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How Men Think

Taylor Armstrong's Nightmare To Fairy Tale

How Men Think

iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Relationships, Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.41.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Taylor Armstrong thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met her husband, Russell.

Little did this reality TV housewife know that her marriage would be plagued by abuse and grief. 
From the early possessive signs she overlooked to the way her abuser slowly took control of her life, Taylor shares her story in hopes of saving others from the grips of their toxic relationships.

*Note: This episode contains content that some listeners might find disturbing. This episode discusses domestic abuse, as well as suicide. 

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:04.1

Some listeners may find this content disturbing.

0:07.0

This episode discusses domestic abuse as well as suicide.

0:10.4

Please proceed with caution.

0:12.2

This is Taylor Armstrong, in her own words. Hi, guys, it's celebrity mentor, Jennifer Fessler, back with you on I Do Part 2.

0:35.7

Today, I am so honored because we have so many amazing people come and

0:39.8

show their journey to finding love in their chapter two. And my guest today really went through

0:45.1

the fire to find her second love. She is resilient. She's an advocate and she's inspiring.

0:50.6

She's the author of hiding from reality, my story of love, loss, and finding the courage.

0:55.7

You know her from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Orange County.

0:59.1

Her name, some of you may know the name and know the woman, is Taylor Armstrong.

1:04.1

And we're so excited to have you here.

1:06.4

And I was like, oh, my God, I love Taylor.

1:08.5

We got to know each other, I guess a couple years ago,

1:11.3

right? We met in Orange County. Yes. And I just remember, maybe I just started being on Housewives,

1:17.6

and you were so warm and lovely and friendly. And so I was very excited that you were coming on.

1:25.0

And vice versa. We had drinks at the Monart Beach Hotel.

1:27.7

Yes.

1:28.1

With Tamara and Emily.

1:29.8

Emily.

1:30.5

Yes.

1:30.8

One of my friends was in town.

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