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This episode is a personal and confronting reflection on how quickly even a cyberaware professional can lose control of a long-standing Gmail account. What began as a seemingly legitimate brand collaboration unfolded into a carefully orchestrated phishing attack that removed all security measures within seconds. The experience highlights how modern cybercrime blends patience, credibility signals, automation and psychological triggers to bypass even cautious users. The phishing grooming process and credibility signals used • The red flags hidden in plain sight • What happened in the 60-second account takeover  • The recovery journey and escalation through professional networks  • Three essential security measures: 2FA, passkeys and backup codes This story is not about fear. It is about awareness, practical action and understanding how sophisticated attacks have become. The lesson is simple: five minutes of security setup can prevent four days of stress. Apps & Tools Mentioned: 1Password, LastPass Authenticator, Coursera, Impact, Google, Gmail, Revolut, Claude, ChatGPT, LinkedIn, Twitter, TeamYouTube Episode resources and links: Alex falcon Huerta's story : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexfalconhuerta_fraud-alexfalconhuerta-share-7394786345610682370-s-49/  https://cyberwardens.com.au partners with the Australian Government to deliver free online security courses with verifiable CPD.   If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to leave a review somewhere as it helps more people find us. And if you want to continue the conversation, come find me Heather Smith | Accountant and Storyteller on:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/ Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/ Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

In episode 250 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore breaking free from toxic cultures and rewriting your identity in transition for veterans and first responders navigating the high stakes of civilian life. You'll hear Riley Gruppo on overcoming systemic isolation, a traumatic medical retirement, and the pressure to be perfect, and what it takes to reclaim your personal mission as an entrepreneur.Riley grew up in a chaotic military family, groomed for a life of service under intense pressure. Seeking her own path, she entered an Early Commissioning Program at Valley Forge Military Academy before finishing her degree at Pepperdine University. Driven by ego and a fierce desire to prove her critics wrong, she chose the infantry branch right as combat arms roles opened to women.Her time on active duty at Fort Benning was defined by physical grit and systemic hurdles. Riley faced isolating dynamics as a woman in a heavily male dominated space, but she outperformed expectations until a severe knee injury forced a trajectory change. She pivoted to lead an integrated training unit on Sand Hill, but the unrelenting demands of command left no space to process personal loss, including the sudden death of her grandmother.Ultimately, a medical retirement forced her out of the uniform. Riley stepped into the corporate world in survival mode, quickly recognizing that the toxic cultures she tolerated in uniform existed in civilian offices too. After recognizing her skills in strategic planning and operations were highly transferable, she made the bold choice to quit corporate life and build her own brand, The Standard.Today, she helps clients navigate pivotal career transitions using a framework focused on the mind, body, and mission. She is also a passionate advocate for veteran healthcare, partnering with the Aspen Elevation Institute to pioneer cutting edge treatments for traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. Riley proves that when you leave the military, the ultimate mission becomes taking care of yourself.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro: The Question That Opens Grief00:03:18 - Grandmother as the Anchor00:06:38 - Relearning How to Be Human00:08:38 - Groomed for the Infantry00:12:20 - Texas, Divorce, and Survival00:15:27 - Broken Homes, Servant Hearts00:21:19 - Good Memories Inside Chaos00:22:24 - Excellence Built on Fear00:25:24 - Living Alone Senior Year00:29:08 - Valley Forge and the Hard Way00:36:42 - Choosing Infantry00:38:00 - The Injury That Changed the Path00:44:18 - Pivoting Away From Infantry00:50:24 - The Cost Behind the Badge00:55:33 - Medically Retired, Ready to Leave00:58:09 - Seeing the Culture After Leaving01:03:30 - Isolation in Uniform01:09:30 - Women, Competition, and Change01:25:00 - Now the Mission Is You01:38:04 - Healing the Brain, Helping OthersSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

In today's "Am I Overreacting" story, OP told her niece she won't take the niece's best friend along on family trips and outings anymore after the friend repeatedly claimed OP was a victim and her husband was a creep. Now OP is asking if she overreacted.0:00 Intro0:20 Story 15:15 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies8:52 Story 1 Update10:34 Story 217:57 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies28:37 Story 2 Update31:39 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Groomed and Exploited: Girls and the County Lines Crisis Topic II: The Spirit of Sacrifice: What Can Eid ul Adha Teach the Modern World About Compassion, Duty, and Shared Humanity? Presenter(s):
Imam Sharjeel Ahmad Imam Abdul Haleem Guest(s): * Detective Superintendent Dan Mitchell * Dan Mitchell * Teresa Norman * Muhammad Noman * Moussa Silue Producer(s): Znobia Bhatti, Namood E Sahar, Sabiha Saif and Hania Yaqub Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Eshaal Rana, Maleeha Qamar,, Jazeeba Zafarullah, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Ritual abuse, childhood sexual abuse and Hollywood survivor, overcomer and - for the first time today - whistleblower, cat mama and animal lover, artist, painter, and creative, sports and nature lover, puzzle piecer, psychology aficionado, avid reader, survivor testimony podcast listener, and an incredible woman coming forward to share her testimony with those who need to hear it after decades of silence: LauraA little bit about Laura and what we will be discussing today: By the tender age of four, Laura already felt invisible, unimportant, swallowed by an internal darkness where memories dissolved into raw, wordless feelings. At eight, in a moment that shattered her world forever, her uncle broke into the bathroom and tried to molest her. His hands reached, but her terror saved her body—yet it stole her innocence. From that day forward, she lived petrified of every man, wrapped in constant anxiety, unable to sleep over at friends' houses. She gave her mother a hundred silent signs that something was devastatingly wrong, but her mother looked away. The rest of her childhood became a desperate game of dodging her uncle, a shadow she could never fully escape.Fragmented memories haunted her—like the dark basement where her uncle carried her, too big to be held, pacing back and forth while fear choked the air. She knew there was no true bond with her mother, yet she spent her entire life chasing the love and validation that would never arrive. At ten or eleven, her mother's cruel command—“Go put on some lipstick”—crushed her budding self-worth. Laura walked up those stairs forever changed, believing her own mother thought she was ugly without makeup. She became obsessed with lipstick, a desperate shield against the message that she was never enough. Her mother ensured she carried no self-esteem into the world.Yet even in the ark abyss, a still, small voice called to her. In March 2017, after twenty years in the New Age world, Laura cried out to God. A loving Presence met her instantly. She was delivered from the spirit of seduction in a single, miraculous moment—her first true spiritual awakening. It changed her forever. In September 2023, the strongest spiritual attack of her life hit: an intense, hours-long battle with suicidal thoughts and the devil himself. She fought for her life in the middle of the night, saying goodbye to her beloved cat, searching for fentanyl—yet she won. She sought a shaman for soul retrieval and reclaimed two precious fragments: her two-year-old self who had lost hope and faith, and her eight-year-old self who had lost her voice. Three profound sessions later, the pieces began to fit. The spiritual warfare intensified—the stronger she became, the harder the attacks and her mother's abuse raged. But Laura refused to break.Today, Laura stands as a living miracle. She is no longer the invisible child, the silenced scapegoat, the Hollywood prisoner, or the woman fighting demons in the dark. She is a warrior of light who has walked through hell and returned with fire in her veins. She has turned every betrayal, every ignored cry, every shattered fragment of self into fuel for something greater. As a survivor and fierce survivor advocate, Laura now speaks for every child who was never believed, every woman told to stay quiet, every soul told their pain was too much. She refuses to let her story stay buried so others can stay comfortable. Through her courage, she dismantles the very cycles that tried to destroy her—scapegoating, generational silence, spiritual warfare, and the lie that trauma defines you.Laura's life is living proof that darkness does not get the final word. From the bathtub terror at eight to the soul-retrieval victory in her 40's, she has walked through fire, emerged glowing, and now extends her hand to every other survivor still finding their way out. She is hope with lipstick on. She is the voice that was stolen and now roars. She is the proof that no matter how deep the pit, how cruel the family, how demonic the opposition, a woman anchored in God and in her own reclaimed truth can rise - radiant, unstoppable, and utterly awe-inspiring.Laura is not just a survivor.She is the revolution the world has been waiting for.And her story has only just begun.CONNECT WITH EMMA:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheImaginationPodcastEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationVENMO: @emmapreneurCASHAPP: $EmmaKatherine1204All links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastSupport the show

