The Dr. Leslie Show

Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down the Cornell COR7 case and the questions that go far beyond the seven men named in the civil lawsuit.

From the alleged group chat and the men who may have known what was happening to the university’s response afterward, Leslie examines bystander behavior, trauma and memory, consent, and institutional betrayal.

If dozens of people had some awareness of what was allegedly happening, where was everyone...

BONUS EPISODE! What if your most disturbing thoughts aren’t actually saying anything about who you are?

In the first episode of Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Leslie, clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down why our brains generate bizarre, violent, and sometimes horrifying thoughts—and why having a thought is not the same as wanting it, believing it, or acting on it.

From the “pink elephant&rdq...

The biggest true crime cases right now are colliding in one episode, and Dr. Leslie Dobson is breaking down the psychology behind the headlines.

From Thomas Kosowski’s murder conviction and Christi Pike’s fight for clemency to the Caleb Flynn trial, the Sandra Birchmore case, and allegations of grooming and coercive control in the David D4rke case, Leslie examines what these cases reveal about control, abuse, manipulatio...

A 22-year-old pregnant woman vanishes, her newborn is missing, and investigators begin looking at an extremely rare alleged crime pattern.

Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down the Rebecca Park case, including the timeline leading up to her disappearance, the evidence outlined in court records, the allegations involving Cortney and Bradley Bartholomew, and why investigators are examining the possibility of fetal abduction.

From alleged confe...

Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down Patrick Clancy’s emotional 60 Minutes interview alongside his new, pregnant wife, Rachel, and why the timing—just days before Lindsay Clancy’s next court hearing—raises questions.

From Patrick recounting the final days of his son Callan’s life to his comments about Lindsay’s mental health, Leslie examines what the interview actually revealed, what it didn’t, and...

Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down the evolving allegations involving Kim Zolciak’s son, KJ Biermann, from a forensic psychology perspective. From the alleged gym assault and reported phone evidence to the possibility of adult court, Leslie examines what a full psychological and risk assessment could look like in a case this serious.

She also explores why developmental history, family dynamics, trauma, and possible coercion could b...

Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down one of the biggest questions in the Lindsay Clancy trial: committing the act and being criminally responsible for it are not the same thing.

With the jury deadlocked, Leslie explains what happens next, how severe mental illness can exist alongside seemingly normal functioning, and why Lindsay’s mental state at the time of the killings could determine the verdict.

Beyond the social media hot takes, ...

🚨 Why did nobody see the warning signs? 🚨

As we dive deeper into Lindsay Clancy's case, it's becoming painfully clear that this isn’t just about guilt or innocence; it’s a glaring reflection of how our mental health systems are failing.

For days, she reached out for help, only to be met with silence and neglect. When a person stops fighting, it’s a sign of something far more serious.

The reality is, mental health...

Did you know that postpartum psychosis affects about 1 in 1000 mothers? Here’s why we need to talk about Lindsay Clancy's case. Lindsay, a loving mother and labor delivery nurse, tragically ended the lives of her three children while battling severe postpartum psychosis. This isn't just a story of tragedy—it's a wake-up call about the need for better mental health support for new mothers. For too long, mental illness ha...

The Lindsay Clancy trial is forcing the country to confront one of the most misunderstood psychiatric conditions: postpartum psychosis.

In this episode, Dr. Leslie breaks down the psychology behind the case, the critical differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and what the legal standard for Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity actually requires. She also explores how maternal mental health, medication, and t...

After years of convincing, Dr. Leslie finally got her husband, Wes—a fellow clinical and forensic psychologist—on the podcast. In this special episode, they answer your questions about marriage, parenting, conflict, internet trolls, and what it's really like living with two forensic psychologists under one roof. It's insightful, unfiltered, unexpectedly funny... and yes, somehow the conversation ends with eyeballs being...

Many people stay in abusive relationships believing it's better for the children to have both parents at home. But the science tells a very different story. In this episode, Dr. Leslie explores how witnessing domestic violence and coercive control can profoundly impact a child's developing brain, emotional health, and future relationships. Learn why safety—not simply keeping a family under one roof—is one of the greates...

Leaving an abusive or controlling relationship isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a difficult healing process. In this episode, Dr. Leslie explains why anxiety often increases after leaving, how your nervous system adapts to life after survival mode, and why grief and relief can exist at the same time.

We also discuss practical safety planning, digital security, and the steps victims can take to prote...

Coercive control isn’t always loud, violent, or obvious. Sometimes it looks like “love,” protection, jealousy, or concern — while slowly isolating, manipulating, and psychologically trapping a victim.

In this episode, Dr. Leslie breaks down the hidden signs of coercive control, why victims are so often misunderstood, and how psychological manipulation can be more dangerous than physical violence itself.

Using ...

Smear campaigns are rarely random...

They are calculated psychological attacks designed to manipulate public perception, destroy credibility, and isolate a target through misinformation, outrage, and repetition.

From fake accounts to strategic leaks and coordinated narratives, social media has made it easier than ever to turn suspicion into “truth” before facts ever catch up.

As a forensic psychologist, I’ve seen how...