Nobody Should Believe Me

The Human Cost of “The Preventionist” with Dr. Sally Smith

27 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Sally Smith is back on the mic to share her reaction to the recent appellate ruling that overturned the massive judgment against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in the Maya Kowalski case. She talks about what the decision means for mandatory reporters, why she sees it as vindication of her work, and what it’s been like to be cast as a media villain simply for following the evidence. Andrea and Dr. Smith also discuss The Preventionist and reporter Dyan Neary’s portrayal of Dr. Debra Jenssen, and why these narratives about “overzealous” child abuse pediatricians can so easily miss the reality of how these cases are actually evaluated. Dr. Smith offers context on the medical processes involved and what’s at stake when public conversations lose sight of the vulnerable children at the center of these stories. *** Try out Andrea’s Podcaster Coaching App: https://studio.com/apps/andrea/podcaster Tickets for Nobody Should Believe Me LIVE: https://www.andreadunlop.net/nobody-should-believe-me-live Order Andrea’s book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy. Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content. Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nobody Should Believe Me

The Human Cost of “The Preventionist” with Dr. Sally Smith

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Other episodes from Nobody Should Believe Me

The Warrior Eli Hoax Part 1 with Taryn Wright

Jesika Jones Part 2 with Derek Jones (rebroadcast)

What “The Preventionist” Left Out with Dr. Randy Alexander

Season 6 Trailer

Case Files 21: Rady Children’s Part 5

Case Files 20: Rady Children’s Part 4 with Dr. Mary Sanders

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