The podcast content may contain sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.About 40% of relationships now begin online. Many turn into beautiful, healthy, lifelong partnerships.On this episode of the Protect & Prevent Podcast (P3 Kids), Opal Singleton Hendershot of MillionKids.org, one of the leading voices in keeping kids safe from predators, talks about the other side of online relationships that no one wants to believe could happen to them.Teens. Adults. Seniors. People looking for connection… and instead finding manipulation, grooming, blackmail, or heartbreak engineered by someone who never existed in the first place.And here's the part most people don't realize: We're not just meeting a few strangers online anymore. We're sharing digital space with 5.5 BILLION people, many who havethe same tools we do, such as:• Geo‑location tools• Global money transfer for extortion • AI-generated deepfakes• Massive amounts of personal data about us like where we live, work, and who we loveDigital relationships feel real because the brain releases the same dopamine as in-person connection. And when people feel safe behind a screen, they share more including more emotion, more vulnerability, more intimate content… and sometimes, even more than they ever intended.We discuss risk factors to consider, indicators that you might be being groomed or seduced, and suggested discussions in talking with your teen about healthy vetting processesin online relationships.  If you or someone you love is considering or navigating online dating, online friendships, or online “connections,” this episode is not optional. It's essential.Protect yourself. Protect your family. Listen now to the Protect & Prevent podcast.For more info and to donate to this 501(c)3 charity, you can reach Million Kids at:Website: https://MillionKids.orgEmail: info@MillionKids.orgBe sure to follow and like our posts on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IEMillionKidsInstagram: https://instagram.com/MillionKidsTeen

May 21st, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to recap where negotiations stand between Pope Leo XIV and the SSPX. Then, we welcome back Auguste Meyrat to examine how Gen Z has been groomed for radicalization. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux unpacks a long-time caller's pandemic-worsened societal alienation and upbringing identity voids, forging cathartic paths to genuine bonds.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

This is the first time of memory with someone so much older than me. But I swear you know when you have that feeling of a memory that you can recall what happened but you know something happened. I have that feeling about being sexually assaulted. All the times that I can remember it still fells like there is a time it happened that my mind blocked.

Former Women's Basketball Player, 23, Sues COACH After Caught Having Sex | "He Groomed Me" by Greg Adams

