In this episode of Trifecta Collective, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery delve into the complexities of taking medications and supplements. They discuss the importance of understanding how medications can deplete nutrients, the role of the liver in processing these substances, and the long-term effects of various medications. The conversation empha…

"It was the most horrific crime ever to come before this Court,” said the Judge. A renowned forensic pathologist shouted from the witness stand, “Torture!” when describing the beating three-year-old Kyson Rice took at the hands of a 6-foot 3-inch, 240-pound monster. Read the account of an ambulance team desperately trying to keep a badly beaten boy…

In this episode, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery explore the complexities of autoimmunity, emphasizing that it is a spectrum rather than a singular condition. They discuss personal experiences with autoimmune diseases, the importance of understanding root causes, and the role of trauma and nervous system regulation in healing. The conversation als…

From her small-town Michigan roots to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, Ann Rule’s life journey is as fascinating as the cases she covered. Discover how she revolutionized crime writing, influenced FBI profiling, and Rule's fateful encounter with a murderer at just nine years old. Go behind the scenes of Rule’s most infamous cases—inclu…

Summary In this episode, Megan Abbott shares her journey in the health coaching industry, discussing the challenges and successes she has faced while building her business. She emphasizes the importance of sales experience, business coaching, and personal branding in attracting clients. Megan also highlights the significance of understanding one's …

London, 1953. Police discover the bodies of three young women hidden in a wall at 10 Rillington Place, a dingy terrace house in Notting Hill. On searching the building, they find another body beneath the floorboards, then an array of human bones in the garden. But they have already investigated a double murder at 10 Rillington Place, three years ag…

Summary In this episode, Megan and Shannon discuss the challenges of maintaining a healing protocol while traveling. They share personal experiences and strategies for navigating social situations, detox challenges, and the importance of visualization and emotional wellness. The conversation emphasizes the need for preparation, setting boundaries, …

What drove the inconspicuous sociopath to become a ruthless killer? During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey’s depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the early 1970’s to the mid-1980’s, the former patient at one of Michigan’s foremost psychiatric hospital…

In this episode, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callerty discuss the complexities of healing timelines, emphasizing that healing is a unique journey for each individual. They explore the importance of understanding chronic health issues, the necessity of commitment to the healing process, and the role of mindfulness and nervous system regulation. The con…

L.A. Coroner is a gripping true crime biography of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the controversial “Coroner to the Stars,” who performed the autopsies of Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate, Natalie Wood, and hundreds of other notable personalities. Choi, an award-winning historian and professor, deftly blends Los Angeles history, death investigat…

In this episode, the speakers discuss the challenges and strategies of caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-care, communication, and emotional support. They share personal experiences and practical tips for maintaining physical and mental well-being while navigating the complexities of caregiving. The conversation highlights the need for …

Irma Grese “The Hyena of Auschwitz” entered Adolph Hitler’s concentration camps at the age of 18 as one of the most feared females in Nazi Germany. Before she was 20 years old, Grese became legendary for her insatiable cruelty and salacious liaisons, an alleged predator and sadist. Even Nazi supervisors were forced to curtail her brutal behavior. I…

In this conversation, Megan Abbott and Shannon discuss the essentials of meal planning and preparation, focusing on the importance of simplicity and whole foods. They share practical tips for beginners, including how to create balanced meals, the benefits of batch cooking, and addressing specific dietary needs such as histamine sensitivities. The d…

For all Tom Marquardt knew, Capital Gazette just had an unhappy reader. What he didn’t know was that the unhappy reader was about to become a mass murderer. Marquardt, the former editor of Capital Gazette newspapers in Annapolis, MD, was a target of a 38-year-old loner who sought to avenge a 2011 article that reported the reader’s conviction of sex…

In this episode, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery discuss the holistic health practices they are implementing as they prepare for significant life transitions, including parenthood and menopause. They emphasize the importance of testing, nutrition, mindfulness, and exercise in maintaining health and wellness during these phases. The conversation al…

The true story of how one dedicated forensic scientist restored the long-lost identities of the teenaged victims of the “Candy Man,” one of America’s most prolific serial killers. Houston, Texas, in the early 1970s was an exciting place—the home of NASA, the city of the future. But a string of more than two dozen missing teenage boys hinted at a da…

