Courage | EP 10 | Karoline's Story
Episode Date: July 24, 2025Dr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences. For more on bet...
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157 episodes transcribedDr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences. For more on bet...
A return trip to Colorado Springs uncovers a new betrayal. A woman who had an affair with Joel shares her experience. Karoline and her kids redefine l...
Curious about the psychology of pathological liars, Andrea talks with two leading experts. For more from Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Christian Hart, check...
Karoline unpacks her healing journey with Kristin Snowden, an expert in betrayal trauma recovery. For resources on betrayal trauma and more fro...
Joel Kern wasn’t alone in his bad behavior. More allegations of misconduct at the CSPD come to light. If you would like to reach out...
The Betrayal Team investigates how Joel was able to walk away from the mess he created. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, ema...
Joel goes to rehab in hopes of saving his career and his marriage. Karoline uncovers new information that further shocks family. If you would like to...
Internal Affairs investigators question Joel on allegations of misconduct. Will he tell the truth? If you would like to reach out to the Betraya...
Karoline reexamines her 20 years of marriage – the life she thought she was living, and the one her husband was hiding just under her nose. &nbs...
The Kern family discovers what Joel was really doing on the clock. The investigation into his misconduct only scratches the surface. If yo...
Karoline built her life around her husband's career as a Colorado Springs police officer. The family was proud of his service, until they learned that...
Justin Rutherford is appealing his case. Stacey and Tyler discuss how they're processing the news and what the last year has brought them.  ...
A listener wrote to us with a heartbreaking question: What can I say to my friend who won’t leave an abuser? Is there anything I can say to get...
Molly reads her story of resilience and healing after an abusive relationship. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email u...
In our first listener essay, Melissa reads her account of resilience and healing after her father’s betrayal. If you would like to...
Clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt shares the powerful science behind telling your story as a method of healing from tra...
If you like our show, we know you'll love this season of Nobody Should Believe Me, produced and hosted by Andrea Dunlop. While we're hard at work brin...
In this special crossover episode, author and podcast host Andrea Dunlop sits down with Andrea Gunning for a deep dive into the true crime genre....
Her sister became someone unrecognizable. You can find Andrea Dunlop’s podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me, on all platforms. Her...
Producer Monique LaBorde comes on mic to bring Andrea some of our most common listener questions. We go behind the scenes to talk about the production...