In episode 2048, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and author of Gay Science, Rob Anderson, to discuss… White House Correspondents Dinner Conspiracy Theories Now Include Time Travel, Trump Believes Iranian Oil Pipelines Will Simply “Explode From Within” If The Oil Stops Flowing? New Yorkers Blame Mamdani And/Or The Ghost Of Brian Wilson For Mets Curse, Michael Was Even Bigger Than Oppenheimer At The Box Office and more! Shots rang out, pandemonium erupted: how the White House press dinner shooting unfolded ‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting RFK jr's brain worm forgot he had a wife and initially left her behind Right before Trump is rushed off stage… a man holds up a card Oz Pearlman reveals what was on that notepad at White House press event Fact-checking falsehoods after shooting at White House correspondents' dinner Karoline Leavitt to Fox before the WHCD event: There will be some shots fired tonight Fox News mysteriously cuts off anchor as she shares Leavitt's husband's eerie warning HOLY SH*T: Fox News just cut one of their reporters off as they seemed to indicate the shooting was a pre-planned false flag. Fox News reporter responds to dropped call during WHCD shooting interview President Trump: This is why we need the ballroom Justice Department urges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting Does image show White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect wearing IDF sweatshirt? What we know Who Is Henry Martinez? A Resurfaced 2023 'Cole Allen' Post On X Sparks Online Uproar After the WHCD Shooting Cole Allen: 'Time machine' claims about correspondents' dinner shooter rise after Henry Martinez's post resurfaces Trump Says Iran Has Around Three Days Before Oil Pipelines Could Explode Trump: "What happens is that line explodes from within." President Trump has issued a new ultimatum on Iran, telling Fox News Iran has just 3 days before its oil pipelines naturally “explode from within.” Mets' misery continues as historic losing streak extends to 12 with loss to Twins Mets hit rock bottom after getting swept by hapless Rockies as offense, Kodai Senga flop FRONT page of the New York Post poking fun at the alleged Mets / Mamdani curse… Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak Is a ‘Curse of the Mambino’ Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain’t So. Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From Four Siblings Who Claim They Were ‘Groomed and Brainwashed’ by Pop Superstar They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record ‘Michael’ Biopic Ignites Theater Frenzy as Fans Turn Screenings Into Live Celebrations Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Quit ‘Michael' Ahead of $50M Reshoots — Crew Dubbed Him “Vantoine” for Working From a Van LISTEN: So Good by C.JusticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Birchmore wanted to be a cop. She walked into the Stoughton Police Explorers program at twelve years old full of admiration for the badge, looking for belonging, looking for guidance, looking for the kind of structure her difficult childhood hadn't provided. What she found instead were predators wearing uniforms.Federal prosecutors allege that Matthew Farwell, an instructor in the program, began grooming Sandra almost immediately. By the time she was fifteen and he was twenty-seven, he had initiated a sexual relationship with her. Text messages uncovered during the investigation show him acknowledging that he took her virginity. One month later, he married his wife. The exploitation continued for nearly a decade.But Farwell wasn't the only officer involved. His twin brother William admitted to a sexual relationship with Sandra and allegedly encouraged her to record her encounters with others and send him the material. Their supervisor, Robert Devine, the man who created the Explorers program, communicated with Sandra under the alias “Marty Riggs” and engaged in sexual encounters with her while on duty. A fourth man, former animal control officer Joshua Heal, acknowledged a sexual encounter at the shelter where Sandra came to adopt a cat.The lawyer for Sandra's estate said it plainly at a hearing: these officers passed her around like she was a toy. Multiple adults inside one department exploited a vulnerable girl they met through a youth mentoring program, and not one of them reported the other. The internal affairs investigation that revealed these relationships didn't happen until 2022 — nineteen months after Sandra was found dead.At his POST Commission hearing, Devine blamed Sandra. He testified that she “pretty much lied about everything” and that she had pursued him. The Commission's thirty-page ruling found otherwise. All three officers have been permanently decertified. Only one faces a federal murder charge.This is Part 1 of a five-part series examining the life and death of Sandra Birchmore, the systems that failed her, and the federal case heading to trial in October 2026.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Experts warn of a dangerous online group targeting teens; Ottawa pushes back as Washington raises trade concerns ahead of CUSMA talks; and a Toronto woman is being held by ICE after losing her green card after a divorce.

Welcome aboard the Traveling Groomers Podcast! Fresh off their trip to the recently rebranded "Groomed" (formerly Atlanta Pet Fair), Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo dive into post-show reflections, travel mishaps, and lessons learned both on the road and in the grooming van. This episode is packed with stories about flight nightmares, the ever-confusing world of airport CLEAR and PreCheck, and, of course, some classic pet parent and grandparent shenanigans (including the questionable dietary choices of Pooh Bear).But it's not all fun tangents—Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo bring the conversation back to business with an honest look at "spring cleaning" your grooming operation. They share tips for reassessing tools, tech, and routines, highlight the importance of updating policies and procedures, and remind us why now is the perfect time for some practical housekeeping—especially as business picks up with the new season. From evaluating what gear you really need, to making sure your business model (and boundaries!) are still working for you, this episode is full of real talk and great advice for every pet professional.So grab your travel mug, settle in, and join the Traveling Groomers as they blend practical insights, hilarious stories, and fresh perspectives on what it really takes to run a successful—and sustainable—grooming business.

Jeremy Indika founder of Something to Say Official, presents his story.When Jeremy was 8 years old when his father allowed a trusted friend and colleague, to stay in their home after his parents' divorce. The man appeared kind and respectable, gaining the family's trust. Behind that image, he groomed and assaulted Jeremy.The process was so subtle and calculated that, even as an adult, Jeremy cannot clearly remember how it began, only that the man became familiar, trusted, and normal in his life before abusing that trust.Years later, after an attempted police prosecution, Jeremy discovered where the man lived. Searching for answers and closure, he confronted the situation himself and ended up being charged.His experience shows how abuse often hides behind trust and respectability, leaving survivors with confusion and unanswered questions long after the abuse ends.You can find Jeremy using the links below. Website: https://jeremyindika.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyindikaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyindika1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-indika-31673573/X: Jeremy Indika (@jeremyindika) / XTikTok: TikTok - @jeremyindikaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM5j3x68j8gq3MHPSLzjmQJoin our YouTube or Patreon Memberships for extra content and early access:Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomethingtoSayYouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HNNfmEdxrGiVKxGNW6zoA/joinTo follow us on social media;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it so hard to stop abuse in these communities… even when people know it's happening?In Episode 2 of Trust Me: A False Prophet, we dive deeper into the case of Samuel Bateman and the devastating reality victims face when law enforcement can't act without testimony.We talk about how young girls were groomed from birth to obey priesthood leaders and “the prophet,” and how they were taught to share “spiritual testimonies” that led them into these marriages. From the outside, it can be confusing—but from the inside, this level of control is all they've ever known.We also break down one of the most frustrating parts of this story:Even when authorities are aware of what's happening, their hands are often tied unless victims are willing—and able—to speak out.And in the middle of all of this, we highlight the incredible courage of Christine and Tolga, who spent months fighting to help these girls, even when the system wasn't working in their favor.This episode isn't just about what happened… it's about why it keeps happening.

