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Nobody Should Believe Me

True Story Media
Munchausen By Proxy
Child Abuse
Medical Child Abuse
Mental Health
Trauma
Maya Kowalski
Family Dynamics
Justina Pelletier
True Crime
Child Welfare System
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Take Care Of Maya
Domestic Violence
Grief
Child Protection
Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Child Protective Services
Dr. Sally Smith
Child Welfare
Sophie Hartman

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 psychopathol... more

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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, ... more

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... more

Baltimore, Maryland likes to call itself Charm City. But you have to wonder: Is the nickname ironic? Consider one of the city's star cops, a sergeant so accomplished that he earned his own nickname, the Golden Boy. But Golden Boy led a double life. S... more

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 th... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Turney
Founder, Voices for Justice Media
Voices for Justice Media
Episode: When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1
Kourtney Nichole
Creator focusing on unsolved cases
Crime with Court
Episode: When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1
Andrea Dunlop
Host of Nobody Should Believe Me, author
Nobody Should Believe Me
Episode: INTRODUCING: The Final Hours
Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Subject of the case and interviewee
Self (Gypsy Rose Blanchard)
Episode: PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2
Allora Flowers
Co-host of Into the Weeds
Into the Weeds
Episode: PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2
Amber Dietz
Co-host of Into the Weeds
Into the Weeds
Episode: PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2
Stephani Young
Host/Producer of Love Trapped
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Chalice Howard
Season 5 guest, recovering evangelical, advocate for MBPA awareness
Season 5 (Nobody Should Believe Me)
Episode: Love Trapped with Mishelle and Chalice
Mishelle Roberts
Season 6 guest, MBPA survivor-aligned perspective
Season 6 (Nobody Should Believe Me)
Episode: Love Trapped with Mishelle and Chalice

Host

Andrea Dunlop
Host of Nobody Should Believe Me; writer and interviewer focusing on MBPA cases, truth-telling, and systemic critique.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • Please stop talking

    The subject is cool. Writing is great. This woman’s voice is like a diseased trumpet and I had to stop listening between her complete narration and even worse adds. Please for the love of god use anyone else’s voice

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Greenthmb
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Breath of Fresh Air in a Difficult World

    I have deeply appreciated Nobody Should Believe Me and its commitment to excellent, thorough, and conscientious journalism. The evidence and data presented throughout the series have been incredibly compelling, and I have appreciated the care taken to let the facts speak for themselves.

    What I have appreciated most, though, is something that goes beyond the journalism. I don’t necessarily share all of the same social, religious, or political views as the people behind this podcast. And yet, it ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HJ0605
    United Statesa month ago
  • Used to be good..

    Seasons 1-6 were excellent but have been super disappointed with Season 7. Andrea shifted her focus towards topics other than MSBP and I've lost interest. I wish she would go back to storytelling on MSBP only and not get sidetracked by other stories or podcast series

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pedsdoc1994
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the show

    I love the show but can you stop pushing the Oprah podcast? The recommendation auto downloads to my feed every week… why??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jencooper08
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awful voice

    Stick to writing. Your voice is truly awful and scratchy. Get voice lessons if you are going to podcast. Just awful voice, can’t listen anymore. Bleh

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cakewalk33
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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High praise for depth and ethical handling of sensitive topics.
Experts and survivors provide valuable, nuanced perspectives.
A few critics find coverage emotionally heavy but informative.
Insightful and well-researched; strong journalistic integrity shines through.
Some listeners feel host bias; episode balance is debated by critics.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#93
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#110
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#131
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#152
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#59
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#82
Singapore/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 2
Q: How do you navigate balancing advocacy and journalism in true crime storytelling?
Both guests describe upfront transparency about their guiding principles, prioritizing victims and families while maintaining factual timelines and evidence, and using the platform to advocate for change without compromising reporting integrity.
When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1
Q: What were some of the biggest surprises about how the justice system is portrayed versus how it actually operates?
Both guests discuss that legal outcomes are highly context-dependent, influenced by lawyers, judges, media pressure, and precedents, which often diverge from how crime shows depict investigations and courtroom results.
When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1
Q: If you could just start with Sarah, can you tell us who you are and what you do?
Sarah Turney describes herself as the founder/owner of Voices for Justice Media, a business dedicated to telling true crime stories with input from those closest to them; she cites her sister Alyssa Turney's disappearance as the catalyst for her advocacy.
INTRODUCING: The Final Hours
Q: Oh, one of the questions that I had for you, Andrea, is have you ever seen in cases like this where this type of routine, where it's like every single night on a vacation, has you ever seen someone weaponize that against the parents or the people involved?
Andrea describes a pattern where routines are reframed in public discourse as either false allegations or malicious neglect, emphasizing the importance of treating all parties as humans and avoiding dehumanizing narratives while acknowledging the intense scrutiny families endure.
PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 1
Q: Would you be game for that?
Yes, I'd be down for that.

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Across numerous seasons, this show explores Munchausen by Proxy and related child welfare issues through deep-dive interviews with clinicians, researchers, survivors, and advocates. Episodes frequently center on systemic failures in child protection, medical narratives, and legal and policy implications, while balancing survivor perspectives with expert analysis. Noteworthy is the host's willingness to interrogate complex topics from multiple angles, including abolitionist critiques of welfare systems and rights-based approaches to child safety, often featuring prominent researchers, healthcare professionals, and reform-minded advocates. Listeners can expect rigorous sourcing, nuanced discussions, and a persistent focus on truth-telling, ac... more

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2. Kourtney Nichole
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4. Gypsy Rose Blanchard
5. Allora Flowers
6. Amber Dietz
7. Stephani Young
8. Chalice Howard

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