Content warning: infant death Lucy Letby is a piece of crap who used her position as a nurse to cause harm to the most vulnerable among us. She was recently convicted of 7 counts of murder and 6 counts of attempted murder in the UK. We explore the case and drag her plenty. Check out our Patreon! Support us for $1/month for a shoutout, or $3/month f…

In today's episode of BioPsychoSocial, Jordan and Kayla dive deep into the enigmatic world of psychopaths, shedding light on the shadowy corners of the human psyche. Join them as they explore the chilling insights from the groundbreaking book, "Without Conscience" by renowned psychologist Robert Hare. Sources: Without Conscience: the Disturbing Wor…

Here's part 2! We, too, watched the Max series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace", about the Barnett family's adoption of a little girl from Ukraine. Related by some to the film The Orphan, in which an adult woman poses as a young orphaned girl to prey on vulnerable families, this case called Natalia's true age and identity into question. Take no …

We're jumping on the bandwagon. We, too, watched the Max series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace", about the Barnett family's adoption of a little girl from Ukraine. Related by some to the film The Orphan, in which an adult woman poses as a young orphaned girl to prey on vulnerable families, this case called Natalia's true age and identity into q…

Hey we're back! This episode is about a whole town taking justice into their own hands to take down "the town bully," Ken Rex McElroy. Sources: Wikipedia No One Saw A Thing (YouTube) (Sundance Now) The Midwest Crime Files: The Curse of Skidmore, MO Check out our Patreon! Support us for $1/month for a shoutout, or $3/month for access to unedited vid…

H. H. Holmes, born Herman Webster Mudgett, is reported to be "America's First Serial Killer." Do we really want to give someone that credit? Anyway, most of what we "know" about him is fake news. Today, Jordan and Kayla discuss the true details. Sources: H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (documentary, 2004)H. H. Holmes on Wikipedia Check …

Count how many times we have to remind ourselves of the pronounciation of this one. Prion diseases are terrifying, that's the summary. Now go play Plague, Inc. Sources: CDC Website Friendly Neighborhood Immunologist discusses prion diseases Check out our Patreon! Support us for $1/month for a shoutout, or $3/month for access to unedited video of ea…

Jordan and Kayla explore the murder of Bobby Franks at the hands of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy Chicago men in their late teens who really thought they'd get away with it (if it wasn't for 60% of Chicagoans who wanted them dead). Sources:In Search Of History - Born Killers: Leopold And Loeb (History Channel Documentary)American Exp…

Back from a brief holiday hiatus, Jordan and Kayla tell the story of how America's Unknown Child finally got a name, 6 decades after his body was discovered. Check out our Patreon! Support us for $1/month for a shoutout, or $3/month for access to unedited video of each podcast episode and monthly additional content. Follow us on Instagram and Twitt…

Far from the case that was sensationalized across major media and many podcasts (only some shade), the murders of Michelle Mishcon and John Stevens at the hands of 19-year-old Austin Harrouff during a psychotic episode. There's a lot to unpack for both of us, and indeed we unpack. Sources: Dr. Phillip Resnick's forensic psychiatric evaluation Clini…

Jordan and Kayla talk about the Kourtney Kardashian of the serial killer world, Jeffrey Dahmer. This episode focuses heavily on psychological analysis of both Jeffrey and the Dahmer family. Sources: Jeffrey Dahmer: The Milwaukee Cannibal (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories Confessions Of A Serial Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer Talks To Stone Phillips Check …

Let's talk about the Casey Anthony case--listen to us before you listen to this actual pile of garbage talk on her new documentary. Oh, and you might want to check on your most toxic ex--they're probably partying with her. Sources: Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48: Death of Caylee Anthony Judgment of Casey Anthony with Ashleigh Banfield TikTo…

We're back after a long summer hiatus! Welcome to season 3. Today we chat about The Jeffrey Dahmer Story as well as a few cases that captured our attention over the summer. Cameo by Clover. CW: child abuse/murder, cannibalism Sources: Mexico News Daily: Andres Filomeno Mendoza Wiki Article on Victoria Check out our new Patreon! Support us for $1/mo…

Jordan and Kayla explore the history and impacts of Cabrini Green, a housing project in Chicago that became infamous for its crime and danger. Later, it became central in backlash and criticism about racist housing policies akin to segregation. Sources 70 Acres in Chicago Crisis On Federal Street (PBS, 1987). As reported by Hodding Carter Check out…

During the first half of the 20th century, Henrietta Lacks unknowingly made a contribution to science...without her consent. Henrietta, a black woman, was admitted to Johns Hopkins for cancer treatment, where an immortal cell line was procured from her cancerous cells. Jordan provides most of the info on this one, including ethics and research sinc…

What would you do if you found your double? Jordan and Kayla breakdown the documentary Three Identical Strangers (2018, can be found on Hulu) about triplets who meet each other at 19. Along with their new siblings, they discover that they were subjects in an experiment which neither they nor their adoptive parents consented to... CW: suicide Please…

