A vulnerable girl, having already endured abuse from her schizophrenic mother, loses her freedom and innocence when a trusted adult lures her into an unthinkable decade of captivity.
Today’s episode featured Tanya Kach. You can email Tanya at tnkach@gmail.com or find her on social media via the following:
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Feb 17
394: What if you found yourself naked, starving and surrounded by cops?
After the sudden death of his father leaves him drowning in guilt, a man unknowingly spirals into a manic break that strips him of his freedom, his relationships, and his grip on reality, forcing him to confront bipolar disorder and rebuild his life from the ground up. Today’s st ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2018
The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 4
Episode four details kidnappings that took place in 1989 and 1993; one of the infants is still missing today. Bibliography for this episode available on website. For more information, support, and resources for persons affected by mental illness, visit https://www.nami.org. Pre o ... Show More
38m 48s
Sep 2025
MISSING: Cherrie Mahan
<p>In February 1985, a little girl disappears just steps from home, leaving her mother with a lifetime of unanswered questions. For decades, whispers of a mysterious van, chilling letters, and long-buried secrets have fueled speculation. Now, nearly forty years later, new revelat ... Show More
43m 51s
Feb 2023
10x02: The Basement Bathroom - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode:- Creepy Story from 1990, by Breezy (0:50) - The Basement Bathroom by Emilie (5:17) - The Aggressive Good Samaritan, by Gracie (15:32) - Creepy Camouflaged Mountain Man, by Lily (19:07) - Man in the Woods, by Halley (30:54) - Stalked by the River, by Simon ... Show More
48m 41s
Jan 2019
The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 5
This episode explores the psychology and motivations of infant abductors, and expands to discuss both Grady cases and others in our nation. Fetal abduction is discussed, so listener discretion advised. Thanks to forensic psychologist Dr. Jenny Johnson and NCMEC's Angeline Hartman ... Show More
51m 9s
Apr 2024
Uncut with Sam Frost - When it's all too much. Talking depression, pile ons and walking away from a career she loved.
<p>Joining the podcast today is the wonderful Sam Frost.<br>Sam is an actress, an author, a mental health advocate and a mum. She originally graced our screens on the bachelor 10 years ago when she was just 24 years old. Sam has had many ‘eras’ and we address all of them in today ... Show More
49m 48s
Nov 2025
Alisha’s Mom’s Story — Adoption, Addiction & Panic Attacks
<p>This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you. </p><p>This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris! </p ... Show More
1h 43m
Aug 2025
448: The Murder of Hadas Winnick (from "I'm Related to a Killer")
On September 25, 2007, 22-year-old Amy Winnick left her job near Calabasas, California, and headed home. Her cell phone rang. It was was her 25-year-old brother Jesse. "Don't go home," he told her. And then he said "I just killed Mom," and then he hung up. This unimaginable night ... Show More
48m 32s