Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control

Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control

Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control
Families that look “close” on the outside can actually be suffocating on the inside. In this segment, Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, along with Stacy and Todd, to unpack the roots of enmeshed families—the kind where loyalty becomes control.

We dig into cultural influences, from Jewish and Asian traditions that normalize family loyalty, to the rise of helicopter parenting. We explore how narcissistic parents turn children into extensions of themselves, expecting achievements to reflect back on them rather than fostering independence.

Shavaun explains the family continuum: disengaged (hands-off), balanced (healthy independence), and enmeshed (over-involved). Where does a family like the Adelsons fit? They raised high-achieving children, but at what cost? Their careers soared, but their moral compasses cracked.

This conversation looks at how enmeshment breeds anxiety, depression, and adult children who struggle with identity and boundaries. We also ask: Is there ever such a thing as a “good” enmeshed family, or is it always toxic in the long run?

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One Giant Trial: Rex Heuermann Faces 7 Gilgo Beach Murder Charges Together

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Asa and the Daughter: Will Accused Gilgo Killer Heuermann’s Family Take the Stand?

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Deleted Posts, Grooming Claims & Tattoos: D4VD Case Deepens

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26 Sep 15min

All The Trauma You Can Eat! The Adelson’s Buffet Of Crazy -PART 2

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26 Sep 15min

All The Trauma You Can Eat! The Adelson’s Buffet Of Crazy According to Wendi’s Ex

All The Trauma You Can Eat! The Adelson’s Buffet Of Crazy According to Wendi’s Ex

All The Trauma You Can Eat! The Adelson’s Buffet Of Crazy According to Wendi’s Ex Jeff Lacasse has testified multiple times in cases tied to the murder of Dan Markel — and every appearance reveals fresh scars. In this segment, the hosts examine the raw, unfiltered pain in his testimony about his relationship with Wendi Adelson. Tony, Stacy, and Todd unpack why Lacasse’s words still sound like therapy sessions a decade later. They discuss the manipulative games he endured, the trauma that lingers, and how his testimony paints Wendi in a light the jury can’t ignore. Beyond Jeff’s personal pain, they highlight how the Adelsons’ choices created ripple effects that devastated not just Dan Markel’s family, but anyone who crossed their path. It’s a portrait of lasting damage — where courtrooms become confessionals and trauma repeats itself under oath. Hashtags:  #JeffLacasse #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonCase #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtTestimony #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

26 Sep 15min

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Empty Chairs at the Adelsons’ Holiday Table — What’s Next for Wendi? The Adelson saga is far from over. In this segment, Tony, Stacy, and Todd go deeper into the family’s fractured state. With multiple members behind bars for their roles in Dan Markel’s murder, the spotlight shifts to Wendi Adelson and the children — still living under the shadow of the family name. The hosts ask: What does “normal” look like when your family is synonymous with crime? Do Wendi’s kids grow up carrying the weight of their family’s choices? And how do grandparents and extended family fit into a picture dominated by prison visits, court rulings, and headlines? This segment bridges into the bigger picture — how high-profile cases ripple through generations, altering not just public perception but the very fabric of family identity. The Adelsons aren’t just defendants; they are now a case study in how crime poisons tradition, stability, and even the meaning of home. Hashtags:  #AdelsonCase #DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimePodcast #FamilyDrama #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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