When Love Becomes Control: The Truth About Financial Abuse

In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about the dark side of relationships that no one wants to talk about. From her own story of surviving an abusive marriage to the patterns she’s seeing with women today, Kayla exposes the hidden ways control disguises itself as “love” and “respect.”

She opens up about what it felt like to live like a caged animal in her own home, how she finally broke free, and why every woman must build the skill set and self-worth to stand on her own two feet.

You’ll learn:

💡 The difference between healthy respect and toxic control
💡 The hidden signs of financial abuse (and why so many women miss them)
💡 How childhood “good girl” conditioning traps women in silence
💡 Why building self-trust and financial independence is non-negotiable
💡 Practical steps to reclaim your power and stop asking for permission

Plus, Kayla shares her big sister advice on love, money, and worthiness, giving you the permission you’ve been waiting for to create a life that’s yours, not one that’s controlled.

If you’ve ever felt silenced, financially dependent, or afraid to speak up in your own relationship, this episode is your wake-up call.

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