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

Find Justin Smith Online Here:
Website: cray.app
Instagram: @cray.app
LinkedIn: Justin Smith

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Lyndsay Soprano Lyndsay Soprano, Host of Giving Pain Purpose and Founder of The Pain Hub

Lyndsay Soprano is a bold, unfiltered voice in the chronic pain and trauma recovery space—transforming unimaginable suffering into unstoppable advocacy. She’s the founder and host of Giving Pain Purpose, a raw and riveting show that dives into the realities of living in—and rising from—chronic pain, trauma, and invisible illness.

Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in 2017—one of the most painful conditions on the McGill Pain Scale—Lyndsay is also a survivor of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, infertility, depression, anxiety, and divorce. She’s walked through hell more than once—and set up a mic right in the middle of it.

Her mantra, “The only way out…is through,” isn’t just podcast fodder—it’s a way of life. After years lost to misdiagnoses and failed surgeries, she took healing into her own hands, choosing a trauma-informed, integrative approach that blends grit, grace, and humor.

She brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and creative firepower as the owner of Bound-by Marketing, launched in 2000. With degrees in Communications, Creative Writing, Vocal Performance, and an MBA in International Sales + Marketing, Lyndsay knows how to tell stories that stick—and heal.

Lyndsay is not here to sugarcoat the journey. She’s here to give pain purpose—and to help her audience and guests feel seen, understood, and not alone.