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The Psychology Behind Netflix's Documentary: Unknown Number

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SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for the Netflix documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish"

Whitney analyzes the Netflix documentary by exploring the psychology behind extreme parental abuse and manipulation. She examines the case through the lens of child psychology, trauma bonding, and the devastating impact when a parent orchestrates elaborate schemes to control and isolate their child while positioning themselves as the sole source of comfort and support.

Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.

Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club⁠⁠

Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit

Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft

⁠⁠Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute

for professional mental health advice.

00:00 Introduction to the Unknown Number Case

08:11 The Shocking Revelation: When the Abuser Becomes the Comforter

15:27 Understanding Abusive Parents Who Don't See Themselves as Abusive

21:07 The Predatory Behavior and Hidden Motivations

23:26 Trauma Bonding and Why Children Protect Their Abusers

27:43 The Difficulty of Admitting Your Parent Harmed You

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155 episodes

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Content provided by Whitney Goodman, LMFT and Calling Home. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Whitney Goodman, LMFT and Calling Home or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for the Netflix documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish"

Whitney analyzes the Netflix documentary by exploring the psychology behind extreme parental abuse and manipulation. She examines the case through the lens of child psychology, trauma bonding, and the devastating impact when a parent orchestrates elaborate schemes to control and isolate their child while positioning themselves as the sole source of comfort and support.

Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.

Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club⁠⁠

Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit

Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft

⁠⁠Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute

for professional mental health advice.

00:00 Introduction to the Unknown Number Case

08:11 The Shocking Revelation: When the Abuser Becomes the Comforter

15:27 Understanding Abusive Parents Who Don't See Themselves as Abusive

21:07 The Predatory Behavior and Hidden Motivations

23:26 Trauma Bonding and Why Children Protect Their Abusers

27:43 The Difficulty of Admitting Your Parent Harmed You

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  continue reading

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