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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 Abuse Pediatrics
Child Welfare

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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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 bec... more

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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 wo... more

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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Mark Hudson
Child abuse pediatrician consulted for analysis in this discussion
Episode: Episode 2: Fifteen Experts
Matthew Torbenson
Deputy District Attorney in Milwaukee County, expert on child maltreatment cases
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office
Episode: Episode 1: “You Guys Have it Completely Wrong”
Sarah Turney
Creator and advocate discussed in episode
Independent podcast creator/advocate
Episode: When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 2
Kourtney Nichole
Creator and founder of Munchausen Support
Munchausen Support (non-profit)
Episode: When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 2
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
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Stephani Young
Host/Producer of Love Trapped
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Episode: The Making of Love Trapped with Stephani Young

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 6.5k ratings
  • The work is paramount and needed! Thank you !

    Thank you for having the diligence , the integrity and the intellectual and moral rigour that we need to have and need to listen in this “eclectic”world of medias and journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COBOU21
    Canadaa month ago
  • Fuhkin Amazing!

    The host and the content is freaking gold. Love her voice, literally and metaphorically. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaudeAvidity
    United Statesa month ago
  • Forced Ads

    I’ve been following Andrea and this pod for a while. Where I do enjoy her content and think the work she’s doing is very important, the ads are getting out of hand. I’m unfollowing the show because, no, I don’t think I’ll like the Oprah podcast. I’m so tired of seeing the “you might like…” multiple times a week. I know these pods need the ad revenue, but seriously this is the most incessant of any other podcast I listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    a_marie_100133
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ads

    I’m honestly so tired of clearing extra podcasts from my feed that “you might like” just because I’m following this one. The amount of education, information, and interest in this podcast is hard to say is worth it when compared with the constant ads and extra stuff that is NOT this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AGreviewsPod
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dr Sally Smith

    Ok girl. You need to stop fan girling out over Dr. Sally Smith in every episode. Find another child abuse physician to speak with. Because the devotee behavior towards Dr. Smith makes the podcast seem less legitimate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NancyReagan82
    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.

Apple Podcasts
#95
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#85
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#150
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#17
Colombia/True Crime
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#37
United Arab Emirates/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.
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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. Matthew Torbenson
3. Sarah Turney
4. Kourtney Nichole
5. Andrea Dunlop
6. Gypsy Rose Blanchard
7. Allora Flowers
8. Amber Dietz

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