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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

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52:31

Episode 4: The Whistleblower

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/10/09

As the fallout from John Cox’s case fractures the staff at Children’s Wisconsin, communication breaks down and other children are left at risk. With NBC journalist Mike Hixenbaugh’s reporting helping fuel the growing divide, the story of John Cox becomes part of a much larger battle over child abuse pediatrics and whose voices get heard.Featuring Expert: Matthew Torbenson, Deputy District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office Mark Hudson, Child Abuse

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36:41

Introducing: Not Just A Terrible Story

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2026/10/09

Fifteen year-old Stacie Love was just a sophomore when she met the young, charismatic English teacher, Brett Fischer. He was the "cool" teacher, and she wanted to be his favorite student. Twenty years later, Stacie sees the dynamic differently—and wonders if what felt like happenstance was something far more calculated. -- Listen to Not Just A Terrible Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-just-a-terrible-story/id6808732343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:30

Collateral Damage

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2026/10/01

John Cox’s plea deal brings the criminal case to an end, but the story is far from over. As Cox and his wife turn their attention to a lawsuit against Children’s Wisconsin, the damage from the case, and the media narrative surrounding it, balloons.Featuring Expert: Matthew Torbenson, Deputy District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office Mark Hudson, Child Abuse Pediatrician *** To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple

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51:38

Fifteen Experts

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2026/09/24

For months, John Cox tells doctors, CPS, law enforcement, and the media that he accidentally rolled onto his infant daughter while they were sleeping. But when a new piece of evidence is uncovered, Cox’s narrative is turned on its head.Featuring Expert: Matthew Torbenson, Deputy District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office Mark Hudson, Child Abuse Pediatrician *** To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

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39:44

“You Guys Have it Completely Wrong”

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2026/09/17

Dr. John Cox is investigated for abuse after doctors at his own hospital find unexplained injuries on his infant daughter. As the case unfolds, a media narrative takes hold, casting Cox as the victim of an overzealous medical system. But, as always, there’s more to this story.Featuring Expert: Matthew Torbenson, Deputy District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office *** To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts where

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3:14

Special Report: John Cox

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2026/09/10

After the end of a season, some cases leave questions that are difficult to let go. In Nobody Should Believe Me’s first-ever special report, Andrea takes a closer look at the case of Dr. John Cox: What happens when a doctor is investigated by his own hospital system? How do the media and the court of public opinion influence an investigation? And what happens when the systems meant to protect children break down?Subscribe on Patreon or Apple Plus to binge the entire four-part series on September

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57:52

When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and...

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/09/03

Andrea continues her conversation with The Final Hours hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole about the realities of creating true crime content. They talk about the emotional toll of repeatedly telling difficult stories, navigating criticism and threats online, and the complicated relationship between advocacy, journalism, and lived experience. The three also discuss the responsibility creators and audiences have to center victims, follow the evidence, and remember the real people behind these

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45:15

PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/08/20

Her critics say Gypsy Rose Blanchard can't keep her story straight. So Javier sat down with her for almost three hours and asked about all of it. The pills through the feeding tube. The video where she tells Nick Godejohn she'd been hiding that she could walk since she was seven. And the Demona videos she has never addressed in front of a reporter.*** Listen to PRETEND: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962 Try out Andrea’s Podcaster Coaching App:

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39:32

PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 1

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2026/08/13

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is the most beloved convicted murderer in America. Half the country sees a victim. The other half thinks she conned everyone, including her mother.Javier spent months trying to figure out which side is telling the truth. Then he emailed Gypsy. A few hours later, they were on a call. *** Listen to PRETEND: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962 View our sponsors: https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/ Remember that using our codes helps

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77:50

The Making of Love Trapped with Stephani Young

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/08/07

After listening to Love Trapped, Andrea invited host Stephani Young to discuss the investigation behind the series. Together, they explore what happens when evidence collides with public perception, why stories like this resonate so deeply, and the responsibility that comes with telling them.*** Listen to Love Trapped: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-trapped/id1878220033 Try out Andrea’s Podcaster Coaching App: https://studio.com/apps/andrea/podcaster Order Andrea’s book The Mother

