I really enjoyed seasons 1, 2, and. 3. Season 4 has not been good. I took plenty of psychology classes in college and I don’t want to hear someone reading a psychology textbook. I love the survivor stories. I want more of that and much less textbook reading. I’m giving the podcast 4 stars. I would have given 5 stars if not for season 4. Please go back to the original format with interviews and interaction with the victims/survivors! Update. I’m going to continue with 5 stars based on season 26. It is wonderful and I feel like you’ve gone back to the content that got me listening in the first place. The past several seasons were not the kind of content I enjoy. Maybe there were others who did. But I stayed with it. Some seasons I would listen to the first episode or 2, but I just stopped listening. I never gave up. I knew there was a possibility that the podcast could return to the original format. I’m so happy that season 26 is back to that! Way to go! Way to pay attention to your reviews and your loyal listeners. I hope the other listeners like me will give the podcast another chance and listen to season 26.

OMG I am always so excited for Wednesday so I can hear what happened next! This current “Martha” story is INSANE! She’s an actual rapist!!!! It’s hilarious that she has a psych degree and is an absolute psychopath! God help anyone she came into contact with or will have contact with! God FORBID she ever works with a vulnerable population…

As awful as most of the experiences the ppl have gone through, these last few seasons have been incredibly boring bc they are so drawn out to the point I just stop listening. It’s the same story different person… especially season 26.Not loving it so much anymore.

Season 26 feels a little under vetted? Ch. 2 and 3 especially feel borderline juvenile… it’s less about “friendship betrayal” and more pot-stirring/drama bait. I think the storytellers are at the root of their own problems tbh

I’ve loved this show for years and have loved to see the different directions it’s gone in. I’m giving it 5 stars as a show overall. I’m not really sure how I feel about the current season 26. The first two chapters were not really about friendship. The 2nd chapter was catty and almost cruel. The people on were not her friends, not victims and she was not well. It was beneath the usual work this podcast does. It’s hard to reconcile that chapter with the work done on the doula clinic and troubled teen industry. I honestly think they should delete it. The third chapter seems to be back on track! I’m also really confused by the Apple Podcasts subscriber UI, all of the episodes are mixed up and there’s no way to sort. I liked when it was in Amazon Music but I get their stance on Bezos. Not sure Apple is much better but I get it.

I’ve been listening since season 1 and have so enjoyed so many of the seasons but you lost me with the new season. 14 minutes into an episode and all I’ve heard is the host read statistics and 5 ads. The stories this season are not compelling enough to warrant having to hear so many ads. This used to be my favorite podcast, now I mainly listen when I’m caught up on the other shows I listen to.

I’m writing because I think it’s really ridiculous to rate a podcast based off the intro music and I’ve seen that a lot. Tiffany clearly wants to have different versions of the song to make it interesting and that’s her creative direction As a listener for many years, I think this is really important content and subject matter, and it seems to be important to the host to elevate voices that need to be heard. While I found this show to be more entertaining in the earlier renditions of this podcast, it’s clearly shifted and I do generally have to ask myself if that’s the headspace I’m in but that’s not a negative or positive thing My only real suggestion would be to consider the length of each episode /season because it is difficult to stay engaged through multiple very long episodes where it feels like it could be edited down. If like to add that it’s hard to know where we are in a season with WCN, DATA POINTS, bts, 5 different different cover art in 1 season episodes added in. I never know where to click when I’m trying to follow one story and it makes me drop off as a listener My last episode was 13 in 26 season and I thought 4 episodes later I can pick back up… or had it finished- did it conclude? Its really hard to decipher the organization in each season

What can I say, this story is all too familiar. The parallels between Aaron’s experience and my “Martha” experience have been validating. I always knew she was a dangerous and manipulative fraud.

You are real and you give survivors a safe space to share their stories . I appreciate you sharing your own trauma and supporting all people who share their experiences on your podcast in a safe place. Wishing you and your family all the best.🩷

I only listen to this podcast when I have nothing else to listen to. There are way too many episodes per season, stories are dragged very far out. Also the host gives too much personal input and doesn’t seem to do any real research on her own. Also, does anyone else want to jam screwdrivers into their ears when these theme songs come on?

