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  • 138: [Debbie Riddle] A Relationship of Power & Control // Part 1

    138: [Debbie Riddle] A Relationship of Power & Control // Part 1
    Aug 22 2025
    Content Warning: vandalism, stalking, harassment, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, arson, and murder.

    Debbie Riddle is a graphic designer, mother, wife, survivor of stalking, and co-victim of murder from Ohio. In these two episodes, Debbie shares about her role as big sister to Peggy, a shining light of the Klinke family. In 1998, as Peggy turned to higher academia to empower herself post-divorce, she met a man that would change her trajectory forever. What would ensue is a controlling, harmful relationship that Peggy eventually freed herself from. However, her ex-boyfriend began viciously and relentlessly stalking Peggy, her family members, and Peggy’s new boyfriend, Mark. Then, on January 18th, 2003, the stalking would end tragically. Since Peggy’s murder, Debbie has turned her pain into purpose, and become a world-renown speaker on stalking awareness, even helping establish national awareness events through legislation. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply indebted to Debbie for her energy, warmth, advocacy, and deep desire to make the world a safer place. This episode is in loving memory of Peggy Klinke.

    Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
    https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

    National Stalking Awareness Month
    https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/

    Debbie Riddle on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/driddledesign/

    For a list of additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    34 minutos
  • 137: WCN Presents: [Jubilee] SWW S21 E9-12 Updates

    137: WCN Presents: [Jubilee] SWW S21 E9-12 Updates
    Aug 15 2025
    Content warning: intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, religious abuse, and cultic abuse.

     Something Was Wrong Season 21 episodes 9 through 12 aired in August of 2024 and highlighted Jubilee's abusive experiences as a young new member of the Bethel Church. After receiving a prophecy from a church leader regarding her so-called destined relationship, she also entered a church-sanctioned marriage that would become highly abusive. Jubilee then candidly shared about the incredibly difficult process of extricating herself from both the church and her marriage. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jubilee was willing to return to share all that's come next for her since her episodes of Something Was Wrong aired, which include several shocking updates, as well as news of the launch of her own new podcast, Healed-ish.

    Something Was Wrong Season 21, Jubilee’s story, Part 1:
    https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-14-jubilee-bethel-school-of-supernatural-ministry/

    Something Was Wrong Season 21, Jubilee’s story, Part 2:
    https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-24-jubilee-signs-amp-wonders/

    Something Was Wrong Season 21, Jubilee’s story, Part 3:
    https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-34-jubilee-words-of-knowledge/

    Something Was Wrong Season 21 Episode 4:
    https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-44-jubilee-dead-raiser/

    Healed-ish Podcast:
    https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jubilee-dawns/

    Jubilee on TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawns

    Jubilee on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/jubileedawns/

    Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
    https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656

    *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources

    Don't forget to make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to greenchef.com/50WCN and use the code 50WCN to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. Thank you again to Green Chef for sponsoring this episode.


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    48 minutos
  • 136: [Shawnee Baker] I Am Her Voice

    136: [Shawnee Baker] I Am Her Voice
    Aug 8 2025
    Content warning: drug-facilitated sexual assault, human trafficking, and vehicular manslaughter.

    Shawnee Baker is a co-victim, mother of five, an author, non-profit organization founder, and nurse from Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Shawnee shares about her daughter Baylie, a bright, motivated college sophomore with hopes of becoming a neurologist. However, as Baylie’s second year of college began her life would be tragically cut short under suspicious, allegedly criminal circumstances. Now, Shawnee is working to bring awareness, education, and safety resources to young adults all over the country in honor of Baylie’s legacy. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Shawnee’s willingness to share Baylie, as well as her grace, wisdom, and advocacy, with our audience. This episode is in loving memory of Baylie Grogan.

    Baylie's Wish Foundation
    https://www.baylieswish.org/foundation

    Baylie: A life shattered. A promise kept. A secret revealed.
    https://www.baylieswish.org/book

    Into the Gray Zone: A Neurologist Explores the Border Between Life & Death
    https://intothegrayzone.com/

    National Crime Prevention Council
    https://www.ncpc.org/

    The Gabby Petito Foundation
    https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/

    For a list of related resources and non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    51 minutos
  • 135: [Jenn Holman] There Is a Softer Life

    135: [Jenn Holman] There Is a Softer Life
    Aug 1 2025
    Content Warning: infidelity, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and murder.

    Jenn Holman is a survivor, mother, and faithful family woman living in Idaho by way of Southern California. Our paths first crossed over eighteen years ago, when she began dating my brother (whom she has chosen to address as Jesse in this episode, although I have referred to him as ‘Rory’ in the past). Her relationship with Jesse began a year and a few months prior to my mother’s murder, and although I was privy to a portion of what Jenn will share in this conversation, some of the more explicit details of the abuse she faced evaded us as a family. Through this interview, I've also now learned a lot more about the night my mom was murdered. I commend her bravery in sharing, and am personally, deeply grateful she was willing to divulge so much with us today. It may have taken us nearly eighteen years to have this conversation, but as Hippocrates said, “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”

    Jenn on X
    https://x.com/jennjenn10

    Petition: Keep Jesse Winnick in Prison
    https://www.change.org/p/sign-to-keep-jesse-winnick-in-prison-in-loving-memory-of-hadas-winnick

    Evil Lives Here: Season 11, Episode 2 - What if He Gets Out?
    https://www.hbomax.com/is/en/shows/evil-lives-here/s11/92560c9b-551c-4fe8-82aa-ae5e023e2d69/e2-what-if-he-gets-out/5d9627e6-fdd8-40f3-8d48-c07e5fdfac0c

    I’m Related to a Killer: Season 1, Episode 1 - Jesse Winnick
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DG1DJQG9/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_lZOsi7_1_34?jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D

    For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    36 minutos
  • 134: [Norma Buster] Full Circle

    134: [Norma Buster] Full Circle
    Jul 25 2025
    Content warning: suicidal ideation, suicide, image-based sexual abuse, coercion, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking.

