We are talking about the ultimate red flag in domestic risk assessment: firearms. Even when a gun is locked in a safe or secured by strict standards, its presence in a home marked by coercive control drastically alters the danger level. This week, we examine whether survivors can safely maintain firearms, how ownership can be used as a tool of psychological dominance, and why the physical presence of a gun exponentially increases the risk of a fatal outcome.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

In this week's episode we talk about the arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate and discuss the legacy of damage they've been leaving for years. From vile antifeminist rants to courses promising to teach men to be better abusers to sex trafficking and international crimes, these are the worst role models the internet has to offer for young men. So how to we combat this type of attitude, and what can you do if someone in your life is starting down the rabbit hole into the sewers of the abusive manosphere internet algorithm?

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

When you're caught in the whirlwind of a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder, emotional whiplash becomes your normal. This week, we break down what BPD actually looks like behind closed doors. We discuss the intersection of attachment styles, why you might feel like you're losing your sanity on unstable ground, and how to balance profound compassion for your partner's pain with strict, healthy boundaries for your own mental health.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

We’re recording live from the ODVSOM conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, to break down the harrowing Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct. This week, we examine the chilling 2020 murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock by Taylor Parker. We dissect the months-long fake pregnancy deception, explore what a Cluster personality disorder looks like in a forensic context, and discuss the complex, heavy debate surrounding the death penalty. Join us as we blend professional insights from the conference with a deep dive into one of the most disturbing cases of calculated manipulation in recent history.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

When the lie becomes more important than the truth, lives are at risk. In this mini-episode, we revisit the tragic case of Michelle Wilkins and the woman who tried to steal her future. We explore the psychological breakdown of Dynel Lane, discussing how grief, manipulation, and the desperate need to maintain a fraudulent reality led to a premeditated attack. Join us as we examine the factors that turn a desperate person into a predator.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

It started with an unrelated warrant in a quiet southern Ohio village, but what law enforcement uncovered inside a small Hamden home has shocked the nation. This week, we break down the horrifying discovery in Vinton County, where 16 children—ranging from toddlers to teenagers—were found living in unimaginable squalor and isolation. We analyze what we know abou four members of the Siders family, and the chilling details released by state authorities

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

In this BRAND NEW episode, NEVER BEFORE HEARD, get an overview of what gaslighting is and how to recognize it

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

We often tell ourselves that because we work in law enforcement or the justice system, we could 'never' get caught up in an abusive relationship. But Denise Fransua, a dedicated probation officer from Parker, Colorado, reminds us that the reality is much more complex. This week, we share Denise's story—not just to talk about the tragedy of her passing, but to honor the professional she was and the warning her life provides to us all. We discuss how even the most prepared individuals can be targeted by coercive control and why no one is immune.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.