We're All Mad Here
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 438 ratingsThe history of mental illness is insane.
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110: ~*~tRiGgErED SnOwFlAkE~*~
November 13, 2019 05:44 - 11 minutes - 13.2 MB“Triggered snowflake” has been a favorite taunt in comment sections online. But what IS triggering, actually, and are trigger warnings really helpful for people with trauma? patreon.com/allmadpodcast
109: The Smartest Boy Who Ever Lived
October 30, 2019 16:11 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBProdigy William Sidis had everything he needed to succeed in life- but being a prodigy kind of ruined his life. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
108: Rage to Master
October 17, 2019 05:28 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBA child prodigy has an air of mystery and magic around them. But as it turns out, their existence isn’t so easy. patreon.com/allmadpodcast
107: Gaslighting
October 04, 2019 04:07 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBGaslighting is a common tactic used by sociopaths, narcissists, dictators, and cult leaders. Often times, it’s applied so slowly and meticulously that it’s hard to detect. Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
106: Mommy’s Little Helper 2.0
September 18, 2019 06:30 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MBRachel examines the new-ish trend of the Wine Mommy and how it’s affecting our culture. patreon.com/allmadpod
105: Her Fatal Flaw Pt 2
September 04, 2019 03:16 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBRachel continues telling the story of Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy III. patreon.com/allmadpod Special thanks to my boyfriend Cameron for playing Conrad in this episode!
104: Her Fatal Flaw Pt. 1
August 28, 2019 04:41 - 16 minutes - 16.4 MBThe case of Michelle Carter made the nation ask, “can someone force someone else to kill themselves?” According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yes, and that’s exactly what Michelle did to her boyfriend Conrad Roy. In part 1 of 2, we look at the two teens, their respective mental illnesses, and the work up to […]
103: The Nightmare Chamber
August 14, 2019 05:27 - 18 minutes - 18.1 MBOpening in 1911 to serve the black community of Maryland, the Crownsville Hospital wasn’t the godsend it was supposed to be. Treating exclusively black patients for decades, the hospital bylaws forbade the hiring of African-American staff, prolonging medical racism and making Crownsville merely a dumping ground for the wayward members of the black community… and […]
102: Primitive and Barbaric
July 31, 2019 05:12 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBWaterbury Asylum was opened to house the criminally insane another Vermont asylum didn’t want. Run by superintendents who enthusiastically supported eugenics, to be a patient at Waterbury was to lead a difficult existence. patreon.com/allmadpodcast
101: Section 7
July 17, 2019 05:33 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter unofficial diagnoses caused Barry Goldwater to lose the 1964 presidential election, the American Psychiatric Association established a new section of their Code of Ethics: Section 7. This prohibits any psychiatrist from diagnosing a public individual whom they have not personally examined. Section 7, otherwise known as the Goldwater Rule, made the news again during […]
100: 3 Impossible Episodes
July 03, 2019 21:18 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBSomething a little different this week: Rachel covers 3 topics that can’t fill a whole episode, but are fascinating anyway. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
099: The Glory and the Shame
June 26, 2019 06:02 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBCamille Claudel was a French sculptor who struggled for recognition in the 19th and 20th century. Known more for her affair with artist Auguste Rodin, she was labelled a crazy and tragic case. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
098: The Halo Effect
June 19, 2019 21:41 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat is it about certain people that make you instantly like or dislike them? www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
097: The Engram
June 12, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBWhen Jeremy Perkins started hearing voices, his Scientologist parents did everything they could to treat him in only methods approved by the Church. But those actions would have deadly consequences. patreon.com/allmadpodcast
096: Psyentology
June 07, 2019 06:51 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MBScientology has been made famous by celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta. But how did the religion become so anti-psychiatry? The three podcasts I mentioned: Last Podcast on the Left Behind the Bastards Citation Needed patreon.com/allmadpodcast
095: M
May 29, 2019 17:05 - 18 minutes - 18 MBCW: rape When a Polish tourist dies after jumping out of a hospital window in Egypt, officials write her off as a depressive who didn’t want to live anymore. But Magdalena Zuk had no history of mental illness- so why did she apparently have some kind of mental breakdown three days before her death? What […]
094: Tragically Becalmed
May 29, 2019 01:55 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBThe plays of Tennessee Williams often feature young women with disabilities, physical or intellectual, as well as mental illness. But Williams didn’t just use these for dramatic effect; he was inspired by his older sister Rose, who struggled with mental illness all her life. patreon.com/allmadpodcast
