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Something Was Wrong is an award-winning true crime docuseries about the discovery, trauma, and recovery from shocking life events and abusive relationships.

Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW)

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  • 3 months ago
  • 12:57

*Content warning: physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and financial abuse.Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Sources:Frye, D. (2024, June 11). What Makes a Cult Leader? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202406/what-makes-a-cult-leaderLeaving The Relationship: Planning to leave? By Do It Safely Domestic Violence Center of Chester County: https://dvcccpa.org/leaving-the-relationship/Love Bombing: Meaning & Origin. (n.d.). Dictionary.com. (August 6, 2024) https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/love-bombing/Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People By Vanessa M. Reiser (2024): https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-m-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9781668644782/?lens=hachette-go Follow Vanessa Reiser:Vanessa’s website: https://tellatherapist.net/Vanessa’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vanessareiserlcswVanessa’s TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/vanessareiserVanessa’s Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-m-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9781668644782/?lens=hachette-goVanessa’s What Came Next Ep. ‘The Treachery of No Empathy:’ https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/vanessa-reiser-the-treachery-of-no-empathy/id1674051643?i=1000661213926Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo The Data Points cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[WCN Presents] SWW S15 E5 Updates // Part 2

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  • 4 months ago
  • 31:55

*Content warning: childhood abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, statutory rape, non-consensual pornography, pedophilia, human trafficking, suicidal ideation, and suicide.As shared in Part 1 of the Something Was Wrong Season 15 Episode 5 Updates, Diana's episode,The Devil in Disguise, was released on March 2nd, 2023. In the episode, Diana (a mother, medical professional, sister, and friend to many) bravely shares about her relationship with the monster who she would eventually find out had sexually abused her daughter and niece. The episode also highlights some of what came next for Diana after the FBI unearthed the truth about her former partner's abusive behavior and trafficking attempts. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply grateful that Diana was willing to join us today to share more about her journey and the recent justice she and some of his other victims have been given. Please note pseudonyms are used in this episode to protect guests anonymity. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Diana's sister, Anne Marie.SWW S15 E5 [Diana] The Devil in Disguise: https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-diana-the-devil-in-disguise/RAINN Network: http://www.rainn.orgRAINN Statistics on Childhood Sexual Abuse: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teensUnited States Sentencing Commission. (2021). Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography: Production Offenses. In United States Sentencing Commission. Retrieved June 25, 2024, from https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/research-publications/2021/20211013_Production-CP.pdf“Quick Facts: Child Pornography Offenders.” (2023). United States Sentencing Commission. Retrieved June 25, 2024, from https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/quick-facts/Child_Pornography_FY22.pdfFor additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://somethingwaswrong.com/resourcesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Data Points: PTSD (Featuring Dr. Danielle Moore)

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  • 5 months ago
  • 15:15

*Content Warning: child abuse, abuse, assault, sexual assault, natural disasters, violence, mental illness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide, and murder.Resources:Head Strong Project: http://www.headstrongproject.orgPTSD Foundation of America: https://ptsdusa.org/22 Zero: http://22zero.orgAmerican PTSD Association: https://www.aptsda.org/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/For more free + confidential resources + safety tips please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Sources:Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5-TR(TM). American Psychological Association (2022), American Psychiatric Publications Inc: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsmSex & Gender Differences in PTSD by Olff M. Sex and gender differences in post-traumatic stress disorder: an update. Eur J Psychotraumatol. (2017 Sep 29) (sup4):1351204. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2017.1351204. PMCID: PMC5632782: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632782/Mental Health Issues, by The Office of Victims of Crimes on PTSD, (2005): https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/ncvrw/2005/pg5n.html Ketamine as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a review, by Liriano F, Hatten C, Schwartz TL. Drugs Context. (2019 Apr 8) 8:212305. doi: 10.7573/dic.212305. PMID: 31007698; PMCID: PMC6457782: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6457782/Virtual Reality for PTSD, by Arline Kaplan (November 23, 2009): https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/virtual-reality-ptsd MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD: UCSF-led study puts MDMA on path to be the first psychedelic to seek FDA approval, by Victoria Colliver. (September 18, 2023): https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/09/426116/mdmas-latest-trial-results-offer-hope-for-patients-ptsdPTSD statistics 2024, By SingleCare Team (Jan. 20, 2023) Medically reviewed by Marissa Walsh, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID: https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/ptsd-statistics/How Common Is PTSD in Adults?, by The US Department of Veterine’s Affairs (last updated: February 3, 2023) https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.aspWhat is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, by The American Psychiatric Association (2024): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsdDr. Danielle Moore Moore:On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dr.dani2016At The Army of Survivors: https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/Listen to What Came Next S01 E17 [Dr. Danielle Moore] No Longer a Number: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-danielle-moore-no-longer-a-number/id1674051643?i=1000615414939See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S20 E12: (Finale Part 2) We Won't Stop Fighting

