About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "EP4: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna" from REAL covers the continued decline of Joanna's mental health as she learns that police intend to charge her with stalking and witness intimidation. The episode traces this development as part of the broader Fighting For Joanna and Believe Me storyline, following how the looming charges weigh on her.
The episode description also points listeners toward support resources, including Joanna's sister Vicky's ongoing fight and petition, as well as organizations offering help for those affected by romance fraud, fraud more broadly, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse across the UK, USA, Australia, and Ireland. These resources accompany the episode's coverage of Joanna's situation rather than forming part of the narrative itself.
Hosts and release
REAL is an independent true crime podcast built around audio documentaries that dig into real-world criminal cases. The show is created by Naomi Channell and is produced independently. "EP4: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna" runs 49 minutes and was released on November 2026. The show is available to listen to on Spotify. The specific host of this episode is not stated in the available information, nor is its episode number within the wider series confirmed beyond its title.