In this episode, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery discuss the holistic approach to surgery, emphasizing the importance of pre-surgery preparation, post-surgery care, and the role of nutrition and supplements in recovery. They highlight the significance of managing stress and emotional well-being, as well as the necessity of sleep for healing. The c…

Acclaimed journalist, author, and creator of the True Crime This Week podcast, and former Boy Scout James Renner, explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic—even deadly—repercussions of its long-buried secrets. In the summer of 1995, at the largest Boy Scout camp in Ohio, a night of s…

Summary In this episode of Trifecta Collective, Megan Abbott, Shannon Callery, and Brendan McCarville delve into the complexities of self-sabotage within healing journeys. They explore how the subconscious mind influences behavior, the impact of early programming and generational trauma, and the importance of shifting identity to overcome self-sabo…

THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin “Tony” Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in th…

This conversation delves into the complexities of antibiotic use within the holistic health framework. The speakers discuss the necessity of antibiotics in certain situations, the importance of self-advocacy and testing, and the potential red flags in antibiotic prescriptions. They emphasize the need for supporting the body during and after antibio…

Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson unveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unravel…

This conversation explores the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the balance between masculine and feminine energies, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the necessity of personal growth. The speakers discuss how communication and trust play crucial roles in fostering healthy relationships, while also emphasizing the need for individ…

Detective Rick Jackson, a decorated LAPD detective and a key inspiration in the development of Harry Bosch, delivers a shocking and immersive look into the one case he could never let go.In June 1990, Ronald Baker, a straight-A UCLA student, was found repeatedly stabbed to death in a tunnel near Spahn Ranch, where Charles Manson and his followers o…

In this episode of Trifecta Collective, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery explore the concept of root cause healing in holistic health, contrasting it with the limitations of Western medicine. They discuss the importance of understanding hormonal health, the significance of comprehensive health assessments, and the role of functional testing. The co…

When Wayne Adam Ford walked into the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in November 1998 with a woman's body part in his jacket pocket, the 36-year-old truck driver wasn’t a suspect in any crime. After a lengthy investigation spanning four California counties and a sensational trial, he was convicted of the torture and murder of four women. His first…

In this episode of Trifecta Collective, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery delve into the world of functional labs, focusing on gut health and hormone testing. They discuss the pros and cons of various tests, including the GI map, GutZoomer, and Dutch tests, emphasizing the importance of understanding root causes rather than just symptoms. The conver…

At just 21 years of age, friends Todd Wilson and Scott McCarthy were virtually inseparable. The pair reported for duty at United Bank of Denver at 6:00 a.m. on Father's Day 1991-McCarthy's first day on the job. They joined two more experienced guards and began making their rounds. By 9:30 a.m., all four were dead. The killer then descended upon the…

In this episode, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery delve into the critical role of minerals in our health, discussing their importance, types, and how they function in the body. They explore the significance of macrominerals and trace minerals, the impact of pH on health, and the factors that inhibit mineral absorption. The conversation also covers …

On a Sunday morning in the spring of 1921, a small boy made a grim discovery as he played on a riverbank in the cotton country of rural Georgia: the bodies of two drowned men, bound together with wire and chain and weighted with a hundred-pound sack of rocks. Within days a third body turned up in another nearby river, and in the weeks that followed…

In this conversation, Megan Abbott discusses the various blocks that hinder deep healing, particularly for women. She emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness, the challenges of feeling emotions, and the impact of childhood trauma on emotional expression. Megan also addresses the 'Superwoman Syndrome' where women feel the need to do it all,…

For the first time in forty years, former New York Times editor Michael Cannell has unearthed the full story behind two ruthless New York cops who acted as double agents for the Mafia. No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and pai…

In this episode of Trifecta Collective, Megan Abbott and Shannon Callery discuss the impact of stress on health and provide practical strategies for managing stress through mindfulness, nutrition, supplements, and movement. They emphasize the importance of supporting the body during high-stress periods and share insights on how to maintain balance …

On April 15, 1973, two high school students discovered Virginia Marie Olson’s body near the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Olson’s murder was horrifically violent—she had been bound, raped, and stabbed to death, leaving the Asheville community in shock. The cold case that followed would span over 50 years, involving three …