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Why It’s So Hard to See Predators Coming: The Story Behind Netflix's Bad Vegan

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Predators are often hiding in plain sight—and even the smartest, most capable people can miss the red flags. In this episode, Dr. Kerry McAvoy talks with Sarma Melngailis, the former restaurateur whose story was told in Netflix’s Bad Vegan. 

Sarma opens up about how she was manipulated, criminalized, and misrepresented—and why her memoir The Girl with the Duck Tattoo finally tells the truth. 

Resources Mentioned 

• Sarma’s memoir: The Girl with the Duck Tattoo: The Girl with the Duck Tattoo 

• Follow Sarma: on Instagram: @sarmamelngailis

 • Sarma’s Substack: Sarma Melngailis on Substack

• Dr. Kerry’s book: Love You More: The Harrowing True Story of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross 

Podcast Extra Exclusive Interview

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What did Bad Vegan get wrong?

In this exclusive interview, Sarma Melngailis reveals the critical details Netflix left out—from spliced audio that twisted her story to entire expert interviews that were cut. 

Get immediate access to this extended conversation—and hear the truth behind the most misleading moments of the docuseries. 

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Resources

• The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., an author and educator, helps listeners decode toxic dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust.

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