Two true crime enthusiasts explore an old asylum case, digging up recordings, medical notes, and news clippings to discuss a patient's mystery illness and her doctor's infatuation with her.
Daphne and Preston, the co-hosts of a true crime podcast, unearth the case of Doctor Love - psychiatrist Doctor Burnett - who, in the 1950s, kidnapped her patient - the previously unnamed Hazel - so they could run away together. They start by exploring the beginning of Doctor Burnett and Hazel’s time together, and Doctor Burnett trying to diagnose Hazel’s mysterious illness. As they continue meeting, Hazel and Doctor Burnett grow closer, eventually pursuing a romantic relationship in secret, with Daphne and Preston failing to interrogate the power dynamics involved. As Doctor Burnett and Hazel’s romance intensifies, their relationship is threatened by outside forces, and Daphne and Preston are forced to justify the lines Doctor Burnett is crossing to keep Hazel all to herself.
Doctor Love contains mature themes, such as explorations of mental health, abuse, misogyny, and homophobia. Audience discretion is advised.
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Daphne and Preston go over how they make the show, things they haven’t shared about Hazel and Doctor Burnett, and their own speculation about Hazel and Doctor Burnett’s futures, in this extended Mindful Musings episode!
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. Audience discretion is advised.
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CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode. You can find Milkfish wherever you listen to podcasts.
Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Daphne and Preston bring the case of Doctor Love to a close, sharing their final speculation and opinions, while Dr. Burnett prepares and executes her plan to get Hazel out, whether Hazel wants it or not.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. Audience discretion is advised.
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CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Nurse Amelia: Cleo Birch
Martin Moores: Robert Wooldridge
Doctor Jackson: Robert Wooldridge
Captain Rodman: Tyler Pasquarella
William S. Burnett: Tyler Pasquarella
Reporter: Sarah McKinnon
Episode 5: Hot Water
Season 1 · Episode 5
Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 28:58
Doctor Love - Episode #5: "Hot Water"
Daphne and Preston share clips from before and after the infamous escape, contrasting Dr. Burnett’s efforts to quell and control Hazel’s anxieties with the media frenzy that followed.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. Audience discretion is advised.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Doctor Jackson: Robert Wooldridge
Martin Moores: Robert Wooldridge
Margaret Baker: Sarah McKinnon
Helen Carter: Cleo Birch
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Episode 4: Clinically Unstable
Season 1 · Episode 4
Friday, May 2, 2025 • Duration 28:27
Doctor Love - Episode #4: "Clinically Unstable"
Preston attempts to nail down a modern diagnosis of Hazel’s condition, while Daphne runs through session tapes depicting the fast progression and first conflicts of Dr. Burnett’s affair with Hazel.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. This episode also includes depictions of depression and mentions of lobotomization. Audience discretion is advised.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Nurse Amelia: Cleo Birch
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Episode 3: Med Review
Season 1 · Episode 3
Friday, April 25, 2025 • Duration 30:37
Doctor Love - Episode #3: "Med Review"
As session tapes document Hazel trying various medications and her becoming closer to Dr. Burnett, Daphne and Preston debate whether Dr. Burnett getting so personal is helping or hindering Hazel’s progress.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. This episode also contains graphic description of death, and romantic manipulation. Audience discretion is advised.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo
Episode 2: Building Trust
Season 1 · Episode 2
Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration 30:24
Doctor Love - Episode #2: "Building Trust"
While they listen to Dr. Burnett's sessions with Hazel, and her attempts to help Hazel during a depressive episode, Daphne and Preston theorize about Hazel's attachment style and feelings of trust and isolation.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia. This episode also contains mentions of withdrawal symptoms, suicidal thoughts and symptoms of severe depression. Audience discretion is advised.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo
Episode 1: The Doctor Is In
Season 1 · Episode 1
Friday, April 11, 2025 • Duration 24:08
Doctor Love - Episode 1: "The Doctor Is In"
For the first time, the "Doctor Love" case, known only by the most die-hard true crime junkies, is being dug up by Daphne and Preston, who are ready to reveal and discuss all the names and juicy details on their podcast.
Doctor Love takes place, in part, in 1950s Pennsylvania. The characters exist within a sexist and homophobic time period. Please note that Doctor Love contains misogyny, medical and emotional abuse, and homophobia.
This episode also contains mild violence, medical neglect, and medical sedation. Audience discretion is advised.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Nurse Amelia: Cleo Birch
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Doctor Love Trailer
Saturday, March 8, 2025 • Duration 01:20
Doctor Love premieres April 11th, 2025!
Two true crime enthusiasts as they explore an old asylum case, digging up recordings, medical notes, and news clippings to discuss a patient's mystery illness and her doctor's infatuation with her.
Follow us on social media, join the Discord server, and more - linktr.ee/appoova
CREDITS:
Written by: Maya Appavoo
Directed by: Maya Appavoo
Executive Producer: Maya Appavoo
Line Producer: Monica Gate
Daphne: Madeline Harsh
Preston: Jacob Martin
Doctor Burnett: Abby McDougall
Hazel: Emily Lizotte
Additional voices by: Cleo Birch, Robert Wooldridge, Tyler Pasquarella, and Sarah McKinnon.
Post-Production Management by: Monica Gate
Lead Sound Design by: Ken Kosowick
Sound Design by: Ace Luke
Composer: Ken Kosowick
Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
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Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Thank you to our sponsor for today's episode. You can find Milkfish wherever you stream your podcasts.
Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Thank you to our sponsors for today's episode. You can find Milkfish streaming everywhere.
Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Art Direction by: Maya Appavoo
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Thank you to our sponsors for today's episode. You can find Milkfish wherever you stream your podcasts, and Alex Clarke's art analysis video essays at youtube.com/@Cmdywzrd.
Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Thank you to our sponsors for today's episode. You can find Milkfish wherever you stream your podcasts, and Lit Lantern Media at www.litlanternmedia.com/.
Doctor Love is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Additional Art by: Alex Kellington, Fish, and @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram)
Story Editor: Alex Clarke
Production Assistant: Aaron Moy
Special thanks to Alex Clarke, Thomas Charles Barley, Gea Arce, @cole.forchristmas (on Instagram), Ken Kosowick, Kay Todd, Ace Luke, Holly Von Brocklin, Arkady, Jared Cooper, Fish, Mariah Adams, Megan Smith, Anna Dewen, Rain Writes, Eric Otvos, Julia Perkowski, and David Cheoros.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Looking to start your own audio drama? Use our referral code when you sign up for Pinecast for 40% off your first 4 months: r-efac5c.
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-efac5c for 40% off for 4 months, and support Doctor Love.
Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing here are fictitious. Doctor Love is a fictional podcast, and should not be referenced for any psychological, historical, or ethical research.
Doctor Love is the sole intellectual property of its creator, Maya Appavoo.
Doctor Love is brought to you in part by the Edmonton Arts Council, the City of Edmonton, and listeners like you. Thank you.
