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Something Was Wrong

ByBroken Cycle Media | Wondery
304 episodes

Podcast Summary

"Something Was Wrong" is an award-winning docuseries that delves deep into the harrowing journeys of survivors navigating the aftermath of crime and abuse. Each episode offers a gripping exploration of personal stories, revealing the complexities of trauma, recovery, and resilience. What sets this podcast apart is its focus on authentic, raw narratives, inviting listeners to empathize and learn from experiences that are often hidden from view. The show has featured insightful conversations with notable guests, discussing topics such as the shocking realities behind seemingly perfect relationships and the intricate dynamics of manipulation and control. Listeners will be captivated by the stories of awakening and empowerment, as survivors share how they reclaimed their lives amidst chaos. With its compelling storytelling and deep psychological insights, "Something Was Wrong" not only informs but also fosters a community of healing, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the human spirit's strength.

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Something Was Wrong Trailer

When Sara got engaged, she thought she was marrying the Christian man of her dreams. Until the week before her wedding when she learned - something was wrong. A docuseries podcast about the discovery, trauma and recovery of being engaged to a sociopath.

2018-12-176mins
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S1 E1: There Were No Red Flags

When Sara got engaged she thought she was marrying the Christian man of her dreams. Until one week before their wedding when she learned - something was wrong. Something Was Wrong is an award winning docuseries podcast about the discovery, trauma and recovery of being engaged to a sociopath.

2019-01-2146mins
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S1 E2: It Was Weird

When Sara got engaged she thought she was marrying the Christian man of her dreams. Until one week before their wedding when she learned - something was wrong. Something Was Wrong is an award winning docuseries podcast about the discovery, trauma and recovery of being engaged to a sociopath.

2019-01-2133mins
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S1 E3: Maple & Finn

Sara discovers something terrifying about her Fiance.

2019-01-2733mins
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S1 E4: Kimmy & Brian

Sara meets some of Dick's friends.

2019-02-0436mins
#6

S1 E5: The Devil is a Good Liar

Sara begins to uncover more about her Fiance.

2019-02-1040mins
#7

S1 E6: My Chest Goes Cold

Sara uncovers a life changing discovery.

2019-02-1836mins
#8

S1 E7: We're Done, I'm Running, You're Insane

It's time to break up with Dick.

2019-02-1827mins

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#9

S1 E8: There is Much to Confess

Dick starts "confessing".

2019-02-2536mins
#10

S1 E9: Unencumbered by the Weight of Women

Sara speaks with Dick's brother.

2019-03-041hr 5mins
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S1 E10: Real Kimmy & Brian

Sara and Tiffany find Kimmy and Brian.

2019-03-111hr 14mins
#12

S1 E11: This is a Pattern

Sara discovers Dick is in a new relationship.

2019-03-1745mins
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S1 E12: Answers = Healing

Sara discusses the discovery of Dick's ex girlfriends and how answers help the healing process.

2019-03-2432mins
#14

S1 E13: We All Dodged a Bullet

A listener makes a discovery that leads Sara to final answers in her quest for the truth.

2019-06-1759mins
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Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships

In today’s episode, I interview Holistic Psychotherapist, Isaac Smith, MAT, LCSW, NTP to discuss why leaving an abusive relationship safely is important, the cycle of domestic abuse, creating a safety plan, resources available to all, and how others can best support those in an abusive relationship.Episode Resources:FREE interactive safety plan to help you prepare: loveisrespect.org National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)Legal help for women by state: womenslaw.orgList of shelters by city/state: domesticshelters.orgFind a therapist by city/state: psychologytoday.com or goodtherapy.orgIsaac Smith on Instagram: @WholeWellnessTherapyFind out more @: Was Wrong is written, produced and edited by Tiffany Reese. On Instagram @LookieBoo

2019-07-1632mins
#16

Season 2 Trailer

Season Two - Tee - Coming soon

2019-08-074mins
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S2 E1: She Had the Medical Mind

Tee befriends Sylvia and feels compelled to help her.

2019-08-1534mins
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S2 E2: Strange Ailments

Tee and Sylvia become closer as Sylvia and her son experience health challenges.

2019-08-1620mins
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S2 E3: Wanted to Die Pretty

Tee gets a call from Jason that changes her forever.