I discussed Swalwell in the first hour, since he suspended his campaign for gov of CA.I saw a video of him with a prostitute, and I wasn't sure if it was real. I think it was. Because that story broke, then Swalwell broke. The heir-apparent to the CA throne has been sacked. Eric Swalwell. This guy was being GROOMED to be a big deal with Democrats. Let me put this another way: Eric Swalwell is the BEST THEY'VE GOT!Dear Lord, if Swalwell was the best we had to offer, I would lay on railroad tracks when I heard the train coming…[X] SB – Adam SchiffHow proud I am to support you.Before you got it, I was going to stay out.Lots of friends running.Worked with for over a decade.Attacking you again. Don't want a powerful person…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Groomed from childhood into a hidden fetish world, Jess spent years trapped in trauma, addiction, and a 700+ lb spiral, until losing everything forced a shocking fight to reclaim her life. → We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations:  ⁠https://wereallinsane.com⁠ Sponsored By: → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE⁠ → Shopify | It's time to turn those “What Ifs” into “cha ching” with Shopify today. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠https://shopify.com/insane⁠ Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to realize your entire life was shaped before you even understood it? → 00:02:30 – What is feederism and how can it be introduced to a child without them realizing? → 00:03:10 – How can grooming happen even without physical abuse? → 00:05:00 – How can food, dieting, and control be used as psychological manipulation? → 00:06:00 – Why would someone secretly sabotage a child's health for their own pleasure? → 00:07:00 – How does public humiliation play a role in control and manipulation? → 00:09:10 – How can fear be used to control a child's behavior? → 00:12:40 – When does manipulation escalate into something more dangerous? → 00:14:50 – How does exposure to adult content at a young age shape identity? → 00:18:50 – How does grooming evolve as a child becomes a teenager? → 00:19:40 – What happens when a minor is brought into adult environments like clubs? → 00:22:30 – Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to harmful relationships? → 00:23:30 – What happens when a toxic relationship takes over your life? → 00:26:00 – What does feeder behavior look like in relationships and how extreme can it get? → 00:29:50 – How does someone transition from grooming into adult industry work? → 00:31:20 – Why can harmful environments feel familiar or even safe? → 00:34:10 – How do people separate their identity from their work to cope? → 00:36:00 – How can your body become tied to validation, income, and relationships? → 00:38:50 – What happens when survival pushes you into increasingly risky situations? → 00:40:20 – How can predators exploit vulnerability and past trauma? → 00:42:50 – What happens when boundaries are completely erased in relationships? → 00:45:00 – How does toxic behavior become normalized within communities? → 00:49:00 – When do you start realizing something is deeply wrong? → 00:52:00 – Why is it so hard to recognize grooming while it's happening? → 00:59:00 – What happens when you finally start unpacking trauma in therapy? → 01:01:20 – How do you realize what you experienced was actually abuse? → 01:03:00 – How can abusers continue manipulating even after they're out of your life? → 01:05:40 – How can financial dependence keep someone stuck in harmful work? → 01:07:20 – How quickly can physical health decline when mental health collapses? → 01:10:00 – What does rock bottom actually look like in real life? → 01:13:20 – How can loss and addiction push someone to their breaking point? → 01:16:30 – What happens in the moment you decide whether to live or die? → 01:19:40 – How do you rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom? → 01:22:00 – How do people react when you stop being the version of you they expect? → 01:24:30 – How do you let go of fear and trust that the right path will find you? → 01:28:30 – What does it feel like to finally enjoy your life again? Jess's Links: → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jessteacakes⁠ → ⁠https://linktr.ee/teacakesjess⁠ More We're All Insane:  → ⁠OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time⁠ → ⁠Join We're All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the case of 17-year-old Haley Busby, who was targeted online through gaming platforms, picked up from her home before dawn, and pulled into a case that quickly exposed how predators exploit apps parents barely know exist. What began as a missing teen case soon revealed grooming, deception, and a trail leading across state lines. As the investigation unfolded, Haley's family turned their grief into a fight for change. Her case became bigger than one tragedy, forcing a harder look at online safety, alert gaps, and how easily danger can hide behind a screen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining John & Mergi Dehlin today is Chelsey Rencher Liaga, here to share her Mormon story of how she was “groomed” for Mormon motherhood, and how this hindered the development of her own mental health and self identity.Chelsey was born in Gilbert, Arizona (a heavily Mormon community) and had a typical Mormon upbringing. She suffered from perfectionism as a child, which later led to body dysmorphia issues and an eating disorder that affected her time on her mission in Spokane, Washington.After her mission she met her husband at BYU, and they quickly started building their perfect Mormon family. Chelsey describes the stress she felt early on in their marriage to cook, clean, and uphold the household, and how she eventually overcame this stressor.She also details her career as a therapist, her experiences as a working mother, and working at LDS family services.Topics include:-Perfectionism-Purity culture-Motherhood-Mixed faith marriage-Mixed race marriage-Mental HealthThis is a pervasive issue in Mormonism that we know many Mormon women can relate to, and hope that Chelsey's story can help other LDS women feel seen. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses eating disorders. Please listen responsibly. ___________________Show NotesYouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

She spent 15 years with a DL man, got HPV that turned into cervical cancer, and now he's expecting a baby with a 25 year old. Should she tell her?The aunties are back and this one came out swinging. This week's listener letter has us deep in the ethics of DL men, the danger of staying silent, and what you actually owe women who don't know what you know. Then we shift into enemies of progress mode Jack Harlow calling his album "blacker," Charlamagne and Andrew Schulz's Oscar joke landing wrong, Louis Theroux letting the manosphere off too easy, and Belgium finally putting a 93 year old on trial for Patrice Lumumba's murder. Oh and we also need to talk about meningitis, Cuba, and what happens when all your exes end up in the same room.⚡ DL men, HPV & cervical cancer should she warn the new girlfriend? ⚡ Jack Harlow says his album is "blacker" we are not okay ⚡ Charlamagne & Andrew Schulz's N-word Oscar joke: funny or enemy activity? ⚡ Louis Theroux's manosphere doc why did he let them off so light? ⚡ Patrice Lumumba, Belgium & the 93 year old diplomat finally facing trial ⚡ Meningitis outbreak how it shows up on dark skin & what to watch for ⚡ Cuba, Trump & a blockade that is actively killing people ⚡ What would you do if all your exes were in your living room?This is the podcast for Black women who are done pretending everything is fine.

