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Something Was Wrong

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Something Was Wrong is an award-winning docuseries about the discovery, trauma, and recovery from crime, shocking life events and abusive relationships.

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Sometimes, things in life feel off. In most cases, whatever feels wrong isn't that serious. In others, that feeling of something being “not-right” changes everything. That second feeling? That's what theSomething Was Wrongpodcast is all about. It tells the true stories and shocking tales of survivors. Each story tells the tale of someone who made it through wild discoveries they never anticipated. Some episodes uncover the secret lives of loved ones. Others dive into the narrow avoidance of historical tragedies. No matter the story,Something Was Wrongreveals what it's like to survive life-changing trauma.

This award-winning docuseries launches listeners into immersive storytelling. The podcast specializes in asking listeners, "Do we really know anybody the way we think we do?" This series features interviews with survivors that guide each story and give context. Top-notch storytelling from host Tiffany Reese ensures a captivating narrative.Something Was Wrongbrings listeners to the front and center of each experience. It doesn't only tell a story; it gets the audience up close and personal with real-life shock and survival.

Each season offers listeners an in-depth experience. Some seasons unfold a story over several episodes. Other seasons use single-episode formats, telling a new and unique story in each segment. Whichever format listeners prefer, one thing is certain, they have a lot of listening to do. There are over 200 episodes available, and there's nothing wrong with that!Something Was Wrongoffers captivating examinations of real-life stories with the people who lived them.

