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Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast

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This podcast is hosted by two first generation American born Millennial therapists who are equally true crime, forensic psychology and macabre obsessed. This podcast explores deep into the intricate web of society, human behavior, and the systems that shape the world around us. In each episode, we'll navigate through the layers of stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface because by decoding the complex narratives that intertwine crime and culture, we can better understand the forces that influence our collective psyche.

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Episodes

  1. S4. E1. The Staircase Files: Secrets, Lies, and a Controversial Verdict

    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...

  2. S3. E5. Deadly Sedona Sweat Lodge: James Arthur Ray

    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. Email Us: ⁠[email protected] Connect with us on Instagram:⁠...

  3. Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast Trailer

    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…

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  4. S3. E4. Twin Flames Universe: A Cult-like Pyramid Scheme?

    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...

  5. S3. E3.- A Psychotherapy Cult in the Upper West Side in NYC

    "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. Follow...

  6. S.3 E2. Synanon- Group Truth Telling Therapy Turns Violent

    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. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and...

  7. S.3 E.1 Teal Swan- Spiritual Guru or Suicide Catalyst?

    “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...

  8. S2. EP15: Nightstalker- Richard Ramirez

    “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…

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  9. S2. EP14: Love-bombing and Trauma Bonding with Cults & Boss Babes

    "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…

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  10. S2. EP13: B*tchass Ted Bundy- America's Homicidal Narcissist

    "STAHHP ittt.. A mood disorder does not make you murderous. Fuck you, Ted." Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Podcast Art created by Phung Banh @pb.journal Leave us a message!...

  11. S2. E12: Unfriended, Catfishing & Murder: The murders of Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne

    "I hate that baby." Jenelle Potter Mao is joined by Kelly Driscoll this week as Nao takes some time off to discuss this case about social media, mental health, deception, and the CIA. Follow, watch and listen Kelly Driscoll iamkellydriscoll.com/ thejourneypod.buzzsprout.com/...

  12. S2. E11: The 67 Exorcisms and death of Anneliese Michel

    "Everyone get your ovaries checked for teratomas." - Mao This week Mao and Nao bravely research the real story of Anneliese Michel and her possession leading to 67 exorcisms. Her story later inspired the movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Email: [email protected] Instagram:...

  13. S2. E10: Family Annihilator Chris Watts

    "She was the mistress, or the side piece." Mao describing Nichol Kissinger Mao and Nao discuss the murder of Shannann, CeCe, and Bella Watts by the hands of their murderous family annihilator father and husband, Chris Watts. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao...

  14. S2. E9: Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard & Story of Gypsy Rose

    "The bitch is dead." - Facebook post after Dee Dee Blanchard's murder Mao and Nao discuss the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard and the disappearance of her chronically sick daughter, Gypsy Rose. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by…

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  15. S2. E8: Lulumurder: The Murder of Jayna Murray

    Fashion. Yoga pants. Murder. Mao and Nao discuss the brutal murder of Lululemon manager, Jayna Murray and how toxic positivity may attributed to workplace violence. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Music...

  16. S2. E7: Tatiana Tarasoff- Duty to Warn and to Protect Law

    “Women are killed by intimate partners—husbands, lovers, ex-husbands, or ex-lovers— more often than by any other category of killer.” Assessing Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Homicide by Jacquelyn C. Campbell et al. Mao and Nao discuss the real life murder of University of California Berkeley...

  17. S2 E6: The Weird and Mysterious Black Eyed Kids

    "Can I at least have some ketchup for my apple?" - BEK being a creep Mao and Nao discuss reported experiences of the creepy and awkward black eyed children. What are they?!! Whatever you do... DON'T LET THEM IN! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music…

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  18. S2 E5: Astrology and Mental Health

    "The most common Star signs of serial killers are Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius." - Nao calling Mao and Odette serial killers This week we discuss zodiac signs and forensic astrology with special guest, Odette. Let us know your sign and if it resonates with you. Instagram:...

  19. S2 E4: Satanic Panic and Daycare child abuse scandals of 1980s-1990s

    "What do you expect your anus to do when someone is spreading your buttcheeks?" Mao asking about shady and traumatizing sex abuse "examination" procedures of Cleveland, England pediatricians. Join Mao and Nao this week as they explore the Satanic Panic that terrified parents and sent innocent...

  20. S2 E3: PFC Lavena Johnson- Balad AB Army Murder

    Nao and Mao are joined by special guest Domenicaa, a military veteran, licensed mental health therapist, owner and founder of @reslientreflections this week to discuss the death and murder of PFC Lavena Johnson. July 19 marks the 16th year of Lavena Johnson’s death and the Army’s continued…

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  21. S2. E2: Wild History of Mental Health Illness & Treatment

    "Did you know we have floating uteruses?" - Mao to Marcus, James and Robert Join Mao and SPECIAL GUESTS Marcus, James, and Robert Welsh of the YouTube and Social Media world as we explore the DEEP history of mental health illness and treatment. The Welsh trio brings great insight and perspective…

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  22. S2. E1: Tiger Parenting-Jennifer Pan

    "Homeboy sounds sus." - Nao Mao and Nao dive into "tiger parenting" and how colonialism, racism and capitalism created and perpetuates "the model minority myth" leading to tragedy in the Pan family. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and…

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  23. S1. Bonus- Ghost stories from the Homies

    "I remember being held over a fire." - Odette Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) hotline.rainn.org Victim of a crime: 855-4-VICTIM...