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code beast at https://www.oneskin.co/beast #oneskinpod Anand Giridharadas joins Joanna Coles to unpack what the Epstein files actually tell us, not just about one disgraced financier, but about the elite network that worked with him. The bestselling author explains why so many of what he calls the Epstein class stayed in his orbit even after Epstein's crimes were widely known. Coles and Giridharadas dig into the strange rituals of this rarefied class and examine emails involving figures like Larry Summers and former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler. They also confront the darker question at the center of the scandal: How a network built on access, status, and mutual advantage created a culture where no one ever seemed to break ranks—even when they knew the crimes Jeffrey Epstein committed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 16):Scarlatoiu analyzes the public appearance of Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, and speculation regarding her being groomed for succession. He discusses the ruthless political environment within the Kim family dynasty. (17)JANUARY 1964

Show 238 - Groomed by Ted! - 2nd March 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Impossible-to-assemble 2-Tier Vinyl Record Storage Holder Rack Instead… IKEA Kallax Range Rude Chocolate EZ Cooldown Complete Performers PCM Cooling Vest Phillip Wray on last show's Better Before's Autograph Books Wayne Keeling on last show's Artdot LED Magnifying Glass Wayne Keeling on Zionbrock 3D Printed Radio Elizabeth Everly on Fabric Shaver (USA) Daniel B on The Ridge Key Organiser Daniel B on Metal Masters Titanium Wedding Rings Ted's Salmagundi From FOMO to JOSH: Why Staying In Is the New Going Out! I Wonder Who Bought It Heavy Duty Boxing Punch Bag Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt Still Using Sisal Soap Bag with Drawstring (these gone but plenty of others) USB-A LEDs Judge Barton's Cheap as Chips Sanquell Soft Disposable Foam Ear Plugs (38db) I Want One of Those Wooden Cartridge for Record Player Tonearm Better Before VTech VM3250 Video Monitor with Camera - Ted's Review The need for Petrol Stations Whatever Worked Show 89 - Pale Blue Warts - 24th August 2019Julie Wills on Sistema Microwave Steamer or this one or this one Keith Bartlett on The Squidgy Thing Room 101 Steve Litchfield Good White Goods spoiled! Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight being used in so many films! Gold Star Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight (!) Nothing Phone Customer Service

Welcome back to Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise Podcast. In this episode your hosts Mary Oquendo and Michelle Knowles dive into the powerful impact of making waves in the grooming industry—and why shaking things up is not just important, but necessary for progress.Kicking things off, Mary Oquendo shares her journey from the early days of mobile grooming, where formal business classes were non-existent and most groomers were left to "wing it." She reflects on how far the industry has come—from the lack of terms of service and educational resources, to today's abundance of business classes and community-driven standards.Michelle Knowles jumps in to celebrate the advancements in mobile grooming and highlights her recent experience at the unique Speakeasy Institute in Maine, applauding its dedication to next-level education and community connection.Both hosts get real about the importance of speaking up for animals and professional standards, sharing how collective action—whether it's advocating for better handling practices or creating new educational opportunities—has led to positive change. You'll also get the inside scoop on upcoming industry events, from Groomed to the Pacific Northwest Grooming Conference and beyond.If you're passionate about pet grooming, committed to learning, or just want to hear how individuals can spark industry-wide change, you won't want to miss this episode. Let's make waves together!

