Elli Hakami

Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami, the documentary filmmakers behind HBO's examination of the Andrea Yates case, delve into the troubling narratives surrounding mental health and cult influence. They discuss how Michael Woroniecki's alarming teachings intensified Andrea's postpartum psychosis, shifting the focus from mere illness to the psychological manipulations at play. The guests highlight the stigma of the 1990s, the evolution of Rusty Yates' understanding of mental health, and their documentary's aim to foster awareness surrounding postpartum psychosis and its vulnerabilities.