Beyond the Statistics

Survivor Stories. Expert Insights. Lasting Change.

Beyond the Statistics is a survivor-led podcast hosted by survivor and advocate Ingrid Dutton.

Through honest conversations with survivors and those working to create change, the podcast explores domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, trauma, healing, and hope.
Whether you're a survivor, supporting someone you love, a professional, or simply here to learn, you'll find education, validation, and the reminder that you are not alone.

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Aug. 25, 2026

Breaking Codependency After Abuse: Boundaries & Self-Trust with Barb Nangle I Ep. 133

Codependency is often talked about in conversations about domestic violence—but too often, it sounds like blame. What if people pleasing, approval seeking, and self-abandonment aren't character flaws, but patterns shaped by trauma, instability, and survival? In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ingrid is joined by boundaries coach, speaker, and podcaster Barb Nangle to talk about codependency recovery, healthy boundaries, and rebuilding self-trust after relational trauma. Barb shares her
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Aug. 19, 2026

Two Wives, the Same Man: Narcissistic Abuse & Red Flags with Deana & Lizzie I Ep. 132

Two different marriages. The same man. And a trail of “that’s weird” moments that only made sense once Deana and Lizzie finally compared timelines. In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ingrid sits down with Deana and Lizzie, co-hosts of Surviving Toxic Relationships, to share the remarkable story of how they discovered they had each married the same man at different points in their lives—and began recognizing strikingly similar patterns of emotional abuse, manipulation, deception, and cont
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Aug. 11, 2026

When the System Fails Sexual Assault Survivors with Danielle Pyle I Ep. 131

Reporting sexual assault is supposed to be a step toward justice. But what happens when the system itself becomes another barrier? In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ingrid is joined by survivor and advocate Danielle Pyle to talk about surviving sexual assault, reporting to law enforcement, navigating a sexual assault forensic exam, and fighting for accountability when the justice system falls short. Danielle shares what she remembers from the night of her assault in April 2021, includi
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Aug. 5, 2026

Life After Domestic Violence: Hypervigilance, Trauma & Healing with Ray Floyd I Ep. 130

Someone can survive domestic violence and still feel unsafe long after the relationship ends. In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ray Floyd shares how abuse changed his everyday life—from living without fear to constantly scanning his surroundings for danger. His memoir, No One Is Listening, tells the story of surviving domestic violence, navigating trauma, and rebuilding life after abuse. Ray and host Ingrid Dutton discuss the warning signs he recognizes in hindsight, including escalat...

Recent Blog Posts

June 18, 2026

Understanding Brain Injury in the Context of Domestic Abuse

The Silent Scars of Domestic Abuse Welcome back to the blog, where the crucial conversations had on the podcast are further explored. In the latest episode, Strangulation, Brain Injury & Survivor Safety with April Flores-Brayton | Ep. 122, we tackl…
June 11, 2026

'Staying for the Kids': The Emotional Toll on Children of Abusive Relationships

Welcome back to the blog for the 1 in 3 Podcast! This week's topic on the podcast, is as heartbreaking as it is prevalent: the impact of domestic violence on children, particularly when parents choose to "stay for the kids." This decision, often mad…
May 21, 2026

Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Sex Trafficking: What Investigators Look For

Welcome back to the blog for the 1 in 3 podcast! The latest episode, Ep. 118, titled "Coercive Control, Grooming & Sex Trafficking Explained with Eric Robinson," dove deep into a topic that is often misunderstood and tragically overlooked. Episode g…

About the Host

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Ingrid Dutton

Podcast Host | Speaker I Survivor | Advocate | Nurse Practitioner

I've always been passionate—and maybe a little stubborn. It's a trait that has served me well throughout life, especially during some of my most difficult moments.

Today, I work full-time in healthcare, host multiple podcasts, and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Like many survivors, I never imagined abuse would become part of my story. When I experienced domestic violence firsthand, I leaned heavily on the support of family and friends who helped me navigate one of the darkest chapters of my life. Along the way, many of them shared their own experiences with abuse, opening my eyes to just how common—and often hidden—these experiences truly are.

That realization sparked a passion for education, advocacy, and creating space for honest conversations.

In 2023, I launched a podcast called 1 in 3, inspired by the statistics surrounding intimate partner violence. As the podcast grew, so did its mission. Today, Beyond the Statistics explores not only domestic violence, but also sexual assault, human trafficking, trauma, healing, prevention, and the systems that impact survivors. Because while statistics help us understand the scope of abuse, understanding begins with stories.

Through conversations with survivors, loved ones, advocates, attorneys, therapists, healthcare professionals, researchers, law enforcement, authors, and other experts, my goal is to educate, encourage, and remind people that healing is possible—and that no one should have to walk this journey alone.

Healing looks different for everyone. For me, it has come through therapy, humor, music, faith, and connecting with others who understand. That's why you'll find resources throughout this website, along with conversations designed to educate, inspire hope, and create meaningful change.

💜 If you're here, I want you to know this: There is hope. Healing is possible. And wherever you are in your journey, you are not alone.

Reviews

Thank You For YOU!

"I am in recovery from addiction and domestic and emotional abuse but for the last 10 months I have solely been concentrating on my addiction recovery because honestly I am still numb from what happen…"

April 12, 2026 · J🫶🏻

This is the validation I needed

"Every time I listen to this podcast I’m bawling. Thank you for confirming what I always knew was abuse but felt responsible for. Your podcast has helped me accept it’s not my fault and some people ar…"

March 27, 2025 · Bex