Add this to your list of reasons not to (or to give pause to) have kids. Sharon Carr was 12 years old when she brutally murdered 18-year-old Katie Rackliffe in cold blood. And she almost got away with it, if it wasn't for her big mouth... Content warning: child abuse Sources: Jo Frost on Britain's Killer Kids: Sharon Carr (season 1, episode 3. 2017…

This week we look into the Darlie Routier case. The 90s were a wonderful time for fashion, music, and apparently, mothers murdering their children. We are dying to hear your opinions on whether Darlie Routier is guilty. Our source is 20/20: Season 42 ep 35: The Last Defense (2019) Check out our new Patreon! Support us for $1/month for a shoutout, o…

Let's take a deep dive into Christian fundamentalism, why people are so attracted to it, and what makes it harmful. Just in time for Jesus' birthday. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/fundamentalism https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-health https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/risk/prep/cd…

Happy Thanksgiving! This one comes with a few content warnings for mentions of domestic violence, rape/sexual assault, and for those of you with weak stomachs. Put down the leftovers until after you've listened. Indigenous Peoples Month Resources: Dig Deep (clean water) MMI Who is Missing (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People) Rethinking Thanksgi…

Jordan and Kayla explore Britney Spears' conservatorship, including what lead up to her mental health crisis and why we should be taking a good look at how we treat these delicate situations. Sources: New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears; Controlling Britney Spears Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biopsychpod, and find us on Facebook …

15-year-old Martha Moxley was murdered the night of October 30th, 1975 in the affluent town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Neither Martha nor her family have ever received justice. What happened to her on mischief night more than 40 years ago? Sources: Murder in Greenwich: The Martha Moxley Case Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley Follow us o…

We start this new season off with a bang. Everyone loves a good cult story. CW: child abuse Sources: LAVER, PAUL KAIHLA, ROSS. “THE ANT HILL KIDS | Maclean’s | FEBRUARY 8, 1993.” Maclean’s | The Complete Archive, https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1993/2/8/the-ant-hill-kids. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021. Wagner, Bonnie Lou. “The Deadly Messiah.” Very Bad…

Jordan and Kayla delve into the details of the film Girl, Interrupted, which came out in 1999 and is based on the memoir of the same name by Susanna Kaysen. The film takes place in the late 1960s and follows Susanna over the 18 months that she receives psychiatric treatment at a private mental health facility. We discuss history, diagnoses, and tre…

Here's a doozy: we explore the inner workings of the Love Has Won cult, whose leader was recently discovered dead and mummified in Colorado. You can just say "partner," Amy, you don't have to call him "Father God." Sources: Weird Reads with Emily Louise: The INSANE Story of the Love Has Won & Amy Carlson Ask a Mortician: Is it Legal to Mummify Your…

We'reee baaack! In this episode, we break down the case of Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter. In 2014, Conrad was encouraged to complete a suicide attempt via text by his girlfriend MIchelle Carter. At the time, Roy was 18 and Carter 17. All info comes from the 2019 HBO documentary I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter. This episod…

Well, one extreme haunt in particular. Jordan and Kayla discuss the logic, ethics, and questionable decisions that go into running and participating in an extreme haunt. All info comes from the 2017 "documentary" (side eye) The Blackout Experiments, which you can find on Tubi or Amazon Prime Video. CW: discussion of physical and sexual abuse Follow…

Jordan and Kayla both share their favorite urban legends. The podcast was coming...from inside the house! CW: suicide Sources: www.scaryforkids.com https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150126-how-to-create-an-urban-legend http://home.iscte-iul.pt/~fgvs/Dundes%20bloody.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-transplant Follow us on Instagram an…

Jordan and Kayla review the 2015 murder of Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard. Surely you've heard about this case, but in case you haven't, it involves teen love, Munchausen's syndrome, and nine hours of self-love in a McDonalds. Information comes from the 2017 HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biopsychpod, and…

It's a double-feature! Kinda. Kayla and Jordan both review the HBO documentary film Beware the Slenderman about the 2016 case from Waukesha, Winsconsin where two twelve-year-old girls stabbed their friend to gain Slenderman's favor. Don't worry--we explain what that means, as well as diving into kids incarcerated and the mental health aspect of the…

Episode Notes In the spirit of listicles, Jordan joins in on the fun by sharing the most common medical misconceptions that she comes across. Get in, losers, we're practicing CPR. Sources: CDC. (2020, September 1). Misconceptions about flu vaccines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm Guill…

Consider this the podcast version of a listicle. Kayla has compiled the disorders found most often on those "top ten" lists about mental illnesses and dug up actual information on them for you. Is it Cotard's Delusion if I feel like a zombie at work? Sources are Healthline and Wikipedia. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biopsychpod, and find us …

