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The UpTic is a podcast that provides an opportunity for the eclectic voices of the TS community to be heard. The topics covered will be as diverse as this neurodivergent population. You will hear personal stories, learn more about Tourette Syndrome and be inspired to live fully. Wherever you are on your TS journey this podcast will inform and engage listeners and offer new insights and perspectives for self-reflection and action. Why Listen? Explore the Iceberg: TS is more than tics. Discove ...
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Welcome to Kinda Murdery, a true crime podcast that’s mostly about murder, and always about the strange and compelling stories that arise when the path less traveled twists to darkness and those who walk its shadows surrender to violence and corruption. I’m your host Zevon Odelberg – we have a perilous journey ahead, so thank you for lending me, your courage and good company. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
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Tics, Tech & Trials: Breakthrough Neuroscience Research for TS and OCD
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Christine Conelea, a brilliant research psychologist from the University of Minnesota, who's leading the charge in cutting-edge research around Tourette Syndrome (TS), OCD, and anxiety. We dive into the transformative innovations happening in her lab—from developing computer vision tools that can detect tics via v…
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Living With BFRBs: Support, Treatment & Their Connection to Tourette’s
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In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Marla Deibler, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in behavioral and cognitive psychology, to explore a topic that's not only often misunderstood but deeply important: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). These include things like hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting — b…
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American Monsters: Samuel Mason and the Harp Brothers
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The American Revolution? Serial Killers? Pirate treasure? WITCHES? Is this a true crime podcast or a conspiracy podcast? It's a true crime podcast, and this true story has EVERYTHING...Also the Harp Brothers were f*****g monsters. Find out why. CALL 888-MURDERY (888-687-3397) to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story, and inspire an episode of the show! So…
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Diagnosed at 16: Sree’s Journey from Tourette’s Diagnosis to Advocacy
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What happens when you receive a life-changing diagnosis at 16—and decide to turn it into your superpower? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly driven and insightful Sree Lakkamraju. She’s a high school senior, NJCTS Youth Council member, TAA Youth Ambassador, and soon-to-be NYU student. But beyond the titles, Sree is someone who’s turned s…
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(Tic)kled: Self-Acceptance and Self-Expression Through Dance
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In this episode, I sit down with dancer, choreographer, and advocate Marissa Lazovick for a heart-centered conversation that moves through performance, diagnosis, and the power of self-expression. Marissa shares how her journey with Tourette Syndrome has intersected with her passion for dance, leading to the creation of her powerful solo piece, "(T…
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American Monsters: Lance Robert Mueller
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On September 15th, 2010, Texas Oil man, Greg Fleniken, died in his hotel room. Greg had a sterling reputation. The kind of standup, privately introverted man who everyone loved and respected. He had no enemies, and he wasn't a womanizer. There was no sign of forced entry, no sign of struggle, no sign of injury, none of his posessions had been distu…
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Living Loudly with Tourette: Emily Fleischman’s Journey of Advocacy, Nursing, and Owning Her Story
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In this episode, I sit down with someone I’ve known and admired for years—Emily Fleischman. Emily is a nurse at Mount Sinai West in New York City and a longtime advocate within the Tourette Syndrome community. From her early days as a Youth Ambassador with NJCTS to publishing a children’s book about her experience with TS, Emily’s story is one of c…
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In the wake of Kari Baker's funeral, the community turned its gaze toward Matt, her husband. A minister of just 35 years, Matt sat on the front row at the service, his demeanor a tableau of inconsolable sorrow. When he lifted his head from his hands, his eyes, a light blue hue that was almost startling, met the congregation's gaze. After the eulogy…
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Embracing Neurodiversity: An Artist’s Journey Through Creativity and Resilience
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What does it mean to be truly free in our creativity? How do obstacles—both personal and societal—shape the way we express ourselves? In this episode, I sit down with Sara Henya, a Philadelphia-based composer, singer, harpist, guitarist, pianist, and music teacher, to explore these questions and more. Sara shares her journey as an artist, her deep …
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Breaking Barriers: A Rhodes Scholar’s Journey with Tourette Syndrome
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What does it take to overcome barriers and achieve your dreams? In this episode of The Uptick, I sit down with Jenna Smith, a senior at Duke University and a newly awarded Rhodes Scholar, to talk about her journey navigating Tourette Syndrome while excelling academically and pursuing a career in law and criminal justice. From her early struggles wi…
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The Murder of Dariusz Janiszewski with Anson Maddocks
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In December 2000, in a remote area of the Oder River in Poland, three fishermen discovered a dead body, initially mistaken for a log, near the shore. The corpse, with a noose around its neck and hands bound, was identified as Dariusz Janiszewski, a 35-year-old businessman from Wroclaw, reported missing by his wife four weeks earlier. Janiszewski's …
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Tim Howard Leadership Academy: Empowering Teens with TS Through Leadership and Resilience
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a life-changing leadership program designed specifically for teens with Tourette Syndrome? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Fowler, director of the Tim Howard Leadership Academy, to explore how this immersive four-day experience at Rutgers University helps young adults develop self-advocacy, resili…
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You know the terrible, true tale of Bonnie and Clyde...Or do you? Buckle up for the ultra-violent love story behind one of America's most murderous romances...Everything's bigger in Texas, especially the bloodlust... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.…
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American Monsters: Michael Lee Jones
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In the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too b…
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Music, Self-Acceptance, and Personal Growth with Wilamena Dyer
