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Nobody Should Believe Me
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Author Andrea Dunlop is looking for answers. When her older sister was first investigated for Munchausen by Proxy abuse more than a decade ago, it tore her family apart. This catastrophic series of events sent Dunlop on a journey to understand this most taboo form of abuse. In this groundbreaking podcast, she talks to some of the top experts in the world to explore the criminology and psychopathology behind Munchausen by Proxy and to reveal the wide swath of destruction these perpetrators leave in their wake.
In each season, Dunlop investigates a case: speaking to friends, family members, doctors, law enforcement, child protection workers, and experts. Nobody Should Believe Me unravels these complex and terrifying stories, shedding light on an unspeakable crime.
"A rich and harrowing chronicle of the condition." --The New York Times
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Introducing: Our Ancestors Were Messy
Mar 21, 202501:03:54Summary readyOur Ancestors Were Messy, is a show about the ancestors and all their drama. On each episode, host Nichole Hill and her guests unpack the ancestors’ historical schemes, feuds, and quests to examine how their relationships with one another shaped who we are today.Before the 1960s nearly every major city in the nation had a newspaper written for, by, and about Black Americans. During their “Golden Era” between the 1930s-50s, there were over ten thousand newspapers with an estimated subscriber count of over 1 million. The editors, reporters, and columnists for these papers included legends like Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes, W.E.B. DuBois, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Weldon Johnson. They reported on local, national, and international news from the Black perspective. They also kept track of what everyone was up to in their segregated neighborhoods and spoiler alert: there was never a dull moment!***Listen to Our Ancestors Were Messy: https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/our-ancestors-were-messy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2025Summary readyIntroducing Murder on Steroids (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories On a summer night In 2013, newlyweds Joe and Olga Connell walked into their condominium in Wilmington, Delaware. Joe flipped on the light and sat down on the couch, while Olga headed to the bedroom to get changed. Suddenly, Joe heard a loud scream. He got up, and ran down the hall to the bedroom. There, he found Olga sitting on the floor yelling and crying. And he saw her jewelry boxes had been completely emptied and thrown off her dresser – thousands of dollars worth of rings and necklaces were just gone. But through her tears, Olga said she didn’t care about how much money they cost. Some of those pieces were precious family heirlooms that had been passed down to Olga from hers and Joe’s mothers. Joe comforted his wife, but he didn’t tell her what he was thinking. Because Joe thought he knew who had robbed them, and he feared this might be just the first attack in an escalating family war.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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Answering Your Season 5 Questions
Mar 20, 202501:26:59Summary readyWelcome to our Season 5 Mailbag Episode! This time we’re joined by more of our fabulous Nobody Should Believe Me team: head producer Myrriah Gossett, lead researcher Erin Ajayi, story editor Nichole Hill, and producer Greta Stromquist.The team addresses questions about our coverage of Sophie’s faith, the role that race played in this season, behind-the-scenes of our touching interview with Chalice Howard, and the value of listener feedback. ***Support Myrriah’s other projects! https://www.myrriahgossett.com/Listen to Nichole’s podcast, Our Ancestors Were Messy: https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/our-ancestors-were-messyOrder Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/View our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/Buy Andrea's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPITo support the show, go to http://Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts) where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content.For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit http://MunchausenSupport.comThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here: https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 20, 2025Summary readyIntroducing Caroline Darian in First U.S. Interview Since Her Father Dominique Pelicot’s Shocking Trial from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK!“I’ll Never Call him Dad Again” by Caroline Darian, published by Sourcebooks, is available March 18th wherever books are sold.https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Call-Him-Again/dp/1464257957?