Author Andrea Dunlop is looking for answers. When her older sister was first investigated for Munchausen by Proxy abuse more than a decade ago, it tore her family apart. This catastrophic series of events sent Dunlop on a journey to understand this most taboo form of abuse. In this groundbreaking podcast, she talks to some of the top experts in the world to explore the criminology and psychopathology behind Munchausen by Proxy and to reveal the wide swath of destruction these perpetrators leave in their wake.
In each season, Dunlop investigates a case: speaking to friends, family members, doctors, law enforcement, child protection workers, and experts. Nobody Should Believe Me unravels these complex and terrifying stories, shedding light on an unspeakable crime.
"A rich and harrowing chronicle of the condition." --The New York Times
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The Current State of Vaccine Hesitancy with Tara Haelle
Oct 15, 2026
Andrea is joined by science journalist Tara Haelle for a conversation about vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, and the rise of science denialism. They discuss common concerns about vaccine safety, and Tara…
Episode 4: The Whistleblower
Oct 09, 2026
As the fallout from John Cox’s case fractures the staff at Children’s Wisconsin, communication breaks down and other children are left at risk. With NBC journalist Mike Hixenbaugh’s reporting helping…
Introducing: Not Just A Terrible Story
Oct 09, 2026
Fifteen year-old Stacie Love was just a sophomore when she met the young, charismatic English teacher, Brett Fischer. He was the "cool" teacher, and she wanted to be his favorite student. Twenty…
Episode 3: Collateral Damage
Oct 01, 2026
John Cox’s plea deal brings the criminal case to an end, but the story is far from over. As Cox and his wife turn their attention to a lawsuit against Children’s Wisconsin, the damage from the case…
Episode 2: Fifteen Experts
Sep 24, 2026
For months, John Cox tells doctors, CPS, law enforcement, and the media that he accidentally rolled onto his infant daughter while they were sleeping. But when a new piece of evidence is uncovered…
Episode 1: “You Guys Have it Completely Wrong”
Sep 17, 2026
Dr. John Cox is investigated for abuse after doctors at his own hospital find unexplained injuries on his infant daughter. As the case unfolds, a media narrative takes hold, casting Cox as the victim…
Special Report: John Cox
Sep 10, 2026
After the end of a season, some cases leave questions that are difficult to let go. In Nobody Should Believe Me’s first-ever special report, Andrea takes a closer look at the case of Dr. John Cox…
INTRODUCING: The Burden | Bad Cops
Sep 04, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland likes to call itself Charm City. But you have to wonder: Is the nickname ironic? Consider one of the city's star cops, a sergeant so accomplished that he earned his own nickname…
When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 2
Sep 03, 2026
Andrea continues her conversation with The Final Hours hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole about the realities of creating true crime content. They talk about the emotional toll of repeatedly…
When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1
Aug 28, 2026
In part 1 of Andrea’s conversation with the co-hosts of The Final Hours, Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, the trio talks about what it means to cover true crime when crime is already part of your…
INTRODUCING: The Final Hours
Aug 27, 2026
In this episode, we're joined by Andrea Dunlop, host of Nobody Should Believe Me, to examine the haunting case of Madeleine McCann. On the evening of May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann…
PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2
Aug 20, 2026
Her critics say Gypsy Rose Blanchard can't keep her story straight. So Javier sat down with her for almost three hours and asked about all of it. The pills through the feeding tube. The video where…
PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 1
Aug 13, 2026
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is the most beloved convicted murderer in America. Half the country sees a victim. The other half thinks she conned everyone, including her mother.
Javier spent months trying to…
The Making of Love Trapped with Stephani Young
Aug 07, 2026
After listening to Love Trapped, Andrea invited host Stephani Young to discuss the investigation behind the series. Together, they explore what happens when evidence collides with public perception…
Love Trapped with Mishelle and Chalice
Aug 06, 2026
Andrea is joined by two fan favorites, Chalice Howard and Mishelle Roberts. They catch up on life, reflect on how their friendships began through Nobody Should Believe Me, and share stories from…
Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Family, and Breaking the Cycle
Jul 31, 2026
Rob Scheer grew up in the foster care system, aging out and experiencing homelessness before eventually becoming a foster and adoptive parent himself. In his book, A Forever Family, and through his…
Inside the Child Welfare System with Dr. Anu Partap Part 2
Jul 24, 2026
In part two of Andrea's conversation with foster care pediatrician Dr. Anu Partap, they move beyond debates about child welfare reform to examine what actually helps keep children safe. Together…
Inside the Child Welfare System with Dr. Anu Partap Part 1
Jul 23, 2026
Dr. Anu Partap has spent decades caring for children and families at the intersection of medicine and child welfare. In this first part of Andrea's conversation with the foster care pediatrician…
What Makes a Con Work with Jordan Harbinger Part 2
Jul 17, 2026
Andrea and Jordan Harbinger wrap up their conversation with a deeper look at Netflix's Inside the Manosphere, unpacking the business behind these influencers and why so many young men are drawn into…
What Makes a Con Work with Jordan Harbinger Part 1
Jul 16, 2026
Longtime friend and fellow podcaster Jordan Harbinger joins Andrea for a conversation about deception, persuasion, and the rise of the online manosphere. From professional con artists to internet…
Rethinking Child Welfare with Alan Dettlaff
Jul 09, 2026
This week we're sharing Andrea's extended Season 7 conversation with professor and author Alan Dettlaff. Together they explore the history of the child welfare system, the tension between protecting…
Who Speaks for the Children with Elizabeth Bartholet
Jul 02, 2026
During our Season 7 conversation about the parents' rights movement, Andrea spoke with Professor Elizabeth Bartholet, who recently retired from Harvard Law School after more than three decades…
Child-Centered Advocacy with Roxanna Asgarian
Jun 25, 2026
In this extended conversation from season 7, Andrea sits down with journalist and author Roxanna Asgarian. Together, they explore how media narratives shape public understanding of child protective…
Season 7 Mailbag Part 2
Jun 19, 2026
Andrea and Myrriah are back for part two of our season seven mailbag, revisiting some of the conversations that generated the most discussion this season. As they reflect on some of the biggest…
Season 7 Mailbag Part 1
Jun 18, 2026
Andrea and executive producer Myrriah are back on the mic for part one of our season seven mailbag episode: answering listener questions, reflecting on the stories that resonated most this season…
Introducing: Aaron | Betrayal Weekly
Jun 12, 2026
Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts.
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Kyle's Story
Jun 11, 2026
In the season seven finale, Andrea spoke with Kyle about his experience surviving Munchausen by proxy abuse. In this bonus episode, we're sharing an extended cut of that conversation, giving Kyle the…
What We Get Wrong About Abuse and How to Prevent It with Dr. Jackie Campbell
Jun 04, 2026
In this bonus conversation, Andrea sits down with intimate partner violence researcher Jacquelyn Campbell to look at how complex issues like domestic violence and child abuse really are, compared to…
S07 E10: The Stakes
May 28, 2026
As we close our season, we hear from two people whose lives were forever altered by child abuse; and in doing so examine what’s really at stake when the media misrepresents child abuse cases and the…
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