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The Silver Linings Handbook

Jayson Blair
True Crime
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Missing Persons
Delphi Murders
Victim Advocacy
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Grief
Christina White
Long Island Serial Killer
Empathy
Cold Cases
DNA Technology
Addiction
Criminal Justice System
Katherine and Sheila Lyon
FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
University Of Idaho Murders
Trauma
Community Support

Life has many layers. Whether it's true crime, the media spotlight, mental health, religion or any other part of a person’s journey, there are so many deeper truths underneath the surface. To truly understand them, you need to peel back those layers to find the depth, beauty, joy, suffering and struggles that become the silver linings. Join Jayson Blair each week for interesting conversations with... more

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Tad DiBiase, a former federal homicide prosecutor, joins me to discuss his path to specializing in no-body homicide cases, how investigators recognize when a missing person may actually have been murdered, and the core challenges of proving these cas... more

Sadie Johnson spent three decades as a writer and editor in newspapers, magazines, and marketing. Storytelling comes naturally to her, and it’s the narrative of her family - and how it shaped who she became and refused to become - that she’s turning ... more

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Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult, joins me to conclude our conversation on the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, a 20-year-old woman who disappeared in the mountains of the Blackfeet Reservation in June 2017. Our t... more

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After a four-part series on The Consult podcast, the host, Julia Cowley, a retired FBI profiler, joins me to revisit the case of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, a 20-year-old woman who disappeared in the mountains of the Blackfeet Reservation in June 2017... more

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Recent Guests

Sadie Johnson
Woman who discovered a family secret through 23andMe and shared her healing journey
Independent
Episode: 205. Turning Toward the Past with Sadie Johnson
Victoria Grady
Professor of management at George Mason University School of Business; expert in organizational behavior
George Mason University
Episode: 202. Why Transitions Are So Hard with Victoria Grady
Marlon Marrache
Retired LAPD officer with extensive Internal Affairs experience
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Episode: 200. Internal Affairs with Marlon Marrache, Part 1
Julie Barth
Mother, trauma survivor, founder of a nonprofit focused on women-led households in crisis
Nonprofit focused on women-led households in times of crisis
Episode: 199. Bouncing Back with Julie Barth
Emily Dufton
Historian, author of Addiction, Inc
Author, Historian
Episode: 198. Addiction, Inc. with Emily Dufton
Doug MacGregor
Geographic Profiler
Iris Investigative Strategies (consulting)
Episode: 197. Geographic Profiling with Doug MacGregor, Part 2
Bill Thomas
Victim's advocate and host of Mind Over Murder
Mind Over Murder / Cathy Thomas's family advocacy
Episode: 194. The Colonial Parkway Murders Secrets with Bill Thomas, Part 2
Roger Canaff
Former Special Victims Prosecutor focused on the eradication of violence against women and children
Episode: 191. Inside Special Victims Units with Roger Canaff
Stacia Schnoor
Mother of Sabrina Lee Schnoor, domestic violence victim and advocate.
Sabrina Lee Foundation
Episode: 190. Sabrina Schnoor: The Trial, the Truth and a Mother's Grief with Stacia Schnoor, Part 2

Host

Jayson Blair
Host of The Silver Linings Handbook

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Learn something interesting every time I listen

    Great thoughtful podcast. Fascinating subjects. Host is very knowledgeable and refreshing as well as respectful of the subject he is investigating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    szhcat
    United States2 months ago
  • Super interesting

    Julia Cowley’s behavior analysis drew me into finding this podcast, and then I really found myself appreciating many of the host’s questions. Such a truly great interview and podcast episode. Thank you both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Znamenity
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing Host

    I think this podcast is engaging and thoughtful. Jayson seems to do his research and his guests appear comfortable. 5 stars from me. The episode with Donna Hall was OUTSTANDING!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookieslaya
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great pod…

    However I can’t listen to the adoptee. Boo-hoo. Cry me a river.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windylin22
    United Statesa year ago
  • My New Favorite Podcast, Don’t Miss It!

    I love the positive, engaging podcast. The quality of discussion and the mix of topics explored is just right. There is depth, a clear-eyed look at sadness, joy, hope, and growth, this is rich. It is helping me reimagine. I appreciate Mr. Blair.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COJoeBro
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful host with well-prepared guests and humane curiosity.
Engaging and insightful interviews with strong questions and empathy.
High-quality discussions that interweave expertise with personal storytelling.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

204. Profiling the Disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner with Julia Cowley, Part 2
Q: How does BAU profiling inform missing persons investigations?
BAU profiling provides a rigorous, evidence-based framework that analyzes patterns, victimology, and behavior to narrow suspects and interpret evidence, while coordinating with other disciplines to avoid over-reliance on any single perspective.
203. Profiling the Disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavyrunner with Julia Cowley, Part 1
Q: In cases like this, what does your process look like when you're looking into Ashley's case?
The team starts with the timeline, then moves to victimology, immersing in all material to understand the person and the circumstances, while being open-minded and adjusting hypotheses as new insights emerge.
197. Geographic Profiling with Doug MacGregor, Part 2
Q: How do you approach cases with no obvious suspects, like a no-body homicide?
In no-body cases you start with a gap analysis, gather all data, and look for anchors and probable search areas rather than a single location, prioritizing where evidence or a body is likely to be found.
197. Geographic Profiling with Doug MacGregor, Part 2
Q: What would you have started doing on day one if you were on an active case from the start?
On day one I would identify the different crime scenes, apply the five-crime-scene framework including corridors, and begin mapping the roots and connections between scenes to understand potential routes and anchor points.
195. The Colonial Parkway Murders Secrets with Bill Thomas, Part 3
Q: Why is it important to keep this case in the public eye and perhaps pivot to a national conversation about cold cases?
The hosts and Bill argue that ongoing visibility can unlock new information, encourage witnesses to come forward, and prompt a systemic reevaluation of investigative priorities, with a broader aim of addressing 300,000+ cold cases in the U.S.

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A thoughtful interviewer guides conversations with a wide range of guests including former law enforcement, academics, advocates, journalists, historians, and healthcare professionals. Episodes often center on missing persons cases, policing and accountability, behavioral profiling, addiction history and policy, trauma, resilience, and leadership—blending rigorous analysis with personal storytelling. The format balances technical expertise with accessibility, often highlighting ethics, collaboration, and the human impact behind complex issues. A notable strength is assembling diverse perspectives—from FBI BAU veterans to victim advocates and researchers—to illuminate under-explored angles in true-crime, mental health, and justice journalism... more

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4. Julie Barth
5. Emily Dufton
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7. Bill Thomas
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