    Norma Buster is a survivor, speaker, podcaster, and Chief of Staff at C.A. Goldberg Law, a Brooklyn-based victims rights law firm. Norma grew up with a passion for fashion, but after experiencing harassment and image-based sexual abuse at a pivotal point in her life, Norma was inspired to help other victims. She does so in her position at the legal firm, and she also continues that mission with her speaking and podcasting efforts. Her show, Oral Arguments, is geared towards sex positivity and empowerment, especially in relation to tech and victims rights. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Norma’s advocacy work, as well as her candidness throughout this very empowering, illuminating conversation.

    Norma's Website:
    https://www.normabuster.com/

    Norma on Instagram:
    http://https://www.instagram.com/normabuster_

    CA Goldberg Law:
    https://www.cagoldberglaw.com/

    CA Goldberg Law on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/cagoldberglaw/

    Oral Arguments Podcast:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3R4xGDNE4p6oLxjaXS2scs

    Oral Arguments Podcast on IG:
    https://www.instagram.com/oralargumentspodcast/

    For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    35 minutos
  • 133: [Megan AKA Fallon] One Heck of a Journey

    133: [Megan AKA Fallon] One Heck of a Journey
    Jul 18 2025
    Content warning: coercion, blackmail, extortion, abduction, kidnapping, slavery, sociopathy, psychopathy, intimate partner violence, and attempted murder.

    Megan is a loving family woman, equestrian, and survivor of abduction and attempted slavery born in Southern California. Although Megan spent many of her younger years growing her love for horses at her family’s idyllic Colorado stable, her life prior was anything but calm. In fact, Megan was originally named Fallon Daniel, and on November 21st, 1985, Megan’s birth father would attempt to extort $90,000 from the couple who would eventually adopt and raise her. After an unprecedented case that took the media by storm, Megan has joined us to share about all that’s come next for her in her journey and healing. The Broken Cycle Media team is undeniably grateful for my friend’s candor and advocacy, especially as this is the first time she’s shared her story at-large. We are also grateful for Megan’s mother, Susan, who was willing to join us for a short chat, which you will hear within this episode as well.

    Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
    https://adultchildren.org/

    Andrea Ashley’s Adult Child Podcast
    https://www.adultchildpodcast.com/

    Adult Child Podcast on Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/adultchildpod

    Besser van der Kolk’s books
    https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

    Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
    https://www.pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html

    It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
    https://markwolynn.com/it-didnt-start-with-you/

    For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

    Thank you again to Green Chef for sponsoring this episode. Don’t forget, you can make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef by heading to Greenchef.com/50WCN and use code 50WCN to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.
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    35 minutos
  • 132: [Javier Leiva] Can’t Take My Foot off the Gas

    132: [Javier Leiva] Can’t Take My Foot off the Gas
    Jul 11 2025
    *Content warning: harassment, cyberstalking, workplace abuse, sexual abuse material, sexual sadism, murder, and serial murder.

    Javier Leiva is a podcast host and Emmy award-winning producer. His show, Pretend Podcast, began airing in 2017 and highlights cases of fraud executed by perpetrators from cult leaders to con artists to undercover FBI agents. However, it was in June 2024 that Pretend's eighteenth season became much more personal for him. At first, accusations against Arkansas based LaDonna Humphrey barely grabbed his attention. But the more accusations he received, the more Javier realized he had to work to uncover the truth about LaDonna, a seasoned true crime podcaster and author herself. And almost immediately after Javier reached out to her for comment, he would begin to experience alleged harassment too, joining the growing list of Ladonna's accusers. The Broken Cycle media team is incredibly grateful Javier was willing to share the behind the scenes of this formative season, and all that came next for him as his own role shifted from host to victim.

    Pretend Podcast
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962

    Javier on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/javier_ontheair

    Pretend Podcast on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/pretendpod/

    Pretend Podcast on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/pretendradio/

    For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    31 minutos
  • 131: [What Came Next] Q & A

    131: [What Came Next] Q & A
    Jul 4 2025
    Content warning: intimate partner violence, domestic violence, officer-involved domestic violence, and murder.

    Join Amy B. Chesler for a new episode of 'Questions & Answers' regarding What Came Next, Broken Cycle Media, and more.

    Submit Your Story: https://somethingwaswrong.com/submissions/

    WCN on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whatcamenext_podcast/

    What Came Next featuring Hannah Vanderhorst: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hannah-vanderhorst-something-so-sinister-part-1/id1674051643?i=1000703125368

    What Came Next featuring Bruce Bieber: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruce-bieber-i-was-the-uninitiated-part-1/id1674051643?i=1000712717519

    What Came Next featuring Tabatha Ross-Brown:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tabatha-ross-brown-believed-instead-of-blamed/id1674051643?i=1000655144155

    [Amy B. Chesler] The Darkest Times Are All Behind Me:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-b-chesler-evil-lives-here-the-darkest-times-are/id1674051643?i=1000612743331

    Season 7 SWW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-was-wrong/id1447286743

    Sign to Keep Jesse Winnick in Prison: https://www.change.org/p/sign-to-keep-jesse-winnick-in-prison-in-loving-memory-of-hadas-winnick

    Amy on IG: http://www.instagram.com/amybchesler

    Amy on Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@amybchesler

    Familicide:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familicide-true-crime-survivor-stories-of-family-murder/id1790959014

    Working for Justice: https://amzn.to/3If2Z6t

    Non-fiction manuscript proposal template: https://twliterary.com/bookproposal/

    For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    37 minutos