093: The King in Yellow Part 4
May 15, 2019 12:40 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MBBy Robert William Chambers patreon.com/allmadpodcast
092: The King in Yellow Part 3
May 08, 2019 17:40 - 29 minutes - 35.2 MBBy Robert William Chambers patreon.com/allmadpodcast
091: The King in Yellow Part 2
May 01, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBBy Robert William Chambers patreon.com/allmadpodcast
090: The King in Yellow Part 1
April 25, 2019 02:33 - 41 minutes - 45.8 MBBy Robert William Chambers patreon.com/allmadpodcast
090: Wild Child
April 20, 2019 01:59 - 29 minutes - 30.2 MBStories of feral children have been around since the 1300s. But are any of them real? patreon.com/allmadpodcast
089: The Scapegoat
April 10, 2019 19:48 - 18 minutes - 25.6 KBWhen an entire family is massacred, everyone from the one remaining family member to the police are sure they know who did it: the schizophrenic daughter. But is it really that simple? www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast Art by Lisa Russo
088: The Four Humors Comedy Club
April 03, 2019 02:10 - 9 minutes - 94.4 MBWe’re getting back to basics this week and talking about the four humors! www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
087: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
March 27, 2019 03:47 - 12 minutes - 126 MBIn 1944, with World War II dominating the headlines, two doctors at the University of Minnesota were determined to discover how to rehabilitate the starving victims of war before the war ended. They recruited 36 men to take part in what would become known as the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, and the study still affects the […]
086: The Diana Effect
March 21, 2019 04:31 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBDiana Spencer became the newest member of the British royal family in 1981, marrying Prince Charles, heir to the throne. The public loved her, and she was dubbed The People’s Princess. But Diana’s marriage was less than perfect; the Prince constantly commented on her weight, causing Diana to become bulimic and suicidal. The Prince didn’t […]
085: Eating Disorders: It Gets Better
March 06, 2019 06:21 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBIn (late) honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Rachel does an overview of eating disorders, including interviews with fellow podcaster Tawny Platis and actor/personal trainer Ashley Kelley. Both women are in recovery from an eating disorder and graciously tell their stories. If you or someone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, please […]
084: The Double Part 4
February 27, 2019 07:03 - 52 minutes - 30.8 MBThe conclusion of Dostoevsky’s tale www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
083: The Double Part 3
February 21, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThe third installment of Dostoevsky’s tale. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
082: The Double Part 2
February 13, 2019 05:48 - 59 minutes - 73 MBDostoevsky’s story continues. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
081: The Double Part 1
February 06, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBRachel does a dramatic reading of Dostoevsky’s THE DOUBLE. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
080: Toxic Masculinity and the APA
January 30, 2019 22:41 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MBIn August 2018, the American Psychological Association released The Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Men and Boys, which officially declared traditional masculinity as psychologically harmful to males. Detractors were sure the study was coerced by the #MeToo movement and shouted that men were going to be forced to be feminine. But the document itself says […]
079: The Upp Identity Part 2
January 23, 2019 16:08 - 22 minutes - 22 MBJust before she started a new teaching job in Kensington, Maryland, Hannah Upp disappeared for a second time. The first time was 4 years earlier, days before her second year of teaching in New York City began. Somehow, Hannah emerged from both incidents virtually unscathed. She moved to St Thomas, in the Virgin Islands, to […]
078: The Upp Identity Part 1
January 16, 2019 13:20 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 2008, middle school teacher Hannah Upp vanished in New York City. When she was finally found, she had no memory of her time missing, and no idea what caused it. Doctors couldn’t figure it out either. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast Photo by Nicole Bengiveno, The New York Times
077: Mad as a Hatter
January 09, 2019 20:36 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBYou’ve probably heard the phrase “mad as a hatter.” But what about hatting made people so mad? www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast Episode artwork by Brandie Titus
076: Six Hours in a Madhouse
January 02, 2019 06:06 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBRachel details her recent experience in an NYC psych ER. Spoiler: it really sucked.
075: Her Time-Bomb Mind
December 19, 2018 06:42 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBVeronica Lake was one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age, despite the fact that her career only lasted about 11 years. Battling what was probably untreated schizophrenia through bad marriages and other tragedies, Veronica never felt like she belonged in Hollywood.