  24. S.1 E14: Caylee Anthony Part 3

    "I don't give a shit what people think about me, I can sleep at night." - Casey Anthony during 2017 interview Mao and Nao wrap up details about Casey's trial verdict and her whereabouts nowadays. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message!...

  25. S1. E13: Caylee Anthony, Part 2

    "While her daughter is missing, she gets a shitty tattoo." Mao and Nao discuss the Anthony family's Department of Children and Family's report and the workings of a forensic evaluation. Let us know your thoughts via Instagram or email! Make sure you come back next week for part 3 and season 1...

  26. S1. E12: Caylee Anthony, Part 1

    "She is either pregnant or needs to get that checked out. It may be a tumor." Casey Anthony's uncle Mao and Nao discuss the disappearance of Caylee Anthony and her mother's compulsion to lie and lack of remorse. The Millennial Therapists also discuss signs of a narcissistic caregiver and ways to...

  27. S1. E11: Haunted El Paso High & The Origins of the Ouija Board

    "This is not Mama Nao approved!" - Nao Nao tells us about her haunted high school and her connection to the infamous ghost girl in the class photo. Mao blindsides Nao with Ouija Board stories and its origin story and possible scientific explanation. Email: [email protected]...

  28. S1. E10: El Cucuy, El Coco, or El Coca if you're NaSty

    "The boogeyman will come scratch your feet at night." - Every fed up and tired parent Mao and Nao discuss the origin story of El Cucuy and how he was a constant reminder to Nao to listen to her elders. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message!...

  29. S1. E9: Vanessa Guillen

    April marks one year from Vanessa Guillen's disappearance. Join Mao, Nao, and Michelle, host of Coño, Who am I?, remember and reflect about Vanessa's untimely death and the handling of her investigation by the Army CID. Follow @findvanessaguillen about this week's events honoring Vanessa. Email:...

  30. S1. E8: Selena Quintanilla

    "Anything for Selenas." Nao and Mao discuss Selena's legacy and untimely death caused by someone she trusted dearly. To honor Selena's birthday on April 16, let us remember the light she brought to the world and the music to our hearts. Email: [email protected] Instagram:...

  31. S1. E7: Kipland Kinkel

    "No one goes after Disney because of Mickey Mouse." - Kipland This week's true crime episode Nao and Mao discuss a gruesome patricide and school shooting at the hands of a young teen boy that had two loving parents. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Mental...

  32. S1. E6: NXIVM and the multi-level marketing sex cult

    "I hope that psychologist lost his license and gets punched in the dick." - Mao Join Mao and Nao in this episode as they discuss and explore the dark history of Keith Raniere and his rise to an ultimate multi-level marketing HUNBOT with NXIVM. They explain the different types of cult leaders and...

  33. Bonus: Spooky Shadows 2

    "There's like a puppet orgy going on." Mao and Nao tell each other creepy stories from Mexico, Peru and Cambodia. Come and join us in the spooookyyyy shadows. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Mental Health Supports National Sexual Assault Hotline:...

  34. S1. E5: 5 Most Disturbing Crimes of the Dark Web

    "You can get anything on the internet." Nao and Mao explore the dark web's origins and some dark happenings. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Mental Health Supports National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) hotline.rainn.org Victim of a crime:...

  35. S1. E4: Bound Torture Kill Killer

    "Can you trace a floppy disk?" - Dennis Rader to the Witchita Police Department Mao, Nao and their beautiful friend Lexie discuss the double life of Dennis Rader a Church President, Boy Scout leader, beloved father, and sadistic, cold-hearted killer. Join them as they explore the paraphilic...

  36. Bonus: Spooky Shadows 1

    "I feel like I'm not worthy of being haunted." - Yendi Mao, Nao and Yendi share personal ghost stories and Yendi's low-key ghost hunting adventures. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Free Trial for SquadCast Remote Audio recording *Affiliate*...

  37. S1. E3: John Battaglia

    "Fuck your oatmeal cookie." Mao, Nao and esteemed guest, fellow millennial therapist, Yendi discuss the murder of sweet Faith and Liberty Battaglia by the hands of their cold-blooded father, John Battaglia. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Free Trial for...

  38. S1. E1: Intro- Brand New Flava in Ya Ear

    Mao and Nao discuss their journey into Social Work, the Armed Forces, love for true crime, forensic psychology, and the paranormal- revealing their multifaceted identities as a new breed of Millennial Therapists working to end the stigma and shame of mental health care. Email:...

  39. S1. E2: Jodi Arias

    Is Jodi Arias the walking embodiment of sociopathy? Join Mao and Nao in today's episode where they discuss the unfortunate murder of Travis Alexander and exploration of Jodi Arias's motives and The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5). Email:...

  40. Trailer: The Millennial Therapists Podcast with Mao & Nao

    A teaser of the brand new podcast from two Millennial Therapists, Mao and Nao. Stay tuned for the next two episodes on 3/1/2021! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao

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This podcast is hosted by two first generation American born Millennial therapists who are equally true crime, forensic psychology and macabre obsessed. This podcast explores deep into the intricate web of society, human behavior, and the systems that shape the world around us. In each episode, we'll navigate through the layers of stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface because by decoding the complex narratives that intertwine crime and culture, we can better understand the forces that influence our collective psyche.

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