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May 2024
44m 30s

68: Stalking: Baby Reindeer Fact Vs. Fi...

Heart Starts Pounding
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What's true and what's exaggerated in the Netflix show Baby Reindeer? And what does the real woman behind Martha think about it? We're also going to dive into the story of a woman who has been relentlessly stalking other women in Venezuela for 7 years, and share some stories that listeners reached out with. TW: brief mention of sexual assault Subscribe on ... Show More
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