The Truth About Cyberstalking

This week we're focusing on cyberstalking, something far more serious than secretly checking someone's Instagram. We're joined by an incredible guest, Dr Cassidy Weekes, whose research focuses on exactly this issue. We're talking criminal harassment that ruins lives, and we'll look at some high profile cases and stories from the media that highlight just how disturbing this behavior gets. We talk about who the perpetrators are, and what drives them, how they use everything from constant messaging to spyware, GPS tracking, and hacking accounts. We also look at the effects on victims, who can end up with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and serious impacts on their lives and loved ones. This episide definitely needs a content warning and pleae find resources below if you have, or are, experiencing anything like this.    Dr Cassidy Weekes on LinkedIn   Resources in Ireland Information about what to do if you're being stalked in Ireland https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/law-enforcement/civil-restraining-orders/ https://www.stalkinginireland.ie/support https://hotline.ie/irish-support-services/ https://www.womensaid.ie/get-help/talk-to-us/     Resources in the UK https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300 https://alicerugglestrust.org/   Research Weekes, C, et al.. (2025). Cyberstalking Perpetrators and Their Methods: A Systematic Literature Review   Branković et al. (2022). How traditional stalking and cyberstalking correlate with the Dark Tetrad traits?   Stevens, et al. (2021). Cyber Stalking, Cyber Harassment, and Adult Mental Health: A Systematic Review