<div>Jenna Brister is a comedian, actor, and screenwriter behind the feel-good Hallmark movies adored by millions. She bravely opened up about her harrowing experience of being trapped in an abusive marriage with a volatile chef in episode 6 of <em>lovelustfear</em>, titled “No One Gets Out This Early,” Now, she joins Jake Deptula to reflect on the red flags she faced, the healing power of comedy, and how her real-life romance with her new partner—who she’s traveled the world with—mirrors the kind of love she now brings to life in her scripts. Jenna shares her journey of surviving trauma, finding her own leading man, and how food, humor, and holiday movies helped her write her way to a true happy ending.<br> <strong>Please Visit Our Sponsors!</strong><br> Ready to start your own podcast? Descript instantly converts your audio files into text documents—just like editing in Google Docs or Microsoft Word. It's the tool we rely on for <em>Lovelust Fridays</em> to keep everything running smoothly. Click here to try it for free!<br> <a href="https://get.descript.com/pepqx4ars509"><strong><a href="https://get.descript.com/pepqx4ars509">https://get.descript.com/pepqx4ars509</a></strong></a><br> <strong>Jenna Brister – Links</strong><br> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenna.brister/">https://www.instagram.com/jenna.brister/</a><br> Google Knowledge Panel <a href="https://g.co/kgs/9nrnGbm">https://g.co/kgs/9nrnGbm</a><br> IMDB <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4488723/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4488723/</a><br> <strong>Discussion Links </strong><br> <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a><br> <strong>Series Links</strong><br> lovelustfear<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/</a><br> lovelustfridays<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays</a><br> Jake Deptula<br> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000">www.instagram.com/jaked3000</a><br> Michele Locke<br> <a href="https://www.michelelocke.com/">https://www.michelelocke.com/</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/">https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/</a><br> Haley Gray | Producer &amp; Researcher<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch">https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch</a><br> <a href="http://www.haleygrayresearch.com">www.HaleyGrayResearch.com </a><br> National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)<br> Call <a href="http://1.800.799.SAFE">1.800.799.SAFE</a> (7233)<br> Text: START to 88788 <br> <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline">https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/</a><br> <strong>guest + story | submission information </strong><br> If you have a dating or relationship story to share, want to participate in a discussion here on lovelustfridays, or have a topic you’d like us to cover, contact us below.<br> E-mail | [email protected]<br> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/</a><br> submission link | <a href="https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear">https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear</a><br> <strong>subscription links</strong><br> Amazon Music<br> <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear</a><br> Spotify<br> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec">https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec</a><br> Apple<br> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283</a><br> RSS feed<br> <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss">https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss</a><br> Want to hear more? Whatever app you’re listening on, just rate us and/or leave us a comment or review.<br> Thank you for your support! <br> topics | #LovelustFridays #JennaBrister #Comedy #HallmarkMovies #AbuseRecovery #relationships #lifetimovies#ImprovComedy #DatingLife #Storytelling #RomComs #FilmProduction #CulinaryArts #ChristmasMovies #WritingCommunity #Escapism #LoveAndHealing #EmotionalSafety #HealthyBoundaries #SelfRespect #Resilience #HealingJourney #Romance<br> <br> </div>