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  Three Confessions, Three Disasters 17.07.2026 27min

  Three anonymous confessions this week, three people who have done a thing and now can't stop thinking about it. A guy who slept with his best mate's girlfriend while the mate was away, and now she's back for round two. A 36-year-old who quietly stole a junior colleague's project to get a promotion and is now the boss of the person she robbed. And a 29-year-old having dreams he can't explain and doesn't know if he needs to tell his girlfriend about. Caroline and Daryl work through all three: what confession actually costs, when honesty is generous and when it's just offloading, and why the dream might not mean what you think it means. Guilt, sex, workplace treachery. A classic WTF inbox. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Loved this episode? We teach hypnotherapy. Caroline and Daryl run the Integrative Hypnotherapy Institute — an online school for people who want to actually help others (or themselves) with the tools we use every day. To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com → Certificate of Clinical Hypnotherapy: https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/GLPdWvBX/checkout → Diploma of Integrative Clinical Hypnotherapy: https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/iuR2rLtn https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro 00:49 — Letter one: the best mate's girlfriend 11:54 — Letter two: the workplace credit theft 17:24 — Letter three: the dreams 25:04 — Wrap up Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  Schemas: Why You're Like This 09.07.2026 43min

  Ever wondered why you keep ending up in the same fight, dating the same person in a different body, or working yourself into the ground for people who don't notice? There's a name for it: schemas, and Caroline has been down a rabbit hole on this. Schemas are the deep emotional patterns that got wired in when you were small and haven't updated since. Abandonment, defectiveness, self-sacrifice, unrelenting standards, mistrust — you'll probably recognise yourself in at least two of these. We walk you through the most common ones, the three ways people cope with them (spoiler: none of them are working), and what actually shifts them — because insight alone is not going to do it. Schema Quiz   https://www.attachmentproject.com/early-maladaptive-schemas/ Also in this one: why making friends as an adult is a whole thing, a Netflix rec that will hook you in one episode, and a genuinely unhinged tangent about UFOs and alien abductions. As you do. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Loved this episode? We literally teach this stuff. Caroline and Daryl run the Integrative Hypnotherapy Institute — an online school for people who want to actually help others (or themselves) with the tools we use every day. → Certificate of Clinical Hypnotherapy: https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/GLPdWvBX/checkout → Diploma of Integrative Clinical Hypnotherapy: https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/iuR2rLtn https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ Timestamps: 00:00 — Weekend banter and the birthday curry 05:18 — Why you repeat patterns: schemas explained 09:38 — The common ones: which are yours? 24:12 — Survival modes and how people cope (badly) 30:37 — What actually shifts them 35:16 — Netflix pick, books, and the UFO tangent 42:39 — Outro Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  Honey I killed the hitman 29.06.2026 50min

  In 2006, an ER nurse came home from a twelve-hour shift in Portland, Oregon and walked into the wrong room at the wrong moment. Her husband had arranged a surprise for her. He thought he'd never see her again. He was right — but not for the reasons he expected. What happened next involves a claw hammer, a hitman who picked the worst possible target, and a sentence to the paramedics that became one of the most quoted lines in American true crime. Caroline and Daryl tell Susan Kuhnhausen's extraordinary story and then go absolutely everywhere with it — strangulation safety (yes really), celebrity death rumours, self-defence law, the UK unrest, why church might be making a comeback as a third place, and a French film with a gender-swap premise so good they're still thinking about it. Genuinely wild story, genuinely wild tangents. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 — Accents, Tourette's, and a Scottish film rec 01:48 — The case begins 06:51 — Strangulation, kink safety, and celebrity rumours 15:46 — The break in the case 22:30 — Self-defence law, riots, and policing 33:27 — Church, faith, and the third place 41:40 — Michael Jackson, the French film, and Sacha Baron Cohen 49:23 — Outro Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  He's perfect but his family is bleeding him dry 23.06.2026 49min

  A 29-year-old writes in about the man she loves, the daughter they share, and the family quietly bleeding him dry. He's stable, he's kind, he's husband material. His parents, on both sides, treat him like a personal cashpoint — and when she gently suggested he stop, they disowned him, called her the problem, and called their baby something much worse. Now there's a grandmother in ICU and the pressure is back on. Caroline and Daryl get into why "supportive" can quietly turn into "exploited," what actual boundaries look like when a whole family is invested in not having them, and the hard limits she needs to set before she signs a marriage certificate. Plus a tangent about wedding chaos, divorce parties, and the time someone's paperwork went absolutely sideways. Should she marry him? Listen and find out. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9 Timestamps: 00:00 — Therapist voices, Andrew Tate, and a blood orange tangent 05:00 — The letter 23:46 — The advice: boundaries, hard limits, and one big decision 31:29 — Wedding stories and divorce party chaos 41:49 — Final advice and resources 48:15 — Outro Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  Help, I can't stop buying things I don't need... 15.06.2026 29min

  A 43-year-old counsellor writes in with a confession: she grew up poor, earns good money now, doesn't have debt — and has just bought a second chest freezer, a year's supply of olive oil, and accidentally hoarded fourteen bottles of conditioner she didn't know she had. The fuel crisis news has flipped a switch she can't switch back. And the truly humiliating part? She knows exactly what she's doing. She explained the model to a client this week. It didn't help. Caroline and Daryl get into why knowing isn't enough, why scarcity wounds don't care about your bank balance, and what actually shifts this — including a salary structure that changes everything for self-employed people and a savings account trick that quietly does the heavy lifting. Plus: the builder who accidentally became a marriage counsellor, and the marriage counsellor whose own marriage is held together with string. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9 Timestamps: 00:00 — Therapists who need therapists (and a builder who became one) 06:31 — The letter 10:02 — Why knowing isn't enough 15:14 — The fixes: salary, savings, and the deeper work 22:19 — Practical anti-shopping moves 23:58 — Recommendations and outro   Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  My Fiancé Cheated on Me With My Dad 08.06.2026 43min

  We start with swearing in Spanish and Paris trip plans, then dive into a Reddit story that genuinely floored us. A 27-year-old guy comes home and finds his fiancée in bed with his own father. He records it, punches his dad, and threatens to send the video round. From there it spirals: he tells his mum, who at first believes the lie that he was the abusive one, until he sends her the proof. He cuts off the whole family, moves out, starts therapy, gets his STD tests back clean, and rebuilds his life in a refurbished cabin. Then the updates keep coming. His mum leaves his dad, and his ex turns up pregnant, with nobody sure if the father is him or his father. Caroline and Daryl thrash out the big question: can you forgive a betrayal this deep, and should he? Plus a few of our own wild family scandal stories, modern prenatal DNA testing, and the TikTok baby-daddy drama doing the rounds. We wrap with our recommendations and the usual chaos. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Got a story that beats this one? We'd love to be proven wrong. wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout 00:00 Swearing in Spanish 01:01 Paris Trip Plans 02:27 Podcast Intro 03:06 The Fiancé and Father Twist 05:47 Backstory and Red Flags 08:13 Caught on Camera 10:40 The Aftermath 12:56 Telling Mum the Truth 15:34 Cutting Ties 16:55 Therapy and the New Cabin 21:11 Reconnecting With Mum 24:08 Can You Forgive This? 25:50 Our Own Family Scandal Stories 41:31 Wrap Up Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  The Spirit Board and Mystery Sex Tape 01.06.2026 49min

  Listener Amanda has carried this for twenty years. At nineteen she fainted at the feet of the new guy in town, Weston, who pulled a homemade spirit board out of his backpack, letters written in blood. The giggling stopped when it spelled out HELL, HELP, HELL, HELP on its own, and a tall shadow appeared in the chair beside her. Add a wrong videotape, an Exorcist that played itself, and two decades of cold, dark nightmares. Amanda wants to know if something followed her home, and whatever happened to Weston. Caroline explains why she begs people to leave Ouija boards alone, shares her park ranger dream, the priest who fixed it, the nine grapefruit story, and how to cut cords and call in your angels. Daryl shares his zombie dream breakthrough. Plus dick-pic dating disasters, the prison planet theory, and why hell might be cold, not fiery. They wrap with show picks (Widow's Bay, Vikings, Mrs. Maisel) and a Pizzagate tease. And Weston, if you're out there, Amanda has questions. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@MindBodyHealthHypnotherapy https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  He Can't Finish, She's Faking It, and Psychic Vampires 24.05.2026 38min

  Three short letters, three very intimate problems, two hypnotherapists who have heard worse. A 24-year-old worried her hookup stole her energy. A divorced 42-year-old who can't get there with his new partner. A 31-year-old who has been faking it for three years and can't take it anymore. Caroline and Daryl get into chakras, freezer spells, why your medication might be the actual problem, and why a vibrator in bed is not the criticism your boyfriend thinks it is. Plus: homemade mayo, the smoothie that will change your life, and a warning about creatine that nobody else is telling you. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ https://www.youtube.com/@MindBodyHealthHypnotherapy To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout 00:00 — Tinfoil hats and a dog in a cone 03:42 — Letter one: soul ties and the hookup that lingered 14:22 — Letter two: the divorcé who can't finish 22:35 — Letter three: fake it till you make it 30:26 — Recommendations: mayo, smoothies, and the creatine warning 38:31 — Outro Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  Danger Wanks and Other Terrible Ideas 17.05.2026 42min

