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31: Nurse Erica Tells Us How She’s Seen Munchausen By Proxy Firsthand—And Why My Story Raised Red Flags
Jan 25, 2026
53m 51s
30: Bethany Tells Us How She Literally Needed To Have Her Head Screwed Back On To Stay Alive
Jan 18, 2026
46m 29s
29: Bernenda Tells Us How War, Loss, Death, And Mental Health Collided — Changing Everything For A Soldier And Police Officer
Jan 11, 2026
1h 06m 16s
28: A Not-So-Special YNK Holiday Special (with Jake & Big A)
Dec 28, 2025
23m 30s
27: Brooke Tells Us: Part 2 – The Case That Ended in Death and the Corruption Around It
Dec 21, 2025
47m 10s
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| 1/25/26 | ![]() 31: Nurse Erica Tells Us How She’s Seen Munchausen By Proxy Firsthand—And Why My Story Raised Red Flags | In this episode of Ya Never Know, we sit down with Nurse Erica — RN, healthcare leader, nurse advocate, podcast host, and someone who’s seen healthcare from every angle.We dive into the real-world signs of factitious disorder imposed on another (formerly Munchausen by proxy), how it shows up, and why it’s so difficult to recognize in real time.From there, the conversation widens to nurse advocacy, hospital staffing, the so-called “nursing shortage,” leadership corruption, profit-driven healthcare, and what it’s like trying to do the right thing inside a broken system.We also touch on personal moments — how Erica and Jake first connected through podcasting, recovery progress updates, and the reality that meaningful work often comes with chaos. Erica also shares insight into the difficult fallout with her former podcast partner, Nurse Jessica, and how it impacted her work and platform.If you’re a nurse, patient, caregiver, or anyone who wants an honest look at modern healthcare — this episode is for you. | 53m 51s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() 30: Bethany Tells Us How She Literally Needed To Have Her Head Screwed Back On To Stay Alive | Bethany grew up in a small town outside of Winnipeg, Canada, living with chronic illness since birth—without ever knowing why. For years, her symptoms were dismissed, misunderstood, or left unexplained, until she was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder.As her condition worsened, Bethany learned that her C1 and C2 vertebrae were unstable, causing brainstem compression whenever she was upright—a condition so severe it carried the risk of internal decapitation. With no neurosurgeons in Canada willing or able to take her case, Bethany was forced to look beyond her country for answers.Her search took her to the United States and ultimately Spain, where advanced imaging revealed the full extent of the danger—and led to a life-saving surgery to stabilize her head and cervical spine.This is Bethany’s story of chronic illness, medical disbelief, and what it takes to survive when the system can’t help you—and time is running out. | 46m 29s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | ![]() 29: Bernenda Tells Us How War, Loss, Death, And Mental Health Collided — Changing Everything For A Soldier And Police Officer | Bernenda’s life is a story of service, sacrifice, and survival—revealing the hidden cost of being both a Soldier and a police officer, and how war, loss, and untreated mental health trauma can collide.Born into an undocumented Haitian family, Bernenda learned resilience early. A high-achieving student and the first in her family to join JROTC, she enlisted in the military and deployed overseas at a young age. She returned home changed, carrying unprocessed trauma and little support.Determined to keep serving, Bernenda became a police officer. But while on duty, her partner and close friend was struck by a drunk driver. Though initially surviving the impact, they were pronounced dead on scene. In a single moment, Bernenda lost her partner and her friend. Soon after, she also lost both of her parents.As the weight of war, sudden death, and compounded grief mounted, Bernenda pushed forward—staying silent and staying on the job, as many in uniform are taught to do. Eventually, the pressure became unbearable. While still serving as a police officer, she experienced a mental health crisis that ended her career.In this episode, Bernenda speaks openly about trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, and what it means to reach a breaking point while wearing a uniform. This conversation shines a light on the mental health risks faced by Soldiers, veterans, and first responders—and the urgent need for better support.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, suicide, war trauma, and mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help or contact local crisis resources. | 1h 06m 16s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | ![]() 28: A Not-So-Special YNK Holiday Special (with Jake & Big A) | Jake and Big A talk holiday plans, how Jake is completely wiped from working on the BLINK Q&A episodes (released the Tuesday before Christmas), and fighting off a cold while trying to wrap everything up.We also talk about the kind of guests we’re looking for. If you’ve got a story you want to tell, feel free to reach out — we’d love to have you on.Happy holidays and happy New Year to everyone. | 23m 30s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | ![]() 27: Brooke Tells Us: Part 2 – The Case That Ended in Death and the Corruption Around It | In Part Two, Brooke