074: The Fall of the House of Usher
December 12, 2018 04:43 - 39 minutes - 44 MBRachel does a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. Acquired from Project Gutenberg. www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
073: The Mad Millionaire
December 05, 2018 07:43 - 23 minutes - 25 MBStanley McCormick lived a charmed life as a member of a prominent Chicago family until his early thirties. After years of showing signs of mental illness, he was diagnosed with dementia praecox at the age of 32. His wife Katharine, the first woman in America to earn a biology degree, tried to convince his doctors […]
072: Watching Dying Stars
November 28, 2018 07:31 - 24 minutes - 25.5 MB26 year old Emma Fillipoff disappeared on November 28, 2012. A talented writer and photographer, Emma moved across the country from her friends and family at the age of 25. While initially having a great time, she started to exhibit strange behavior: obsessively rearranging objects, claiming to hear furniture talk, and paranoia that she was […]
071: Disordered Thinking
November 23, 2018 01:41 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBSchizophrenia is described by the DSM 5 as a “severe and chronic” mental illness, characterized by disorder thinking and auditory hallucinations. But there’s more to schizophrenia than just hearing voices. Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
070: Little Albert
November 15, 2018 03:38 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBMedical science has a dark history with human experimentation. In 1920, a behavioralist and his graduate assistant wanted to see if Pavlov’s theory of conditioning in animals could be applied to humans, too. For the cleanest of slates, they decided to use a 9 month-old baby who became known as Little Albert. Over three months, […]
069: The Chairwoman
November 07, 2018 20:06 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MBMildred Mitchell-Bateman was a woman ahead of her time. A female, black hospital supervisor by the time she was 33, Mitchell-Bateman served not only as the director of West Virginia’s mental health department, but was also chosen by President Jimmy Carter himself to serve on his mental health commission. Working in the field until the […]
068: ECT with Kate from Ignorance Was Bliss
November 01, 2018 00:02 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBMany thanks to Kate for inviting me to cover this topic with her! Check out her pod here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ignorance-was-bliss/id1341566170?mt=2 www.patreon.com/allmadpodcast
067: Hatred of Sound
October 26, 2018 04:05 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBImagine the crunching of an apple causing you intense rage, or sending you into a panic attack. People with misophonia- literally “hatred of sound”- deal with this on a daily basis. As yet unrecognized by the WHO and APA, misophonia is a little-known disorder that nevertheless affects perhaps 20% of the population. Petition
066: A Star of the First Magnitude
October 17, 2018 15:05 - 25 minutes - 27 MBNikola Tesla, born in present-day Croatia, is known as one of the founding fathers of electricity. He started to invent things as a young child, while also dealing with possible Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and hallucinations. After moving to America and getting into a lifelong tiff with Thomas Edison, Tesla filed for over 700 patents and lent […]
065: Dangerous Credulity
October 03, 2018 01:52 - 24 minutes - 25.2 MBI got a call a few weeks ago from a friend informing me he’d just inadvertently attended a cult meeting. The Landmark Forum (formerly The Forum, and EST) is marketed as a collection of seminars about leadership, public speech, and relationship skills. Sounds pretty innocent, and even helpful… but according to records, Landmark seminars, which […]
064: The Seventh Ward
September 26, 2018 04:02 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBIn the 1600s, two hospitals opened in the southeast of France to house and treat the destitute of the area. As with most of our facilities, they failed at this for a few hundred years before they started to make any headway. But by the mid-1800s, l’Hopital Bicetre and Hopital universitaire Pitie-Salpetriere, operated by the […]
063: Animal Magnetism
September 19, 2018 02:40 - 19 minutes - 20 MBDr Franz Mesmer, the namesake of “mesmerisation”, believed that ill health was caused by a buildup of fluid in the human body. He also believed that some people (himself included) had the power to move that fluid out of the way with their mere concentration. Mesmer became incredibly popular in Europe in the late 18th […]
062: The Air Loom
September 12, 2018 20:28 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MBIn 1795, James Tilly Matthews was thrown into Bethlem Hospital for accusing the Prime Minister of treason. While there, he started to believe that a terrorist gang was playing with his brain using magnetic waves, which they used to affect his physical and emotional health. Over 10 years, he explained this device, called an Air […]