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERhttps://books.apple.com/us/book/ill-never-call-him-dad-again/id6740407561In a story that made international headlines, French grandmother Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband Dominique Pelicot and more than 70 men he invited to rape her while she remained unconscious. In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Gisèle’s daughter Caroline Darian reveals how her father’s secret life has devastated their family and destroyed the life they knew. During this candid conversation, Caroline shares how they found out about her father’s crimes, how he recruited men to rape her mother, and the lengths he took to keep his perversion a secret from everyone. She will also talk about the shock of discovering photos of herself unconscious in his collection, how he raped her mom in Caroline’s home and how she and her mother found the strength to face her father and the dozens of accused men during the trial. Minnesotan Jenny Teeson - a mom of two who found video of her ex-husband drugging and raping her - also joins the conversation. Jenny will explain why most of the charges against her ex-husband were dropped despite overwhelming video and photographic evidence.For more information on Caroline Darian’s movement, “Don’t Put Me Under: Stop Chemical Submission” please go to her website. https://mendorspas.org/If you are a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-467. More information can be found at the website below.https://rainn.org/resourcesFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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Case Files 11: New Media Journalism and Death Eaters with V Spehar
Mar 13, 202501:22:21Summary readyWe have a very fun guest on NSBM Case Files this week: V Spehar aka Under the Desk News! In this engaging conversation, V and Andrea discuss the whirlwind that has been the beginning of 2025, the importance of ethical responsibility in media and journalism, and working through the gut-punch of grief. They discuss how their careers pivoted in unexpected, but amazing ways and how their personal experiences inform the way they move through their respective spaces. V shares their strategy for dealing with the current onslaught of news and highlights the importance of community.***Follow V on all the things: https://linktr.ee/vspeharOrder Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/View our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/Buy Andrea's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPITo support the show, go to http://Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts) where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content.For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit http://MunchausenSupport.comThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here: https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2025Summary readyIntroducing Lewis Howes: The Scarcity Belief That’s Blocking You from Making Money & How to Feel Rich Even When You’re Broke from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay ShettyHave you ever avoided looking at your finances? If money were a person, how would you describe your relationship with it? Today, Jay welcomes back his long time friend, Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. He is the host of The School of Greatness podcast, one of the top-ranked business and self-development shows in the world, where he interviews some of the most influential leaders in business, wellness, and personal growth. The conversation highlights key principles for transforming one's financial mindset, including the power of awareness, gratitude, and generosity. Jay and Lewis examine how early experiences with money influence current financial behaviors and emphasize the importance of developing a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity. By recognizing and reshaping these beliefs, financial opportunities can be approached with clarity and confidence. Lewis emphasizes on the distinction between making money easy and chasing easy money. While many seek quick financial success, they explore the pitfalls of short-term thinking and the long-term benefits of building sustainable wealth through skill development, strategic planning, and emotional resilience. The concept of mapping out financial goals is introduced as a way to create structure and direction in money management. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Identify and Change Your Money Beliefs How to Develop Awareness Around Your Financial Habits How to Shift from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset How to Invest in Yourself to Build Long-Term Financial Success How to Create a Clear Financial Plan for Stability and Growth How to Use Energy, Passion, and Curiosity as Valuable Currency Financial freedom isn’t just about earning more—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing abundance, and making intentional choices that align with long-term success. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there! What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Awareness Around Money and Finances 06:23 How to Get Out of Debt 09:44 How to Attract Financial Abundance 14:28 Rewire Your Brain to Earn More Money 16:22 The Mindset Habit to Unlock Abundance 20:11 Create an Opportunity to Showcase Your Value 27:08 3 Skills to Create Valuable Connection 33:41 Building a Foundation for Your Dream Career 35:44 Can You Manifest Money? 41:01 What’s Your Relationship with Money? 48:32 Generosity Attracts Abundance 53:10 Lessons from Quick and Easy Money 57:55 Invest in Your Self Growth 01:00:51 Money Cant Solve All Problems Episode Resources: Lewis Howes | Website Lewis Howes | TikTok Lewis Howes | Instagram Lewis Howes | Youtube Lewis Howes | Facebook Lewis Howes | LinkedIn Lewis Howes | X Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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Season 5 Breakdown with Detective Mike Weber