2019-08-2023mins
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S2 E4: Life Isn't Always Fair

Sylvia's medical condition worsens.Sources:

2019-09-0323mins
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S2 E5: Devastated in the Wake of Your Delusions

Tee discovers the truth about Sylvia.Sources :Mayo ClinicPsychology TodaySupport Something Was Wrong on PatreonPurchase Everything Sucks - A Gratitude Journal for People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t

2019-09-1037mins
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S2 E6: It was Horrific

Tee speaks to Sylvia and her family one last time.

2019-09-1826mins
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S2 E7: Somebody I Love is So Sick

Tee comes to terms with her relationship with Sylvia. Sources:Treatment Advocacy CenterNational Institute of Mental Health

2019-09-2537mins

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#24

S2 E8: Season 2: Q + A

Tee and Tiffany reflect on the season and answer listener questions.

2019-10-1034mins
#25

S3 E1: She Has a Problem with Lying

The Bishops were best friends with the O'Briens and Johnsons until they learned - something was wrong.

2019-10-1735mins
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S3 E2: Their Little Counselor

CJ & Brad become concerned about their relationships with Ted. Source: Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free

2019-10-2544mins
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S3 E3: Nobody's Getting In My Head

Victoria, CJ, and Brad struggle to bring their family back together. Source (Affiliate link): Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free

2019-11-0132mins
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S3 E4: It Comes Through Like a Freaking Bomb

Tragedy strikes the Bishop family. Source: Gaslighting - Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD

2019-11-0841mins
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S3 E5: She's a Lying Cheating Bitch

The Bishops untangle Patty's vicious web.www.somethingwaswrong.com

2019-11-1538mins
#30

S3 E6: A Psychopathic Narcissist

Brad meets with Kurt to discuss what he knows.

2019-11-2238mins
#31

S3 E7: Walking Into the Belly of the Beast

The Bishops reflect on their journey.

2019-12-0746mins
#32

S3 E8: A Mountain of Black + White Proof | Q+A

Support SWW on Patreon - Patreon.com/SomethingWasWrongSome of my all time favorite podcasts - Crime Junkie, Court Junkie, Criminal, The Dream, Someone Knows Something, Aftermath, Believed, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Breakdown, Casefile, Broken Harts, Crimetown, Payne in the Pod, Slow Burn, Dirty John, Dr Death, Empire on Blood, In the Dark, S-Town, Serial, She Says, The Ballad of Billy Balls, The Daily, The Grift, The Dropout, The Vanished, Thin Air, Unconcluded, Uncover, Up First, Up and Vanished, The Teacher’s Pet.

2019-12-1354mins
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S3 E9: Absolute Evil

Support SWW on Patreon - Patreon.com/SomethingWasWrongFollow Tiffany on Instagram @LookieBoo

2019-12-201hr 25mins
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F*ck Trauma, Get Healthy | Ft. Isaac Smith, MAT, LCSW, NTP

Isaac Smith, MAT, LCSW, NTP is a licensed clinical social worker, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the owner of Whole Wellness Therapy on Instagram @WholeWellnessTherapy and FacebookFind a Therapist easily @ PsychologyToday.comGoodTherapy.orgDepartment of Consumer Affairs - Breese.ca.gov Purchase Everything Sucks - A Gratitude Journal for People That Have Been Through Some Sh*t (affiliate link)Support SWW on Patreon -

2020-01-171hr 0mins
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S4 E1: There's No Comfort to Run To | Season Four - Escaping Jonestown

Thank you to Leahness, Thom and Jim Bouge for participating in this series. Music by Glad Rags @GladRagsMusicSources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reitermanwww.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t

2020-01-3136mins
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S4 E2: Living with the Dogs

www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongSources: (Affiliate Links)1. Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan 2. Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD3. Psychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie 4. A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia Scheeres5. Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim ReitermanEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t

2020-02-0738mins
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S4 E3: A Constant Evolvement of Power

www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrong www.katwhitemusic.com Sources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven HassanEssay by Thom Bogue (2013)Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhDPsychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia ScheeresRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim ReitermanEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t

2020-02-1440mins
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S4 E4: We Will Kill You

www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t Sources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhDPsychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia ScheeresRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