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Wilamena Dyer to explore her journey living with Tourette Syndrome and OCD. We dive into the challenges, triumphs, and surprising lessons that come with embracing neurodiversity, self-acceptance, and resilience. Wilamena shares candid stories about her experiences with tics, coping strategies…
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American Monsters: Robert J. Moody & Walter Leroy Moody
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Acknowledging that it sounded, “truly bizarre,” Robert J. Moody would say during his trial that, cocaine-pushing space aliens took control of his body and forced him to murder Michelle Malone, a friend, and Patricia Magda, a neighbor, in November 1993 to prove that aliens existed. The aliens told him that their mission required that he be convicted…
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American Monster: Stephanie Lazarus
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In the dimming light of February 24, 1986, LAPD detectives stepped through the gates of a condo complex in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, their faces etched with stern concentration. The scene that awaited them was grim. Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old nursing director and a newlywed of just three months, lay dead in her living room. She was found by her h…
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He methodically prowled the highways, targeting teenage girls who had run away, those seemingly invisible to the world. In the scorching summer of 1985, she was one such girl. A chance encounter on I-95 with a stranger led to the most petrifying ordeal of her life. Years on, she revisits the haunts of her fraught youth, seeking insights into the te…
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Reflect, Relate, Advocate: The UpTic's 2024 Season Highlights
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Welcome back to The UpTic! As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the incredible conversations we’ve had this year and the powerful insights shared by our guests. In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of the standout moments from the season, featuring discussions on occupational therapy, neurodiversity advocacy, groundbreaking re…
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The murder of 14-year old Robert Franks is a story almost to horrible to tell. It's a mad caper, infused with daring, arrogance, mystery, privilege, chaos and horrible perversion. "Leopold and Loeb," is often called, "The Trial of the Century." Discover the true story of these American Monsters...Now! On Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of this po…
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Building Bridges: How Community Transforms Lives with NJCTS
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Joining me this week are two incredible guests from the NJCTS Community Connections program: Peyton Estabrook, a long-time participant, and Alina Lawas Osborn, the program coordinator. In this episode, we discuss how creating safe spaces for people with Tourette Syndrome can foster connection, reduce isolation, and empower individuals to thrive. Fr…
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American Paladin: A Tribute to Jerry Paulley
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Kinda Murdery pays tribute to true friend, mentor and American Paladin, Jerry Paulley of Hillbilly Horror Stories. If you are able, please consider contributing to help cover Jerry's medical and funeral expenses: https://gofund.me/325f1f0e Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.…
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Does big violence come in small packages? Maybe... In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood... Is Ruth Judd, another "American Monster?" Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery... Sources: https://po…
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American Monsters: Marjorie Diehl -Armstrong and the Pizza Bomber
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Imagine a quiet town in Pennsylvania, August 28, 2003. The stage was set for a chilling tale that will send shivers down your spine. Brian Wells, an unassuming pizza delivery driver, stepped into a bank, but it wasn't a simple transaction he sought. No, he demanded a staggering $250,000, warning of a bomb with a deadly countdown. His voice trembled…
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American Monsters: H.H. Holmes and The Chicago Murder Castle
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The legend of H.H. Holmes and his so-called "Murder Castle" is an American Tall Tale gone bad... Holmes wasn’t just any killer—he was one of America’s first real serial killers. And it wasn’t just the body count that made him infamous. It was that house. Initially, people thought it was just a regular hotel, a smart business move by Holmes to cash …
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The life of Earl Nelson was dark and awful. His crimes were even worse. Murder. Mutilation. Necrophilia. Infanticide. I honestly can't, in good conscience, recommend this episode. But, if you'd like to learn more about a man history remembers as, "The Dark Strangler," an American Monster who even inspired an Alfred Hitchcock movie, then you really …
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The Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter…
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You might know "King Con,"Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more about a true AMERICAN OUTLAW...Only on Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s…
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Holistic Approaches to Comprehensive Care with Clinical Psychologists
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lori Rockmore and Dr. Daniela Colognori, two clinical psychologists with extensive experience treating individuals with Tourette syndrome (TS) and related conditions. Both have a rich history of working at the Rutgers TS Clinic, where they gained invaluable insights into providing holistic, family-focused care. …
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American Outlaws: Danny Daniels and America's Deadliest Prison Riot
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n 1928, a Colorado judge handed 38-year-old Danny Daniels, former safecracker for the notorious Kimes Gang in Oklahoma, two sentences: The first was 15 years hard labor for assault on a police officer. The second was 13 years, no hard labor, for armed robbery. Both sentences were to be served at at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City. Dan…
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Navigating Your Career as a Neurodivergent Professional: Advocacy, Accommodations, and Success
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Let’s get to work and discuss job searching and career building as a neurodivergent professional. Whether you're dealing with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, or other conditions, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you navigate the often tricky job market. I’ll share advice on disclosing your condition during interviews, the importance of r…
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American Monsters: Paul Dennis Reid - "The Fast Food Killer"
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Nashville, Tennessee. February 16, 1997. The sun had yet to rise, but the morning had already begun at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen on Lebanon Pike. Inside, Steve Hampton, the manager, and his young employee, 16-year-old Sarah Jackson, were preparing for the Sunday rush. But this particular Sunday was about to become a date etched in Nashville’s wor…
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