LOVE LUST OR LIES PODCAST
A platform for survivors of trauma, abuse, and trafficking to share their stories, framed through a Christian lens of healing and awareness.
This is an interview show where survivors of extreme life circumstances—from forced marriage and human trafficking to living with HIV—recount their experiences. Dr. Dana Hunter, often with a co-host, creates a supportive, faith-informed space for guests to detail their trauma and subsequent journey. The show often feels like a raw, live documentary, sometimes even taking to the streets to report on issues like trafficking firsthand.
“Its raw, unfiltered focus on severe trauma (trafficking, childhood abuse, HIV) combined with an explicit Christian ministry framework sets it apart. Unlike typical self-help podcasts, it functions as a platform for testimony and awareness, often featuring impromptu, on-location interviews.”
Who hosts this show
Dr. Dana Hunter hosts this podcast to expose toxic behaviors in relationships and educate listeners on avoiding predatory situations. With over 20 years of experience on issues like human trafficking and child abuse, she provides a platform for survivors to share their stories. The show is explicitly faith-based, with an ultimate message for listeners to draw near to God through Jesus Christ. The evidence from one episode confirms Dr. Dana holds a PhD, while her co-host, Dr. Delecia, holds an MD.
Credentials & credits
- PhD in Social Work, Louisiana State University
- Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University
- Executive Director, Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention (Louisiana)
- Former Executive Director, Governor John Bel Edwards' Childrens Cabinet
- 20+ years of research and experience on human trafficking and child abuse
Other ventures
- Dr. Dana Enterprises
- Love US! Stop SSAK lapel pin campaign
- National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking (NCPHST)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
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- 02
- 03
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- 06EPISODE 66 COSANDRA'S STORY: PAINFUL MEMORIES GROWING UP IN SOUTHSIDE CHICAGOMay 26, 2026 · 1h 10m
- 07EPISODE 65 THE UNTOLD STORY OF MARKETA DAVISMay 20, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01🥺WOMAN LIVING WITH HIV & HSV-2 CLAPS BACK!...
In this follow-up to a viral episode, the guest addresses public criticism and the hosts verify their doctoral credentials (PhD and MD) on camera to combat rumors.
- 02‼️HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE HOOD IN WESTSIDE CHICAGO!!...
This episode showcases the show's unique field-reporting style with an impromptu, on-the-street interview with missionaries about active human trafficking.
- 03"THE CHURCH FORCED ME TO MARRY HIM SIMPLY BECAUSE I GOT PREGNANT!"...
A powerful testimony about religious trauma and forced teen marriage, which encapsulates a core theme of the podcast.
What you'll be asked on this show
Dr. Dana opens by establishing a guest's background with broad questions about their upbringing before zeroing in on the central trauma of their story. She often paraphrases a guest's own statement to form a follow-up question or directly brings up public criticism to give them a chance to respond. Her style is highly supportive and affirming, creating a safe space for guests to share deeply personal and often painful experiences. She frequently connects the individual stories back to the podcast's broader themes of abuse, exploitation, and faith-based healing.
Dr. Dana hosts with a co-host (like Dr. Delecia) or solo, creating a supportive, affirming atmosphere. Episodes are structured around a single guest's harrowing life story. The style is often reactive and emotional, with the host expressing shock and empathy, and sometimes conducting impromptu interviews on the street.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Tell us a little bit about your upbringing.”
This is often her opening question, used to establish the guest's background and the context for their story.
- Q.02
“Tell us about your ministry/the work you do.”
This question allows guests who are also advocates or run organizations to explain their mission and work.
future
1- Q.01
“How did what you experienced play out in your future relationship choices?”
She asks this to directly connect a guest's past trauma to the podcast's central theme of dating and relationships.
controversy
2- Q.01
“What would you say to people who claim you didn't take accountability?”
For returning guests or viral stories, she uses this to give them a platform to respond to public criticism.
- Q.02
“Was it about the church's image or your mom's image?”
She asks this to dig into the motivations behind the actions of others in the guest's story, especially institutions.
personal
3- Q.01
“Tell us what you saw...”
A direct prompt used to get a firsthand account, particularly effective in her on-the-street, impromptu interviews.
- Q.02
“How did this impact you...?”
This question probes the direct personal and emotional consequences of a traumatic event the guest has described.
- Q.03
“You're admitting you had a rough past... is that right?”
A clarifying question used to confirm a guest's admission about their past actions, often to set up a discussion about growth.
Signature segments
- · Host introduction: "I am your host, Dr. Dana"
- · On-location/impromptu interviews
- · Responding to public comments on previous episodes
- · Explicitly Christian framing and prayer
- · Raising awareness for human trafficking
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are survivors who have endured significant trauma, such as human trafficking, childhood sexual abuse, religious hypocrisy, or health crises like HIV. They are willing to share explicit, painful details of their stories to raise public awareness.
- Katieon DATING MARRIED MEN & TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS "I GAVE MY HUSBAND A RUN FOR HIS MONEY. BUT GOD!"
- Monica Pearsonon "THE CHURCH FORCED ME TO MARRY HIM SIMPLY BECAUSE I GOT PREGNANT!" SECRETS & HYPOCRISY REVEALED!!
- Evangelist Nissaon ‼️HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE HOOD IN WESTSIDE CHICAGO!! DR. DANA TOURS FIRSTHAND **BONUS FOOTAGE**
- Jaydaon 🥺WOMAN LIVING WITH HIV & HSV-2 CLAPS BACK! "YES I WAS IN THE STREETS! I'M NOT THAT PERSON ANYMORE!”💯
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast does not appear to have external sponsors, instead promoting its own initiatives like the "Love US! Stop SSAK" lapel pin campaign for a donation.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Love Lust or Lies?
- The host is Dr. Dana Hunter. She holds a PhD in Social Work and has extensive experience as a government official appointed to lead anti-human trafficking efforts in Louisiana.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is an interview show where Dr. Dana provides a platform for survivors of trauma, abuse, and toxic relationships to share their stories in-depth.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it appears to release new episodes on a weekly basis.
- How can someone share their story on the podcast?
- The show's description directs interested individuals to complete a pre-interview screening form on the drdanaenterprises.com website.
- What is the religious perspective of the show?
- The podcast is explicitly Christian. The host's stated ultimate message is for listeners to draw near to God and follow the wisdom in the Word of God.
- What are Dr. Dana's credentials?
- Dr. Dana Hunter has a PhD in Social Work from LSU and has served in appointed government roles, including Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention for Louisiana.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Dr. Dana Hunter Serves as Executive Director of Governor John Bel Edwards' Childrens Cabinet - LSUlsu.edu
- [02]A Paradigm Shift to Assist Survivors of Human Sex and Labor Trafficking in Louisianagov.louisiana.gov
- [03]Dr. Dana Hunter, Executive Director at Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Preventionyoutube.com
- [04]NCPHST Staff | National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Traffickingncphst.org
- [05]LOVE LUST OR LIES PODCAST - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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