  Filth warning: this one's a doozy. Not for the easily scandalised, but you knew that... A married dad writes in with a problem that started with one sneaky kitchen wank and escalated into something that's about to get him fired, arrested, or both. Caroline and Daryl read the letter, try to keep straight faces (mixed results), and then deliver some genuinely serious advice underneath the chaos, because this is an addiction, not just a punchline.  Then Daryl unveils his Danger Wank Hall of Fame: six famous men, six very public mistakes, six cautionary tales. Plus: Daryl prods a dead possum with a stick for noble reasons, and a brief history of hedgehog rehab. It's stupid. It's also weirdly useful. Classic WTF. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold open: possums, hedgehogs, and Daryl's big heart 03:16 — Welcome to WTF and the letter 16:58 — Advice time: why this is serious, actually 24:42 — The Danger Wank Hall of Fame 39:55 — Get help, you'll be fine, wrap up Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  WTF Did She Do to the Dog? 07.05.2026 37min

  ⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode discusses harm to an animal. If that's not for you, skip this one and we'll see you next time. A listener writes in about her brother's golden retriever, his new fiancée who never warmed to the dog, and the day everything went very, very wrong. Caroline and Daryl read the letter, try to work out if the family's suspicions are warranted (spoiler: they think so), and dig into the red flags everyone missed. Plus: dodgy neighbours, hypnosis for the chronically noise-tortured, and Caroline's daughter staging an intervention about her mum's screen time. Also some recommendations and a mild rant about American reality TV. Filth level: standard WTF. Sense of justice: unfulfilled. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout   Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold open chaos and biceps as a love language 05:14 — Welcome to WTF and trigger warning 07:53 — The letter 15:31 — Did she do it? We discuss 18:08 — Caroline's neighbour from hell story 24:34 — Back to the letter 25:34 — What we're watching: Project Hail Mary, Your Friends and Neighbours, Last One Laughing 32:56 — Why American reality TV is somehow worse then Aussie and the UK 34:43 — Nervous system regulation (no, not with cocaine) 36:53 — Outro and one piece of practical advice   Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208  
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  The Murder the Police Tried to Bury... and the Students Who Wouldn't Let Them 28.04.2026 45min

  In 1990, 17-year-old María Soledad Morales left a spring festival in Argentina and never came home. What followed wasn't just a murder investigation — it was a masterclass in how power protects itself, and what happens when ordinary people decide they've had enough. A nun named Sister Martha helped lead weekly Silent Marches of students and townspeople that grew into a national movement, forced federal intervention, and eventually shook a political dynasty to its core. Caroline and Daryl break down the case, the cover-up, the extraordinary protests that changed Argentina, and what it actually takes to hold powerful people accountable. Plus: media recommendations, a few wild tangents, and the usual chaos. Learn more about the case in Netflix's Breaking the Silence To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course  https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro banter and meet the hosts 02:47 — The María Soledad case: who she was and what happened 07:05 — The cover-up and the powerful names behind it 08:22 — The Silent March movement begins 11:17 — Trials, witnesses, and the political fallout 14:46 — Legacy: femicide, justice, and what actually changed 16:48 — Cover-ups in pop culture: Netflix picks and recommendations 23:26 — The empathy question: how do people switch it off? 34:36 — Protests, boycotts, and how ordinary people fight back 38:15 — What we're watching and reading 43:21 — Outro Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  From Buttholes to Bunkers: Professor Jiang, Game Theory, and Why You Should Probably Buy Some Rice 14.04.2026 57min

