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Nobody Should Believe Me

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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 ​ ​ (LM032423)

Chart trend

Position in the True Crime chart (US), last 90 days.

#9
all-time peak
2
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Special Report: John Cox

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

Sep 10
3 min

INTRODUCING: The Burden | Bad Cops

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

Sep 4
2 min

When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 2

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 emo

Sep 3
57 min

When True Crime Hits Home with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, Part 1

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 cr

Aug 28
52 min

INTRODUCING: The Final Hours

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-y

Aug 27
57 min

PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 2

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 fe

Aug 20
45 min

PRETEND: The Gypsy Rose Obsession, Part 1

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.

Aug 13
39 min

The Making of Love Trapped with Stephani Young

After listening to Love Trapped, Andrea invited host Stephani Young to discuss the investigation behind the series. Together, they explore what happens when evidence coll

Aug 7
1 h 17 min

Love Trapped with Mishelle and Chalice

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

Aug 6
1 h 02 min

Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Family, and Breaking the Cycle

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 Fore

Jul 31
1 h 01 min

Inside the Child Welfare System with Dr. Anu Partap Part 2

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

Jul 24
40 min

Inside the Child Welfare System with Dr. Anu Partap Part 1

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

Jul 23
54 min

What Makes a Con Work with Jordan Harbinger Part 2

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 m

Jul 17
50 min

What Makes a Con Work with Jordan Harbinger Part 1

Longtime friend and fellow podcaster Jordan Harbinger joins Andrea for a conversation about deception, persuasion, and the rise of the online manosphere. From professiona

Jul 16
50 min

Rethinking Child Welfare with Alan Dettlaff

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, th

Jul 9
1 h 10 min

Who Speaks for the Children with Elizabeth Bartholet

During our Season 7 conversation about the parents' rights movement, Andrea spoke with Professor Elizabeth Bartholet, who recently retired from Harvard Law School after m

Jul 2
1 h 07 min

Child-Centered Advocacy with Roxanna Asgarian

In this extended conversation from season 7, Andrea sits down with journalist and author Roxanna Asgarian. Together, they explore how media narratives shape public unders

Jun 25
1 h 11 min

Season 7 Mailbag Part 2

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

Jun 19
1 h 08 min

Season 7 Mailbag Part 1

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 r

Jun 18
55 min

Introducing: Aaron | Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts.   *** Listen to Betrayal Weekly:

Jun 12
56 min

Chart positions

Where Nobody Should Believe Me ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#108 ▲ 6 True Crime US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

As a school based psychologist for 24 years this podcast has reinforced and introduced me to the the nuances of Munchausen. I know I’ve witnessed variations throughout my career and the lack of information from healthcare to CPS is incredible . You are bringing needed attention to this and I can only hope it somehow leads to more awareness across systems .

missydeluxe74 · Dec 2024

I have worked for years with young children with disabilities. Much of my work has been home based and I have seen medical child abuse in person. I didn’t always know what to do with my suspicions. Andrea’s coverage of this topic and the legitimacy and compassion she brings to it have taught me a lot. I hope that everyone can listen and learn something about how to help kids.

OGIrish · Dec 2024

As a licensed trauma therapist and child abuse survivor myself - though I didn’t experience MBP - I found this podcast to be very well done and most importantly, as a survivor, healing. Andrea’s passion and thorough handling of both the personal and complicated nature of this diagnoses make it hard not to binge. I listened to season 4 first, then 1, 2 and now I’m 2/3 done with 3. I disagree with the podcaster and child abuse “expert” Jessica who says that Stockholm Syndrome is not real. It certainly is real. It is at the extreme end of a “fawn” trauma response. My favorite seasons so far are 4 and 1. I found there was less repetition and the reporting and stories had a natural flow. Highly recommend for educational content and I am grateful to have the added bonus of healing. Thank You Andrea and others on this team.

Mockingbird LK · Dec 2024

Thank you for this excellent work, Andrea. You’ve helped me understand my own family’s issues and helped me find more freedom from thinking I could’ve healed them.

Lisel P. · Nov 2024

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