Meg spent hours and hours this week deep diving into the Gabby Petito case to figure out why society is so obsessed. Meg explains the origin of ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome.’ Casey and Meg analyze the police body cam footage from the domestic assault encounter involving Brian Landrie and Gabby Petito weeks before she went missing. Meg and Casey discuss the stress factors of cross country van life and how this may have contributed to the demise of their relationship. Head over to Patreon for bonus content - Meg went down a rabbit hole learning about #VANLIFE and it’s a whole thing. 

Next Episode: Meg and Casey review signs of a toxic, potentially dangerous relationship. 

Show links:

How the Media Repeated 'Missing White Woman Syndrome' in Petito Case

Missing White Woman Syndrome and The Gabby Petito Case

Missing White Woman Syndrome: Media Obsess Over Some Cases as Black, Brown, Indigenous Women Ignored

The Vanished Podcast

https://upandvanished.com/season-3/

https://www.blackgirlgonepodcast.com/

Lauren Cho, missing New Jersey woman: Human remains found

‘The Vanished' Podcast on Why Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie Get So Much Attention

Gabby Petito ID Special Report | Gabby Petito: ID Special Report

Almost 1 Billion Views on TikTok

Gabby Petito: Experts Explain Why the Case Gained Social-Media Attention

Vanlife, the Bohemian Social-Media Movement

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The Harvest Moon has Meg taking a turn for the worst. She explains to Casey that she’s having a pre-birthday mid-life crisis. Or, it might be that Meg’s doctor is tapering her down from Zoloft to begin a new medication for anxiety/depression...Casey thinks it’s probably that.  Besides freaking out because she turns 40 in 82 hours from recording this episode; middle school motherhood is getting really hard (not just the math, but the block scheduling and learning an instrument.) Meg’s proud of herself because she’s still able to come up with a High Five Moment despite all of this: her kids, who have all the tech gear, are choosing “worm on a string” and these weird “fidget popper…?” things instead. Casey and Meg are baffled by what the girls are into - yet proud to raise daughters that aren’t obsessed with the internet and being online. Meg also rants about overstimulation at the gas station - ust listen to that part: there aren’t words.

Enjoy!

Show links:

Teens Are Once Again Losing It Over “Worm On A String”

How the Pop It! Invaded Your Home

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

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Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

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Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

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SOS Help for suicide prevention

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Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

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Meg schools Casey about his incorrect emoji usage (she’s a bit cocky about her knowledge since she’s been on a quest to be a “cool Mom” as she approaches 40 in a few weeks.) Apparently the Gen Z-ers are making fun of us again, this time not for side-parts, but for using the crying laughing emoji (among many others) WRONG. Meg gives Casey a quiz from Buzzfeed to assess his age, determined by which emojis he’s using the most. 

Also, Meg faces a tough parenting decision - the 11 year old asked if she could watch the Tiger King documentary. Casey is adamantly against this - Meg feels it could be a great opportunity for interesting human behavior conversations. 

Casey initiates a new segment called “On the couch.” He shares a range of emotions he experienced after participating in a pitching clinic with the 11 year-old. Meg provides a therapeutic analysis that leaves Casey reflecting on himself and... on how lucky he is to live with a therapist ;). 

Show links:

Emojis Will Allow Us To Guess Your Age

What Does The Smiley Face Emoji Mean? Gen Z Say It Is Passive Aggressive

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

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Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

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Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

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If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

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Meg and Casey are back after being MIA since June! Meg apologizes profusely for not being profesh about their disappearance. Find out what they’ve been up to on today’s show. 

And, Meg has an official MIDDLE SCHOOLER this year. What?! How did that happen? Travel back in time with Meg and Casey as they discuss all things awkward and celebrate their most recent favorite show: Pen15, a HULU original. Remember in the year 2000 when people were jamming to Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” and the girls twisted rows of hair held in place with tiny butterfly clips? Yep, you’ll love it too. The coolest part of this show: the writers and also the two main characters, Anna and Maya are in their mid-30s playing 7th graders. Not sure how they pull it off, but they do, in the best way. Fantastically cringey for anyone who used an AIM account or wrote notes to crushes with gel pens. 

Enjoy! 

Show links:

'Pen15' Review – The Hollywood Reporter

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

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Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

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Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Canada:

If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Meg’s friend Samantha joins the show to discuss her recent dating tribulations: using dating apps in your late 30s is not for the faint of heart. Samantha explains to Meg and Casey why she made a social media post stating: “The next man who is in a relationship and friend requests me better watch out because I’m messaging their wife or girlfriend.” Listen for more on why Samantha is convinced these men are attention-seekers and are probably cheating on their significant others. Meg found a documentary on Starz network called “The Pick Up Game”  and WARNS Samantha about a multi-million dollar, underground industry that trains men to “get women into bed.” It’s a whole system created to manipulate women into dating for the intention of sex. 