  We start where all great podcasts start — glamping, punctured air mattresses (thanks, cat), and a heated debate about what exactly Daryl means when he talks about "reading your ring."  From there we somehow end up deep in geopolitics, oil supply crises, and the kind of predictions that make you want to quietly stockpile pasta and rethink your entire life plan. Just a normal Tuesday. In this episode: We talk about the YouTube rabbit hole that has consumed Caroline's soul: Professor Jiang (technically Xueqin, technically a high school teacher, universally called Professor because he's just that good). His channel Predictive History uses game theory, structural historical analysis, and something borrowed from Isaac Asimov called psychohistory to model where geopolitics is actually heading — not based on what leaders say, but what the incentives force them to do. His three big predictions: Trump wins the election ✅, US goes to war with Iran ✅, US loses that war 👀 We get into The Iron Trap — his argument that the US has structurally locked itself into conflict with Iran regardless of who's in the White House. We also talk about the Peloponnesian War, the fall of empires (spoiler: they always overextend), and why America at 250 years old is basically just following the script every empire before it has followed. Then we get into the part that's actually affecting us right now: oil supply, the Strait of Hormuz, and what a diesel shortage actually means. Hint: it's not just expensive petrol. It's food not moving, ambulances not moving, farms stopping. We break down what's actually in the tanks, what's on the water, and what happens when the ships stop coming   Practical things we actually recommend: Stock up on basics — rice, canned food, olive oil, powdered milk, oats Get your medications in bulk if you can Back up your files — don't rely entirely on Google Look into Starlink if internet resilience matters to you Get an electric bike. Daryl got one. He's very pleased with himself. Follow Suzanne Peet (@thesuzannepeet on TikTok) for genuinely sane food security advice that doesn't involve becoming a full survivalist weirdo Check out Armstrong Economics and Martin Armstrong's Socrates system if you want more predictive modelling rabbit holes And yes, we do also recommend regulating your nervous system, growing microgreens on your windowsill, talking to your neighbours, and remembering that humans are actually mostly good and community is the real prep. We're not saying panic. We're saying: know what's coming, make some sensible moves, and maybe don't wait until the shelves are empty to buy rice. Helpful links: 📺 Predictive History on YouTube 🌐 Armstrong Economics 🛢️ NZ Fuel Watch: FuelWatch.nz 📱 @thesuzannepeet on TikTok 📧 wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com — send us your tips, your stories, and your best rice recipes To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ www.darylgove.com  https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout   Timestamps: 00:00 Glamping, punctured mattresses, and cat chaos 01:12 Dayvigo vs melatonin — the deep sleep data war 02:22 The ring joke that got completely out of hand 03:29 Welcome to WTF Stories and Advice 04:47 Things therapists probably shouldn't talk about (we do anyway) 05:42 Meet Professor Jiang — China's Nostradamus 07:15 The three predictions and what comes next 09:56 Who actually is this guy? 15:53 Game theory, psychohistory, and predictive history explained 19:16 The Iron Trap — why the Iran war was always going to happen 21:47 Every empire overextends. Every single one. 26:51 The Strait of Hormuz and what it actually means for us down here 29:01 How fuel prices really work (and why it's worse than you think) 30:05 How many days of diesel does NZ actually have? 31:57 What happens when the supply chain stops 32:56 The bigger geopolitical picture — who has the oil now 35:17 Practical prep: what to actually do 40:24 Suzanne Peet and the food security mindset shift 47:06 Getting around without petrol (Daryl's electric bike era begins) 48:40 Managing the anxiety — meditation, gardening, don't doom scroll 49:44 The Age of Aquarius, old structures collapsing, and why that might actually be okay 55:40 Wrapping up with a laugh — go watch Red Nose Day Little Britain Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  AITAH: Boyfriend Demands My Banking Login: "No Secrets Is How Adults Do It..." 20.03.2026 25min

  In this episode of WTF Stories and Advice, hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw dive into a Reddit AITAH post from a 27-year-old woman whose boyfriend is demanding full access to her online banking claiming that "no secrets is how adults do it." Is this financial transparency, or a massive red flag? Daryl and Caroline break down why handing over your banking login is actually illegal (yes, really Daryl used to work at a bank), why a narcissist's accusation is often a confession, and how controlling behaviour tends to creep in one small demand at a time. They also share why having your own money and your own privacy isn't a trust issue, it's just good sense. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro banter (Cards Against Humanity and gym stories) 5:00 — Welcome + a note on making fun of people (five stars though, please) 7:00 — WTF moment: new students who emigrated to NZ on the same flight 26 years ago 10:30 — Reddit story: AITAH for refusing to give my boyfriend my banking login? 15:00 — Discussion: why sharing your login is actually illegal + red flag central 18:00 — Gaslighting, coercive control, and "a narcissist's accusation is a confession" 22:00 — Wild tangent: YouTuber invited to a very wrong party  26:00 — The Epstein files and scat tables (you've been warned) 29:00 — Black Mirror Season 7 recommendation + wrap up Recommendations this episode: Black Mirror, Season 7 (Episode 2 in particular — you'll know the one) To find out more about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove or book an appointment: 🔗 https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ 🔗 https://www.darylgove.com/#/ 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: 🔗 https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story: ✉️ wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course: 🔗 https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check out Daryl's Course — Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men: 🔗 https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 🎵 Intro Music: Soul (Vlog Music) by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  Am I the a-hole? 28.02.2026 26min

