We'll uncover the secrets, the mysteries, and the unending debates that have left us all wondering: What really happened at the bottom of that fateful staircase? In today's installment, we delve deep into one of the most perplexing and sensational cases that shook the world of true crime – the enigmatic "Staircase Murder" case of Michael Peterson and death of Kathleen Peterson.

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Mao and Jackie discuss everything wrong with James Arthur Ray, business man turned "spiritual guru" and how negligence, new age spirituality and cultural appropriation led to three preventable deaths and many injuries.

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Take a listen to the new trailer of Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast with Mao Beckett and Jackie Ravelo, formerly known as The Millennial Therapist Podcast with Mao and Nao.

In each episode, we'll navigate through the layers of stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface. We believe that by decoding the complex narratives that intertwine crime and culture, we can better understand the forces that influence our collective psyche.

This is "Decoding Crime and Culture. Get ready to see crime and culture through a new lens. 

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Join Mao and Amber Choisella, a California-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Spiritual Medium and Conscious Relationship Mentor, in this eye-opening episode, we expose the dark underbelly of the Twin Flames Scam, a cult-like pyramid schemes (in our opinion).

Sit back and relax as we unravel the intricate web of deception, manipulation, and false promises that ensnare unsuspecting victims. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself and your loved ones from falling prey to this dangerous scheme.

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"Dang. This cult may have gotten me."

Join Mao and her special guest Jacqueline Ravelo, a fellow 1st Gen, disrupting Millennial therapist, this episode as they audibly gasp about the family and children hating cult, the Sullivianians, posing as a radical love, therapy seeking community.

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Sources:

Daniel Shaw (2005) Madness and Evil: An Insider's View of the Sullivanian Institute, Contemporary Psychoanalysis, 41:4, 765-773, DOI: 10.1080/00107530.2005.10747282

A Review Essay of The Sullivanian Institute/Fourth Wall Community: TheRelationship of Radical Individualism and Authoritarianism, by Amy B. Siskind

https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/inside-the-rise-fall-of-a-1970s-upper-west-side-cult

This episode is a little different as Mao and Nao are guests on another forensic psychology podcast hosted by Adare called "What Is Wrong With Them?" Join us we explore the drug rehab program turned cult.

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“She says she wants to be like an Oprah or an Ellen,” Teal Swan during an interview

Friends, homies, comrades... it's been a hot minute since we spent some time together. Please accept this 2-hour chat with a Sam of Empowered Spirituality about an interesting "spiritual guru" as an offering of ghosting you all again. 

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“He’s kind, he’s funny, he’s charming. I think he’s a really great person. He’s my best friend; he’s my buddy.” - Doreen Lioy (Richard's wife he met while incarcerated)

What up, homie?! Where you been? Join us as we dive into Richie's childhood and learn about his family systems and background that may have contributed to his HORRIFIC crimes. 

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Sources:

https://www.thewrap.com/night-stalker-terrifying-facts-serial-killer-richard-ramirez/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/doreen-lioy

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/richard-ramirez

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-ramirez/

https://crimeviral.com/2021/03/richard-ramirez-cousin-mike-5-disturbing-facts/

"Hey girl! I love your page!!! You would be soooooo good at what I do. You'll have your own business and empower other women! You're so pretty, like really pretty. Have you heard of this shitty protein shake, essential oil, or itchy ass shampoo?"

Join Mao and Special Guest & retired hunbot Jessica Hickson explore the similar tactics and psychological abused used by MLMs and cults to draw and trap people into their organization (in our opinion, allegedly.)

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Mental Health Supports

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 https://strongheartshelpline.org/

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) hotline.rainn.org

Victim of a crime: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) Chat.VictimConnect.org VictimConnect.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- (TALK) 8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

US and Canadian text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1, Text 838255

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Visit thehotline.org or by call 1 800 799- SAFE (7233)

Sources

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic https://theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/what-is-the-psychology-behind-multi-level-marketing/ 

https://amfmtreatment.com/trauma-bonding-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-do-it/ 

https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing

https://www.insider.com/3-cult-leader-types-says-therapist-treating-former-followers-2020-9 https://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/what-to-know-about-the-psychology-of-cults/ 

https://hbr.org/2021/07/how-susceptible-are-you-to-the-sunk-cost-fallacy

"STAHHP ittt.. A mood disorder does not make you murderous. Fuck you, Ted."

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Mental Health Supports:

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 https://strongheartshelpline.org/

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) hotline.rainn.org

Victim of a crime: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) Chat.VictimConnect.org VictimConnect.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- (TALK) 8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

US and Canadian text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.

UK text HOME to 85258, Ireland text HOME to 50808

International listeners can visit the website unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support to find more mental health services and resources.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1, Text 838255

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Visit thehotline.org or by call 1 800 799- SAFE (7233).

Sources:

Jamison, Tedra Elise, "The Homicidal Narcissist. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2005. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2087

https://www.grunge.com/189544/what-was-ted-bundys-childhood-really-like/?utm_campaign=clip

allthatsinteresting.com/ted-bundy-childhood

Anne Rule, The Stranger Beside Me