Nobody Should Believe Me

In part two of our series on the lawsuit against Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, Andrea and Dr. Bex continue unpacking the story of Madison Meyer, whose medical journey led to a separation from her parents. After video surveillance at Rady’s starts, a series of escalating concerns, reports to child protective services, and ultimately, a court order removing her from parental custody follows. Andrea and Dr. Bex examine how medical, legal, and child protection teams intersect in cases like this, and the ethics of covert surveillance. *Episode updated with a fact check* *** This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. *** Follow Dr. Bex on instagram: @secretdoctorbex [https://www.instagram.com/secretdoctorbex/] Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/].  Click here [https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/] to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePod] where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop [https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/] Buy Andrea's books here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI].  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com [https://www.munchausensupport.com/] The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here [https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In the first part of our four part Case Files series diving into the upcoming lawsuit against Rady Children’s in San Diego, Andrea and Dr. Bex start with looking into preteen Madison Meyer’s string of diagnoses like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, CRPS, and more. They break down what these conditions are and why they - coupled with Madison’s rapid decline - raised red flags.  *** This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. *** Follow Dr. Bex on instagram: @ [https://www.instagram.com/secretdoctorbex/]secretdoctorbex [https://www.instagram.com/secretdoctorbex/] Order Andrea's new book https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/].  Click https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/here [https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/] to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on https://www.youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePodYouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePod] where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/@andreadunlop [https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/] Buy Andrea's books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPIhere [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI].  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit https://www.munchausensupport.com/MunchausenSupport.com [https://www.munchausensupport.com/] The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdfhere [https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In season 5, we shared a bit of Andrea’s conversation with her parents, and we’re releasing even more in this episode of case files. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you’re familiar with Andrea’s sister's case. Today we hear from Megan and Andrea’s parents as they reflect on their experiences and share their hopes for their grandchildren.   *** Listen to the NSBM episodes about Megan:  Season 1 Episode 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sisters-introduction/id1615637188?i=1000582501783] Season 1 Episode 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-is-hope/id1615637188?i=1000582501645] Season 2 Episode 7 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s02-ep07-megan/id1615637188?i=1000621818389] Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/ [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/] View our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/ [https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/] Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/ [https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/] Buy Andrea's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI] To support the show, go to http://Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts]) where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit http://MunchausenSupport.com [http://munchausensupport.com] The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here: https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf [https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this week’s episode of Case Files, we’re joined by Rachel Bernstein, a therapist specializing in cults and the host of the podcast IndoctriNation. Andrea and Rachel delve into the crossover between those in the sphere of Munchausen by Proxy perpetrators and cults. Rachel talks about the complexity of cult dynamics, the emotional and psychological impacts on families, and the challenges faced by individuals trying to break free from manipulative environments. Andrea and Rachel touch on navigating relationships with abusive family members and the importance of community, safe spaces, and support. *** Listen to IndoctriNation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indoctrination/id1373939526 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indoctrination/id1373939526] Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/ [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/] View our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/ [https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/] Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/ [https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/] Buy Andrea's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI] To support the show, go to http://Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts]) where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit http://MunchausenSupport.com [http://munchausensupport.com] The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here: https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf [https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

A student at the University of Utah, Lauren McCluskey began receiving threatening messages from her ex-boyfriend in the fall of 2018. For nearly three weeks, concerned for her safety, she reported this harassment to campus police again and again. Today’s episode is about the deadly cost of warnings ignored—and what happens when the people we trust to protect us fail to take action. Please be aware that today’s episode contains references to sexual assault and suicide. A full list of action items, sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/lauren-mccluskey [https://truercrimepodcast.com/lauren-mccluskey] *** Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think, “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people— murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]