Athena Klingerman is the co-creator and host of the hit true crime podcast
Ex-Wives Undercover. She also stars in the Paramount+ docuseries
Don’t Date Brandon, a three part series based on her and her co-host’s real-life story and the investigative work that launched an international conversation around the hidden patterns behind emotional manipulation, deception, and psychological abuse.
Using her platform to amplify survivor voices, she challenges the narratives that often minimize these crimes. Her work bridges lived experience with investigative depth, transforming personal trauma into public awareness and prevention. Over the past six years, Athena has interviewed survivors, experts, and families impacted by complex cases, bringing empathy and raw truth to conversations that are often reduced to headlines.
Beyond the microphone, Athena is a wife and mother who understands firsthand the delicate balance between rebuilding a life and fighting for justice. Her work is rooted in the belief that informed communities are safer communities. She continues that mission—creating space for honest dialogue, survivor validation, and actionable awareness.
