Something Was Wrong

The Wonder of Under

Cindy Lynn Sawyer

This album contained the original version of the song "U Think U," which was covered for the podcast's season theme song. The cover was performed by Abayomi.

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Thank you so much to the incredibly talented Abayomi Lewis for this season's gorgeous cover of Gladrag's original song, You Think You, from their album Wonder Under, Thank you to music producer, Janice J.P. Pacheco, for their work on this cover recorded at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, California.

Working for Justice

Amy B. Chesler

It was mentioned that Amy B. Chesler used the name Rory in her book, which was due to be published, because the name Jesse was difficult for her to use repeatedly.

Why Does He Do That?

Lundy Bancroft

It was recommended for its insights into controlling and abusive behavior, helping the speaker understand the subtle ways her ex-husband was controlling her.

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One book I really highly recommend is Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft.

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

The speaker read this book later and found it helpful in understanding the connection between the body and mental health, aiding their healing process.

The Chronicles of Narnia (Box Set)

C. S. Lewis

The speaker was given this book on their first date; they enjoyed it at the time.

The Notebook

Nicholas Sparks

The speaker mentioned reading many books by Nicholas Sparks and that she was obsessed with the idea of love, implying she enjoyed his romantic novels.

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I would read all of those books too by Nicholas Sparks.

A Child Called "It"

Dave Pelzer

The book was described as the speaker's "Bible" after their escape from abuse, offering comfort and highlighting striking similarities to their own experience. It was mentioned as something that helped them.

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After I read that book, a child called it, it was the first thing I read right after I got out and it became my Bible. It was so comforting.

Happily Never After

Lynn Painter

It was mentioned that Nancy, the main character in the podcast episode, was a romance mystery writer and that all of the books she wrote involved murders.

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She was a romance mystery writer.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (Dsm-5-Tr(r))

American Psychiatric Association

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, outlines and describes the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. It was explained that individuals must experience specific symptoms under specific categories in order to receive a clinical diagnosis.

Position of the Day Playbook

Nerve.com

This publication details the differences in PTSD between men and women, explaining that the lifetime prevalence rate of PTSD is about 5 to 6% in men compared to 10 to 12% in women.

Without Conscience

Robert D. Hare

The author, Robert D. Hare, discussed the disturbing world of psychopaths. Victims of psychopaths often question their own gullibility and wonder how they could have fallen for the psychopath's lies. However, the author stressed that everyone is vulnerable to manipulation by a skilled and determined psychopath, even those who study them.

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The following excerpts are from his book, Without Conscience. The disturbing world of psychopaths among us.

The Mother Next Door

Andrea Dunlop

The Mother Next Door is a book about Munchausen by Proxy, it was written by Andrea Dunlop and was scheduled to be released in February 2025 by St. Martin's Press.

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I am the creator of Nobody Should Believe Me, an investigative true crime podcast about Munchausen by Proxy and the author of The Mother Next Door, Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy, which comes out February 2025 from St. Martin's Press.