Dr Fiona M Girkin - Shenanigans Podcast

Bad Mumma - Episode 3: Kristel Candelario

In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of Kristel Candelario. A 32-year-old mother from Cleveland, Ohio, who chose a beach vacation in Puerto Rico over the life of her 16-month-old daughter, Jailyn. She left the toddler alone in a playpen for more than ten days with only a few bottles of milk. What followed was a slow, agonising death from starvation and dehydration. This is a story of profound neglect, selfishness, and the ultimate maternal betrayal. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast app. Support this podcast: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/drfionagirkin   Website – www.drfionagirkin.com [http://www.drfionagirkin.com/] Email – info@drfionagirkin.com [info@drfionagirkin.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin] X - https://x.com/drfionagirkin [https://x.com/drfionagirkin] #FemalePsychopath #DarkTetrad #TrueCrime #FemaleManipulators #Womenwho kill #CoerciveControl #BadMumma #ToxicWomen #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil

Bad Mumma - Episode 2: Lori Vallow-Daybell

In this episode, we confront one of the most disturbing cases in recent true crime history: Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called "Doomsday Mom." A former beauty queen and mother of three who spiralled into apocalyptic delusions, ultimately sacrificing two of her children to satisfy twisted beliefs that they were evil zombies. This was in part fuelled by her desire to marry and start and have an untethered life with Chad Daybell, a self-appointed prophet who wrote religious doomsday books. This episode covers the murder of two children and will not be for everyone. Filicide is the murder of a child by their mother, regardless of the circumstances. It can be difficult to understand, but it is important to talk about in the context of dark mothers.   Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast app. Support this podcast: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/drfionagirkin     Website – www.drfionagirkin.com [http://www.drfionagirkin.com/] Email – info@drfionagirkin.com [info@drfionagirkin.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin] X - https://x.com/drfionagirkin [https://x.com/drfionagirkin] #FemalePsychopath #DarkTetrad #TrueCrime #FemaleManipulators #Womenwho kill #CoerciveControl #BadMumma #ToxicWomen #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil

Bad Mumma - Episode 1: Ruby Frankie

From YouTube momfluencer to convicted child abuser — the shocking downfall of Ruby Franke. In this Podcast episode, we dive deep into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke, the Utah mother of six who built a massive following on her channel "8 Passengers" by promoting strict parenting and "tough love." What viewers saw as wholesome family content slowly revealed itself as something far darker, with escalating punishments that raised serious red flags. I break down how Ruby’s behaviour aligns with the Dark Tetrad — narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism — and how her partnership with disgraced life coach Jodi Hildebrandt turned into a dangerous cult-like dynamic. This is not just a story of bad parenting; it’s a chilling example of how power, delusion, and influence can destroy innocent lives. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to family, friends, or a professional. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast app. Support this podcast: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/drfionagirkin    Website – www.drfionagirkin.com [http://www.drfionagirkin.com/] Email – info@drfionagirkin.com [info@drfionagirkin.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin] X - https://x.com/drfionagirkin [https://x.com/drfionagirkin] #FemalePsychopath #DarkTetrad #TrueCrime #FemaleManipulators #Womenwho kill #CoerciveControl #BadMumma #ToxicWomen #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil

Bad Mumma - Trailer (Mini Series)

Welcome to the latest podcast series from Shenanigans, Bad Mumma. This podcast series dives into the chilling true stories of maternal monsters who harm their children. From stories of newborns thrown away like trash, to mothers who don’t want parenting to get in the way of a career or a holiday. To stories of women who hold their children captive to discipline them. I am Dr Fiona Girkin, a specialist in female psychopathy and other dark traits, and in this series, we will cover brief case descriptions followed by a dive into the dark traits that drive women to harm their children. Each episode will be a new case of a mother who harmed her child and an opportunity to take a deeper look at what drives mothers to do bad things. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast app. Support this podcast: Buy Me a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/drfionagirkin    Website – www.drfionagirkin.com [http://www.drfionagirkin.com/] Email – info@drfionagirkin.com [info@drfionagirkin.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin] X - https://x.com/drfionagirkin [https://x.com/drfionagirkin] #FemalePsychopath #DarkTetrad #TrueCrime #FemaleManipulators #Womenwho kill #CoerciveControl #BadMumma #ToxicWomen #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil

Dark Beauty - Episode 10: When Women Harm

The Dark Beauty Series ends here – and it’s the most important episode yet. In this feature-length finale, clinical psychologist Dr Fiona M. Girkin connects the dots across nine real cases of women who deceived, manipulated, abused, and even killed. From Elizabeth Holmes and Anna Delvey to Erin Patterson, Melissa Caddick, Belle Gibson, Sherri Papini, Istarlin Hassan, Jordan Worth, and Sarah Rigby – we uncover the psychological patterns that tie them together through the lens of the Dark Tetrad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism). You’ll learn:   * Why narcissism was the one trait present in EVERY single case (“I am special – therefore exempt”)   * How Machiavellianism turned people into tools and victims into pawns   * When psychopathy removes all empathy and remorse   * Where sadism emerges – especially when victims are intimate and powerless   * The chilling rule: The closer the victim, the darker the traits become (fraud vs. family abuse vs. child harm)   * Why society often excuses or minimises female perpetrators – and why that must change for real justice  This isn’t about hating women. It’s about facing reality: women can be just as calculating, remorseless, and dangerous as men. Denying it only protects perpetrators and fails victims – especially men and children. Watch the Video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/H76NCksFF1Y?si=gdROKyRng15so4Xj [https://youtu.be/H76NCksFF1Y?si=gdROKyRng15so4Xj]  Website – www.drfionagirkin.com [http://www.drfionagirkin.com/] Email – info@drfionagirkin.com [info@drfionagirkin.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drfionagirkin/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin] X - https://x.com/drfionagirkin [https://x.com/drfionagirkin] #FemalePsychopath #DarkTetrad #TrueCrime #FemaleManipulators #ErinPatterson #ElizabethHolmes #AnnaDelvey #DarkBeautySeries #PsychopathyInWomen #CoerciveControl #BadMumma #ToxicWomen #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil