In this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025. We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast—founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social. You can find out more here: https://www.safeonsocial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's Time To Talk
The debate is heating up online — should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where’s the line between sharing and exploiting? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Keeping the Kids Safe
You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here This episode discusses broader issues in child protection and does not relate to any current court proceedings.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Breaking -Day In Court
You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here In this update episode, we head to the first mention of the women who was arrested yesterday over allegations that she drugged her one-year-old child to gain money and followers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BREAKING - Arrested and Charged
You can now watch the first episode on Youtube Watch here Today, the 16th of January 2025, police arrested and charged a Sunshine Coast woman with 11 counts of criminal charges, one of them being torture of a 1-year-old child. In this episode, we bring you the full police media conference and the moment she was arrested. We discuss what's likely to happen next and her court date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.
Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.
The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.
In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.
Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?
Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.
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