Denise‘s case and the way it is shared is beyond phenomenal. More than anything, the way the story ends up being a revelation about mental health was the journey through the grieving process through the eyes of her sister, is breathtaking. Coming from a mental health therapist, there are so many important and underlying messages about grief, mental health, and the importance of human connection. I have rarely ever left podcast reviews, but this absolutely deserves one. Well done.

Around the third episode I checked to see if anyone created a summary of the people involved. At some point the number of women’s names were coming at me so fast, I had no idea who was who. Maybe this is just a me problem. I think a line or two reminding you of who’s who would have been helpful for those who weren’t taking notes while listening. Perhaps starting the story by introducing Tara Lee first would have been better. Good story, but the story telling needed to be workshopped a bit more.

It was a good show that was interesting and well produced. However the practice of charging the listener to finish the last two episodes of the story is just ridiculous. There’s ads through the entirety of the podcast already so i find it super distasteful to then charge at the very end. Unfollowed.

If you're looking for a deep-dive exposé on the private adoption industry with comparisons to foster care and alternative systems, this isn't the podcast for you. However, if you're interested in a compelling, well-structured chronicle of one shady broker and the families impacted by her actions, this podcast delivers. The storytelling is engaging, unraveling each layer of the scheme in a way that keeps you hooked. The narrative unfolds with just the right balance of detail and suspense, making it both informative and immersive. While it doesn’t provide a broad systemic analysis, it excels at spotlighting the human cost of one broker’s deception. A gripping and well-produced listen!