This used to be one of my favorite podcasts, but lately I’m finding it hard to listen to. The overly sentimental narration and constant emotional hand-holding feel forced. It seems like every story has to be delivered with a certain level of sensitivity and emotional weight, rather than allowing listeners to form their own reactions. I miss when the storytelling felt more natural and less performative.

At this point, I'm not even sure if Tiffany knows what friendship betrayal is about because this season 26 has been all over the place. I understand it's timely but like why interject the stuff about Cornell why do you keep on adding the data point episodes to something was wrong if I wanted to listen to data point I would but I don't that show is boring. This show has gotten boring. Please return to when you actually told people stories and let people share what's happening. It's reached a point of wellness that Eva has a liberal. I can't take it anymore. This show suddenly feels like endless trigger warnings in the most annoying trigger warning sort of way sigh listen to season one through 24 and then do yourself a favor and turn it off.

Thank you for giving a platform for the survivors for every season. I’ve been binge listening to every season and I’m floored. Tiffany you are a great journalist. Keep doing the good work. (Thank you for changing your icon for Jane Doe) my favorite season so far was the troubled teen industry. So well done. Xoxo

This is super uncomfortable to listen to and not in an important and meaningful way. It's just straight up cringe. How is it "friendship betrayal" if you're not even friends??!Neither of these people really ever liked Allison or thought of her as anything other than weird and annoying. Being lied to by someone who has no control or importance in your life (other than bailing on "group projects" for classes) is annoying at worst. It sounds more like an exciting distraction for them in an otherwise stifling and judgmental environment. It definitely doesn't make them victims of abuse who are attempting to heal through the telling of their story. Especially when you're actively engaging with someone as if you believe them not because you're in danger or struggling to accept the truth but because you're having fun making "is she lying" spreadsheets with your friends.

This used to be one of my favorite podcasts but these last few seasons haven’t felt like we are getting justice for survivors. I’m not even sure you can call the “friends” from the most recent chapter survivors. And then the random Uber driver episodes which were interesting but I feel like those stories deserved more of an expansion than the first chapter of this new season. Not sure what we are doing anymore

Listening to this grown woman egging people on and being completely two faced texting that girl then screenshotting and reading it all just for content is pathetic. The people telling the story are more delusional than the girl who told all the lies. And the host is just as immature for participating and making a whole series out of it. Grow up. Do some real investigating journalism or the mediocre singer because this ain’t working anymore Sis.

I absolutely love this podcast. I don’t think there was a single episode I didn’t listen to.. If you want to listen to topics that are important to our community . Thank you for all your hard work!

Tiffany & Team, Please do not allow bad comments to affect your platform!! The topics you cover need to be heard and you/your team go to a great deal of time & research each topic extensively and that is appreciated. yes it is hard to hear these things, but that is what is going on in the world that we live in. It is very disgusting!! when I was in high school I was raped by a group of boys that I thought I knew, and that would never do those things to me, but regardless it did happen and I never spoke out. Continue to give a voice to the voiceless.

How’d it go from “Something was Wrong” to “Justice for Jane Doe”? Last I checked it’s Innocent until proven guilty. Respect the process not your court of public opinion.

I have lived this experience as an Au Pair

Uggh, listening to this was like listening to a group of cheerleaders in the locker roomm giggling and gossiping and squealing about their boyfriends. I wish I had a dime for every time one of these women squealed, “I was freaking out!” Do adult, mature women actually handle relationships that go bad like this, I’m scared for the future.

Gave it a chance. Hated the self-absorbed, immature hostess in the intro.

Tried coming back to this podcast after a hiatus. Same virtue signaling and massive agenda driven stories. This is not unbiased or even decent journalism. Not helpful for survivors of any kind. Early seasons were so much better. Just mean girl bully energy. Miss the olden days of SWW.

I’ve listened to this since the early days and it used to be really good. Lately it seemed to have taken a day hill. Especially last season I’ve never heard get so gossipy and mean girl she’s supposed to be a reporter that doesn’t seem like it to me. I’m sad to go but this show just seems to be getting off the tracks as the seasons progress. Maybe I’ll be pop in later and check but I doubt it’ll improve

This used to be a “can’t wait to hear the next episode” podcast, but the last few seasons hardly keep your attention. The long solo intros add nothing to the story, the 5-6 minute long ads are annoying, and there’s no real intensity or suspense like there used to be. Theres nothing to build the stories up to. They fill the episodes with recordings, friends POVs, etc. but nothing that adds any real value. Long time listener but I’ll be unsubscribing.

