Episode 27: Daniel Mackler: A Former Therapist’s Critique
Former therapist Daniel Mackler offers a critical insider’s perspective on the mental health field, exposing the flaws and hidden harms within the therapy system. We discuss why he left the profession, the ways therapy can sometimes do more harm than good, and what he believes needs to change.
Episode 26: Reunification Therapy: A Court Ordered Nightmare
In the conclusion of Maya and Justin’s story, we reveal what it meant for Maya to be legally kidnapped—cut off from her father, family, and friends for seven months—and the harrowing escape that brought her and her little brother back home. But their fight didn’t end there. Even after breaking free, they faced a court system determined to silence them. Reunification therapy is supposed to heal families, but for too many children, it’s a weapon of control. Maya and Justin’s story is a warning—because if it can happen to them, it can happen to anyone.
Episode 25: Reunification Therapy: Maya and Justin’s Story
Within this episode, we hear from a father and daughter about a court-ordered intervention that claims to heal families — but often silences the very people it’s meant to help.
What happens when children’s voices are ignored? When protecting them is framed as a crime?
We’ll explore one family’s experience inside the controversial world of reunification therapy — and how the system designed to keep families together can become the final step in tearing them apart.
Episode 24: Reunification Therapy: Rachel’s Story
This week, we continue our deep dive into the family court system with an exclusive interview featuring Rachel Pickrel Hawkins, whose story made national headlines. Sourced from The Washington Post, Julie Roys’ investigative work, and Rachel herself, we explore the events that led to her arrest for interfering with reunification therapy. Rachel shares her harrowing experience of fighting for her children’s safety after alleging that her ex-husband—a police officer—sexually assaulted their child and abused their son. We’ll discuss how the court system and reunification therapy impacted her family and examine the systemic failures that put protective parents in impossible situations.
Episode 23: Om’s Law: a Mother’s Fight for Change
In this final episode, Leah Moses transforms her grief into action, working tirelessly to pass Om’s Law—a landmark initiative aimed at reforming the family court system. Following the devastating murder-suicide of her son, Om Moses Gandhi, at the hands of her ex-husband, psychologist Dr. Parth Gandhi, Leah’s journey becomes one of resilience and advocacy. As she navigates the challenges of pushing for systemic change, Leah sheds light on the flaws in family court procedures and the need for stronger safeguards against abuse. This emotional conclusion highlights her unwavering commitment to ensuring that Om’s death will not be in vain, as she fights to protect other children and families from similar tragedies.
Episode 22: Broken Systems: A Survivor’s Fight for Her Children - Leah Moses Continued
In part two of this heartbreaking survivor testimony, Leah Moses shares her devastating experience with her ex-husband, Dr. Parth Gandhi, a psychologist who used his position to manipulate and abuse vulnerable individuals. Leah exposes the deep failures of ethical boards and family courts that not only ignored her warnings but gave her abuser access to their children—leading to an unimaginable tragedy. This episode reveals the dark intersection of predatory therapists, systemic negligence, and the family court system’s role in perpetuating abuse. Leah’s story is a searing call for systemic change to protect families and hold predators accountable.
Episode 21: Surviving the Unthinkable: Leah Moses on Trauma, Exploitation, DV, and Family Court Failures
In this gripping survivor testimony, Leah Moses recounts her experience with her former husband, Dr. Parth Gandhi, a psychologist who worked with children and was involved in the Teen Industry. Dr. Gandhi, a known sexual predator, exploited his position as a therapist to manipulate and abuse vulnerable individuals, including using psychedelic therapy as a tool for sexual exploitation. Leah shares the devastating impact of the failure of both ethical boards and family court systems, which failed to protect her and instead gave her abuser access to their child, leading to an unimaginable tragedy. This episode highlights the intersection of predatory therapists, the Teen Industry, and the family court system, exposing how these systems can enable abusers while harming protective parents. Leah’s testimony is a powerful call for reform to ensure that vulnerable families are protected from such predators.
Episode 20: Re-release: Married to Madness
The story begins with a phone call from a distressed former client of Mollys ex-husband, Mark, who is a psychologist. Despite his behavior being flagged many times over the years, Mark always managed to skirt systems intended to protect the public. This woman's plea for help only confirmed what Molly had long since discovered about Mark...that he was a predator.