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Season 20

Data Points: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (featuring Andrea Dunlop)
Jun 11 2024
Data Points: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (featuring Andrea Dunlop)
*Content warning: child abuse, sexual abuse, pedophilia, medical child abuse, Factitious disorder imposed on another, Munchausen by proxy, psychological, emotional, mental, and physical abuse. Thank you Andrea Dunlop for partnering with us for this special educational Data Points episode!Andrea's website:https:// andreadunlop.net/Andrea's books:https:// andreadunlop.net/booksNobody Should Believe Me podcast:https:// nobodyshouldbelieveme /Munchausen Support website:https:// munchausensupport /*Sources:The Power of Labels via The Lancethttps:// thelancet /journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(04)17007-4/fulltextEpidemiology and evolution of the diagnostic classification of factitious disorders in DSM-5:https:// ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5729833/First Uses of the Term Munchausen by Proxy:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26372976/Munchausen syndrome by Proxy rates:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8608388/#:~:text=The%20estimated%20mortality%20rate%20of,by%20proxy%20is%209%20percent.MBP Clinical & Case Management Guidance by APSAC:https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdfFeldman, K.W., Ambartsumyan, L., Goldin, A., Jenny, C., Wiester, R.T., Metz, J.B.et al. (2022) Gastrointestinal problems and non-Oral feeding in children evaluated for medical child abuse (fabricated and induced illness). Child Abuse Review, e2746. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2746*Resources: Munchausen Supporthttps:// munchausensupport /Marc Feldman’s website/bookshttp:// munchausen American Professional Society on the Abuse of Childrenhttps://apsac.org/For a comprehensive list of non-profit organizations and resources, please visit somethingwaswrong /resourcesArtwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram /greaterthanokaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19 /privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19 /privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Data Points: PTSD (featuring Dr. Danielle Moore)
Jun 25 2024
Data Points: PTSD (featuring Dr. Danielle Moore)
*Content Warning: child abuse, abuse, assault, sexual assault, natural disasters, violence, mental illness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide, and murder.Resources:Head Strong Project: http:// headstrongproject.orgPTSD Foundation of America: https:// PTSD usa.org/22 Zero: http://22zero.orgAmerican PTSD Association: https:// a PTSD a.org/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https:// samhsa.gov/For more free + confidential resources + safety tips please visit: somethingwaswrong /resources Sources:Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5-TR(TM). American Psychological Association (2022), American Psychiatric Publications Inc: https:// psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsmSex & Gender Differences in PTSD by Olff M. Sex and gender differences in post-traumatic stress disorder: an update. Eur J Psychotraumatol. (2017 Sep 29) (sup4):1351204. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2017.1351204. PMCID: PMC5632782: https:// ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632782/Mental Health Issues, by The Office of Victims of Crimes on PTSD, (2005): https:// ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/ncvrw/2005/pg5n.html Ketamine as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a review, by Liriano F, Hatten C, Schwartz TL. Drugs Context. (2019 Apr 8) 8:212305. doi: 10.7573/dic.212305. PMID: 31007698; PMCID: PMC6457782: https:// ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6457782/Virtual Reality for PTSD, by Arline Kaplan (November 23, 2009): https:// psychiatrictimes /view/virtual-reality- PTSD MDMA’s Latest Trial Results Offer Hope for Patients with PTSD: UCSF-led study puts MDMA on path to be the first psychedelic to seek FDA approval, by Victoria Colliver. (September 18, 2023): https:// ucsf.edu/news/2023/09/426116/mdmas-latest-trial-results-offer-hope-for-patients- PTSD PTSD statistics 2024, By SingleCare Team (Jan. 20, 2023) Medically reviewed by Marissa Walsh, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID: https:// singlecare /blog/news/ PTSD -statistics/How Common Is PTSD in Adults?, by The US Department of Veterine’s Affairs (last updated: February 3, 2023) https:// PTSD.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.aspWhat is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, by The American Psychiatric Association (2024): https:// psychiatry.org/patients-families/ PTSD /what-is- PTSD Dr. Danielle Moore Moore:On Instagram: http:// instagram /dr.dani2016At The Army of Survivors: https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/Listen to What Came Next S01 E17 [Dr. Danielle Moore] No Longer a Number: https://podcasts.apple /us/podcast/dr-danielle-moore-no-longer-a-number/id1674051643?i=1000615414939Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram /greaterthanokaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19 /privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19 /privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[WCN Presents] SWW S15 E5 Updates // Part 2
Jun 27 2024
[WCN Presents] SWW S15 E5 Updates // Part 2
