Jake’s search for answers pulls him into the unsettling world of Munchausen by proxy—a rare, insidious form of abuse where illness is manufactured for attention. And as he revisits his own medical history, he’s left to wonder: did a real diagnosis conceal something even darker?
Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, child abuse, chil ... Show More
Jun 8
Work in Progress
In the final episode of Blink, Jake brings us into his world today, offering a raw, powerful look at what healing truly means—and what comes after survival. Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, mental health crises, emotional distress & mature content. Reso ... Show More
49m 37s
Jul 18
S24 Ep2: Unsilenced
*Content warning: institutional child abuse, childhood abuse, death of a child, suicide, psychological, physical and sexual violence, abduction, kidnapping, disordered eating, stressful themes, disability abuse, ableism, PTSD, medical abuse and neglect. *Meg Appelgate’s Work: Meg ... Show More
52m 19s
Oct 2024
EP. 175 : CALIFORNIA - The MURDER Of A CHILD STAR: The Tragic Tale of Judith Barsi
In today's story, we examine the disturbing death of a child star that not only rocked Hollywood, but also rocked all of America to it's very core. This is a sad, disturbing and infuriating tale of abuse, neglect and malfeasance by the authorities.-Listen to our new show, "THE CO ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 5
S24 Ep5: Cognitive Development in Adolescence with Expert Dr. Daniel K. Keating
*Content warning: distressing topics, childhood abuse, substance use disorder, cultic abuse, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), suicidal ideation, medical neglect, disability abuse, PTSD. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/ ... Show More
34m 30s
Aug 2024
S21 E7: (1/2) [Krystyn] Ronald Blood is a Monster
*Content warning: distressing topics, sex abuse of a child, rape, sodomy, murder, violence, childhood abuse, grooming, arson, animal abuse, disordered eating, self harm, gun violence, suicide, strangulation, neglect.
*Resources:State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: ht ... Show More
40m 13s
Jan 2025
EP109: Sh*t Eating Killer
Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content!In 2012, 13-year-old Dylan Redwine made a shocking and disturbing discovery: a photograph of his father wearing a soiled diaper, lingerie, red lipstick, and ingesting his own feces. ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 2024
‘La Bestia’: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in Colombian History
In the late 1990s, Colombia faced a horrifying discovery when dozens of young boys' remains were uncovered in mass graves around Pereira. Authorities initially suspected cult activity due to the disturbing, ritualistic nature of the mutilations. Over time, however, the investigat ... Show More
48m 26s
Nov 2024
EP. 180 : PENNSYLVANIA - The "Dear Zachary" Case
In the early 2000's, a bizarre & seemingly random murder in Pennsylvania set off a string of consequences and flawed legal actions that led to even more tragedy, heartbreak and death, and the story would eventually be covered in the incredible (and extremely emotional) film "Dear ... Show More
1h 45m