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Introducing COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Collin Gosselin opens up about what it was really like growing up in the spotlight of Jon & Kate Plus 8, sharing his personal account of life behind the camera. He recounts his experiences with family isolation, allegations of physical abuse, time spent in a basement room, and his twenty-month stay in an institution he says he never needed to be in. Collin also details how a smuggled note led to a reunion with his father, how he is working to rebuild his life today, and why he is finally choosing to speak publicly about his past. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Welcome To On Purpose And Disclaimer 01:43 Inside the Gosselin Household 03:50 Faking Reality On Camera 05:15 The Normalization Of Constant Filming 06:35 The Turning Point 09:06 Modern Child Exploitation 12:35 Pushing Back And Early On-Camera Resistance 17:02 Earliest Memories Of In-Home Abuse 20:37 Targeted Isolation And Homeschooling 25:21 Child Protective System Flaws 35:11 Advocacy In The Face Of Public Backlash 36:55 The Attempted Runaway 44:03 Institutionalization At Age 11 48:16 Twenty Months In Inpatient Confinement 53:53 The Official Admission Records 59:12 The Harsh Reality of Living in Isolation 01:04:45 The Smuggled Letter And Custody Battle 01:08:37 Reconnecting And Healing 01:11:26 Repairing The Father-Son Relationship 01:14:00 Turning Pain into Purpose 01:17:14 False Diagnoses & His Dream of Joining The Marines 01:24:41 Legal Defamation Threats 01:26:16 Where Does He Stand With His Siblings? 01:30:20 Who is Collin Today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Some mysteries are so disturbing, so deeply unsettling, they refuse to fade. The disappearance of 23-year-old Stacy Ann Peterson is one of them. In this audience favorite from the Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil archives, we revisit the chilling disappearance of a young Illinois mother who vanished without a trace on October 28, 2007. No signs of a struggle. No goodbye. No confirmed sightings. Just two young children left behind and a husband, former police officer Drew Peterson, whose suspicious behavior raises troubling questions. Drew claims Stacy ran off with another man. But why did he reportedly move her car without notifying authorities? Why wait nearly 24 hours to report her missing? And what was happening behind closed doors as Stacy reportedly feared for her safety and considered divorce? Dr. Phil examines the warning signs of coercive control, the disturbing contradictions, and the growing suspicion surrounding Drew Peterson including the mysterious death of his previous wife, Kathleen Savio. In this audience favorite from the Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil archives, we revisit the chilling disappearance of a young Illinois mother who vanished without a trace on October 28, 2007. No signs of a struggle. No goodbye. No confirmed sightings. Just two young children left behind and a husband, former police officer Drew Peterson, whose suspicious behavior raises troubling questions. This is Part 1 of a four-part investigation. Listen to the complete series to uncover the evidence, psychological dynamics, and unanswered questions surrounding Stacy Peterson's disappearance. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside the Cornell 7 allegations. A former Cornell University student says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by 7 members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case has sparked national outrage and a growing #IAmJaneDoe movement. In this episode, we break down what the victim claims allegedly happened that night, the evidence, the disturbing Snapchat messages, and what the accused men say happened. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil revisits the chilling cases of Maura Murray, Ellen Greenberg, and Dylan Redwine, following the evidence, unanswered questions, and breakthroughs that continue to define these true crime mysteries. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online: Join Now: https://JoinDeleteMe.Com/PHIL This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A devoted mom. A pastor husband. A secret mistress. And a marriage unraveling behind closed doors. When Ashley Flynn was found shot to death inside her Ohio home, her husband Caleb told police a terrifying story: an intruder had broken in, attacked him and killed his wife. But investigators started asking questions.There was the affair. Thousands of messages. Disturbing conversations about Ashley. A missing gun. And details from the scene prosecutors say didn’t match Caleb’s version of what happened. Now, the former American Idol contestant and church worship leader is on trial for his wife’s murder and a jury is deciding what really happened inside the Flynn home that night. ***Since this recording, a jury found Caleb Flynn guilty on all charges.  Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 6 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil and producer Sara Carden examine the latest developments following the mistrial. The reported holdout juror is now pushing back on claims that he refused to follow the law, saying he never had reasonable doubt about Lindsay Clancy’s criminal responsibility. Dr. Phil and Sara also discuss Patrick Clancy’s first interview with his new wife, his grief over the deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan, his belief that postpartum mental illness drove Lindsay’s actions, and the toll of online conspiracy theories that falsely implicated him.They break down what could happen next, including a retrial, plea agreement, or other negotiated resolution, and why prosecutors may face challenges after a mistrial, especially when trying to seat an impartial jury. Dr. Phil also explains Massachusetts’ legal standard for criminal responsibility, focusing on whether mental illness prevented Lindsay from understanding the wrongfulness of her actions or conforming her behavior to the law. While he describes her condition as a psychiatric emergency, he stresses that any future resolution must still address accountability, public safety, and long-term confinement or treatment. