The Proxy Trap

About this episode

Jake explores the disturbing implications of Munchausen by proxy while reflecting on his own medical experiences.

Jake’s search for answers pulls him into the unsettling world of Munchausen by proxy—a rare, insidious form of abuse where illness is manufactured for attention. And as he revisits his own medical history, he’s left to wonder: did a real diagnosis conceal something even darker? Content warning: Drug use/abuse, addiction, medical trauma, child abuse, child loss, pregnancy loss, medical child abuse, death and dying, mental health crises, emotional distress & mature content. https://www.munchausensupport.com/ Resources can be found on our website, blinkthepodcast.com . . . . . Hosted and produced by Corinne Vien Co-created by Jake Haendel Original composition by Michael Marguet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Corinne Vien, Jake Haendel

Topics covered

• Munchausen by proxy
• medical trauma
• child abuse
• mental health
• addiction
• personal history

Keywords

• Munchausen by proxy
• abuse
• medical history
• child loss
• mental health crises
• drug abuse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sony Music, Munchausen Support, blinkthepodcast.com

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