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62:17

Love Trapped with Mishelle and Chalice

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2026/08/06

Andrea is joined by two fan favorites, Chalice Howard and Mishelle Roberts. They catch up on life, reflect on how their friendships began through Nobody Should Believe Me, and share stories from their "Unhinged Memoir Book Club" group chat. They also discuss their recent listen of Love Trapped, a podcast about the years-long campaign of deception and false pregnancy claims surrounding former Bachelor lead Clayton Echard.Subscribe on Patreon or Apple Podcasts for Part Two, where they discuss the

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68:23

Season 7 Mailbag Part 2

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2026/06/19

Andrea and Myrriah are back for part two of our season seven mailbag, revisiting some of the conversations that generated the most discussion this season. As they reflect on some of the biggest themes of season seven, they unpack ongoing debates around child abuse investigations, public perceptions of child welfare, and the stories we tell about families, medicine, and harm. Along the way, they discuss what they've learned from survivors, experts, and listeners alike, while considering how systems

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56:46

Introducing: Aaron | Betrayal Weekly

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/06/12

Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts. *** Listen to Betrayal Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betrayal-weekly/id1615637724 If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer

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82:16

Kyle's Story

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2026/06/11

In the season seven finale, Andrea spoke with Kyle about his experience surviving Munchausen by proxy abuse. In this bonus episode, we're sharing an extended cut of that conversation, giving Kyle the space to tell his story in full. Despite losing years of his childhood to abuse, Kyle's journey is ultimately one of extraordinary resilience, survival, and reclaiming his own story. *** Try out Andrea’s Podcaster Coaching App: https://studio.com/apps/andrea/podcaster Order Andrea’s book The Mother

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77:52

S07 E10: The Stakes

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/05/28

As we close our season, we hear from two people whose lives were forever altered by child abuse; and in doing so examine what’s really at stake when the media misrepresents child abuse cases and the work of child abuse doctors. Featuring: Tara Haelle, Science Journalist *** Try out Andrea’s Podcaster Coaching App: https://studio.com/apps/andrea/podcaster Order Andrea’s book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy:

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S07 E08: Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory

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2026/05/14

Why do all of these stories purporting false allegations of child abuse sound the same? If enough people have experienced the same thing, that must mean it’s true, right? The truth is, as soon as you do a little digging, these cases begin to unravel. By taking a closer look into the cases featured in Serial’s The Preventionist and Mike Hixenbaugh’s Do No Harm, the copy and paste storytelling becomes apparent. Featuring: Tara Haelle, Science Journalist Dr. Jill Glick, Child Abuse

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76:33

S07 E05: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

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2026/04/23

John Stewart is arrested shortly after Knowellan’s death, but despite what appears to be strong evidence of abuse, the case against John is never taken to court. Andrea traces how we ended up here, ten years later, with no one held accountable for taking the life of a child.Featuring Experts: Dr. Sally Smith, Child Abuse Pediatrician Mike Weber, Former Crimes Against Children Detective Dr. Cathy Ayoub, Nurse Practitioner and Professor of Psychology at Harvard Matthew Torbenson,

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33:14

Revisiting Kowalski Part Two: The Descent

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2026/02/26

In this episode, Andrea sheds light on the disconnect between the narrative presented publicly vs the medical records and trial testimony. She traces how ketamine became the driving force in Maya Kowalski’s treatment from Dr. Anthony Kirkpatrick. What followed was a rapid escalation: four-day ketamine infusions, increasingly alarming blog posts written in Maya’s voice, and ultimately a controversial, high-dose ketamine coma in Mexico. This sets the stage for Maya’s arrival at Johns Hopkins All

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32:26

Kowalski v Johns Hopkins All Children’s Part 1

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2026/02/19

Andrea has been following the Kowalski v Johns Hopkins All Children's case since it first received national attention, and previously covered it in depth in our third season. Within this 4-part series, we’re revisiting the case with the benefit of additional trial testimony, released records, and appellate developments. In this first part, we’re going back to 2015 to revisit the events that set this case in motion.We’re sharing this recap now because the Kowalski case is directly relevant to

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80:05

Cramped! With Kate Downey

Nobody Should Believe Me ·

2026/02/12

In this conversation, Kate Downey, the host and creator of the podcast Cramped, shares her personal journey with severe period pain and the challenges she faced in the medical system. She discusses the lack of understanding and research surrounding women's health issues and emphasizes the importance of advocacy, education, and open conversations about women's health. Kate and Andrea also explore the complicated overlap of visiting multiple doctors for unresolved symptoms vs doctor shopping in

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