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Diagnosing A Killer
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Two sisters dive deep into the stories of killers that happen to struggle with mental illness and disorders. Koelle is a true crime junkie and mental health advocate who is all about breaking the stigma, and is pursuing a career in forensic science, while Kenna has a degree in Psychology working in the behavioral health field, and loves everything mental health and true crime. Join us as we elaborate on different types of diagnoses, brutal crimes, and the people behind them. You are not alone, and we love you. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
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Episode 81: Andrew Cunanan
Oct 1, 202401:04:44Tap to summarizeHellooo! In this episode, Koelle breaks down the childhood of Andres Cunanan, the twisted relationships he found himself in and his ultimate crimes. Join us as we talk through this interesting but heart wrenching case.Check out our new platforming on our Patreon and join others with access to exclusive content! -> https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakillerClick here for an exclusive offer with Audiobooksnow! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-282684-293495-146749Check out FRESH! Meal Plan today -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987Click here for an offer with Perfect Memorials -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318974-293495-122293We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →3 Year Update & Upcoming
Aug 30, 202400:14:56Tap to summarizeHELLOOO!! We want to give a huge S/O to everybody that has supported us thus far. Join us for this short update as we explain our current status and what we plan to do moving forward. Love you, byyeee!!!! <3
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Body Integrity Dysphoria
Aug 6, 202400:25:19Tap to summarizeIn this week's MBD, Kenna talks through a very rare disorder known as Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID). Join us as we chat about this hard-to-diagnose disorder.Join our Patreon today!Check out Audiobooksnow for an offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/3-282684-293495-146749Click here for an offer with Perfect Memorials! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/3-321624-293495-122293We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/body-integrity-identity-disorder-biidhttps://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-body-integrity-identity-disorderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_integrity_dysphoria
Transcribe →Episode 80: John List
Aug 2, 202401:13:00Tap to summarizeHellooo!! For this week's case, Kenna tackles another request: John List. This is one of the most well-known murder cases in history, and you will be baffled at the attempt to explain it away at the end.Join our patreon today!Please follow @datesofourlivespodcast!Click here for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574Check out Scentbird today! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631Check out Craft Beer Club for an offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer)https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/list/19.htmlhttps://biancasucilea.medium.com/the-case-of-john-list-f5136c52062https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/john-list-10634.phphttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1990/04/07/nyregion/slaying-suspect-saw-2-choices-doctor-testifies.htmlhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/john-listhttps://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Slenderman
Jul 30, 202400:42:59Tap to summarizeHelloooo! In this requested mental breakdown, Kenna talks about the fictional character, Slenderman, and the chaos the belief of him caused. Anissa Weier and Morgen Geyser believed that they were "proxies" of the slenderman, and their belief caused them to commit a heinous act. Join us as we talk through this well-known lore.Join the patreon today!Check out The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574Get an exclusive offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830Check out Bright Cellars now! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbinghttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-involved-slender-man-attack-child-seeks-release-psychiatric-inst-rcna136213https://allthatsinteresting.com/anissa-weierhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/morgan-geyserhttp://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/voices/item/childhood-mental-illness-morgan-s-storyhttps://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-morgan-geyser-now-8643057https://www.cbsnews.com/news/slender-man-stabbing-morgan-geyser-release-denied-psychiatric-hospital/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 79: Rodney Alcala A.K.A. The Dating Game Killer
Jul 26, 202401:04:52Tap to summarizeFor this week's episode, Koelle talks through the life and crimes of one Rodney Alcala. Join us as we discuss the horrific details of Rodney's crimes, and the amount of times he was let out to kill again.Click here to become a patreon member!Click here for an offer with Craft Beer Club! -.> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830Check out Scentbird today! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631Click here for an offer with Rifle Paper Co.! -> https://pepperjam.riflepaperco.com/t/v1/3-320941-293495-9472We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/cheryl-bradshaw-dating-gamehttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Alcala.%20Rodney%20_2012_.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala)LINK TO THE UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOS 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/serial-killers-secret-photos-24-9-10/67/**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: TCPF 2024 Recap
Jul 25, 202400:48:31Tap to summarizeWe are so grateful that we got to attend the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival once again this year! Here's a look at our weekend in Denver.We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Somatic Symptom Disorder
Jul 3, 202400:31:33Tap to summarizeFor this week's MBD, Kenna talks through Somatic Symptom Disorder. Is it the same as hypochondria?? Listen to find out!Join the patreon now to get bonus episodes!Check out Craft Beer Club today! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830Find your new fragrance with Scentbird -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic_symptom_disorderhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17976-somatic-symptom-disorder-in-adultshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/somatic-symptom-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20377776https://www.toptenz.net/top-10-famous-hypochondriacs.php#google_vignette\**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 78: Israel Keyes
Jun 28, 202401:01:41Tap to summarizeThis week, Kenna brings the highly recommended case of Israel Keyes. This guy sure is an anomaly. Join us as we break down the guy with no M.O.Join the patreon to gain access to exclusive episodes!Check out Bright Cellars! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/3-321003-293495-162371Click here for an offer with Scentbird! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: The Trevor Project
Jun 26, 202400:20:57Tap to summarizeHey, everyone! This week, aptly during Pride Month, Koelle talks through one of the organizations that we support the most, The Trevor Project. Join us as we talk through their mission.Join the patreon and gain access to exclusive content!Check out The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf today! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicides_of_LGBT_people**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
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