Intentionally Disturbing

<p>Join me on this podcast as I navigate the murky waters of human behavior, current events, and personal anecdotes through in-depth interviews with incredible people—all served with a generous helping of sarcasm and satire. After years as a forensic and clinical psychologist, I offer a unique interview style and a low tolerance for bullshit, quickly steering conversations toward depth and darkness. I honor the seriousness while also appreciating wit. I’m your guide through the twisted labyrinth of the human psyche, armed with dark humor and biting wit.</p>

Samantha: Surviving The Mexican Drug Cartel

This week Lesllie speaks to 'Samantha,' a woman who got caught up in the drug trade in Mexico and was almost murdered by her employers. Samantha tells Leslie about how she got caught up in the drug trade, being shot 9 times, and her hopes for the future of Mexico. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-04
01:15:56

Lisa Mercier: I See Dead People.

This week, we're re-visiting our great conversation with Lisa Mercier, who sees dead people. Leslie is a skeptic. So when she heard that there was a woman named Lisa who says she can see dead people, she didn't believe. But then Lisa came to her house and talked to ghosts, and now Leslie is a full on-believer. This week Leslie and Lisa talk about how non-traditional approaches to therapy, like mediums, can make a difference in people's lives. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced and edited by Liam Billingham. Mixed by Aaron Dalton. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-29
51:55

Q and A: How To Keep Yourself and Others Safe

This week Leslie answers listener questions about staying safe. 01:36 What is the best way to protect myself and my daughter when we have protective orders in place? 04:10 Situational Awareness and Self Defense12:54 How do we teach kids to trust their instincts and stay safe? 16:07 What safety tips do you have for minors walking alone? 19:08 Can offenders really be rehabilitated? 22:14 How do we protect college aged girls in social settings? 26:10 What can you do to keep yourself safe online?  Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-21
48:52

Uldouz Wallace, iCloud Hack Survivor

This week Leslie talks to Uldouz Wallace, who was the victim of the infamous 2014 icloud hack. Private photos of her were leaked and spread all over the internet. It nearly ruined her life. But she survived. Uldouz and Leslie talk about the hack, how it affected her, and how she's working now, via legislation, to prevent it from ever happening to anyone again. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-14
56:19

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Trial: The Courtroom, The Culture War, and Refusing to Back Down

This week, Leslie recaps the infamous Gwyneth Paltrow ski accident and ensuing trial. She talks about the skiing incident itself, how Gwyneth outmaneuvered her opponent, and some of the highlights of the trial. She also talks about how, despite being a victim, Gwyneth didn't play the victim role, and what they did to the way the media represented her. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-07
44:35

Dan Brunner, EX-FBI: Catching Criminals and Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

This week, Leslies speaks with Dan Brunner, a former FBI agent. Dan and Leslie talk about the 764, an online threat to your kids. They also talk about ways to educate your kids about being online and how to keep them safe. Dan also talks about his career catching criminals and how that led him to where he is now. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-31
01:08:31

Cameron Roberts: A Doctor and an Attorney talk Diddy!

This week Leslie welcomes to attorney Cameron Simone Roberts to the podcast to talk the Diddy trial (Spoiler art: they predicted exactly what was gonna happen), disturbing moments Cameron has experienced as a female lawyer, and also lots of other juicy gossip. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-24
01:32:16

VANISHED YOUNG MOM, 26, MISSING AFTER GETTING IN PICKUP WITH 2 MYSTERY MEN

Young mom, Sara Ebersole, vanishes without a trace and her family is still searching for answers. On March 31, 2023, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office post a release about Sara’s disappearance. According to the post, Sara was captured on security footage on March 2, 2023, at around 10:00 p.m., in the area of the Circle K gas station located at 17980 N Highway 441 in Reddick, Florida. The release also states Sara willingly left the convenience store in a black pickup truck with two unknown males. The then-26-year-old Ebersole was given a ride from the convenience store to a residence located off Highway 441 in Reddick. She was dropped off at the home with another individual. Sara spent a portion of that night with a male, who lived in one-half of a subdivided residence. The sheriff’s office states that at around 1:25 a.m. on March 3, 2023, that male known as James Robinson begins texting a man identified as Morman. In those messages, Robinson mentions Ebersole is “hanging out” at his home. During the conversation, Morman asks if Ebersole would be interested in meeting him and asked if he could come to Robinson’s residence. Robinson agreed, and Morman arrived shortly thereafter.  According to Sara's family, she goes missing on March 3, 2023, from Reddick, Florida and Sara's Gmail timeline was viewed and deleted and her iCloud location shows on and she's using YouTube until 240am. Someone also attempted to get on Sara's snapchat, at 1:47pm. Sara is not just missing; she is classified as an endangered person.  Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public that may help find Sara. If you have any information, please call Detective Ryan Stith at (352) 368-3542 or the Marion County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number of (352) 732-9111. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-STOP (7867) and reference 23-71 in your tip.    Joining Nancy Grace today,   Michele Tullis - Sara Ebersole's sister Matthew Barhoma - Trial attorney with Power Trial Lawyers, website: powertriallawyers.com, Instagram: @MatthewBarhoma Dr. Leslie Dobson Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Host of a New Podcast on iHeart titled: "Intentionally Disturbing,"  www.drlesliedobson.com , Author of the Book “The Friend Cleanse - How to set boundaries with energy vampires” @drlesliedobson Ashley Wardlow- Private Investigator and Chief Operations Officers at Nathans Investigations, website: www.nathans-investigations.com, IG: @miamiprivateinvestigators, FB: nathansinvestigations Geovany Dias - Reporter for WFTV 9 in Florida, Professor at Valencia College, website: WFTV.com, Instagram: @GeovanyDias01 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-17
56:47

