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Susan's voice in the conversation on healing, resilience, and the fight against financial and emotional fraud.
Red Flags & Real Love • October 04, 2026
Real Talk with Susan Schleppegrell — Scammed Twice: The Romance, Then the "Rescue"
Losing money to a romance scam is one kind of devastation. Being found, months later, by someone offering to recover it for you — and losing again — is another.
My guest today is Susan Schleppegrell, author of Twice Betrayed. She has a background in human development and positive psychology coaching and has spent years as a realtor. None of that protected her, and that's precisely her point: this happens to capable, accomplished, clear-thinking people.
FREEDOM UNLOCKED • September 12, 2026
Twice Betrayed: How Smart People Get Trapped, Recover from Scams, and Reclaim Their Lives | Susan Schleppegrell
In this episode of Freedom Unlocked, Susan Schleppegrell shares the deeply personal story behind her book Twice Betrayed: A True Story of Deception, Betrayal and the Courage to Reclaim My Life. A real estate professional in the Dallas Fort Worth area with a background in human development and positive psychology, Susan never imagined she would become the victim of a sophisticated romance scam.
Control or Be Controlled • September 06, 2026
Susan Schleppegrell: When Manipulation Takes Control Romance Scams, Betrayal & Reclaiming Your Life
Susan Schleppegrell thought she was building a real relationship. Instead, she became the target of a sophisticated romance scam that left her facing devastating financial and emotional losses.
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The Wisdom Movers • August 29, 2026
The Psychology of Romance Scams: Why Smart People Get Trapped || Susan Schleppegrell
In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Susan Schleppegrell, real estate professional, positivity coach, and author of Twice Betrayed, to explore the hidden psychology behind romance scams, manipulation, and emotional recovery.
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Susan shares her deeply personal experience of being deceived by a sophisticated romance scam—and then being betrayed a second time by someone who claimed they could recover her stolen money. We discuss why intelligent, capable people can become victims, how scammers build trust and exploit emotions, and why shame often keeps victims silent.
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Susan also explains how to recognize manipulation, break the trauma bond, rebuild self-trust, and move forward after devastating emotional and financial loss.
Conversation With Sarah Lee • August 31, 2026
Romance Scams, Betrayal, and Rebuilding Self Trust with Susan Schleppegrell.
In this episode of Conversation with Sarah Lee, we sit down with Susan Schleppegrell, author of Twice Betrayed: A True Story of Deception, Betrayal and the Courage to Reclaim My Life.
THE BOOK
Twice Betrayed
A True Story of Deception, Courage, and the Fight to Reclaim Self-Trust
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Susan is available for interviews, expert commentary on fraud and emotional manipulation, and feature stories on healing after betrayal. She brings both personal experience and deep research to every conversation.
Speaking Topics
→ Healing After Financial & Emotional Betrayal
→ The Psychology of Scams: Why Smart People Get Trapped
→ Breaking Trauma Bonds & Reclaiming Self-Trust
→ Writing Your Way Through Shame
→ Building Resilience After Profound Loss