In 2018, seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso was murdered by her father during court-ordered, unsupervised visitation—despite repeated safety warnings from her mother. This tragedy sparked a legislative revolution. Today, we break down 'Kayden’s Law': what it is, how it’s fundamentally changing custody courts, and why it’s a necessary tool in identifying homicide risk. We explore the shift toward mandatory judicial training on domestic violence and why a history of abuse must now supersede the default 'presumption of shared parenting.'"

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

You're dating a new person. Your firends love (or hate) them way more than you think they should.

The new man in your life started off so promising, but one day the mask of perfection slips.

There's something "off" about your new girlfriend, but every time you try to confront it, you come out looking like the crazy one.

If any of this sounds familiar, tune in and listen as we discuss some basic signs that the person you're dating might actually be a psychopath.

And check out Jeannine's new book, "Psychopaths in the Wild: A Field Guide"

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Domestic violence isn’t always physical abuse; sometimes, it’s a terrifying display of coercive control that ends in a fatal crash. Today, we bridge the gap between toxic relationship dynamics and the link between suicidality and homicidality. We look at how Mackenzie Shirilla’s case fits into a broader pattern of 'if I can’t have it, nobody can' mentality. We also weigh in on the national debate sparked by The Crash: how do we teach our children the value of life when they seem convinced they are above the consequences of taking it? This is a deep dive into the intersection of adolescent impulsivity, forensic evidence, and the lack of parental accountability.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Join us this week as we talk a little bit more about our backgrounds, how we got here, and why we do the work we do

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

When the statutory criteria for an AMBER Alert forces police to wait, minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Today, we look at the trial and sentencing of Tanner Horner for the capital murder of Athena Strand. We analyze the failed defense strategies presented by his legal team in the spring of 2026—including mitigating pleas regarding autism spectrum disorder and childhood trauma—and explore why the jury rejected a life sentence. Crucially, we dive into how Athena's mother transformed her unimaginable grief into legislative action, pushing through Texas’s 'Athena Alert' law to protect future children.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Join us this week to chat a little about our crime con plans and the worst pharmacy experience of Jeannine's life

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

When Caroline Muirhead turned informant against her fiancé, she expected the protection of the law. Instead, she was met with what critics call 'shocking stupidity and neglect.' We dive into the documentary Should I Marry a Murderer? to analyze how Police Scotland allegedly abandoned their star witness. We discuss the psychological spiral that followed—including Caroline’s descent into drug use and her controversial decision to move back in with the killer while acting as a secret operative. It’s a somber look at the high price of doing the right thing in a broken justice system.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Join us for a quick chat about the unfolding situation involving a man accusing a female executive colleague at one of the biggest banks in the world of sexual harassment. We warn against trial by social media and discuss implicit bias while considering the messy landscape of “internal investigations.” The stakes are high and the public airing of details can make recovery for a victim or falsely accused more difficult.

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Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.