The Current The Current

When violence begets violence

Oct 7, 2026 ยท 23m

Topics discussed

Intro: What on Earth podcast promo Introduction to Ken Weider and the Bentall family Growing up in the shadow of the Bentall empire The butterfly incident and childhood trauma Emotional repression and family dynamics Witnessing domestic violence in the home Father's abusive rituals and psychological impact Wealth, reputation, and enabling abuse Ken's early violence and 'malevolent' behavior Violence in romantic relationships and regret What on Earth podcast promo (interlude) Brother's death and father's lack of grief Recognizing the cycle and seeking help Business failure and escalating domestic abuse Recovery through Al-Anon and honesty Why Ken wrote the memoir Managing anger today and accountability Closing remarks and book details
Listen ad-free on Castria