In this episode we get into a bit of the religious messaging that Dena was receiving as well as a glimpse into her home life. Song incorporates a bible verse that Dena fixated on before the killing. Guest: Writer, Tara Shoe. We talk about her experience with cervical cancer, growing up in an evangelical Christian environment, women’s health, the allure of church communities, changing minds abt motherhood, and speaking in tongues. We discuss health care, but we are NOT doctors. Please consult your doctors for any medical advice.

Pod takes twists in and out of light-hearted and serious. Prepare for emotional rollercoaster action!

CW: postpartum psychosis, depression, domestic abuse, suicide, infanticide, and religious zealotry.

Pod holds an inclusive definition of womanhood.

Tara Shoe

Scaretown USA

HPV & Cervical Cancer

HPV Vaccine

HRT Cancer Link Overestimated

The Exvangelicals: Sarah McCammon

Shout Your Abortion

PSI Yates Children Memorial Fund Legal Justice Program

A bit about the Yates Children Memorial Fund

I Need An Abortion

PlanCPills

National Suicide Hotline: Or call 998

Domestic Abuse Hotline

Trevor Project

Exvangelical Podcast

Venmo

Patreon Link

Album

Hosted & created by Becky Poole
Songs written, sung, musical saw - Becky Poole
Song & Theme Instrumentation, Production & Mix - Abby Posner
Mastered - Dave Locke

Podcast Audio Editing & Mixing - Evan Mosher

Graphic Design - Stefan Lawrence
Photo - Logan Futej

Thank you for listening. For more about postpartum psychosis, go to Postpartum Support International. For the full album click here . Join the conversation on Instagram.

In this episode we get into a bit of the religious messaging that Andrea Yates was receiving like the pamphlet she received with a rhyme titled “Modern Mother Worldly.” I chat with my good friend and host of the parenting podcast “One Bad Mother,” Biz Ellis. We talk about her experience as a mother, women’s health (being ignored), and sing inappropriate camp songs!

Pod takes twists and turns. Be prepared for emotional rollercoaster action!

CW: We will discuss postpartum psychosis, depression, domestic abuse, suicide, infanticide, and religious zealotry.

I aim to include anyone who has identified as a woman, female, or femme at any point in their journey.

Show and Guest Links

One Bad Mother

One Bad Mother Book

Poison Control

Therapy for Black Girls

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673

Unwell Women - Elinor Cleghorn

Carla Naumburg

Glenn Boozan

Ballad of Dena & Andrea Links

Postpartum Support International

PSI Yates Children Memorial Fund Legal Justice Program

A bit about the Yates Children Memorial Fund

I Need An Abortion

PlanCPills

National Suicide Hotline: Or call 998

Domestic Abuse Hotline

Trevor Project

Exvangelical Podcast

Support the Pod

Venmo

Patreon Link

Album

Hosted & created - Becky Poole
Songs written, sung & musical saw - Becky Poole
Song & Theme Instrumentation, Production, & Mix - Abby Posner
Mastered - Dave Locke

Podcast Audio Editing & Mixing - Evan Mosher

Graphic Design - Stefan Lawrence
Photo - Logan Futej

"Modern Mother Worldly" Produced by Drew Pearson, Becky Poole saw/vox, Thea Lux on harmonies and banjo, Victor Cohen on guitar, John Conant on Bass.

Thank you for listening. For more about postpartum psychosis, go to Postpartum Support International. For the full album click here . Join the conversation on Instagram.

This first episode introduces the story of Dena & Andrea in an epic murder ballad. You’ll hear a bit about what a murder ballad is and why I dig them. I’ll chat with two friends, who also tell stories of murder, about the pros and cons of true crime, what it’s like to create macabre content with humor, and the importance of letting go of reductive “good/evil” narratives. Guests: Muriel Montgomery & Nick Casalini of the true crime humor podcast “Muriel’s Murders.”

This pod takes twists in and out of light-hearted and serious. Be prepared for emotional rollercoaster action!

CW: postpartum psychosis, depression, suicide, infanticide, and religious zealotry. Please take care of yourself while listening.

When I use the word women I aim to include anyone who has identified as a woman, female, or femme at any point in their journey.

Links from Show & Guests

Alan Lomax recordings

Roud Index

Omie Wise

Muriel’s Murders

Texas Killing Fields I-45 between Houston and Galveston

Ear Hustle

The New Gurus

The Good Stuff

Ballad of Dena & Andrea Links

Postpartum Support International

PSI Yates Children Memorial Fund Legal Justice Program

A bit about the Yates Children Memorial Fund

I Need An Abortion

PlanCPills

National Suicide Hotline: You can call 998 or find help online at

Domestic Abuse Hotline

Trevor Project

Exvangelical Podcast

Support the Pod Links

Venmo

Patreon Link

Album

Hosted & created - Becky Poole
Songs written & sung - Becky Poole
Musical Saw - Becky Poole
Song & Theme Instrumentation, Production, & Mix - Abby Posner
Mastered - Dave Locke

Podcast Audio Editing & Mixing - Evan Mosher

Graphic Design - Stefan Lawrence
Photo - Logan Futej

Thank you for listening. For more about postpartum psychosis, go to Postpartum Support International. For the full album click here . Join the conversation on Instagram.

Trailer for "The Ballad of Dena & Andrea" A podcast featuring murder ballads and conversation in reaction to the story of two women who killed their children in the early 2000s.

Hosted and created by Becky Poole
Songs written and sung by Becky Poole
Musical Saw by Becky Poole
Song and Theme Instrumentation, Production, and Mix by Abby Posner
Mastered by Dave Locke

Podcast Audio Editing & Mixing by Evan Mosher

Graphic Design by Stefan Lawrence
Photo by Logan Futej

Thank you for listening. For more about postpartum psychosis, go to Postpartum Support International. For the full album click here . Join the conversation on Instagram.