I love this podcast and have been a constant listener since season 1. I see a lot of poor reviews that don’t like the facts and statistics that precede stories, but I think they give key context and I really appreciate them setting the stage for the issue discussed in the podcast. Without that context, it can be easy to dismiss an experience as trivial. This is an important podcast for helping survivors and victims feel heard and gives them an avenue to heal, all while educating the public. Proud subscriber and listener! :)

Longtime listener. It used to be a favorite podcast and has steadily become something I listen to as a last resort. Since season 17, it’s taken a major decline. Tiffany laughing with twenty-somethings about Allison’s mental health is disturbing. I’m out.

I just started season one. This chick and her family seem crazy! Isn’t the blight supposed to be the bad one? Yike. Also- the sound sucks.

Final edit: The beginning of season 26 gave me hope that the podcast was FINALLY back on a good trajectory… then chapter 2 hit and blew that up. And then the solo stories were just the painful cherry on top… admitting defeat and unsubscribing :( Edit/update: I appreciate the topics of the last couple seasons (23-24) but they just feel out of the scope and depth of what the podcast can handle/present well. They are also notably once sided perspectives. The podcast Betrayal seems to have picked up where SWW left off and is doing a superb job. 🤷‍♀️ The episodes/seasons are very hit or miss for me. Sometimes I can binge a whole season (season 9 was amazing) other times I can’t even get even through the whole thing. The ones I can’t get through — it’s either the guests are all over the place and a struggle listen to, or the story is about someone who clearly lacks common sense and accountability. But overall the show has given me a new perspective and made me more vigilant. The host seems like a wonderful person trying to make an impact and I commend her for that!

It’s actually a good podcast. But there’s a whole lot of lecturing and virtue signaling. S8E5…. Couldn’t finish it, ruined the season for me. Not because I necessarily thought she was wrong, but it was TOO HEAVY on the conservative bashing. Look, there are jerks on BOTH sides, and there are truly wonderful people on both sides. This was offensively over the top. Put me off the whole show.

This once captivating podcast has sadly lost me. The ride share episode in Season 26 was the final straw. The topic: Sexual assault committed by Uber and Lyft drivers. This topic is important, current and relevant but the host drones on with a laundry list of stats and numbers for so long that I’m no longer interested in hearing the actual story. Perhaps a journalism course or a writing course would help get the host back to compelling episodes. The subject isn’t bad but the writing and delivering is unlistenable.

I love this show and I’m a subscriber. But I’m getting commercials. I’ve never got them before.

This podcast was so well done in the early seasons, but ever since the storyline about the woman who allowed her boyfriend to abuse and ultimately end the life of her adopted toddler son, I’ve started to question Tiffany’s ability to decipher who is the victim and who is to blame in many of these cases. This current season is no different. Calling the Allison storyline “friendship betrayal” is a massive stretch. Those two people were never that girl’s friend, and feel justified in their catty comments and two-faced behavior only because it turned out the girl has massive mental health issues and is a compulsive liar. Neither of them were victims of anything Allison did. I really hope she starts choosing better stories to cover again because I used to love this podcast.

I used to love this podcast and would tolerate the occasional Trump bash but it’s gone so far downhill it’s hard to follow. I’m not political, but you allowing political jabs and lies, only makes things uglier, not to mention you seem to not be as interested as you used to be. Sad!

Maybe this podcast is running out of topics to highlight? The Alison storyline was not very substantive (a stalking I charge was alluded to, but the person who was the alleged victim does not speak on the podcast). We’re left with two people who seemed to fake a friendship with a girl who faked pregnancies and made up lies, just to gossip about this girl behind her back while pretending to be her friend. Gross and not worth giving a platform to on this podcast.

I have been listening from the beginning and continue to love this podcast, changes and all. I love hearing stories that we can all relate to or have experienced ourselves and may be somewhat embarrassed how we responded/reacted/fell for. It helps bring perspective and I love hearing the psychology behind some of the actions. True gem of a podcast!

