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HYSTERIA in the Courtroom!

1 h 0 min · 25. maj 2026
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How many times have you heard a woman described as "crazy" simply for showing a shred of intense emotion? From classical literature to modern media, the "crazy woman" trope is one of society’s favorite ways to dismiss female pain, anger, and heartbreak. But what happens when that label leaves the realm of casual gossip and enters a court of law? This week, we are diving deep into the court cases of Makenzie Shirilla, Michelle Carter, and Laura Owens. All three of these women have been deemed "crazy" by the media Grab your dirty soda as we unpack the trope, challenge the narrative, and ask the hard question: when does society's obsession with calling women "crazy" stop us from seeing the actual truth? Episode Chapters 0:30 - Intro 2:00 - Clapping and cheering 8:00 - B*tching and moaning 15:18 - Love Trapped 20:25 - Hysteria and "CRAZY" Women 29:20 - Mackenzie Shirilla 40:32 - Michelle Carter 51:00 - Laura Owens 58:16 - Outro

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HYSTERIA in the Courtroom!

How many times have you heard a woman described as "crazy" simply for showing a shred of intense emotion? From classical literature to modern media, the "crazy woman" trope is one of society’s favorite ways to dismiss female pain, anger, and heartbreak. But what happens when that label leaves the realm of casual gossip and enters a court of law? This week, we are diving deep into the court cases of Makenzie Shirilla, Michelle Carter, and Laura Owens. All three of these women have been deemed "crazy" by the media Grab your dirty soda as we unpack the trope, challenge the narrative, and ask the hard question: when does society's obsession with calling women "crazy" stop us from seeing the actual truth? Episode Chapters 0:30 - Intro 2:00 - Clapping and cheering 8:00 - B*tching and moaning 15:18 - Love Trapped 20:25 - Hysteria and "CRAZY" Women 29:20 - Mackenzie Shirilla 40:32 - Michelle Carter 51:00 - Laura Owens 58:16 - Outro

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