  WTF Stories & Advice: Covering for Cheaters, Keeping Confidences, and AI Consciousness Hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw read a Reddit AITAH post about a husband upset that his wife won't admit her best friend is cheating. They share a personal story about covering for a friend's drunken kiss and discuss when loyalty crosses a line. The episode ends with recommendations including The Bronze Horseman, the Conscious Observers podcast (AI and bots communicating), comparisons of Claude vs ChatGPT reliability and ethics, speculation about AI consciousness and control, and a plug for watching MAFS Australia. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove or book an appointment https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at: wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Timestamps: 00:00 Gates Epstein Rant 00:50 Questioning Authority 02:00 AITA Cheating Story 05:26 Advice Boundaries Trust 06:29 Therapist Confidentiality 08:51 Ride Or Die Friend Tale 12:22 When Not To Tell 13:02 Friendship Versus Truth 13:48 When Secrets Must Break 14:58 Staying Out Of Affairs 15:48 Trusting Your Gut 16:38 Book Pick Bronze Horseman 17:54 Podcast Pick Conscious Observers 18:51 AI Consciousness Debate 20:24 ChatGPT Versus Claude 23:21 MAFS Australia Recap Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  I Unintentionally Joined a Cult 17.02.2026 51min

  Unintentionally Joining a Cult Caroline and Daryl and read a listener letter about unintentionally joining a cult after responding to a vague Craigslist job ad offering housing and "purpose." The hosts speculate about what the group's money-making operation might be and discuss other cult-related media and scandals, including Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil," a podcast about Jerry Falwell Jr., and conversation about propaganda, social engineering, and media influence. They share recommendations (the film "Cry-Baby," Netflix's "Him & Her," and the book "Propaganda" by Edward L. Bernays) and close by inviting comments, letters, and ratings. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to WTF Stories & Advice  00:33 Trigger warnings, dark humor & laughing through trauma 01:23 Letter begins: Unintentionally joining a cult after college 02:47 The 'job' interview at the mansion: Tim & Jenna's pitch 06:17 Moving in: phone control, routines, isolation & 'the fold' rules 08:34 The shocking discovery in the park (leader + Tim) 09:37 Gaslighting & sedation: 'it was a dream' and the pill 11:20 Planning the escape: playing along and getting out via grocery run 12:45 Aftermath + hosts speculate: cult, trafficking, blackmail? 14:36 Cult media & parallels: TikTok cult doc and Jerry Falwell Jr. scandal 17:15 Turning Point/Liberty University rabbit hole & alleged cult connections 24:02 Handlers, honey traps & political gossip: Patel, Epstein jokes, Greenland 26:57 Why Greenland Matters: Data Centers, Minerals, and Strategy 27:54 Can You Just Buy a Country?  28:35 Greenland UFO Rumors & the "Forgotten" Underground US Base 29:44 Government Waste, Audits, and the Price of Incompetence 30:30 Post-Truth & "Disclosure": Are We Being Primed for Aliens? 32:04 Desensitization Playbook: From War Talk to Mask Culture 37:05 Critical Thinking, Changing Your Mind, and How Schools Shape Beliefs 41:35 Movie & TV Recs (Cry-Baby, Him & Her) + Propaganda Reading List 47:06 CIA-Hollywood, Blackmail Theories, and Final Sign-off Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  My fiance wants a threesome 01.02.2026 43min

  In this episode, hosts Caroline and Daryl discuss a variety of topics, starting with a humorous monologue about their pets. They share their backgrounds, sparking a deeper conversation about current geopolitical issues and personal histories linked to military bases.  The main focus delves into a Reddit story about a woman whose fiancé pressures her for a threesome, exploring the boundaries of consent, relationship dynamics, and the effects on trust.  Other subjects include dealing with coercion, navigating difficult relationships, and the nuances of bisexuality. They close out the episode with TV show recommendations, featuring 'Beauty' on Disney and 'Afterlife' with Ricky Gervais. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Cat Story 02:05 Welcome to WTF Stories and Advice 12:45 Reddit Story: Threesome Dilemma 21:47 Setting Boundaries in Relationships 22:14 The Pressure of Sexual Expectations 23:03 Community Feedback and Personal Reflections 25:23 Confronting the Partner 27:24 Understanding the Core Issue 29:51 Deciding the Future of the Relationship 31:36 Final Thoughts and Moving Forward 38:05 Recommendations and Closing Remarks   Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208
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  Loving Kindness Guided Meditation (daytime version with wake up at the end) 01.02.2026 20min

