Episode 159 Gone Girl: Red Flags Dating Safety.

Episode 159: Gone Girl: Red Flags + Dating Safety

With Guest Justin Smith

  • April 21, 2026
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Lyndsay Soprano talks with Justin Smith about the hidden risks in modern dating and why red flags are often missed until it’s too late. Justin shares his own experience with emotional abuse and how it led him to create Cray, an app designed to help people recognize unhealthy patterns early. They talk about manipulation, rebuilding trust in yourself, and how to approach dating with more awareness. This episode is honest, relevant, and a reminder that your safety and instincts should always come first.

  • Red Flags + Manipulative Behavior
  • Narcissism, Aggression, + Abusive Behavior
  • The Slow Creep of Toxicity
  • Emotional Abuse + PTSD
  • Gaslighting + Our Sanity
  • And an app that can help you steer clear of all of that before it’s too late.

Show Notes

Dating today isn’t just confusing; it can be dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Justin Smith to talk about the darker side of modern relationships and why so many people miss the warning signs until it’s too late.

Justin shares his personal experience with emotional abuse and how ignoring his gut led him into a toxic relationship. That experience became the catalyst for creating Cray, an app designed to help people spot red flags early and protect themselves before things escalate.

They talk about manipulation, trauma, and the long road back to trusting yourself again. But this isn’t just about what goes wrong; it’s about what you can do differently. From learning to recognize patterns to prioritizing your safety, this conversation is about taking your power back in a dating world that doesn’t always feel safe.

If you’ve ever second-guessed your instincts or stayed longer than you should have, this episode will resonate.

Tune in for a real conversation about dating, awareness, and protecting yourself in today’s world.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(02:35) Understanding Red Flags in Relationships
(05:21) The Impact of Manipulative Relationships
(08:27 )The Journey of Healing and Recovery
(11:11) Introducing the Cray Dating Safety App
(14:17) How the Cray App Works
(17:05) Target Audience and Future Plans
(19:43) Final Thoughts on Healing and Recovery

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