SO there have been new text messages released in the Cornell case, and we see patterns that we notice in our regular jobs as well. What does it mean that she texted them back the days after? Does it change the calculus of culpability? We discuss the clinical situatioms where we see similar behaviors, what these massages might signify, and how we personally talk about it

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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.

This week, we reflect on the heartbreaking tragedy of actress Hayden Panettiere, whose recent death from an accidental drug overdose brought a devastating end to a lifelong struggle with public scrutiny, trauma, and domestic abuse. We examine her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, analyzing her candid reflections on child stardom, postpartum depression, and the coercive dynamics of abusive relationships. We break down the psychological mechanics of trauma bonding—why breaking free from an abusive partner is rarely a straight line—and honor her fierce love and sacrifices for her daughter, Kaya.

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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 episode as we discuss the case of Christa Pike and the failure of the state to execute her. What does this imply for the justice system? What do they do now?

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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.