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Meet Mackenzie Murphy of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, NC. Learn about her personalized salon experience, entrepreneurship journey, and upcoming Lake Norman events.In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mackenzie Murphy, owner of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, to talk about entrepreneurship, intentional beauty services, and building a client experience that goes beyond hair.Mackenzie shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped her work ethic and inspired her to launch her own salon in 2023. Rather than creating a rushed, high-volume environment, Eternal Elegance focuses on personalized consultations, face and color analysis, and a custom “prescription” approach designed to deliver healthy, long-lasting results.The conversation explores:• Mackenzie's journey into cosmetology and early business ownership• Why intentional client experience is the foundation of her salon• The partnership with Groomed and the elevated salon environment• Marketing, networking, and collaborating with local businesses• Launching Divine Links — her luxury hair extension brand• The importance of relationships and creating a safe, welcoming space• Future plans to expand spa-style services and salon experiencesMackenzie also talks about the personal side of entrepreneurship — balancing work with travel, fitness, and downtime — and why connection and care remain central to her vision.Listeners receive a special bonus: mention this episode when booking your first appointment to receive a complimentary treatment.And don;t miss the special event at Overflow! Thursday, 2/12 @ 4-8pmLearn more or book a consultation:Website: eternalelegance-salon.comInstagram/TikTok: @eternal.elegance.salonPhone: 704-928-7454---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The federal indictment reads like a checklist: tracking devices on her car, a nude photo posted online without consent, fifty-plus contacts in a single day, financial interference, and lies to federal investigators. Pastor JP Miller pleaded not guilty. Mica Miller is dead — two days after serving him divorce papers, her death ruled a suicide. She'd told her family if she ended up with a bullet in her head, it wasn't her.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has worked with coercive control survivors for thirty years. She explains exactly what the Miller indictment reveals. Mica said JP "groomed" her from age ten. In February 2024, she was involuntarily hospitalized. When she got out, according to family affidavits, her car was gone, her accounts were locked, and documents she'd collected about JP's abuse had allegedly been removed. JP told his congregation that mentally ill people "don't know they're sick" and need to "trust people around them." Scott breaks down how abusers weaponize mental health systems and narratives to discredit victims.Mica made fourteen police reports in her final months. Reported trackers. Reported fear for her life. Tried to get a restraining order. Nothing stopped what was happening to her. Scott explains what this case exposes about how law enforcement and legal systems fail coercive control victims — and why South Carolina's ongoing failure to pass Senate Bill 702 keeps leaving victims without protection.#MicaMiller #JPMiller #TrueCrimeToday #CoerciveControl #FederalIndictment #ShavaunScott #Grooming #PastorAbuse #SystemFailure #SenateBill702Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The federal indictment against Pastor JP Miller is a roadmap of coercive control: tracking devices planted on her car, a nude photo posted online without consent, over fifty contacts in a single day, financial interference, and lies to federal investigators. Mica Miller called police fourteen times in her final months. She reported GPS trackers. Slashed tires. Harassment. She told officers she was afraid for her life. She told her family if she ended up with a bullet in her head, it wasn't by her — it was JP. Two days after serving him divorce papers, she was dead. Ruled a suicide.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has spent thirty years treating survivors of coercive control. She explains exactly what the Miller indictment reveals about how these patterns work — and why every system designed to protect Mica failed. Mica told police JP "groomed" her starting when she was ten years old. In February 2024, she was involuntarily hospitalized for forty-eight hours. When she got out, according to family affidavits, her car was gone, her accounts were locked, and JP had allegedly removed documents she'd been collecting about his abuse.JP told media Mica had "mental health struggles." In a sermon, he told his congregation that mentally ill people "don't know they're sick" and need to "trust people around them." Scott breaks down how abusers weaponize mental health narratives to discredit victims and ensure no one believes them when they finally try to escape. South Carolina still has no standalone coercive control law. Senate Bill 702 has been reintroduced — and keeps stalling.#MicaMiller #JPMiller #HiddenKillersLive #CoerciveControl #FederalIndictment #ShavaunScott #Grooming #PastorAbuse #Cyberstalking #SystemFailureJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Wednesday shares her journey of being groomed into an abusive relationship and the long road toward recognizing manipulation, control, and exploitation. Entering the relationship at a young age, Wednesday was slowly conditioned through attention, affection, and psychological grooming that evolved into isolation, coercive control, and escalating emotional and psychological abuse. What began as seeming care and guidance gradually transformed into domination, fear, and dependency, leaving Wednesday trapped in a cycle of trauma bonding and self-doubt.It's a story of grooming, power imbalances, coercive control, love bombing, trauma bonding, emotional abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, isolation, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual coercion, suicidal ideation, intermittent reinforcement, fear-based compliance, shame, guilt, control, intimidation, dependency, financial manipulation, identity erosion, boundary violations, psychological conditioning, cognitive dissonance, self-blame, awakening, rebuilding self-trust, healing, and ultimately, reclaiming autonomy and self-worth. CONTENT WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL COERCION, & SUICIDAL IDEATION.Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title of our blog to read our complete guide to weaponized incompetence.Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Child grooming is a serious issue and much more common than most dads realize. About 90% of victims are groomed by someone they know. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about how to protect your kids from child grooming. Why This MattersGrooming can feel like an “it will never happen to me” thing, but it's much more common than most dads know. Key Takeaways·      Grooming happens primarily online: According to the Child Crime Prevention and Safety Center, there are an estimated 500,000 predators online every day.·      Groomers play the long game: Predators often invest years in grooming victims.·      Groomers use tools: The most common are online anonymity, establishing trust, pushing isolation, and finding leverage. They then attempt to push physical boundaries.Signs of Grooming Dads Should Know1. LOOK FOR when your child receives a lot of attention from a person.2. LOOK FOR when your child becomes isolated.3. LOOK FOR when your child exhibits unusual behavior.4. LOOK FOR when your child becomes more desensitized to crude humor and content.5. LOOK FOR when your child has an aversion to a certain person.Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 01:09 | What Is Grooming? A Clear Definition for Parents01:09 – 02:46 | The Larry Nassar Case and Why It Still Matters to Dads02:46 – 05:08 | Grooming Doesn't Look Like a Stranger in a Van05:08 – 10:39 | Online Grooming and the Danger of Anonymity10:39 – 12:21 | To Catch a Predator Was Just the Beginning12:21 – 15:14 | Real-Life Grooming Stories from Trusted Adults15:14 – 16:36 | Isolation Is the Biggest Red Flag16:36 – 17:57 | Behavioral Changes That Signal Possible Grooming17:57 – End | Teaching Kids Boundaries, Consent, and Trusting Their InstinctsAPD Pro Move:Talk to your kids about these tactics so they know what's appropriate and what's not.All Pro Dad ResourcesEpisode 66 – How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex5 Lies Teen Boys Believe About SexWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

Listen to the Whole Tuesday Episode at A special guest joins us for the teaser!  (echoes of COVID-era recordings). The duo catches up casually — We recall recording in the attic back in the day, Dave mentions Linda guesting once and shares a wild memory of a bum flicking a cigarette that hit him in the mouth outside CVS.Spotify Comments Segment Dave reads listener comments from the previous Tuesday episode (Ray & Alan guest-hosted):A new listener (another Ray) appreciates the Nick Reiner discussions and hopes for more old interviews.Mucho Gringo teases Zoe's Patreon critique of Dave's Nick handling.Richard calls the Reiner focus a “pathological obsession” and threatens to unsubscribe by spring 2026.Romanil agrees it's sensationalizing and suggests smudging the attic with sage.Dave reveals he depublished the Nick Reiner compilation episodes due to backlash and personal guilt (“It's haunting me”).Listener Email: Andrew Zane's Wild Pitch Dave reads a lengthy email from Andrew Zane asking how to guest on Dopey. Highlights of Andrew's story:Groomed into drugs as a child (huffing Freon, mouthwash, morning glory seeds, intro to heroin).Teen oxy → heroin addiction, crime spree across Midwest with a girlfriend (scamming hospitals for Dilaudid, policy changes in North Dakota(?)).Prostitution, prison for her, desert life in Arizona (licking psychedelic Sonoran Desert Toads, first meth).Arrested drunk pushing daughter's stroller, divorce, more rehab, dope sick on xylazine-laced street heroin.Grindr hookup turned near-sex-trafficking + months-long psychosis.Overprescribed Vyvanse gone wrong; now mostly sober using kratom (harm reduction) and occasional toad psychedelics.Andrew wants to discuss drugs + human trafficking on dating apps and stimulant overprescription.Discussion: Sex Trafficking & Dating Apps They dive into the dark side of apps like Tinder/Grindr — coerced prostitution, pimps forcing partners, shades of consent, why victims don't just leave. Dave admits struggling to understand the coercion aspect until reading the legal definition.Cliffhanger & Patreon Plug Dave teases that he and Ray are starting to work on a movie script together — details only available to Patreon subscribers (patreon.com/dopeypodcast). The free teaser ends here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Queensland teacher has been banned for life after a tribunal found she groomed and exploited a vulnerable senior student — a case involving manipulation, power imbalance, and catastrophic institutional failure.A trusted educator and her trans (female) lover targeted a teen already on suicide watch, lured her across state lines, and engaged in predatory behaviour that left the victim traumatised and spiralling into addiction.This is just my opinionIntro song is ‘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bring Me Down⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Slippery Slope Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J Fallon Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Slippery Slope Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Slippery Slope YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textJames Banks (now Gutierrez) was born into a crime family and only knew abuse and rage. Groomed to fill the shoes of his Uncle, James was encouraged in his rage and taught how to navigate, survive, and thrive in a world of crime and vengeance. Needless to say, James wasn't happy. In today's riveting testimony, James explains how God used the exposure of his uncle's motivation and the compassionate young woman to soften his heart. But “trying to do good” was not enough. James also needed deep deliverance and finally received it in a powerful encounter with God.❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerhttps://cash.app/$KarlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA#Bibleteaching #deliveranceministry #demons #Christianity #DiscipleshipSupport the show

