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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect...
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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.
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17 FEB 2026 · A criminologist and behavioral expert break down the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, revealing what patterns and psychology most coverage has missed. Calm, expert analysis — not speculation.
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For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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13 FEB 2026 · Not every destabilizing relationship is a Romance Con — but every Romance Con depends on confusion.In this essential episode, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen unpack the four relationship dynamics most often misunderstood, revealing why clarity is one of the most powerful forms of emotional self-protection.You’ll discover the critical distinctions between:
- Romance Cons (intentional emotional manipulation)
- Toxic or abusive relationships (reactive harm)
- Lying and cheating dynamics (avoidant deception)
- Emotionally unavailable partnerships (limited relational capacity)
When we mislabel these patterns, we blame ourselves, normalize harmful behavior, and stay longer than our nervous systems can safely tolerate.This conversation goes beyond surface-level relationship advice and into the psychology of attachment, ambiguity, and emotional safety.Featuring a courageous personal story from guest Nicole Rhone, this episode explores what it feels like when a relationship looks real — yet never fully allows you to exhale.You’ll learn:
- Why intent vs capacity is the distinction most people miss
- How the nervous system detects instability before the intellect
- The hidden cost of chronic relational ambiguity
- The difference between betrayal trauma and attachment shock
- Why clarity reduces psychological threat
If you have ever asked yourself…“Was I confused occasionally — or was confusion the climate?”This episode is for you.Because awareness is not alarm.Awareness is protection.RomConned — where love and true crime collide.Follow the show, share this episode, and help bring clarity to conversations that too often stay hidden.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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29 JAN 2026 · He helped with bedtime, showed up to family events, and joked about control—until one night everything shattered. This episode examines how trust becomes a weapon, why predators hide in plain sight, and what Dr. Alex’s criminology work reveals about power, access, and harm. Listen now.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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23 JAN 2026 · As online connection becomes harder to authenticate, TruthFinder’s Kate Coyer joins the conversation to unpack how modern trust is engineered. Learn how romance scams actually work, why shame keeps victims silent, and how to verify reality before your heart, money, and future are on the line.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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18 JAN 2026 · They’re gone, but you still self-censor, replay conversations, and police your own thoughts. From group chats and read receipts to screenshots and stories, modern dating becomes a panopticon where chemistry is manufactured, access faked, and intimacy performed. Learn how to break the illusion and choose yourself—subscribe now.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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8 JAN 2026 · Order, rules, and ‘protection’ slowly shrink Oksana’s world after a Craigslist connection turns controlling. Lies about faith, money, and identity escalate into surveillance, financial pressure, and threats involving her daughter—until the system fails her when she asks for help. Listen closely, then subscribe and share.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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18 DEC 2025 · Romance, crypto, and an organized con collide when a recently divorced software consultant is love-bombed into a fake trading platform that freezes his life savings. With cybersecurity expert John Wilson, we expose pig butchering—emotional grooming, cloned websites, and syndicates behind it. Learn the playbook before it finds you.
Follow John Wilson at https://x.com/jmwsecureReach out via info@fortra.com
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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11 DEC 2025 · Holiday dates turn risky as loneliness, pressure, and lowered guard create open season for deception - where AI-perfect faces, scripted chemistry messages, and fast-forward romance tactics mask real intent. This episode exposes the hidden dangers of holiday intimacy. Listen and stay protected.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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4 DEC 2025 · David thought he’d found comfort; instead he met a predator who studied his wounds and sold him destiny. We unpack the predator playbook with Renee Williams of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Protect yourself—follow and share.Learn more about https://victimsofcrime.org/leadership/
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
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27 NOV 2025 · On this episode, we follow Julia, trapped for seven years by a lifestyle predator who proposed on their third date. We trace the control, the financial fraud, and the takeover of her home—so you can spot similar scams before they start. Listen now.
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Follow Laurel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelhouse/?hl=en
For coaching inquiries visit http://www.laurelhouse.com
Visit http://romconned.com
Uncover the truth at https://www.truthfinder.com/about/
RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect...
show more
RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.
show less
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| Author | Laurel House |
| Organization | Laurel House |
| Categories | True Crime , Relationships |
| Website | www.romconned.com |
| laurel@laurelhouse.com |
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