2020-02-2235mins
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S4 E5: Close the Door or Die

www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongwww.katwhitemusic.com Everything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t Sources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhDPsychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia ScheeresRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

2020-02-2933mins
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S4 E6: Learned to Fight Back in my Dreams

www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t Sources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhDPsychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia ScheeresRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

2020-03-0731mins
#41

S4 E7: The World is Gonna Come Together | Season Four Finale

Order Strong Women Rising on Amazon!www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrongEverything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t Sources: (Affiliate Links)Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhDPsychopath Free Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People by Jackson MacKenzie A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown by Julia ScheeresRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

2020-03-2135mins
#42

Mental Health, Boundaries + Self-Care during the COVID19 Crisis | Ft Ilyse Kennedy LPC, LMFT-A, PMH-C

Tiffany interviews Ilyse Kennedy, LPC, LMFT-A, PMH-C, to discuss how to talk with ourselves and kids about COVID19, how to make sure we are taking care of our mental health, prioritizing foundational self-care and setting proper boundaries during this unprecedented time. Some other topics covered: working from home, strategies for introverts/extroverts and building community from a distance. by Tiffany Reese (Affiliate links): Order Strong Women Rising on Amazon! Everything Sucks: A Gratitude Journal For People Who Have Been Through Some Sh*t The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims, survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233. Chat w/ an advocate on their website.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255

2020-03-2956mins
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S5 E1: Somewhere I Belonged | Julia

Support SWW on Patreon for as little as $1 a monthPurchase Strong Women Rising now on AmazonSubmit your story on SomethingWasWrong.com/SubmissionsVisit Julia’s awesome blog Attention Deficit Disaster

2020-04-2649mins
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S5 E2: Exposed Our Sin | Julia

Visit Julia’s awesome blog Attention Deficit DisasterSupport SWW on Patreon for as little as $1 a monthPurchase Strong Women Rising now on AmazonSubmit your story on SomethingWasWrong.com/SubmissionsFollow Tiffany Reese on Instagram Music from Glad Rags album Wonder Under

2020-05-0549mins
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S5 E3: Sluts and Teases | Kelly

Kelly shares her horrifying experiences growing up in Lance's church.www.somethingwaswrong.comwww.instagram.com/lookieboowww.patreon.com/somethingwaswrong

2020-05-1948mins
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BLACK LIVES MATTER | #AmplifyMelanatedVoices

The movement was created by Jessica Wilson, MS,RD (@jessicawilson.msrd) and Alishia McCullough Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC of Black and Embodied (@blackandembodied) List of Racial Justice Organizations to donate to: Website by @abeariel_ Black Lives Matter Sacramento Justice Accountability Petitions:Justice for Ahmaud ArberyJustice for Breonna TaylorJustice for David McAteeJustice for George FloydJustice for Tamir Rice Justice For Tony McDade Anti-racist Organizations to follow: Website by @abeariel_ Anti-Racist Resources: Website by @abeariel_ Anti-Racist Videos + Podcasts Website by @abeariel_ Audio footage was recorded live Saturday May 30th 2020 at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Voices anonymous to protect peaceful protestors.

2020-06-0311mins
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S5 E4: This is About Every Woman | Kelly

Trigger Warning - Sexual assault, emotional abuseSupport SWW on Patreon for as little as $1 a monthFollow Tiffany Reese on Instagram Music from Glad Rags album Wonder Under

2020-06-1540mins
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S5 E5: I Can't Control What He'll Do to You | Kelly

Trigger warning: sexual abuse, spousal rape, emotional abuse, therapist abuse.www.Patreon.com/SomethingWasWrongwww.Instagram.com/LookieBoo

2020-06-3040mins
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S5 E6: It Was All Kind of Hidden | Kelly

Support SWW on Patreon for as little as $1 a monthFollow Tiffany Reese on Instagram Music from Glad Rags album Wonder Under*Please note, it came to my attention after the release of this episode that the quote "When people show you who them are, believe them" comes from the original quote, by the great Dr. Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

2020-07-1643mins
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S5 E7: Rebellion is as Witchcraft | Rachel

For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/ResourcesSupport SWW on Patreon for as little as $1 a monthFollow Tiffany Reese on Instagram Music from Glad Rags album Wonder Under

2020-07-2753mins

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