Midlife Dating, Bad Ass Bitches, and the Emasculation of Men x Custody, Conflict, and a Deadly Dispute

Brittani Ard, host of You Probably Think This Story's About You, joins Jake and Michele for a raw and thoughtful conversation about trauma, relationships, and the emotional weight of storytelling. She opens up about her transition from a career in architecture to podcasting, and the lessons she's learned along the way. The discussion dives into the complexities of dating in midlife—particularly for strong, independent women—touching on breakups, emotional boundaries, and the process of unintentionally emasculating men. Brit also reflects on how independence can sometimes hinder connection, and why taking small, intentional steps back into the dating world can be so valuable. Brittani Ard  – Links Website: https://brittaniard.com/ Podcast: “You Probably Think This Story’s About You” Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brittani.ard/ Jake Deptula and family law attorney Michele Locke are joined by with Shaun and John from "Sins and Survivors: Las Vegas True Crime," to explore the heartbreaking case of Ashley and Dennis Prince, who were tragically killed by Ashley's ex-father-in-law, Joe Houston, during a deposition. The discussion reflects on Ashley and Dennis's lives, the legal proceedings, and the emotional and legal complexities that culminated in their deaths. They examine the intense divorce proceedings and custody battle, highlighting how Ashley's attempts to escape an abusive relationship were overlooked by a justice system that missed vital warning signs. Michele provides valuable insights into the motivations of those involved, pointing out the instability within the legal framework. The conversation also tackles systemic issues surrounding domestic violence and the emotional strain on families while advocating for greater community awareness and resources for survivors. Shaun and John reveal their mission to enlighten the Las Vegas community by shedding light on these devastating stories.  ​​**This episode of contains graphic depictions of murder. Please listen with caution.** links Sins & Survivors: Las Vegas True Crime Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast/id1712245894 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1W2swCx9LP38sFY06294pB Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18ce5b73-c8ec-4e38-827d-df4119e845ea/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sinsandsurvivors/ Website http://sinsandsurvivors.com Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ Additional Links (Topics Discussed) The Vegas Justice League (Cold Cases) https://www.vegasjusticeleague.com/ Original Episode Link https://sinspod.co/episode36 National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788  https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ guest + story | submission information  If you have a dating or relationship story to share, want to participate in a discussion here on lovelustfear, or have a topic you’d like us to cover, contact us below. E-mail | [email protected] Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ submission link | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear subscription links Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 RSS feed https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss Want to hear more? Whatever app you’re listening on, just rate us and/or leave us a comment or review. Thank you for your support!