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  • 5 months ago
  • 55:52

*Content Warning: cyberstalking, stalking, catfishing, fraud, psychological violence, death, medical trauma, suicide, suicidal ideation, emotional abuse, harassment, sexual abuse, physical violence, bullying, interpersonal violence.Please sign our petition to hold Jessica Polly accountable: https://www.change.org/p/hold-jessica-polly-accountable This season, our theme Song U Think U, by Glad Rags, is covered by Palehound. For music and tour dates, go to palehound.com.Follow El of Palehound and @bachelor_band: https://www.instagram.com/palehound/ Palehound on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/palehound-1 Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/ Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Data Points: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (featuring Andrea Dunlop)

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  • 5 months ago
  • 12:54

*Content warning: child abuse, sexual abuse, pedophilia, medical child abuse, Factitious disorder imposed on another, Munchausen by proxy, psychological, emotional, mental, and physical abuse. Thank you Andrea Dunlop for partnering with us for this special educational Data Points episode!Andrea's website:https://www.andreadunlop.net/Andrea's books:https://www.andreadunlop.net/booksNobody Should Believe Me podcast:https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/Munchausen Support website:https://www.munchausensupport.com/*Sources:The Power of Labels via The Lancethttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(04)17007-4/fulltextEpidemiology and evolution of the diagnostic classification of factitious disorders in DSM-5:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5729833/First Uses of the Term Munchausen by Proxy:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26372976/Munchausen syndrome by Proxy rates:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8608388/#:~:text=The%20estimated%20mortality%20rate%20of,by%20proxy%20is%209%20percent.MBP Clinical & Case Management Guidance by APSAC:https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdfFeldman, K.W., Ambartsumyan, L., Goldin, A., Jenny, C., Wiester, R.T., Metz, J.B.et al. (2022) Gastrointestinal problems and non-Oral feeding in children evaluated for medical child abuse (fabricated and induced illness). Child Abuse Review, e2746. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2746*Resources: Munchausen Supporthttps://www.munchausensupport.com/Marc Feldman’s website/bookshttp://www.munchausen.comAmerican Professional Society on the Abuse of Childrenhttps://apsac.org/For a comprehensive list of non-profit organizations and resources, please visit somethingwaswrong.com/resources See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S20 E5: Evil to Her Core

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  • 6 months ago
  • 01:06:16

*Content Warning: cyberstalking, stalking, catfishing, fraud, psychological violence, death, medical trauma, suicide, suicidal ideation, threats of self harm, emotional abuse, harassment, sexual abuse.This season, our theme Song U Think U, by Glad Rags, is covered by Palehound. For music and tour dates, go to palehound.com.Follow El of Palehound and @bachelor_band: https://www.instagram.com/palehound/ Palehound on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/palehound-1 Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/ Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S20 E4: FAKE

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  • 6 months ago
  • 53:25

*Content Warning: cyberstalking, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, catfishing, fraud, psychological violence, death, medical trauma, suicide, suicidal ideation, threats of self harm, emotional abuse, harassment, sexual abuse.This season, our theme Song U Think U, by Glad Rags, is covered by Palehound. For music and tour dates, go to palehound.com.Follow El of Palehound and @bachelor_band: https://www.instagram.com/palehound/ Palehound on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/palehound-1 Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/ Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S20 E3: Don't Wake the Bear

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  • 440 views
  • 6 months ago
  • 50:44

*Content Warning: cyberstalking, stalking, catfishing, fraud, psychological violence, death, medical trauma, suicide, suicidal ideation, threats of self harm, emotional abuse, harassment, sexual abuse. This season, our theme Song U Think U, by Glad Rags, is covered by Palehound. For music and tour dates, go to palehound.com.Follow El of Palehound and @bachelor_band: https://www.instagram.com/palehound/ Palehound on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/palehound-1 Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/ Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S18 E8: [Audrey + Amy S. + Amy] There's Not a Single Human Immune to Being Manipulated

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  • about 1 year ago
  • 53:46

*Content Warning: fraud, still birth, infant loss, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, sexual assault, doula fraud, factitious disorder, false reporting, public mischief, grooming, scams. *Sources:Info on Pseudocyesis (sometimes also referred to as “hysterical pregnancy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24255-pseudocyesis via Cleveland ClinicInfo on Factitious disorder (sometimes also referred to as “Munchausen syndrome”): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/factitious-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20356028 via Mayo Clinic Info on Fetishism: https://www.britannica.com/science/fetishism-psychology via Britannica The Pregnancy Was the Con: How One Woman Allegedly Tricked Countless Doulas Into Helping Deliver a Fake Baby, Cosmopolitan, by Sarah Treleaven. Published September 13th 2023: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a44866427/kaitlyn-braun-doula-pregnancy-accused-fraud-harassment/Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources SWW Merch: merch.cameo.com/store/somethingwaswrong Follow Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastFollow Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookiebooArtwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: @GreaterThanOkay - Instagram.com/greaterthanokaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.