Heard V Depp: The Inside Scope from a Forensic Psychologist

This week Leslie dives into the case of Johnny Deep versus Amber Heard, one of the most publicized and controversial trials of the last 10 years. Leslie dissects how this case turned into a psychological battlefield and help you understand, as a non-expert, what went on in that trial. From dueling diagnoses to high-stakes testimony, she’ll break down how two of her colleagues, Dr. Shannon Curry and Dr. Dawn Hughes, came to vastly different conclusions about Amber Heard’s mental state—and why that matters more than you might think. What she hopes you’ll come to understand over the course of this episode is that one of the results of publicizing a psychological assessment is that it turned Amber Heard’s mental illness into clickbait and diminished the complexities of an incredibly complicated legal battle with a powerful, wealthy, and famous ex-husband. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-17
44:59

Tara Palmeri: Independent Female Journalist

This week on the podcast, Leslie speaks with independent journalist Tara Palmeri, known previously for her work at ABC News, Politico, Puck, the New York Post, and the Washington Examiner. Leslie and Tara talk about the challenges of being an independent journalist, how to find objective reporting in a politically charged culture, and some of the more disturbing things that have happened to Tara as a female reporter. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-10
01:12:04

Annie Elise: True Crime Podcaster Bada*s

A year into starting her podcasting career, Leslie is feeling sentimental. So she's releasing the first ever episode she made: a conversation with true crime podcasting badass Annie Elise. Annie is a successful woman in the podcasting world with a disturbing backstory, and she's the kind of guest Leslie plans to have going forward: powerful women who have been through disturbing times and came out the other side. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-03
53:18

Sherri Papini, Clayton Echard Pregnancy Scandal, Deceptive Mental Health TikToks, and More w/ Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Leslie Dobson!

📺 Watch this Episode Today, we are joined by forensic psychologist and Intentionally Disturbing host, Dr. Leslie Dobson, to discuss Sherri Papini's kidnapping, updates with Hannah Kobayashi, a woman indicted for multiple fake pregnancies, and deceptive mental health information in popular TikTok videos.  Follow Dr. Dobson- IG (@drlesliedobson)  // TikTok (@drlesliedobson) // YouTube (@drlesliedobson) // Website - drlesliedobson.com 🎟️ Atlanta Meet & Greet - Click here Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Support The Show: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Sponsors 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch Follow: 🎙️ Mother Knows Death 🔪 Nicole 🪩 Maria 📱 TikTok More Info: 📰 Newsletter 📃 DisclaimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-01
01:15:44

Michael Arterburn - on the frontline of child protection.

This week, Leslie welcomes Michael Arterburn, a former policer who specialized in child exploitation and trafficking. Michael and Leslie discuss the challenges faced by first responders, the dangers of child exploitation on the internet, and ways to better protect children. He also talks about the time he spent in a coma! Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-26
01:25:01

Samson Crouppen: Secret Service Sam

This week Leslie welcomes Samson Crouppen, aka Secret Service Sam, whose hilarious takes on the Diddy trial are getting a ton of attention. But Leslie's convo with Samson goes pretty deep, getting into being bullied as a kid, the famous friends he's fallen out of touch with, and how he keeps making it happen in Los Angeles. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-19
42:17

Dr. Alicia Zhou: Helping A Friend With Cancer

Recently Leslie's friend was diagnosed with cancer at the very young age of 30, which is becoming all too common a trend in the US. This week, Leslie talks to Alicia Zhou about the evolving nature of cancer treatment, funding cuts under the current administration, and how you can be proactive in preventing cancer. They also talk about ways to fix heathcare, non-Mangione style. Alicia also talks about her fan fiction! Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-12
49:40

Kristina Finch Bloom: Follower Turned Friend

This week on the podcast Leslie speaks with Kristina Finch Bloom, who not only follows Leslie, but is also married to the president of TikTok Canada. They talk the differences between TikTok in the US and Canada, free speech, Canada and American under Trump, parenting, and how to keep kids safe. They also read comments from Leslie's infamous shopping cart video. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-05
01:00:06

Mailbag time!

Leslie had a last minute cancellation this week, so she decided to answer some of your burning questions. To do so, she's enlisted her producer, Liam, to talk through them. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-29
46:38

Big Homie, Diddy's ex-bodyguard

This week, with the diddy trail in full swing, Leslie is sharing her interview with Big Homie, ex-bodyguard to Diddy. They talk about his life, the women who raised him, his morality, and much much more. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced and edited by Liam Billingham. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-22
01:09:41

Robert D'Amico: Take a compliment, will ya?

This week, Leslie talks to Robert D'Amico, a former Marine and FBI agent who has seen some crazy things. Like brains. And chickens eating them. Leslie tries to get Rob to tell her government secrets, but will she get him to take a compliment? Find out this week on Intentionally Disturbing. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced and edited by Liam Billingham. Mixed by Aaron Dalton. Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-15
01:12:25

Kara Chamberlain Robinson: Not Letting Your Trauma Define You.

This week, Leslie tells the story of Kara Chamberlain Robinson and what happened to her, then she talks to Leslie about how her kidnapping has defined (or not) her life. They talk about their lives as kids, parents, and how to make your trauma productive in your life. Hosted by Leslie Dobson. Produced and edited by Liam Billingham.  Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely those of the guest speaker and do not reflect the views of the host or the production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-08
01:03:28

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