Liars and Lovers

Liars and Lovers

Dive into the tangled web of love, deception, and the dark corners of relationships in “Liars & Lovers.” Each episode explores real-life stories that reveal how passion can lead to betrayal and even crime. From infidelity and obsession to manipulation and revenge, we uncover the hidden truths behind some of the most shocking cases. Join us as we interview experts, dissect psychological motivations, and share chilling accounts that show how love can turn lethal. Tune in for a captivating blend of romance, intrigue, and the unsettling realities that can unfold when trust is broken.

  1. 5d ago

    Exploring True Crime with Jill: The Psychology Behind Murder

    Why are we so fascinated by murder, serial killers, and true crime? What draws us to the psychology behind the crimes—and the people who commit them? On this episode of Liars & Lovers, host Lisa Ribacoff sits down with Jill, psychology educator and creator of the Murder Shelf Book Club, for a fascinating conversation about true crime, murder psychology, criminal behavior, human nature, and our enduring fascination with stories of crime and deception. Jill's passion for true crime began with a love of mystery and reading that started in childhood—from Nancy Drew to the complex realities of murder cases, serial killers, and criminal investigations. That curiosity eventually led to the creation of the Murder Shelf Book Club, a community where readers explore true crime books while examining the psychological motivations, relationships, trauma, personality, environment, and behavioral factors connected to crime. Lisa and Jill explore some of the biggest questions surrounding our fascination with true crime: • Why are people so captivated by stories of murder and violent crime?• What does psychology tell us about criminal behavior and motivation?• How can trauma, personality, relationships, and environment influence behavior?• Why do we want to understand the minds of murderers and serial killers?• Can studying offenders help us better understand crime prevention?• What role does curiosity play in our obsession with true crime?• How can educators use true crime to create meaningful conversations about psychology and human behavior? As a psychology educator, Jill brings an educational perspective to the discussion, showing how true crime can become a starting point for exploring psychology, criminology, human behavior, and the darker aspects of society. Whether you're fascinated by true crime podcasts, murder cases, serial killers, criminal psychology, criminology, behavioral analysis, psychology, or true crime books, this episode takes you beyond the headlines and into the questions behind the crimes. 📚 Discover the Murder Shelf Book Club and join the conversation about true crime, psychology, murder mysteries, criminal behavior, and the stories that keep us turning the pages. 🎧 Listen to Liars & Lovers with Lisa Ribacoff for more conversations about crime, deception, psychology, relationships, investigations, and the pursuit of truth. Why do we want to understand the darkest parts of human nature—and what can true crime teach us about ourselves? #LiarsAndLovers #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePsychology #MurderPsychology #CriminalPsychology #Criminology #SerialKillers #CriminalBehavior #TrueCrimeBooks #MurderShelfBookClub #Psychology #HumanBehavior #TrueCrimePodcast #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller

  2. Sep 29

    The Truth Is In The Writing

    Absolutely — I’d front-load the searchable terms while keeping the description compelling and credible. I’d also include statement analysis, deception detection, forensic linguistics, criminal investigations, law enforcement interviews, true crime, and Peter Hyatt naturally throughout. Can you detect deception through the words someone chooses? What if the truth is hiding in plain sight—in the language, phrasing, and details people use when they tell their stories? On this episode of Liars & Lovers, host Lisa Ribacoff sits down with Paul Maillardet, a practitioner of statement analysis and an expert in analyzing language for potential indicators of deception, truthfulness, and credibility. Paul explores the fascinating world of statement analysis, deception detection, investigative interviewing, and the psychology of language. Trained by the late Peter Hyatt, Paul continues to teach statement analysis to a worldwide community that includes investigators, law enforcement professionals, intelligence personnel, analysts, psychologists, and true crime enthusiasts. Lisa and Paul discuss how the words people choose—and sometimes the words they avoid—can provide clues during criminal investigations, police interviews, financial crime investigations, forensic interviews, and everyday conversations. They explore questions such as: • What can a person's language reveal about their account of events?• How can statement analysis be used in investigative interviews?• What linguistic patterns may raise questions about a statement?• Why do people sometimes reveal information without realizing it?• What can omissions, changes in wording, and unnecessary details tell an investigator?• How does statement analysis differ from simply listening for lies?• What can we learn from the language of suspects, witnesses, and victims? This episode takes a deeper look at the connection between language, psychology, deception, credibility, and human behavior—and why listening carefully may reveal more than simply hearing what someone says. If you’re interested in true crime, criminal investigations, deception detection, statement analysis, forensic interviewing, interrogation techniques, psychology, law enforcement, behavioral analysis, and the science of human communication, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Can words betray a liar—or reveal a truth they never intended to tell? 🎧 Listen to Liars & Lovers with Lisa Ribacoff and Paul Maillardet. #LiarsAndLovers #StatementAnalysis #DeceptionDetection #TrueCrime #ForensicInterviewing #CriminalInvestigations #LawEnforcement #Psychology #Deception #PeterHyatt This version should give Spotify more relevant search language without sacrificing the Liars & Lovers storytelling style.