Also, Samantha shares some monumental High Five Moments - like how her 17 year old is now grocery shopping for the whole household….and loves it! 

Meg and Casey share their enjoyment of people-watching in a box store parking lot - lots of interesting human behavior to report on. See below for links. Enjoy!

Show links:

Watch The Pickup Game | Prime Video

The Pickup Game – Official Web Site for The Pickup Game Documentary Film

Featured Contributors – The Pickup Game

Why I started #TakeDownJulienBlanc

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

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https://www.copyleft.org/

Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

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Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Canada:

If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

During her “coma” in 2014, Meg’s adolescent celebrity crush, Andrew Keegan, was accused of starting a religious cult. As Meg has vowed - she finally investigated (aka internet searched and read a ton) to find out what her former heartthrob has been up to in the past decade. 

Meg gives Casey a high-five for their improved communication when it comes to confronting each other about parenting and having difficult conversations without it turning into a fight. Score! 

Also, Casey spills about jury duty. Meg’s slightly offended that she’s never been selected- (she’s never even made it past the first round!) Enjoy!

Show links:

Vice article 2014 - Shyam Dodge and Shanrah Wakefield https://www.vice.com/en/article/mv55wa/andrew-keegan-started-a-new-religion-814

LA Times 2015 - Eryn Brown 

https://www.latimes.com/local/westside/la-me-full-circle-venice-20150321-story.html

Nightline on ABC interview - 2015 with Dan Harris

https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/andrew-keegan-90s-heartthrob-spiritual-guide-30728178

Podcast: Are You Being Real 2016 

https://soundcloud.com/makeyourmarktoday/andrew-keegan

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

https://www.bradsucks.net/about

https://www.copyleft.org/

Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

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Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Canada:

If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Casey and Meg have special guests Jessica and Jeremy on the show to discuss the various human behavior aspects, mental health issues and societal impact of the disappearance and death of 21 year old Elisa Lam in 2013. Meg is fascinated by the viral nature spawned by “Youtubers” turning this case into a conspiracy theory-paranormally fueled-cyber web sleuth-led rabbit hole. Meanwhile, back in IRL trained investigators explain what happened with concrete evidence to back it up. The group discusses how detrimental it can be when misinformation goes viral. Meg also shares why she took a year off from all things True Crime and why she’s glad to be back! Also, before diving into the case - Jess and Meg shout their allegiance to side parts and skinny jeans - no matter what those Gen Z ers say! As always - buckle up and enjoy the ride of human behavior exploration at its finest. 

Show links:

Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel on Netflix

Is Elisa Lam's Tumblr From 'The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel' Active?

Read Elisa Lam's Tumblr, Nouvelle-Nouveau, From 'Crime Scene'

Dr. Judy Ho | Licensed Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychologist 

Who is Josh Dean? Where is the Cecil Hotel journalist now?

Amy Price Now: Where Is the Cecil Hotel Manager Today in 2021?

Judge Throws Out Suit Filed By Elisa Lam's Parents Against The Cecil Hotel

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

https://www.bradsucks.net/about

https://www.copyleft.org/

Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

http://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html

Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Canada:

If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

***Trigger Warning*** lots of snake talk on today’s episode and a few slightly gory stories from the ER as Meg, Casey and Mickey recap the story of attempted murder by poisonous snake in Appalachian Alabama. See the article links below to get to know the director and producer of this perfectly creepy, gothic tale. Also, Meg gives a quick “where are they now…” from the last episode. Enjoy!

Show links:

Get to know Alabama Snake Filmmakers: Director Theo Love and producer Bryan Storkel

Snake Salvation Show by National Geographic

Serpent Experts Try To Demystify Pentecostal Snake Handling

Alabama Snake (2020): Official Trailer | HBO

Pastor Jamie Coots Bio - Wikipedia

Andrew Hamblin, Snake-Handling Pastor pleads guilty to firing gun near wife and kids www.desmoinesregister.com

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WARNING: This show contains ADULT CONTENT and is NOT intended for children or adolescents! 

Special Thanks to Brad Tourcette aka Brad Sucks for being a copyleft participant and allowing us to use his song “Making Me Nervous” for our intro! 

Learn more about Brad Sucks and the copyleft movement at 

https://www.bradsucks.net/about

https://www.copyleft.org/

Disclaimer: Meghan Farr, LCSW is a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana,USA,  however, the Mental Mom show is meant to be entertaining and educational and should never replace the advice of your therapist or health care provider. The list below offers resources for crisis or emergency help. 

If feeling unsafe or suicidal please call one of the numbers listed below to talk to someone who can help.

FOR A LIST OF ALL COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER GO TO:

http://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html

Australia:

Life Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Canada:

If in distress: 1 (905) 688 3711

France: 01 46 21 46 46

SOS Help for suicide prevention

UK:

Mind: Mental Health Support: 0300 123 3393

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Or Text: text HOME to 741 741

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.