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Nobody Should Believe Me

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

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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In part two of her conversation with Andrea, Crystal McNally reflects on the long road to healing and the decision to turn her family's experience into advocacy. As the founder of Never Shake Minnesota, Crystal discusses supporting other families, th... more

Crystal McNally shares the story of her son Nolan, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being abused by his daycare provider. She recounts the investigation and lengthy trial that followed. Now the executive director of Never Shake Minnesota, ... more

J.C. hasn’t spoken to her adult children in a year. They cut her off - and she doesn’t know why or how to repair. In this episode, we connect J.C. with a proxy who can stand-in for her children: Chess Dugas, a woman who’s cut off her parents.

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L... more

Andrea sits down with fellow podcaster Javier Leiva to discuss his most recent series, The Gypsy Rose Obsession. They explore what he learned about the online community surrounding Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the challenges of reporting on a rapidly evo... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal McNally
Executive director of Never Shake Minnesota and mother of an abusive head trauma survivor
Never Shake Minnesota
Episode: Finding a Way Forward with Crystal McNally, Part 2
Chess Dugas
Therapist and creator of the Scapegoat Club YouTube channel
Scapegoat Club
Episode: Introduction: Proxy with Yowei Shaw
Josh Coleman
Therapist focused on navigating family estrangement
Episode: Introduction: Proxy with Yowei Shaw
Javier Leiva
Podcaster and host of Pretend, which produced The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Obsession.
Pretend
Episode: Behind the Scenes of The Gypsy Rose Obsession with Javier Leiva
Mike Weber
Retired detective who investigated medical child abuse cases and co-authored The Mother Next Door
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Episode: The Mother Next Door Case Updates with Detective Mike Weber
Tara Haelle
Independent science journalist specializing in medical journalism and infectious diseases; infectious disease beat leader for the Association of Health Care Journalists
Independent science journalism / Association of Health Care Journalists
Episode: The Current State of Vaccine Hesitancy with Tara Haelle
Stacie Love
Survivor of educator sexual misconduct and subject of the season
Individual (Survivor)
Episode: Introducing: Not Just A Terrible Story
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”

Host

Andrea Dunlop
Author and journalist investigating Munchausen by proxy and medical child abuse

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Season 7

    Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    praxis78
    United States24 days ago
  • I couldn’t give it only 1 star because she seems to be a real self-starter w/ a drive to seek what she perceives is justice & I can relate. The problem is that in the latest seasons she develops what she admits is an obsession with another podcaster who is poppin off dives that cut against her narrative. She starts contradicting herself & won't admit her nemesis is credible enough to be published mainstream & prob doesnt even know she exists. I gave up at "Shaken Baby syndrom is still legit!"

    Podcast Addict
    2
    SignFire
    24 days ago
  • Interesting subject/weak podcast

    A fascinating subject, unfortunately the podcast is amateurishly done. Imagine if your mom’s dumbest, most vocal Facebook friend entered the podcasting space. That’s what you have here.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jenae88
    United States25 days ago
  • The cow has been milked

    Andrew Dunlop had one good season - she’s now trying to find stories where they don’t necessarily exist and just feeling so self important and dramatic. Andrea, if you have so much to offer to the world, get a masters in social work and actually help people. Your 5 minutes is over… move on and actually help people instead of seeking attention for yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LizzyDN
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best podcast

    I learn so much from Andrea’s podcast and look forward to hearing the latest, you are blowing ppl’s minds and saving children.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim Prov
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often praise the thorough research, compelling storytelling and close attention to medical and legal evidence.
Critical listeners question the host's objectivity or say recent coverage strays from the central subject.
Advertising, feed recommendations and paid access to some episodes draw recurring complaints; a few listeners also criticize the narration.
Some listeners say the reporting has challenged their assumptions about high-profile abuse cases and media portrayals.
Many appreciate Dunlop's empathy and care when covering difficult cases and the families affected by them.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#122
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#106
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#179
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#171
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#226
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#40
Colombia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Finding a Way Forward with Crystal McNally, Part 2
Q: What are your hopes as you keep on with this advocacy work?
McNally hopes Never Shake Minnesota will grow and that she can keep supporting families, advocating for children and child abuse pediatricians, and helping demystify child abuse.
Finding a Way Forward with Crystal McNally, Part 2
Q: And what has helped you deal with that?
McNally says healing takes time and therapy, and that supporting other families has helped her process her own experience. She emphasizes that trauma does not simply disappear and must be worked through in a healthy way.
Finding a Way Forward with Crystal McNally, Part 1
Q: What happens legally, and how long does this take to play out?
The case went to a three-week trial in 2019 after several postponements. McNally describes the prosecutors' preparation, the difficulty of waiting, and the strain of attending trial.
Finding a Way Forward with Crystal McNally, Part 1
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your son and about this day in your life?
McNally describes Nolan as a six-month-old who needed frequent holding, then recounts receiving a call that he would not wake up and rushing him to emergency care.
Behind the Scenes of The Gypsy Rose Obsession with Javier Leiva
Q: What do you hope people take away from listening to the series?
Leiva hopes listeners will gain media literacy, examine viral claims more carefully, and avoid being swept along by strong feelings or algorithm-driven content.

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Author and journalist Andrea Dunlop leads investigative, documentary-style reporting on Munchausen by proxy, medical child abuse and the impact of suspected abuse cases on children and families. Each season typically follows a case through interviews with family members, survivors, clinicians, law enforcement, child-protection professionals and legal or media experts, combining personal testimony with case analysis and broader questions about evidence, reporting and public perception. Recent conversations also touch on related subjects such as family estrangement, vaccine misinformation and the ethics of true-crime coverage.

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4. Javier Leiva
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