lived experience&mdash;to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

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