    The Truth Is In The Writing
  3. Sep 22

    Recognizing Grooming: The Psychology of Trust, Manipulation & Exploitation

    Liars & Lovers | Grooming, Trust & Recognizing the Warning Signs with Anna Sonoda, LCSW What if the greatest danger doesn’t begin with a stranger—but with someone who becomes known, trusted, and invited into our lives? On this powerful episode of Liars & Lovers, host Lisa Ribacoff sits down with Anna Sonoda, LCSW—grooming prevention expert, author, speaker, and host of Known and Trusted with Anna Sonoda, LCSW—for an important conversation about child grooming, sexual abuse prevention, predators, exploitation, trust, and recognizing concerning behaviors before they escalate. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Anna brings a unique perspective shaped by working with both convicted sexual offenders and individuals impacted by trauma, violence, and complex behavioral challenges. Her experience provides insight into the behavioral patterns, manipulation tactics, boundary violations, and influence strategies that can precede grooming and exploitation. Lisa and Anna explore how grooming works, why predators often seek to become “known and trusted,” how manipulation can develop gradually, and why recognizing patterns may be more important than simply relying on intuition. They also discuss: 🔎 What grooming can look like—and what it often doesn't look like🚩 Warning signs and concerning behaviors adults should recognize🧠 Manipulation, boundary testing, and psychological influence👨‍👩‍👧 How parents and trusted adults can build protective awareness🛡️ Teaching children about boundaries, safety, and strange behavior💔 Why trust can sometimes be exploited⚠️ How predators can position themselves within a child's circle of trust Anna also shares insights from her books, Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target, Duck Duck Groom: A Guided Journal, and the award-winning children's book Wait…That's Weird! A Parent-Child Guide to Spotting Strange Behavior Together. Predators rarely begin with obvious danger. Sometimes, they begin by becoming known, trusted, helpful—and eventually, invited. This is a conversation about grooming prevention, child safety, trust, deception, behavioral patterns, sexual abuse awareness, and the importance of recognizing risk before it becomes harm. 🎙️ Listen now to Liars & Lovers and follow the podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

  4. Sep 8

    Counsel, Crime, & Conversation

    What do lies in relationships, the courtroom, the media, polygraphs, and false confessions have in common?Deception—and the consequences that can follow when the truth becomes difficult to find. On this episode of Liars & Lovers, host Lisa Ribacoff sits down with criminal defense attorney Franz Borghart and Derek Smith, host of Truth or Derek Show, for a candid, entertaining, and thought-provoking conversation about lies, deception, credibility, justice, relationships, and the psychology behind why people don't always tell the truth. From relationship lies and red flags to deception in the courtroom and media, Lisa, Franz, and Derek examine how lies can influence relationships, criminal investigations, public opinion, and the justice system. The conversation also dives into the controversial world of polygraph examinations and lie detection, including what polygraphs can—and cannot—tell us about deception. They explore the complicated issue of false confessions, why innocent people sometimes confess to crimes they didn't commit, and the factors that can influence someone during a police interrogation. And when it comes to relationships, the trio breaks down red flags vs. green flags, trust, communication, manipulation, and the warning signs that can reveal whether a relationship is built on honesty—or something else. Topics include: 🔴 Lies and deception in relationships⚖️ Deception and credibility in the courtroom📰 Lies, misinformation, and deception in the media📊 Polygraphs and lie detection🚨 False confessions and police interrogations💔 Relationship red flags and toxic behaviors💚 Green flags and healthy relationships🧠 Why people lie and why people believe lies🔍 Truth, credibility, evidence, and human behavior And, naturally, no conversation about truth and deception would be complete without addressing one of life's most important questions: Why is a good Sprite Zero apparently part of the investigation? 🥤 It's an episode filled with true crime, relationships, criminal justice, deception, polygraphs, false confessions, courtroom strategy, and plenty of laughs. Truth. Lies. Love. Justice. And Sprite Zero. 🎙️ Listen to Liars & Lovers now and follow the podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Dive into the tangled web of love, deception, and the dark corners of relationships in “Liars & Lovers.” Each episode explores real-life stories that reveal how passion can lead to betrayal and even crime. From infidelity and obsession to manipulation and revenge, we uncover the hidden truths behind some of the most shocking cases. Join us as we interview experts, dissect psychological motivations, and share chilling accounts that show how love can turn lethal. Tune in for a captivating blend of romance, intrigue, and the unsettling realities that can unfold when trust is broken.