This week's Mental Man Monday livestream is a raw, culture-driven conversation about burnout, growth, and knowing when it's time to leave a season behind. Izzy Baker opens the episode by recapping the latest PSA: The Mental Health Podcast release, Social Media & You Reloaded Pt. 2, featuring licensed therapist Payton Hogan, and reflects on why conversations around therapy, emotional expression, and suicidal ideation still make many men uncomfortable — especially Black men.From there, the conversation shifts into how early exposure to adult environments can shape long-term dissatisfaction. Using 21 Savage's viral comments about being “clubbed out” as a case study, Izzy breaks down how many men are introduced to nightlife, validation, and external stimulation at a young age — only to feel bored, empty, or restless later in life. The discussion connects club culture, social conditioning, and mental health, questioning whether burnout is less about age and more about repetition without purpose.The livestream then pivots to John Cena's retirement and the psychology of endings. Izzy explores what it means to exit a season with intention — whether it's a career, a relationship, a lifestyle, or an identity you've outgrown. The episode challenges men to recognize when it's time to make a clean break instead of waiting to be forced out, emphasizing the mental toll of staying too long in spaces that no longer serve you.Throughout the conversation, Izzy weaves together faith, personal experience, and cultural commentary — touching on entrepreneurship, financial pressure, family responsibility, and the silent expectations placed on men to “just keep going.” This episode isn't about shaming the past; it's about recognizing patterns, honoring growth, and giving yourself permission to move forward.If you've ever felt tired of the same routines, disconnected from environments you once loved, or unsure how to transition into your next chapter, this Mental Man Monday is for you.Listen. Reflect. And ask yourself what season you're being called to leave behind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package

Every day, we're flooded with information–headlines, opinions, advice, noise. And beneath that deluge of input, we carry stories that tell us how we stay safe and what asking questions will cost us.Certainty too often feels like safety. So we rush to respond before we understand and defend before we discern. We don't pause to reflect or to question the loudest voices in the room–proverbial or otherwise.But certainty at the expense of discernment can damage our connections to each other and to ourselves. Leadership that builds connection and trust for the long term requires us to cultivate the courage to ask questions and follow the answers, even when it's uncomfortable. When we catch an old story running the show and stay curious instead of certain, we can metabolize what's driving reactivity and protection. It's how we stay open, grounded, and self-led in a world that rewards reactivity.My guest in this conversation refers to this practice as faithful skepticism: asking hard questions without abandoning hope. When I read his moving essay, “Groomed by the Church: How The Clash Saved My Soul,” I knew I had to invite him here to discuss the importance of refining our discernment and cultivating skepticism as a vital tool for effective leadership. And how music serves as a powerful trailhead–both as a cultural lightning rod and as a catalyst for self-discovery. David Adey is a multimedia artist based in San Diego, CA. His work has been exhibited at The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Orange County Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Frist Center for The Visual Arts, Oceanside Museum of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, and venues nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in publications including Art in America, LA Weekly, The Huffington Post, Wired Magazine, Thisiscolossal, and PBS. He received his MFA in sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Adey is a professor of art and design at Point Loma Nazarene University.Listen to the full episode to hear:How an outing to see a Black Sabbath cover band inspired David's essayHow the parallels of the Satanic Panic of his youth and our current cultural moment took the essay from journal entry to published workWhy David believes in the power of being offensive with a purposeHow the church's narrow focus on spiritual dangers came at a cost to real life safetyHow David's teenaged experiences inform how he now leads his students and parents his childrenThe impact of his mother's support when he both wanted to reject his musical loves and then reconnect with themWhy faithful skepticism is a powerful antidote for certainty and cynicismLearn more about David Adey:WebsiteInstagram: @davidadey.studioLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Groomed By the Church: How The Clash Saved My Soul | The RumpusSatanic panicJeff KoonsThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, Jonathan HaidtNorth Country, Gillian Welch and David RawlingsLootStar WarsRichard RohrThich Nhat Hanh

New Account linked to Thomas Matthew Crooks shows furry fetish, transgender ideology, Trump Calls for Congress to vote to release the Epstein Files, and Senator John Kennedy and Lynne Patton  join the show. Check Out Our Partners: Hallow: Get 3 months free with a subscription at https://hallow.com/benny Blackout Coffee: http://www.blackoutcoffee.com/benny and use coupon code BENNY for 20% OFF your first order Call Advantage Gold at 800-900-8000 right now and leave a voicemail with your email address. Advantage Gold will send you their Gold Investment Kit — it's a $49 value — free. 120Life: “120/Life is a natural drink that supports healthy blood pressure. See better numbers in 2 weeks or your money back by saving 20% with code BENNY at http://www.120life.com/ ” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Send us a textSauce Mackenzie keeps it all the way real about men, women, and grooming. No performative “internet gender wars”—just grown conversation. We start with why bashing women online is weak, then flip it into a real question for the ladies: do you actually prefer a well-groomed man? And where's the line? Weekly haircuts, manicures and pedicures, dry-cleaned fits, lotions and fragrance—what's too much, what's just right, and what's mandatory?Sauce breaks down his personal code (weekly cuts, clean nails, pressed clothes) and asks the room about eyebrows, facials, beard dye, and the big one: could you date a man with a hair unit? Is that any different than wigs, weaves, or veneers? Let's talk double standards, confidence, and why self-care should be for you—not the internet.He also checks us on bankroll discipline after a rough parlay night—proof that greed is the real villain. Slow flips, one good pick at a time. And he closes with real life game: hygiene > hype. Floss, shower, stay fresh, carry yourself with pride, and the right energy (and partner) will meet you where you are.Tap in, drop your take in the comments, and keep it respectful—this one's about growth, confidence, and better habits for men and women.Support the show