At times, background “mood” musics softly totters along despite not apparently having any relationship with the narration. The “mood” is set for a feeling of bewilderment , as if some important clue/information or reveal is occurring. Typically this would convey a sense of mystery but here it is just disconnected from the narrative and disorienting. Very annoying and distracting. Sound editor needs to reconsider these choices. Sorry to nitpick but I can hardly focus on the narrative.

This latest season is especially bad and just confusing. I’m not sure how this is a story of friendship betrayal. It doesn’t sound the two people interviewed were friends with this girl to begin with. She sounds really unwell. At what point is this just punching down on someone that needs help?

Not sure why this show took such a turn. I still come back to re-listen to old seasons. Really hate what it’s turned into now.

The second chapter of season 26 is just gross. Mean girl behavior dominates and I’m truly shocked by how much this podcast has changed. Tiffany was doing good work and talking about such important topics in the beginning. In the latest episodes, this “friend” openly says she never wanted to be friends with the girl and was just leading her on to try and out her. Clearly this girl is mentally ill, but these people were responding to and engaging with her so they could gossip about it.

does anyone else find it bizarre that the host is giggling along with these kids who are at least 15 years younger than her as they plot to bully and “expose” a young woman who is clearly unwell? this show has gone so off the rails in the last few seasons, and this season is downright shameful. this is not journalism, it’s not protecting survivors; you are using your platform to gossip with 23 year olds. tiffany, this is the wrong way to try and stay relevant; it’s embarrassing and icky.

When it first came out, I LOVED this show. But the last few seasons have felt like more of the host talking than the subject of the story. And this last season with Allison gave me the ick. Rather than tell the story from an informative perspective, it has major Mean Girl energy.

I really enjoyed the earlier seasons of this show, however, the last few seasons seem to lack a clear through line and have not been as compelling. With season 26 in particular, there seems to be “mean girl“ behavior happening, including from Tiffany. I would not say that what Allison did falls cleanly into what I would consider a betrayal. It is not acceptable behavior, and clearly involves a lot of lies and mental instability, but the betrayal seems to come more from the friends talking behind her back in order to push the story forward and be on a podcast. This makes me very uncomfortable. I will not be listening or subscribing further.

This story was gross. There’s clearly a mental health issue with this person and the two friends involved egged this young lady on by pretending to be her friend. Mean girl energy and the host seemed to be getting into it. These people were not her friend and so they cannot be victims of friend betrayal. The girl needs mental health help - pathological lying can be a trauma response and this story shamed and laughed at it. So gross.

I used to really love this show. It was interesting and felt like it was really putting things out there that needed to be outed. The latest season just seems really mean to me. This girl obviously has mental health problems and these two people pretended to be her friend and now are on a podcast making fun of her with the host for the world to hear. You’re supposed to be an advocate for victims - mental illness is not something to make fun of for entertainment. Very teenager - mean girl of you. They say in the latest episode you have empathy but the cackling and making fun proves otherwise . These kids are not “survivors” ……..

Spoiler alert: the betrayal comes from the two people who pretended to be friends with a woman with Factitious Disorder in order to get more content to gossip about her on a podcast. This train wreck lacks any care or nuance for mental health. It’s cruel mean girl behavior.

I’m so confused why the 2 guests on Season 26, Chapter 2 are featured on this show. I understand Alison has issues of her own, but the 2 friends who act like they are there for Alison, while talking behind her back gives off mean girl energy. Sounds like all parties involved need to fix something within themselves.

As I listened to this podcast I started to get confused with another riveting podcast I had just finished listening to “Love Trapped”. In both cases there is a person lying about being pregnant. It is just unbelievable how far these individuals will take it. Seems to me there has to be laws and penalties against people who perpetuate these stories because if the trauma they put other people through. Seriously, listen to Live Trapped. It is riveting and just unbelievable how far this person takes her lies.

I am having trouble understanding what this first story has to do with friendship betrayal, as the speaker did not seem to actually be friends with her stalker and his wife. Now the second story is just gossiping about a girl with factitious disorder that the narrators were not truly friends with. It’s disappointing that the host struggles so hard to showcase stories that the audience wants to hear. Stories about true friendship betrayal would have been such an interesting and relatable topic! Many of the reviews state that they miss the style of the old episodes, as do I.

Where are the new episodes? These long interviews with friend doctors are boring. I want the actual episodes