takes us deeper inside Missouri’s family-court system, sharing the most intense cases she has encountered as an advocate and court watcher — including one case that ended in death and raised serious, unanswered questions.She breaks down recurring patterns she says are impossible to ignore: the same judges, the same GALs, the same families financially and emotionally devastated, and a system that appears to punish those who speak out while protecting itself.Brooke also discusses a leaked GAL Zoom call, now publicly available on YouTube, which she says provides a rare look at just how dysfunctional and alarming the system really is. The footage has circulated widely online and, according to Brooke, confirms concerns many families have raised for years:👉 https://youtu.be/eaiwCNVZd9sNo longer willing to suffer in silence, Brooke details her work with the Family Warrior Project, her decision to name names, and the personal risks that come with exposing powerful institutions. This episode examines what happens when transparency disappears — and why some stories refuse to stay buried. | 47m 10s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | ![]() 26: Brooke Tells Us: Part 1 - How She Beat Addiction and a Corrupt System to Win Her Kids Back | Brooke tells us how she beat addiction and a corrupt system to win her kids back. Her story starts in California, where doctor shopping spiraled into a pain-pill addiction, then heroin, then homelessness. Thirteen years sober, Brooke rebuilt her life in Missouri — but when a divorce and custody battle hit, the St. Louis family-court system made her feel like she was the problem.She wasn’t.As Brooke pulled back the curtain, she discovered what countless parents have been whispering for years: an ongoing RICO case, allegations of corruption inside the Missouri family courts, and GALs abusing their power. In this episode, she names names, breaks down the players, and explains how the system profits off vulnerable families.Despite being targeted and dismissed, Brooke documented everything, fought every ruling, exposed the misconduct, and ultimately won her children back — proving the system could be beaten.Today, she is an advocate, a court watcher, and a force working alongside high-profile cases to expose what’s really happening — and to protect parents who don’t know where to turn. | 42m 54s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | ![]() 25: Karl Tells Us All The Way From Sweden How A Simple Tick Bite Became A Nightmare | Karl joins us all the way from Sweden to share the story of the tick bite he got at his summer home in the archipelagos — a chain of islands off the coast of Sweden — a bite he barely noticed but that almost cost him his life. What began as an ordinary weekend turned into a full medical emergency when his body suddenly crashed, forcing doctors to airlift him by helicopter from the islands to Sahlgrenska University Hospital. There, he finally got the diagnosis: TBE — a tick-borne illness similar to Lyme disease in America, but far more deadly. Karl breaks down what TBE does to the body, the brutal symptoms he faced, and how the disease is becoming more common across Sweden as the climate shifts and tick populations explode. | 50m 28s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | ![]() 24: Elizabeth Tells Us: Part Two - The Eight-Year Search for Answers in Margaret’s Unsolved Death (20 and Pregnant) | In this chapter, Elizabeth walks us through the eight-year investigation into her sister Margaret’s death — the unanswered questions, the inconsistencies, and why certain details in this episode are censored and beeped because the case is still open. Margaret was 20 years old and pregnant when she died, adding even more weight to the mystery and the grief that followed.We also talk about her father, the root of so much of her trauma, and the moment he threatened to toss his daughter’s ashes if the kids didn’t come to his separate memorial with his questionably shady new girlfriend or significant other.Toward the end, the conversation opens up into self-talk — how Elizabeth’s has changed over time, and how myself and Big A share our own experiences with it. | 50m 40s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | ![]() 23: Elizabeth Tells Us: Part One — Growing Up in a Cult, Purity Culture, Abuse, and Her Sister’s Unsolved Death | In Part One of Elizabeth’s story, she opens up about a childhood shaped by a cult-like environment, strict purity culture, and an abusive father. She walks us through the hidden rules, the fear, and the control that defined her upbringing—and how it all set the stage for a deeply painful, messy marriage she didn’t see coming.Elizabeth also shares the heartbreaking story of her sister’s death at 20 years old—a case that, eight years later, remains unsolved.Jake and Elizabeth draw unexpected parallels between their lives, including the moment Jake reflects on his own marriage to Elle (Ellen) and the realization that he didn’t truly know the person he had committed to—mirroring Elizabeth’s experience of discovering who her husband really was after the wedding.This is Part One of a story filled with trauma, resilience, and unanswered questions. Part Two dives even deeper. | 45m 40s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | ![]() 21: Leah Tell Us How Her Back Surgery Caused CRPS And Her Sober Father Started Growing Her Marijuana | Leah tells us how one back surgery changed her entire life. What should’ve been a simple procedure ended up causing CRPS, a nerve condition so brutal that many people lose hope the moment they hear the diagnosis. For Leah, it started in her foot and turned into nonstop pain — something she describes as feeling like she was “walking to her death daily.”Her sober father started growing her marijuana just to help ease the pain. We talk about ketamine treatments, what it’s really like living with chronic pain, and how she went to grief therapy to mourn the life she thought she’d have.Now, she’s figuring out how to push through — working again, finding moments of peace, and proving that even when life hits you with the unthinkable, you can still fight your way back. | 1h 03m 30s | ||||||