Mar 6, 202500:51:52Summary readyTo officially wrap up season 5, we’ve brought in our friend, Detective Mike Weber, to discuss his thoughts on the police investigation into Sophie Hartman. He walks listeners through the extensive police reports and analyzes the evidence collected, including Sophie’s journal entries. Andrea and Detective Mike discuss the complexities surrounding child abuse cases, particularly the influence of family court decisions and the challenges faced in prosecuting these cases.***Links and Resources:Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show!Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: @andreadunlopBuy Andrea's books here.To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content.For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.comThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryYou Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Mar 6, 2025Summary readyIntroducing Telepathy Tapes Creator Ky Dickens Reveals Shocking NEW Evidence on the Link Between Telepathy and Non-Speakers with Autism from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay ShettyDo you think telepathy is real? Have you heard of non-speaking kids using telepathy? What if non-speaking individuals with autism could communicate through telepathy — and science is starting to prove it? In this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, award-winning filmmaker Ky Dickens takes us on a groundbreaking journey, where non-speaking individuals discover they can communicate telepathically. Ky shares powerful stories of families uncovering untapped abilities in their loved ones, challenging traditional communication methods. As science begins to validate these experiences, the potential for a new, wordless form of connection unfolds. Ky and Jay explore the intersection of science and spirituality, and why unlocking our own intuition may be more possible than we think. Don’t miss this episode! In this interview, you'll learn: How to Develop Your Intuition and Deepen Consciousness How to Communicate Telepathically with Non-Speaking Individuals How to Support and Empower Non-Speaking Individuals with Autism How to Create a More Inclusive World for People with Autism How to Explore the Science of Telepathy and Consciousness How to Embrace the Unknown and Shift Your Perception of Reality By challenging our assumptions, we free ourselves from limiting beliefs and make space for new possibilities. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there! What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:55 The Social Justice Documentary Filmmaker 06:08 Testing the Theory of Telepathy 08:30 The Limitations of Autism 10:32 What is Apraxia? 11:52 Listening to a Non-Speaking Child 13:29 How Does Telepathy Works? 17:32 How Materialism Has Dictated Our Consciousness 19:41 Remote Viewing Using Psy Abilities 26:19 Telepathic Links Based on Love 29:02 Savant Skills: Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) 33:09 All Truth Goes Through Three Stages 35:26 Consciousness Sharing is More than Telepathy 40:35 Finding Your Life's Purpose 45:00 Science is Catching Up with Spirituality 49:57 Resistance Against Positive Change 51:40 Telepathy is Real 55:16 How Telepathy Works in Animals 57:47 Communication is Basic Human Right 01:03:12 Daily Magic of Telepathy 01:05:04 The Mental Telegraphy 01:06:58 Telepathic Dreams and Lucid Dreaming 01:08:36 Telepathic Conversations 01:11:15 Connection Through the Hill 01:14:15 Apraxia: The Mind and Body Disconnect 01:16:55 Exploration of the Consciousness 01:20:26 Ethical Approach to Studying Non-Speakers 01:25:39 Lessons From The Telepathy Tapes Episode Resources: Ky Dickens | Website Ky Dickens | X Ky Dickens | Instagram Ky Dickens | LinkedIn Ky Dickens | IMDB The Telepathy TapesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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Introducing: THE DEADLY SEVEN with Ashley Willcott
Feb 28, 202500:03:31Summary readyHost Ashley Willcott is known as a tv anchor, a former judge, and a trial lawyer, and nearly all of the cases she's covered over the years intersect with one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. The opposite of the seven heavenly virtues.These are THE REASONS why criminals commit crimes. They cannot resist their temptations. And it is a fascinating study to delve into the biggest and less known cases to figure out that why behind the crime; the motive.This is a chance for us to figure out that WHY.Join Ashley each and every week as she dives deep into cases you'll recognize instantly - and many you won't. She's joined by a roster of experts to break down each case.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryYou Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Feb 28, 2025Summary readyIntroducing Goodbye Uncle Jack (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Late one afternoon in the summer of 2014, a pawnshop owner was updating his inventory logs when the bell above the front door jingled. A young couple walked inside and approached the counter. The man said he had a few items to sell, then opened a drawstring bag and dumped the contents onto the counter. A collection of gold chains, rings, and watches spilled out. Many of the pieces were twisted and mangled. And instantly, the hairs on the pawnshop owner’s neck stood up. Because everything about this interaction – from the large quantity of damaged jewelry to the careless way the pieces had been thrown in a bag together – told him that these items were stolen. And this made the owner extremely nervous, because he had cash in the register and didn’t know what the thieves might be capable of. He needed to get them out of the store quickly, without revealing that he was on to them. So, he told the couple he didn’t have enough cash to buy the jewelry now, but would send some pictures to his broker to see if they were interested. The couple agreed and let him take the photos. As soon as they were gone, the owner called the police, and it soon became clear he’d stumbled onto something much bigger than theft. Because this jewelry was linked to a murder case that had rocked a small, suburban community and baffled police. For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
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