Mental healthcare has a long way to go, true, but it has come a long way from where it used to be. Today, Jordan tells the story of Nellie Bly, a 23-year-old reporter for the New York World, and her expose on an asylum...after being admitted as a patient. Source: Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly, 1887. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biops…

Here we go, folks. Kayla takes us into the jungles of Guyana and past the gates of Jonestown for the final days of The People's Temple. CW: Suicide Source: Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost (ABC)--find it on Hulu Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biopsychpod, and find us on Facebook too!Music by JayMan at https://bit.ly/2uWO2jO…

We're back after a brief summer hiatus! This episode, Kayla begins to delve into the life and times of famous religious leader, Jim Jones, who would later go on to found Jonestown in Guyana. Settle in and prepare your homily for the chickens, it's cult time! Sources: Jonestown. (n.d.). HISTORY. Retrieved August 24, 2020, from https://www.history.co…

In this episode I explore some of the reasons behind why people practice self defeating behaviors and will make every excuse in the book but never do the self-reflection and take ownership for the part they play in their own situation. >>Subscribe Here<< for Great Video Content!!!>>Message Me Here<< If you want to further discuss this topic!Humbly …

During this episode, Jordan explores the epidemiology of typhoid fever and the famous case of "Typhoid" Mary Mallon. Please wash your hands after listening to this episode (and after all bathroom trips). Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, September 28). https://www.cdc.gov/typhoid-fever/index.html Marineli, F., Tsoucalas, G…

In this episode I discuss my thought on how what we eat may not only affect our physical health, but also our mental health and wellbeing. Eating well a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and nutrients may be associated with achieving optimal mental health. (Bonus) follow the link for healthy recipe from Chef Rakesha Dandridge of Addition Kitche…

In this episode I talk about my change process and how I got to this point in my life. This is an introduction to the world with some diclosure about my past. I hope that my story can help inspire someone to make some changes in their life also. >>Subscribe Here<< for Great Video Content!!! >>Message Me Here<< If you want to further discuss this to…

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Anatoly Moskvin was once a well-respected academic in his small city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. That is, until police made the gruesome discovery of some of his homemade "friends" on a fateful day in 2011. Listen to Kayla attempt Russian pronunciations and explore the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Sources: Delong, W. (2019, February 12). Russian man…

Tarrare was a mysterious man who, in the late 18th century, ran about the French countryside, loose skin flapping in the wind, devouring live puppies and kittens. Join Jordan for an intensive investigation into his life and death, and the human digestive tract. Don't listen while eating. Sources: Bryce, E. (2017, December 5). How your digestive sys…

What have you heard about Sarah Winchester and her Mystery House, known to her as "Llanada Villa"? What would you do with limitless amounts of money? Kayla reviews the life of Sarah, who was born in our home state of Connecticut, and how the legends leave out her brilliance, innovation, and philanthropy. References: Bbc religions - spiritualism: Hi…

Today Jordan explains the medical ailments behind some common conditions seen during (the very problematic era of) freak shows. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Hormone Health Network (acromegaly) Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biopsychpod, and find us on Facebook too! Music by JayMan at https://b…

This lockdown special, Kayla is again joined by her sister Alexis to regale you with tales of women so desperate to be mothers, they're willing to jury-rig a C-section to snatch a baby. Originally recorded March 21, 2020 Bartlette, D. R. (2019, June 14). Fetal abductors: They would kill for a baby. Medium. https://medium.com/@delanirbartlette/fetal…

We're back and we missed you! This episode, Kayla explores the defunct rebirthing therapy and how it lead to the tragic death of 10-year-old Candace Newmaker. Now you be safe out there, apple tits. Sources: Crowder, C., & Lowe, P. (2000, October 29). Her name was Candace: Promises broken, a killing in therapy, a life erased. Denver Rocky Mountain N…

A special lockdown bonus with Kayla and special guest, her sister Alexis. We discuss the mystical MacDonald Triad, which many purport to be a predictor of violence, especially with serial killers. But is it accurate? Get your pitchforks out. And stay healthy, please. Sources: Grafman, J., Schwab, K., Warden, D., Pridgen, A., Brown, H. R., & Salazar…

On this episode, Jordan explains the life of Rosemary Kennedy, a famous recipient of then-popular prefrontal lobotomies. Lobotomies were used to treat a variety of mental illnesses and behavioral "issues." Sources: Gordon, M. (2015, October 6). ‘Rosemary: The hidden kennedy daughter,’ by kate clifford larson. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes…

Jordan explores the Radium Girls, women who worked in the watch making industry who were exposed to toxic levels of radium without proper protective equipment, some of whom worked in Waterbury, CT. As if you didn't have enough to rage about right now. Sources: Roberts, W. C. (2017). Facts and ideas from anywhere. Proceedings (Baylor University. Med…

Join us as Jordan recounts the story of the Sodder Family, who lost nearly all of their children in a mysterious house fire in the 1940s. Surely they couldn't have survived...or could they? Source:Abbott, K. (2012, December 25). The children who went up in smoke. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-…