The debate is heating up online — should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where’s the line between sharing and exploiting?

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame.

 

 

The debate is heating up online &mdash; should children be featured on social media or used as influencers to grow an audience? Where&rsquo;s the line between sharing and exploiting?
In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Ruby Franke and explore other headline-making stories from around the world, raising tough questions about parenting, profit, and the price of internet fame.
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An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.

Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.

The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. 

In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.

If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call here 

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child&rsquo;s illness has come under scrutiny.
Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.
The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.&nbsp;
In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.
If you're interested at reaching a trusted Australian audience for your business in any one of our shows, book a free call&nbsp;<a href="https://simple-promise.replit.app/">here&nbsp;</a>

In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.  Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?

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An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.

Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.

The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. 

In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.

Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?

Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.
Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.
The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. 
In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.
Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?
Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.

It's Time To Talk

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In a recent episode of A Current Affair, the partner of the woman at the center of the allegations spoke publicly for the first time.

However, back in February 2025, he also spoke with us, sharing in greater detail why he believes he no longer has access to his children, how he’s coping, and what life has been like since. In this episode, we also provide an update on the case so far and look ahead to the next court date for the accused influencer.

 

In a recent episode of A Current Affair, the partner of the woman at the center of the allegations spoke publicly for the first time.
However, back in February 2025, he also spoke with us, sharing in greater detail why he believes he no longer has access to his children, how he&rsquo;s coping, and what life has been like since. In this episode, we also provide an update on the case so far and look ahead to the next court date for the accused influencer.
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The Dad Speaks... to us 

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On June 23rd, 2025, a new court mention for the woman at the centre of the allegations.

In this episode, we hear new information about a pill seized from the hospital — now sent for DNA testing.

 

On June 23rd, 2025, a new court mention for the woman at the centre of the allegations.
In this episode, we hear new information about a pill seized from the hospital &mdash; now sent for DNA testing.
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A New Court Update June 23rd 2025 

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In this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025. 

We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast—founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social. 

You can find out more here: https://www.safeonsocial.com/

 

 

In this new episode we update you on why we have been slow to update episodes, as well as new information from the latest court mention in this case from Monday, April 28th, 2025.&nbsp;
We also speak to an expert in social media, Kirra Pendergast&mdash;founder and Chief HopePunk of Safe on Social. With 30+ years in cybersecurity and digital safety, she gives an expert's view on keeping our kids safe on social.&nbsp;
You can find out more here: <a href="https://www.safeonsocial.com/">https://www.safeonsocial.com/</a>
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News, A New Court Update and an Expert 

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