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Episode 19: Therapy Red Flags Continued
In part two of this series, we dive even deeper into the nuanced behaviors of unethical or abusive therapists that often fly under the radar. These aren’t the obvious infractions you’ll find in a Google search—they’re the manipulative dynamics and emotional tactics that create a false sense of safety and trust. We explore how these subtle actions can foster emotional dependency, blur boundaries, and mirror childhood trauma patterns, making them especially harmful for clients with complex post traumatic stress disorder. This continuation sheds light on the hidden layers of harm, empowering you to identify and address these red flags before deeper damage occurs.
Episode 18: Therapy Red Flags
When you search for “red flags in therapy,” you’ll often find a list of glaring violations—like a therapist making sexual advances or sharing inappropriate personal details. But for therapy harm survivors, the reality is far more nuanced. In this episode, we explore the subtle groundwork that unethical or abusive therapists lay long before major boundary violations occur. By sharing insights from survivors and reflections from personal experience, we shine a light on these overlooked warning signs to help you protect yourself.
Episode 17: Therapist and Mentor Turned “Other Woman”: Rose’s Story continued
Join us for part two of Rose's story of therapy harm and betrayal. In this episode Rose and her husband share the devastating impact her longtime therapist had on their marriage after crossing professional boundaries and pursuing Rose's husband.
Episode 16: Therapist and Mentor Turned “Other Woman”: Rose’s Story
In today's episode, we hear from Rose and her spouse Scott, about the deep betrayal and predatory behavior of a therapist Rose had trusted, respected, and admired for almost a decade. Someone who had truly helped her, only to later betray her.
Episode 15: “A Legacy of Exploitation: Erotic Transference in Therapy, Then and Now with Dr. Angela Sells”
In this episode, author and therapist Dr. Angela Sells shares her personal experience with erotic transference and boundary violations by a therapist, offering a deeply intimate perspective on the lasting impact of such exploitation. Drawing parallels between her own story and the subject of her doctoral dissertation, Sabina Spielrein—a pioneering psychoanalyst who faced similar transgressions—Dr. Sells explores the enduring legacy of sexual exploitation in the therapeutic relationship.
Episode 14: “Dr. Henry”: Therapist, Cult Leader, and Con Man
In todays's episode, we hear from Aundria Adams, author of the forthcoming memoir Wire Monkeys, along with other survivors who share their experiences with a well respected, wealthy, and sophisticated psychologist. Evenings that began with fine dining and Broadway shows ultimately ending in a courtroom.
Episode 13: Ellie’s Story: Why You Should Trust Your Gut
The troubled teen industry encompasses various programs and facilities aimed at modifying behavior in adolescents deemed "problematic" by parents and authorities. In this episode we sit down with author and survivor Meg Appelgate to discuss the efficacy, ethics and potential long term psychological out comes of these treatment programs.
Episode 12: Troubled Teen Industry: Unsilenced with Author Meg Appelgate
The troubled teen industry encompasses various programs and facilities aimed at modifying behavior in adolescents deemed "problematic" by parents and authorities. In this episode we sit down with author and survivor Meg Appelgate to discuss the efficacy, ethics and potential long term psychological out comes of these treatment programs.
Episode 11: Board Complaints and a Weaponized Diagnosis
In today’s episode we continue the story of Halina, a therapist who was harmed by her own therapist. Halina sheds light on the board complaint process, revealing the lengths to which an unethical therapist might go to discredit a client. Halina's story underscores the importance of understanding these tactics to better prepare survivors in navigating the complaint process.
Episode 10: A Therapist Harmed by Therapy: Halina’s Story
In this first episode we introduce Halina, a then grad student seeking therapy to manage her anxiety. As she begins her sessions, Halina realizes that her new therapist has more problems than she does. The therapist's issues and unprofessional behavior ultimately lead Halina to file a complaint with the licensing board.
Episode 9: Married to Madness: Molly’s Story
The story begins with a phone call from a distressed former client of Mollys ex-husband, Mark, who is a psychologist. Despite his behavior being flagged many times over the years, Mark always managed to skirt systems intended to protect the public. This woman's plea for help only confirmed what Molly had long since discovered about Mark...that he was a predator.
Episode 8: A Grand Orchestration: With Adult Grooming Expert Jerika Heinze
Cultural anthropologist Jerika Heinze shares her personal story of being groomed as an adult by a trusted mentor. This profound experience and its aftermath propelled her into advocacy work. She is now recognized as an expert on the topic of adult grooming. Jerika is the founder of The Field Work Initiate, an organization that addresses sexual harassment in research fieldwork worldwide.
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