

Episode 278: I Fell in Love With My Psychiatrist And Then Doxxed Him On TikTok
Sep 29, 2025
This week, the hosts delve into a TikTok saga about a woman who claims her psychiatrist groomed her into love. They discuss the evolving nature of TikTok storytelling and how a mundane ADHD tips video turned dramatic. Skepticism arises around her evidence, leading to debates on online power dynamics. The fallout includes public mockery, job losses, and even the use of AI as an exit coach. Ultimately, the conversation navigates the complexities of truth, harm, and the implications of AI in therapy.
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Serialized TikTok Storytelling Works
- Long-form serialized TikTok stories turned low-production clips into major cultural phenomena and TV fodder.
- Audiences crave personal scam-and-fraud narratives that feel intimate and bingeable.
TikTok Origin Story
- Kendra Hilty began as an ADHD-focused TikToker sharing mundane hacks before pivoting to a personal serialized saga.
- Her one-minute reveal "I fell in love with my psychiatrist" launched a multi-part confessional that drew massive attention.
Confidentiality Gives Accusers Narrative Control
- Public accusations flip confidentiality dynamics: clinicians can't easily defend themselves while accusers control the narrative.
- That asymmetry amplifies online power imbalances when patients post about therapists.