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| 10/26/25 | ![]() 20: Kyle Tells Us How Weed Literally Saved His Life | Kyle’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. A prolific weed grower, a transgender man, and a terminal brain cancer survivor — somehow, he’s still here. After years of building his life in California and Colorado, Kyle was diagnosed with an aggressive, “incurable” form of brain cancer that no one else has survived. Forced to leave everything behind and return home to the South Side of Chicago, he faced his mortality head-on. Through a groundbreaking experimental immunotherapy, Kyle began to defy every medical prediction. Along the way, weed became both his medicine and his metaphor — a symbol of resilience, balance, and growth | 1h 04m 20s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | ![]() 19: Dr. Ellen Reed Tells Us How She Helps People Grow — While Big A and I Talk About Our Own Recovery and Growth | In this episode of Ya Never Know, Dr. Ellen Reed (@drellenreed) joins us to share her journey as a performance coach and expert in Relentless Solution Focus. We talk about how we met, how she’s helped me as my coach, and how her work has shaped both my mindset and Big A’s approach to recovery.Dr. Reed opens up about what it means to help people unlock their potential, stay solution-focused, and grow through life’s challenges. Big A and I also get real about our own recovery journeys and the daily work it takes to keep moving forward.A great episode for anyone looking to tap into their potential, shift their mindset, and start focusing on solutions instead of problems. Check out Dr. Reed’s book and more of her work here: Ellen Reed on Amazon | 1h 05m 12s | ||||||
| 10/12/25 | ![]() 18: Breaking Free From The Cult — Daniella’s Journey From The Children Of God To Military Intelligence (Part 2) | This episode picks up where Part One left off — after Daniella’s daring escape from the Children of God cult. What came next was a new kind of structure, discipline, and control: the U.S. military. Daniella (@daniellamyoung_) opens up about serving two tours in military intelligence, the psychological aftermath of leaving one cult only to find herself in another, and how she ultimately reclaimed her freedom and voice.Her bestselling memoir, Uncultured: A Memoir (available everywhere), tells the story of her journey from indoctrination to independence. Her forthcoming book, The Culting of America (available now for pre-sale at knittingcultlady.com), explores how cult dynamics appear in modern society.This is Part Two — powerful, revealing, and impossible to forget. | 54m 17s | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | ![]() 17: Daniella The Knitting Cult Lady Tells Us What It’s Like Growing Up In Children Of God — And How She Escaped The Cult (Part One) | This episode dives into a story so wild it sounds like fiction — but it’s all very real. Daniella, also known as the knitting cult lady, was born into Children of God as a third-generation member. From birth, she suffered control, abuse, and was even trafficked across borders under the guise of loyalty to the cult.What makes her story even more extraordinary is how she broke free. As a teenager she escaped, built a new life for herself, and later served in the U.S. military. Her resilience led her to become an author. Her first memoir, Uncultured: A Memoir (available now) (bookshop.org) reflects on her journey through indoctrination and freedom. Her second book, The Culting of America, is currently on pre-sale (ships January 20, 2026) (knittingcultlady.com) and examines cult behavior in modern society.Follow Daniella on Instagram: @daniellamyoung_This is Part One of her escape — raw, gripping, and full of revelations. | 1h 05m 24s | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | ![]() 16: Caitlyn Tells Us The Power Of Speaking Up As A Model TikTok Star And Advocate | Caitlyn (@caitlyn.cohen) is a model, TikTok star, and passionate advocate who’s opening up about life with a stutter. In this episode she shares what it’s really like, how she found the courage to speak out, and why using her platform matters so much.Keep up with Caitlyn’s journey here: linktr.ee/caitlyn.cohen | 49m 38s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() 15: Joanne Tells Us How She Survived The Tragedy Of The Century After The Captain And Crew Fled | A vacation ferry ride turned into the Greek Tragedy of the Century when the ship began sinking like the Titanic. Joanne shares what it felt like to be trapped on a foreign vessel as the captain and crew abandoned ship and left everyone to die. Against all odds she survived—and