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 5 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil is joined by former federal prosecutor Alice LaCour (The Prosecutors: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosecutors/id1513765512) to examine the legal fallout from the mistrial and what could happen next.They break down the defense’s renewed motion for a required finding of not guilty, allegations involving the lone holdout juror, and why a retrial may carry significant risks for both sides. They also revisit the question at the heart of the case: Was Lindsay Clancy suffering from postpartum psychosis or another severe mental disorder, or did she understand her actions and retain the ability to control them? LaCour challenges key elements of the psychosis defense, including the reported commanding voice Clancy said she heard before the killings, while Dr. Phil examines her documented psychiatric deterioration, suicidal thoughts, medication history, and repeated efforts to obtain help. Could prosecutors try the case again, or will a manslaughter plea or negotiated resolution ultimately end it? As Dr. Phil and LaCour debate criminal responsibility, mental illness, and accountability, they return the focus to the three children at the center of the case: Cora, Dawson, and Callan. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid Partnership Brought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 4 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Dr. Phil and Sarah Carden examine what happens after a jury deadlocks in one of the most difficult true crime cases in recent memory. After a 21-day trial, jurors reportedly split 11–1, resulting in a mistrial and leaving the central question unresolved: Was Lindsay Clancy experiencing postpartum psychosis, or was she still legally responsible for killing her three children? Dr. Phil and Sarah break down the mistrial, the lone holdout juror, the judge’s repeated efforts to keep deliberations going, and what could come next, including a retrial or possible plea agreement. They also examine the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, Clancy’s psychiatric treatment and medication history, and why severe mental illness does not eliminate the legal question of accountability. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Brought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ Brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 3 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, the case enters its most consequential phase as closing arguments end and the jury begins deliberating. Prosecutors argue that Lindsay Clancy knew what she was doing, deliberately created an opportunity to be alone with her children, carried out the killings in sequence, and demonstrated purposeful behavior before attempting suicide. The defense counters that Clancy was suffering from severe psychiatric illness, had deteriorated dramatically after childbirth, and lacked criminal responsibility at the time of the killings. Sarah Carden joins Dr. Phil and breaks down the competing arguments, Massachusetts’ legal standard for lack of criminal responsibility, and why the prosecution, not the defense, carries the burden of proving criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt. Now jurors are scrutinizing two critical pieces of evidence: Clancy’s prescription medication bottles and the knife used in her suicide attempt, evidence that sits directly at the intersection of the defense’s psychiatric argument and the prosecution’s theory of deliberate, organized behavior. The ultimate question remains: Was Lindsay Clancy severely mentally ill but still criminally responsible, or was her mental disease so severe that the Commonwealth cannot prove she was responsible for what she did? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Sponsored by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is nearing its defining moment. The central question for jurors: Was she criminally responsible when she killed her three children? The defense says postpartum psychosis left Clancy delusional and unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions. Prosecutors argue she was mentally ill but not psychotic, knew what she was doing and understood it was wrong. In Part 2 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil analyzes the dueling psychiatric experts, Clancy’s journals and behavior, her claim that a male voice commanded her to kill, and the evidence jurors must now weigh. Drawing on his background in psychology and trial science, Dr. Phil examines which testimony may resonate, where each side gained or lost ground, and how twelve jurors may ultimately decide what was happening inside Lindsay Clancy’s mind. Soon, the case will be theirs. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Sponsored by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ Sponsored by Preserve Gold: Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. CALL: 844-718-2642 Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Clancy admits she killed her three young children. What the jury must decide is whether she was legally responsible for their deaths. Prosecutors say Clancy deliberately sent her husband out of the house before strangling 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan, arguing her actions show planning, awareness and an understanding that what she was doing was wrong.The defense tells a very different story, arguing that Clancy’s mental health deteriorated after childbirth and that bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis left her unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions. Her journals documented severe insomnia, anxiety, depression and feelings of “drowning,” while psychiatric experts sharply disagree over her mental state and her claim that a voice commanded her to kill. Dr. Phil analyzes the competing evidence, the psychology behind the defense and prosecution arguments, and the central question of the Lindsay Clancy trial: mental illness or legal insanity? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Sponsored by Preserve Gold: Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. CALL: 844-718-2642 Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.com Sponsor: CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pamela Smart’s fate came down to a question that still hangs over the case: Who should the jury believe? In Part 2 of Pamela Smart: Should She Get A New Trial? Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines the testimony that helped convict Smart of conspiring to murder her husband, Gregg Smart. Billy Flynn and the other teenage participants testified against Pamela after receiving plea agreements, giving the defense a powerful argument: did they tell the truth, or tell prosecutors what they needed to hear to save themselves? Dr. Phil also analyzes the secretly recorded conversations with Cecelia Pierce and the disputed transcripts now at the center of Smart’s push for a new trial. Her attorneys argue jurors may have been psychologically primed to hear incriminating words that were not actually clear on the recordings a potential example of confirmation and expectation bias. Pamela Smart was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life without parole. More than 35 years later, the question remains: Was the evidence overwhelming—or could the jury have been influenced by what they were told to hear? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Sponsored by Preserve Gold: Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.com Sponsored by Chapter: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pamela Smart became infamous after prosecutors said she manipulated her 15-year-old lover, Billy Flynn, into murdering her husband, Gregg Smart. The case became the first murder trial in U.S. history televised gavel-to-gavel and turned Smart into one of America’s most notorious convicted killers. In Part 1 of Pamela Smart: Should She Get A New Trial?, Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines how Pamela’s relationship with Billy allegedly evolved from trust and emotional dependency into sex, secrecy and talk of murder. He breaks down the psychology of grooming, attachment vulnerability, blurred boundaries and the power an adult can hold over a teenager whose judgment is still developing. Now, with Pamela Smart seeking a new trial based on claims of newly uncovered evidence and undisclosed information, Dr. Phil asks the question at the heart of the case: Was justice served or is there more to this story than the jury ever heard? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Thank you to our sponsors for your continued partnership: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jodi Arias no longer denied killing Travis Alexander. Her defense now rested on a far more complicated claim: she acted in self-defense, then entered a trauma-induced “fog” that erased her memory of stabbing him dozens of times, slashing his throat and attempting to conceal the crime. In Episode 2 of Fatal Attraction: The Story of Jodi Arias, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines whether extreme stress can genuinely fracture memory or whether Jodi’s amnesia conveniently begins and ends around the most incriminating evidence. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you. Chapter: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ Sponsored by HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Go to https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The murder of Travis Alexander became a true-crime phenomenon, a brutal killing, a televised trial and a defendant whose story changed every time the evidence closed in. In episode one of Fatal Attraction: The Story of Jodi Arias, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines the fatal relationship between Travis Alexander, a charismatic motivational speaker devoted to his Mormon faith, and Jodi Arias, the former girlfriend convicted of murdering him inside his Mesa, Arizona, home. As Travis attempted to end their volatile relationship and move forward with another woman, prosecutors said Jodi’s fixation intensified. Dr. Phil analyzes the psychological warning signs behind the case, including obsessive attachment, identity loss, pathological jealousy, abandonment rage, narcissistic injury and coercive control. Discover how investigators transformed a grieving ex-girlfriend into the prime suspect in one of America’s most infamous murder cases. This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you! SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.