It's a cult of one dynamic almost too frightful for this show. When your very own caregiver poisons, manipulates, exploits, and lies to you for personal gain... it's the cult of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome, a nightmare phenomenon made internationally famous by the notorious (iconic?) Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a victim of child medical abuse, who played a role in the murder of her cult leader of one, aka, her very own mother. To explore the many culty angles of this week's unique subject, host Amanda is joined by novelist and investigative podcaster Andrea Dunlop, whose show Nobody Should Believe Me was inspired by her very close personal connection to the "cult" of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. Stick around for the verdict—we're fascinated to know if you agree! Get your tickets now to The Big Magical Cult Show! To order a copy of Amanda's new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking, click here :) For podcast updates and more, consider subscribing to her newsletter! Follow @soundslikeacultpod @amanda_montell Thank you to our sponsors! Go to StickerGiant.com/cult and use code CULT at checkout to get 25% off your first order. Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/cult.
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Hey culties, it's your host, Amanda.
Before we get into this very special episode, I just wanted to invite you to come join me on my live tour this April in celebration of my new book, the Age of Magical overthinking notes on modern irrationality, which is available for preorder now, and if you pre order it from the link in our show notes, your copy will show up signed and personalized.
It's coming out April 9, and from April 9 to April 17, I'm going on tour.
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Some of the events are going to be bookstore events, but some of them are going to be this ridiculous live podcast variety show called the Big Magical Cult show.
Some of the people who are joining me on tour include the actress and icon Molly Ringwald, the actress Pauline Chalamet from the sex lives of college Girls podcasters you might be a fan of, including Kelsey McKinney from Normal Gossip and Kira and Griff from petty crimes.
The link to book, pre order and tour ticket information is in the link in our show notes and I so hope to see you there.
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