*Content warning: childhood abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, statutory rape, non-consensual pornography, pedophilia, human trafficking, suicidal ideation, and suicide.As shared in Part 1 of the Something Was Wrong Season 15 Episode 5 Updates, Diana's episode,The Devil in Disguise, was released on March 2nd, 2023. In the episode, Diana (a mother, medical professional, sister, and friend to many) bravely shares about her relationship with the monster who she would eventually find out had sexually abused her daughter and niece. The episode also highlights some of what came next for Diana after the FBI unearthed the truth about her former partner's abusive behavior and trafficking attempts. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply grateful that Diana was willing to join us today to share more about her journey and the recent justice she and some of his other victims have been given. Please note pseudonyms are used in this episode to protect guests anonymity. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Diana's sister, Anne Marie.SWW S15 E5 [Diana] The Devil in Disguise: https://wondery /shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-diana-the-devil-in-disguise/RAINN Network: http:// rainn.orgRAINN Statistics on Childhood Sexual Abuse: https:// rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teensUnited States Sentencing Commission. (2021). Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography: Production Offenses. In United States Sentencing Commission. Retrieved June 25, 2024, from https:// ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/research-publications/2021/20211013_Production-CP.pdf “Quick Facts: Child Pornography Offenders.” (2023). United States Sentencing Commission. Retrieved June 25, 2024, from https:// ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/quick-facts/Child_Pornography_FY22.pdfFor additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://somethingwaswrong /resourcesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19 /privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19 /privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Data Points: Minority Mental Health (featuring  Dr. Corey Emanuel)
Jul 2 2024
Data Points: Minority Mental Health (featuring Dr. Corey Emanuel)
*Content Warning: anxiety, depression, mental health, mental illness, suicidal ideation, self-harm, suicide, police brutality, and racism.*Resources:Life 4 All Minority Mental Health Resources: life4all.co/minority-mental-healthLifeline Network: https://988lifeline.org/BEAM Collective: http://beam munityFree + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong /resources *Sources: “Prioritizing Minority Mental Health.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 June 2023, cdc.gov/healthequity/features/minority-mental-health/index.htmlNirmita Panchal, Matthew Rae. “How Does Use of Mental Health Care Vary by Demographics and Health Insurance Coverage?” KFF, 24 Mar. 2022, kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/how-does-use-of-mental-health-care-vary-by-demographics-and-health-insurance-coverage/MacMillan, Amanda. “4 Reasons for the Increase in Mental Health Conditions.” Health, 21 Aug. 2023, health /condition/depression/8-million-americans-psychological-distress. Ijoma, Bassey. “5 Common Health Conditions That Affect Minorities and Ways to Reduce Risk Factors.” SummaCare, 23 Feb. 2023, summacare /blog/entries/2023/02/5-common-health-conditions-that-affect-minorities-and-ways-to-reduce-risk-factors. Brandt, L., Liu, S., Heim, C., & Heinz, A. (2022). The effects of social isolation stress and discrimination on mental health. Translational psychiatry, 12(1), 398. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-022-02178-4Turner, Erlanger A., et al. “Predictors of Seeking Mental Health Treatment in Black Men: Therapy Fears and Expectations about Counseling - Community Mental Health Journal.” SpringerLink, Springer US, 8 Sept. 2023, link.springer /article/10.1007/s10597-023-01183-1. Reingle Gonzalez, J. M., & Connell, N. M. (2014). Mental health of prisoners: Identifying barriers to mental health treatment and medication continuity. American Journal of Public Health, 104(12), 2328–2333. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302043.Sheftall, Arielle H., et al. “The Tragedy of Black Youth Suicide.” AAMC, 11 Apr. 2023, aamc.org/news/tragedy-black-youth-suicide. Dr. Corey Emanuel: Dr. Corey Emanuel’s website: http://coreyemanuel Dr. Corey Emanuel’s Linktree: http://linktr.ee/coreyemanuel Dr. Corey Emanuel’s Instagram: http:// instagram /coreyemanuel Dr. Corey Emanuel’s TikTok: http:// tiktok /drcoreyemanuel Men Talking Shift: http:// instagram /mentalkingshiftArtwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram /greaterthanokayFollow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong IG: instagram /somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok /@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram /lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19 /privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19 /privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WCN Presents: [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence
5d ago
WCN Presents: [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence
*Content warning: childhood abuse, sexual abuse, homophobia, stalking, rape, physical violence, sex trafficking, suicidal ideation, and suicideResources:Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse - http://d2l.orgThe Army of Survivors - https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation - https://endsexualexploitation.org/End Violence Against Women International: https://evawintl.org/Survivor Space: https://survivorspace.org/Additional resources + non-profit organizations: http:// somethingwaswrong /resourcesSources: Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Human Trafficking. Retrieved July 8, 2024, from https:// dhs.gov/hsi/investigate/human-traffickingNational Human Trafficking Hotline. (n.d.). National Statistics. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statisticsDarkness 2 Light. (2023). Child Sexual Abuse Updates. https:// d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Child-Sexual-Abuse-Updates.pdf​​Strauss Investigation. (n.d.). Ohio State University. https://straussinvestigation.osu.edu/Burga, S. (2023, April 23). Congress Re-Introduces Bill to Protect Kids from Online Sexual Abuse. Here’s What To Know. Time Magazine. https://time /6273895/congress-re-introduces-bill-to-protect-kids-from-online-sexual-abuse/John-Michael Lander: An Athlete’s Silence: ​​https://anathletessilence /John-Michael’s Instagram: https:// instagram /johnmichaellanderSurface Tension by John-Michael Lander: https://amzn.to/3q7K1ptCracked Surface by John-Michael Lander: https://amzn.to/42499ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19 /privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19 /privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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