A year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Midtown, I’m digging into the question everyone keeps circling: was Luigi Mangione trying to take down a broken system… or was he just a toxic narcissist chasing attention?

I’m joined by Jack Fox of Never A Truer Word as we dissect Luigi’s “manifesto,” his jailhouse letters, and his journal entries—along with his love of intensifiers, borrowed ideas, and movie-script tough-guy language. We also get into the power of what people don’t say, why women’s intuition is almost always right, and how to spot manipulative or inauthentic language before it hooks you.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a starter kit for reading between the lines—and a much clearer picture of who Luigi really is behind the performance.

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This week on Character Analysis, the band is back together—Sara joins me to break down Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair, a show that feels like Sex and the City’s chaotic cousin. We get into the camp, the casting, the questionable “lawyering,” the Kim Kardashian of it all, and why this series hits such a nerve. If you missed hearing us yell about TV together, this is your episode.

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In this episode, I break down the case against Bryan Kohberger what the forensic evidence and behavioral patterns actually tell us: the 911 delay, adrenaline and fear, the sheath DNA, and why people still refuse to believe the facts.

MIND MATTERS

I’ve been testing out various products, journals, and self-care habits that I plan on sharing with listeners (and readers.) ⁠My Amazon Storefront ⁠highlights my favorite products for mental health, journaling, beauty, self-care, and ADHD support—tools I personally use and recommend to help make everyday life a little calmer, more focused, and more intentional.

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The Idaho Four case has haunted us for nearly three years — not just because of what happened inside that house, but because of what it revealed outside of it.

In this episode, I explore The Mirror Effect: how we don’t just analyze tragedies — we project ourselves into them. From the early silence of the investigation to the moral judgment aimed at survivors Dylan and Bethany, this case reflects every side of human behavior — fear, obsession, empathy, cruelty, and even addiction.

Because maybe the reason we can’t look away… is because it’s been looking back at us all along.

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We all love a mystery — but what if the mystery is us?

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In today’s episode, I’m diving into a new kind of psychological warfare — one that doesn’t play out on a battlefield, but behind our screens. When Francesca started getting strange messages — one from a woman she didn’t even know, another from a fake Facebook account using her nude photo — she had no idea how deep this was about to go.

This is the story of how a woman who wasn’t “chronically online” became the target of a digital smear campaign — and how she uncovered the truth behind it all.

SOURCES - SPOILER ALERT!

Blocking A Million Bad Men

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3M6HvYrPNArWxvmeFyEuPi

Cyberstalking Victim Calls Out NYPD

https://www.thecut.com/2017/12/juan-thompson-cyberstalking-victim-francesca-rossi-statement.html

Nobody's Victim: Fighting Psychos, Stalkers, Pervs And Trolls

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In this episode of Character Analysis, I dive into the spectrum of narcissism — from everyday traits we all carry to the darker world of full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Why do some narcissists charm and dazzle while others manipulate and destroy? And why are we so often drawn to them, even when it’s toxic?

Using pop culture examples like Blair Waldorf, Patrick Bateman, Regina George, and Joe Goldberg, I unpack how narcissists operate, the brain chemistry that keeps us hooked, and the red flags that separate confidence from control.

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In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding a viral letter from Luigi Mangione to one of his supporters and its connection to the high-profile United Healthcare CEO shooting case. After raising concerns about inconsistencies in the letter, I found myself at the center of a social media storm, with journalist Ashley accusing me of dishonesty and clout-chasing. But is skepticism really an attack, or is it a necessary part of responsible reporting?

We’ll examine the key discrepancies in Karen’s letter, from envelope details to shifts in syntax, and discuss why questioning narratives—no matter their source—is crucial. Is this just a case of overanalysis, or is there something deeper at play? And what role do misinformation, online drama, and media bias have in shaping public perception?

Join me as I break down the facts, respond to the backlash, and continue to ask the most crucial question: What is the truth?

Imagine you meet someone who shows you the care and attention you crave. He sends you good morning texts and checks in to see how your day went. He calls you pet names. You talk about your goals and aspirations. Finally, you think you've found Your Person.

Then, after making romantic getaway plans that included spending almost a thousand dollars, you find out the person you thought might be The One never existed.

Leigh* joins us for this episode to discuss her experience with a romance scammer. We also review some of the messages and highlight the different psychological tactics the scammer used to manipulate Leigh.

*Not her real name