Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast

We'll uncover the secrets, the mysteries, and the unending debates that have left us all wondering: What really happened at the bottom of that fateful staircase? In today's installment, we delve deep into one of the most perplexing and sensational cases that shook the world of true crime – the enigmatic "Staircase Murder" case of Michael Peterson and death of Kathleen Peterson. E...

Mao and Jackie discuss everything wrong with James Arthur Ray, business man turned "spiritual guru" and how negligence, new age spirituality and cultural appropriation led to three preventable deaths and many injuries. Email Us: ⁠decodingpod@gmail.com Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠ @decodingcrimeandculturepod ⁠Click here for Mental Health resources and supports⁠

Take a listen to the new trailer of Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast with Mao Beckett and Jackie Ravelo, formerly known as The Millennial Therapist Podcast with Mao and Nao. In each episode, we'll navigate through the layers of stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface. We believe that by decoding the complex narratives that intertwine crime and culture, we can better understand t...

Join Mao and Amber Choisella, a California-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Spiritual Medium and Conscious Relationship Mentor, in this eye-opening episode, we expose the dark underbelly of the Twin Flames Scam, a cult-like pyramid schemes (in our opinion). Sit back and relax as we unravel the intricate web of deception, manipulation, and false promises that ensnare unsuspe...

"Dang. This cult may have gotten me." Join Mao and her special guest Jacqueline Ravelo, a fellow 1st Gen, disrupting Millennial therapist, this episode as they audibly gasp about the family and children hating cult, the Sullivianians, posing as a radical love, therapy seeking community. Follow Jackie here @therapywithjackie Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwi...

This episode is a little different as Mao and Nao are guests on another forensic psychology podcast hosted by Adare called "What Is Wrong With Them?" Join us we explore the drug rehab program turned cult. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford @koo_L.A.Y.D reppin' BEANTOWN! Podcast Art created by Phung Ban...

“She says she wants to be like an Oprah or an Ellen,” Teal Swan during an interview Friends, homies, comrades... it's been a hot minute since we spent some time together. Please accept this 2-hour chat with a Sam of Empowered Spirituality about an interesting "spiritual guru" as an offering of ghosting you all again.  Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Mu...

“He’s kind, he’s funny, he’s charming. I think he’s a really great person. He’s my best friend; he’s my buddy.” - Doreen Lioy (Richard's wife he met while incarcerated) What up, homie?! Where you been? Join us as we dive into Richie's childhood and learn about his family systems and background that may have contributed to his HORRIFIC crimes.  Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagra...

"Hey girl! I love your page!!! You would be soooooo good at what I do. You'll have your own business and empower other women! You're so pretty, like really pretty. Have you heard of this shitty protein shake, essential oil, or itchy ass shampoo?" Join Mao and Special Guest & retired hunbot Jessica Hickson explore the similar tactics and psychological abused used by MLMs and cults to draw and t...

"STAHHP ittt.. A mood disorder does not make you murderous. Fuck you, Ted." Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Podcast Art created by Phung Banh @pb.journal   Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports: StrongHearts Native Helpline: Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 http...

"I hate that baby." Jenelle Potter Mao is joined by Kelly Driscoll this week as Nao takes some time off to discuss this case about social media, mental health, deception, and the CIA. Follow, watch and listen Kelly Driscoll iamkellydriscoll.com/ thejourneypod.buzzsprout.com/ youtube.com/user/kellydris Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produc...

"Everyone get your ovaries checked for teratomas." - Mao This week Mao and Nao bravely research the real story of Anneliese Michel and her possession leading to 67 exorcisms. Her story later inspired the movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Leave us a message! ancho...

"She was the mistress, or the side piece." Mao describing Nichol Kissinger Mao and Nao discuss the murder of Shannann, CeCe, and Bella Watts by the hands of their murderous family annihilator father and husband, Chris Watts. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithma...

"The bitch is dead." - Facebook post after Dee Dee Blanchard's murder Mao and Nao discuss the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard and the disappearance of her chronically sick daughter, Gypsy Rose. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports...

Fashion. Yoga pants. Murder. Mao and Nao discuss the brutal murder of Lululemon manager, Jayna Murray and how toxic positivity may attributed to workplace violence. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Mental Health Supports StrongHearts Native Help...

“Women are killed by intimate partners—husbands, lovers, ex-husbands, or ex-lovers— more often than by any other category of killer.” Assessing Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Homicide by Jacquelyn C. Campbell et al. Mao and Nao discuss the real life murder of University of California Berkeley student Tatiana Tarasoff that led to a current law mandating mental health professionals to report and...

"Can I at least have some ketchup for my apple?" - BEK being a creep Mao and Nao discuss reported experiences of the creepy and awkward black eyed children. What are they?!! Whatever you do... DON'T LET THEM IN! Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram : @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford reppin' BEANTOWN! Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message...

"The most common Star signs of serial killers are Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius." - Nao calling Mao and Odette serial killers This week we discuss zodiac signs and forensic astrology with special guest, Odette. Let us know your sign and if it resonates with you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtpodcastwithmaonao/ Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Music created and produced by...

"What do you expect your anus to do when someone is spreading your buttcheeks?" Mao asking about shady and traumatizing sex abuse "examination" procedures of Cleveland, England pediatricians.   Join Mao and Nao this week as they explore the Satanic Panic that terrified parents and sent innocent daycare owners to prison for years. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastw...

Nao and Mao are joined by special guest Domenicaa, a military veteran, licensed mental health therapist, owner and founder of @reslientreflections this week to discuss the death and murder of PFC Lavena Johnson. July 19 marks the 16th year of Lavena Johnson’s death and the Army’s continued silence about the truth. We honor Lavena as we discuss her life before her untimely death and murder cover up...

"Did you know we have floating uteruses?" - Mao to Marcus, James and Robert  Join Mao and SPECIAL GUESTS Marcus, James, and Robert Welsh of the YouTube and Social Media world as we explore the DEEP history of mental health illness and treatment. The Welsh trio brings great insight and perspective on mental health and how it is perceived across the pond. Follow them at IG and YouTube! Marcus W...

"Homeboy sounds sus." - Nao Mao and Nao dive into "tiger parenting" and how colonialism, racism and capitalism created and perpetuates "the model minority myth" leading to tragedy in the Pan family. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com   Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Music created and produced by Errol Crawford. Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports&...

"I remember being held over a fire." - Odette Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)  hotline.rainn.org Victim of a crime: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) Chat. VictimConnect.org   VictimConnect.org National Suicide Prevention Lifel...

"I don't give a shit what people think about me, I can sleep at night." - Casey Anthony during 2017 interview Mao and Nao wrap up details about Casey's trial verdict and her whereabouts nowadays.  Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a message! anchor.fm/mtpwithmaonao/message Mental Health Supports National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (467...

"While her daughter is missing, she gets a shitty tattoo."  Mao and Nao discuss the Anthony family's Department of Children and Family's report and the workings of a forensic evaluation. Let us know your thoughts via Instagram or email! Make sure you come back next week for part 3 and season 1 finale episode. Email: millennialtherapistspod@gmail.com Instagram: @mtpodcastwithmaonao Leave us a...