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl isn't just another Epstein chapter—it's a psychological case study in how fear becomes control. In this raw episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, the former Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, to unpack how predators like Epstein and Maxwell systematically identify and break their targets. Giuffre's memoir lays bare every step—from her father's early betrayal to the moment she realized fear, not freedom, ruled her life. Dreeke explains how Epstein's network weaponized shame, isolation, and manipulation to create compliant victims—and why trauma's distortion of memory doesn't discredit survivors. This is not tabloid talk. It's an anatomy of exploitation told through behavioral science, human vulnerability, and institutional failure. Together, Tony and Robin dig into the core question: why did so many powerful people stay silent? #VirginiaGiuffre #JeffreyEpstein #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #GhislaineMaxwell #BehavioralAnalysis #Trafficking #SurvivorPsychology #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #AbuseDynamics #NobodyGirl #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl isn't just another Epstein chapter—it's a psychological case study in how fear becomes control. In this raw episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, the former Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, to unpack how predators like Epstein and Maxwell systematically identify and break their targets. Giuffre's memoir lays bare every step—from her father's early betrayal to the moment she realized fear, not freedom, ruled her life. Dreeke explains how Epstein's network weaponized shame, isolation, and manipulation to create compliant victims—and why trauma's distortion of memory doesn't discredit survivors. This is not tabloid talk. It's an anatomy of exploitation told through behavioral science, human vulnerability, and institutional failure. Together, Tony and Robin dig into the core question: why did so many powerful people stay silent? #VirginiaGiuffre #JeffreyEpstein #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #GhislaineMaxwell #BehavioralAnalysis #Trafficking #SurvivorPsychology #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #AbuseDynamics #NobodyGirl #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl isn't just another Epstein chapter—it's a psychological case study in how fear becomes control. In this raw episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski  sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, the former Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, to unpack how predators like Epstein and Maxwell systematically identify and break their targets. Giuffre's memoir lays bare every step—from her father's early betrayal to the moment she realized fear, not freedom, ruled her life. Dreeke explains how Epstein's network weaponized shame, isolation, and manipulation to create compliant victims—and why trauma's distortion of memory doesn't discredit survivors. This is not tabloid talk. It's an anatomy of exploitation told through behavioral science, human vulnerability, and institutional failure. Together, Tony and Robin dig into the core question: why did so many powerful people stay silent? #VirginiaGiuffre #JeffreyEpstein #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #GhislaineMaxwell #BehavioralAnalysis #Trafficking #SurvivorPsychology #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #AbuseDynamics #NobodyGirl #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

When Meta's own policies let AI bots whisper “every inch of you is a masterpiece” to kids — it wasn't a glitch, it was approved. This isn't an accident. It's a business model. And the Real Story is chilling that when children become the product, innocence becomes expendable.   This episode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty 

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Bob Motta Breaks Down The Sandra Birchmore Case: Groomed by a Cop, Silenced Forever Sandra Birchmore's story is one of betrayal at every level. A bright young woman who entered the Canton, MA police explorer program at 14, she was groomed for years by officer Matthew Farwell — a man twice her age and sworn to protect the community. By 23, she was pregnant and hopeful about her future. Weeks later, she was found dead. Initially ruled a suicide, her death is now the centerpiece of a federal murder case. Farwell faces charges not only for Sandra's exploitation but for strangling her and staging the scene. Even worse, he wasn't the only one. Other officers have since been forced out, stripped of certification, or implicated in the pattern of abuse. This segment examines how grooming works, how predators exploit positions of authority, and why parents and communities often miss the red flags. It's an entry point into a larger story of power abused, trust betrayed, and a system that looked the other way for too long. Hashtags:  #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #PoliceCorruption #TrueCrimePodcast #Grooming #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #AbuseOfPower #DarkPsychology Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Today we are very excited to welcome Danny Rensch to the podcast! Lovers of chess may know Danny as an international chess champion and co-founder of Chess.com—but did you know he was also raised in a cult?In this interview, Danny discusses the release of his new book, Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life, which tells the story of his upbringing in the Church of Immortal Consciousness. Groomed by the cult's leader, Steven Camp, to become a chess grandmaster, Danny was separated from his family at a young age and taught that his ultimate purpose in life was to bring awareness to the religion through chess.Listen along to learn more about:-The Church of Immortal Consciousness, their beliefs, and its founders-Danny's training with alcoholic chess master Igor Ivanov-Danny's struggles with substances and addiction, and how these were fostered by “the collective”-Danny's career as a chess master and how it ultimately led him to co-found Chess.comDanny Rensch's book Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life is out now! Let's help him get on the bestseller list by purchasing the book here!Show NotesYouTubeMormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:One-time or recurring donation through DonorboxSupport us on PatreonPayPalVenmoOur Platforms:YouTubePatreonSpotifyApple PodcastsContact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Social Media:Insta: @mormstoriesTikTok: @mormonstoriespodcastJoin the Discord

Three men say their trusted female teachers groomed and assaulted them as teens. Dr. Phil exposes the hidden crisis of women abusing power in America's classrooms. Dr. Phil exposes a disturbing trend, female teachers turning into sexual predators. Michael, Justin, and Mason bravely share how their lives were shattered by women entrusted to educate them. Michael and Justin say they were 16 and 17 when their 25-year-old teacher began offering help with homework but it escalated to off-campus encounters, alcohol, drugs, and sex. Mason was only 11 when he says his married 35-year-old teacher violated him. Joined by attorneys Zach Runyan and Jon Marko, the men reveal how schools and social media failed to spot the red flags. Defense attorney Christy Jack who has represented multiple female teachers charged with sexual assault offers psychological insight into why women offend. And a convicted former teacher breaks her silence in an emotional sit-down with Dr. Phil. What causes a woman to betray her role as a protector? And are schools doing enough to prevent this? This episode is brought to you by: Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil      Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #DrPhil #TeacherScandal #FemalePredators #ClassroomAbuse #GroomingAwareness #JusticeForSurvivors #StopSexualAbuse #TrueCrime #SchoolSafety #AbuseOfPower