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The Collier Landry Show

Dirty John's Debra Newell: How Psychopath’s Lure their Victims

The Collier Landry Show

Collier Landry

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health

4.4542 Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2022

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Debra Newell rose to prominence as the final wife of "Dirty John" Meehan, a story that inspired the hit scripted series Dirty John, starring Connie Britton, now streaming on Netflix. The show originated from the popular Dirty John podcast, which has garnered over 50 million listens. Beyond her public story, Debra is a world-renowned interior designer featured in Forbes. She is the Founder and President of Ambrosia Home, Inc., and the former President of Ambrosia Interior Design, Inc., a multimillion-dollar company. Debra is also the author of the newly released book Surviving Dirty John, which aims to raise awareness about coercive control and offers a profound look into her experience with a psychopath. Her story and expertise have been featured on major platforms, including Dateline NBC, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Megyn Kelly Today, Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo, and Oxygen’s Dirty John: The Dirty Truth, among others. Debra Newell’s Instagram @debraambrosenewell Debra Newell’s Book: Surviving Dirty John Website: https://www.survivingdirtyjohn.com Debra’s Home Store Website:  Ambrosia Home | Home Furniture and Décor in Henderson, NV Ways You Can Support this Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collierlandry?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Social Media links: https://collierlandry.com/links Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Disclaimer: This content is based on public news sites, interviews, court documents, Facebook groups, and news segments. All quoted statements are considered alleged unless confirmed. The views expressed are my own and may not reflect any organization. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This content is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for support. I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and am not liable for errors or damages. Verify facts independently. All information is provided as-is and is subject to change. #truestory #mentalhealth #traumarecovery *This podcast contains colorful language that some of our listeners might consider NSFW...even when working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

My name is Sherlock Holmes.

0:02.0

It's an unusual name.

0:03.0

Introducing Young Sherlock, a new Guy Ritchie series.

0:07.0

What game are we playing today?

0:09.0

Discover the origins.

0:10.0

It's cleaving. Those days are surely behind me.

0:12.0

Of crime's most iconic mind.

0:14.0

There has been a break-in.

0:17.0

Astoned. You should be a detective.

0:19.0

Starring Hero finds Tiffin, Donald Finn and Colin Firth.

0:22.5

If you start wearing a hat like that, I will no longer be friends with you.

0:25.9

Young Sherlock, new original series. Watch now only on Prime Video.

0:33.3

It's called pretty much trauma bonding and you don't realize it.

0:38.4

So the one thing that, for instance, John or any other psychopath, sociopath, narcissist does, is it's called love bombing.

0:48.5

So what they're doing is they're telling you everything that you want to hear.

0:54.6

And they've studied you to some degree.

0:57.4

They're listening to your words and what's going to turn you on,

1:00.3

what's going to make you fall in love with them.

1:03.3

They are literally trying to figure out how to manipulate you.

1:10.7

For whatever reason, sometimes it's about money.

1:14.3

Sometimes, well, it's always about power.

1:22.0

Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in Richland County history.

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