even risked her life going back inside to grab her brand-new $40 Skechers. From chaos on the water to the shocking aftermath that put the captain behind bars, this is one story you won’t forget. | 57m 59s | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | ![]() 14: Ashley Tells Us What It’s Like To Love Someone Who’s Trapped In Locked-In Syndrome | Ashley tells us about her high school sweetheart, Travis, whose life was turned upside down when he became locked in. He is still currently fighting to survive, fluctuating through different states of consciousness while facing the medical complexity of locked-in syndrome. Ashley opens up about the challenges of navigating hospital care, the emotional weight of raising their young daughter during this fight, and the heartbreak of watching her first love endure such a rare condition.This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply human—a story of love, resilience, and advocacy! You can support Ashley and her family during this difficult time here: Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashburydaniels Donate to the GoFundMe: Burke Family Campaign | 1h 00m 14s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | ![]() 13: Hannah Tells Us What It Was Like Being Sexually Assaulted By A Teacher For Years | Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault.Hannah opens up about how her entire high school career was shaped by years of sexual assault from a teacher — which later turned into a full-blown inappropriate relationship. She shares how she survived, found justice, and now maintains a powerful outlook on life. Hannah also offers advice for anyone currently going through something similar, and explains why she’s breaking her silence and sharing her story today. | 1h 03m 34s | ||||||
| 8/31/25 | ![]() 12: Emily Tells Us Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Strange Nipples, And How She’s Living for Tomorrow | Emily joins us with a story that starts with something unexpected: strange nipple changes that turned out to be cancer. She opens up about the fear, the fight, and the strength it took to survive — and why paying attention to your body could save your life.We also talk about what it means to live after cancer, how to stay empowered through the hardest battles, and what to say to your kids when you’re facing the unthinkable. I open up about my own experience with almost dying, and the years I spent living with a terminally ill mother battling cancer — and how it left a mark that still shapes me today.This conversation is raw, powerful, and filled with takeaways for anyone navigating illness — or supporting someone who is. | 1h 03m 41s | ||||||
| 8/24/25 | ![]() 11: Lindsey Tells Us About T & A Art, Desert Life In Terlingua, And Picking Up Cartel Guns. | Lindsey tells us about building her startup T & A Art @titsandartwork, what it’s really like living out in Terlingua, Texas, and the wild story of picking up cartel guns. From shady run-ins to desert survival, this episode has it all—art, chaos, and grit. Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseyroseweiss | 54m 31s | ||||||
| 8/17/25 | ![]() 10: Sam Tells Us How Having The World’s Biggest Gape Led To Going Viral And A Massive Audience | In this episode, we sit down with Sam Ramsdell — the Guinness World Record holder for the biggest gape in the world. We talk about what it’s like stepping on stage for America’s Got Talent, building a massive following, and why Sam’s hysterical, open-book personality is exactly how we should all be. From hilarious stories to freaking out on way too many mushrooms in Italy and calling the cops on herself, Sam brings nonstop laughs and authenticity. Follow Sam on Instagram: @samramsdell5 | 56m 28s | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | ![]() 9: Alex Tells Us About An Abduction Attempt In Fiji And Living With Chronic Illness | In this episode, Jake Haendel and Adrienne sit down with Alexandra Cain to hear her wild story of almost being abducted as a teenager while traveling with friends in Fiji. But that’s just the beginning — Alex talks with us about living with chronic illness, navigating life’s curveballs, and how she manages it all. | 1h 02m 34s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() 8: Street Deals To Scrubs, Adrienne Talks Elle And Signs Onto Cohost | In this episode Jake goes deep with his ex girlfriend Adrienne into his relationship with Elle. What did she think of her when she first met her? What was their relationship like? Were there any red flags? Then Adrienne talks about where she is now, which concludes with a partnership with Jake?! | 34m 09s | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | ![]() 7: Old Photos, A $50,000 Bail, And The Fall That Set Her Free | In this episode, Adrienne talks about her arrest, her crazy bail, and how it all helped her get clean. Jake and Adrienne talk about life after addiction, and give some words of advice to others who might be struggling. Oh, and some old photos of Jake and Adrienne are quite something. | 34m 18s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 6: I Needed Her, She Needed More, And The Crossroads Of Adrienne And Elle | In this episode, Jake and Adrienne discuss why she left him, what she was in search of, some of her story that includes arrests, getting clean, and a glimpse into life after. | 29m 33s | ||||||
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