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Books With Your Besties
Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.
In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.
Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.
If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”
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Books With Your Besties
Lauren McCluskey and bigger questions around why women aren't listened to
We are thrilled to be partnering with Celisia Stanton, the host of Truer Crime, to bring you our episode which touches on Lauren McCluskey and the themes that are a part of her story: domestic violence, failures of the justice system and why women aren't listened to.
TW: Femicide, Domestic Violence, Rape, Stalking, SA, Murder. Show notes:
1:30-3:15 What is a domestic thriller and what are some we have read? 3:15 - 3:30 Domestic violence as a psychological thriller theme 3:45- 6:00 Why are women often portrayed as dumb? Why do women apologize and/or why are we worried about being seen as rude?
6:00 -9 :30 The Gift of Fear book (linked in show notes) and Dr. Reeder teaches us about pre planned responses
9:30-11:30 Damsel in distress article about female protagonists, what does the movie Frozen have to do with this topic?
11:30 -14:30 Domestic Violence stats (Trigger warnings)
14:30 - 19:00Why don't women get help and Truer Crime with Celisia Stanton - Lauren Mccluskey
19:10-20:00 state laws around DV
20:00 - 25:00 Wendy Maldonado case (linked below)
25:00 - 26:15 How can women expect to be listened to? What are options for women to leave?
26:45-28:00 How many women are killed annually around the globe per day?28:00 - 30:00 What is happening around you? Behind closed doors.
31:30 All men. Why women choose the bear. What does Ashley want the last thing her kids to see be if something happens to her?
Book: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker - anywhere you shop for books
https://people.com/husband-wife-killed-murder-suicide-divorce-8769233
Every F-ing Day of my Life: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/every-f---ing-day-of-my-life/umc.cmc.1aq9cocb6lbot0y8a4kkq2aa9
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truer-crime/id1565741041
https://www.dvsn.org/january-2024-stalking-stats-tactics-impacts/
https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/crime/UN_BriefFem_251121.pdf
https://unews.utah.edu/timeline-of-events-in-lauren-mccluskey-case/
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