Beata Kowalski

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Mother of Maya Kowalski who documented her daughter's medical journey on social media and blog while coordinating escalating treatments for a CRPS diagnosis. Central figure in a Munchausen by proxy case examined by investigative journalist Andrea Dunlop across multiple podcast episodes. Died by suicide.

Appears On

Nobody Should Believe Me

Episode Appearances

Nobody Should Believe Me · Feb 26, 2026

Revisiting Kowalski Part Two: The Descent

“Maya's mother who sought CRPS diagnosis, coordinated escalating treatments, and documented case on blog”

Ketamine treatment protocols and dosing standardsComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) diagnosis and differential diagnosisConversion disorder clinical presentation and treatment

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Nobody Should Believe Me · Feb 19, 2026

Kowalski v Johns Hopkins All Children’s Part 1

“Deceased mother; infusion nurse who documented Maya's medical journey on social media; died by suicide”

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) diagnosis and treatmentConversion Disorder in pediatric patientsMunchausen by Proxy Abuse

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Nobody Should Believe Me · Feb 12, 2026

Cramped! With Kate Downey

“Subject of Munchausen by proxy case followed by Andrea Dunlop; example of deceptive medical narrative”

Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment protocolsMedical gaslighting and dismissal of women's painMunchausen by proxy abuse and medical system exploitation

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