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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 1H 2M

Dateline’s Andrea Canning Knows Why Women Are Obsessed With True Crime — And Her Answer Gave Me Chills

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If you’re a true crime girlie, stop what you’re doing and press play. Because this conversation with Dateline’s Andrea Canning is one of those episodes you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over. Andrea has spent more than a decade interviewing killers, sitting with grieving families, and uncovering what really happened behind the closed doors of seemingly “perfect” lives. In this episode, she reveals the relationship patterns she sees over and over again, the red flags she wishes more women would trust, why women are so fascinated by true crime in the first place, and the case that still haunts her to this day.But this isn’t just an episode about murder mysteries. It’s also about motherhood. Because Andrea is raising six kids while building a career most of us can only dream about. We talk honestly about mom guilt, ambition, traveling for work, freezer-pop-induced breakdowns, teenagers who want absolutely nothing to do with you, and the surprising freedom that comes with realizing you don’t have to do everything perfectly.This episode will make you laugh, give you chills, validate your experience as a working mom, and might just change the way you think about trusting your instincts.In this episode, you’ll hear:● Why women are so obsessed with true crime (Andrea’s answer is fascinating)● The relationship red flags that show up again and again in Dateline cases● The heartbreaking case Andrea still can’t stop thinking about● What interviewing victims’ families has taught her about humanity● How she’s navigated motherhood while building an extraordinary career● The permission every mom needs to hear about evolving, growing, and pursuing something that’s just for youIf you’ve ever listened to Dateline while unloading the dishwasher… if you’ve ever wondered, How did nobody see this coming? … if you’ve ever struggled with the impossible balance of motherhood and ambition… you need this episode.Seriously. Don’t save this one for later.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Right now, when you buy any Nutrafol Men hair growth supplement subscription, you get two free gifts—a full-size 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner plus a hair serum, a $93 value—plus 20% off a subscription. Take advantage of this great deal at Nutrafol.com.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Wayfair - Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re a true crime girlie, stop what you’re doing and press play. Because this conversation with Dateline’s Andrea Canning is one of those episodes you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over. Andrea has spent more than a decade interviewing killers, sitting with grieving families, and uncovering what really happened behind the closed doors of seemingly “perfect” lives. In this episode, she reveals the relationship patterns she sees over and over again, the red flags she wishes more women would trust, why women are so fascinated by true crime in the first place, and the case that still haunts her to this day.But this isn’t just an episode about murder mysteries. It’s also about motherhood. Because Andrea is raising six kids while building a career most of us can only dream about. We talk honestly about mom guilt, ambition, traveling for work, freezer-pop-induced breakdowns, teenagers who want absolutely nothing to do with you, and the surprising freedom that comes with realizing you don’t have to do everything perfectly.This episode will make you laugh, give you chills, validate your experience as a working mom, and might just change the way you think about trusting your instincts.In this episode, you’ll hear:● Why women are so obsessed with true crime (Andrea’s answer is fascinating)● The relationship red flags that show up again and again in Dateline cases● The heartbreaking case Andrea still can’t stop thinking about● What interviewing victims’ families has taught her about humanity● How she’s navigated motherhood while building an extraordinary career● The permission every mom needs to hear about evolving, growing, and pursuing something that’s just for youIf you’ve ever listened to Dateline while unloading the dishwasher… if you’ve ever wondered, How did nobody see this coming? … if you’ve ever struggled with the impossible balance of motherhood and ambition… you need this episode.Seriously. Don’t save this one for later.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Right now, when you buy any Nutrafol Men hair growth supplement subscription, you get two free gifts—a full-size 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner plus a hair serum, a $93 value—plus 20% off a subscription. Take advantage of this great deal at Nutrafol.com.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Wayfair - Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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