  The world is a dumpster fire and you need 20 minutes of actual peace. I've got you. This isn't your standard "love and light" meditation, this is clinical hypnotherapy meets sound healing science. I've combined: Triple Solfeggio frequencies (528 Hz love frequency + 432 Hz universal harmony + 639 Hz heart connection) 8D spatial audio (immersive AF, you'll feel like you're floating)  Gentle subliminal reinforcement (your subconscious gets the memo too) Research shows loving-kindness meditation reduces stress, increases empathy, and helps you stop feeling like a rage-filled isolated hermit. Exactly what we need right now. Two versions: This episode: Daytime version with gentle wake-up Sleep version: posted next - No wake-up, fades to silence Use headphones for full effect. You've earned this. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout
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  Stalker Stories and Spooky Mirrors 13.01.2026 31min

  In this lively episode of WTF Stories and Advice, therapists Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove share personal and listener-submitted stories filled with eerie and unsettling experiences. Caroline recounts her unnerving stalker encounters, while Daryl reads a spooky mirror story from a listener named Sarah.  The hosts discuss the possibility of ghosts interacting with electronics and delve into the Mandela Effect, while also touching on TV recommendations. The episode blends humor and horror, providing both laughter and thought-provoking conversation about paranormal activities and personal safety. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at: wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Awkward Beginnings 00:27 Meet the Hosts: Caroline and Daryl 00:55 Therapists with a Twist 01:19 Daryl's Story Jar: Listener Submissions 01:33 Spooky Stories and Sexy Confessions 02:15 Sarah's Spooky Encounter 03:31 Caroline's Stalker Stories 08:31 Safety Tips and More Creepy Tales 10:12 Analyzing Sarah's Story 13:00 Haunted Houses and Personal Experiences 16:41 Unexplained Phone Phenomena 17:19 Spooky Text Message Incident 18:50 Granny's Ghostly Phone Interference 19:36 Mandela Effect Mysteries 21:15 CERN and Parallel Realities 23:51 Coke and Pepsi Wars 26:09 Married at First Sight Discussion 29:08 Podcast Wrap-Up
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  Help, I met the perfect man but he has a weird fetish... 06.01.2026 39min

  In this episode of 'WTF Stories and Advice,' hosts Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove discuss a listener's dilemma regarding her boyfriend's unexpected fetish. Caroline and Daryl provide insights into the complexities of fetishes, the importance of boundaries, and the potential impact on future plans, emphasizing the value of open communication and personal boundaries.  The episode also touches on personal anecdotes and offers advice on relationships, fertility, and making informed decisions. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com 
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at: wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Warnings  01:41 Listener's Letter: Desperate for Love  02:58 The Perfect Match? 04:17 A Shocking Discovery 05:09 Pony Play Revelation 07:03 Seeking Advice 10:02 Hosts' Personal Experiences 13:22 Understanding Fetishes 17:12 Final Thoughts and Advice 20:57 Navigating Relationship Dilemmas 21:15 Cultural Perspectives on Eating Horses 22:12 Biological Clocks and Relationship Decisions 23:20 Fertility Insights and Advice 25:17 Understanding Pony Play 27:58 Exploring Personal Boundaries 34:59 Book and Media Recommendations   
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  Help, I'm addicted to porn and it's ruining my life... 23.12.2025 33min

  In this episode of WTF Stories and Advice, hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw address a letter from a 36-year-old man struggling with porn addiction and its detrimental effects on his marriage and mental health.  To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove  https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/ To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at wtfstoriesandadvice@gmail.com Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course https://www.integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449 Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Reading the Listener's Letter 04:36 Discussion on Porn and Sex Addiction 08:34 Advice for Overcoming Addiction 13:58 Impact of Porn on Relationships 16:47 Rewiring Habits and Final Thoughts 17:12 Discovering New Favourites 17:21 The Cold Turkey Approach 18:11 The Dangers of Pornography 20:18 Rewiring the Brain 21:08 Addressing Insecurities 21:57 Finding Meaning and Purpose 23:02 Seeking Professional Help 23:55 Book Recommendations 29:46 The Importance of Communication