Delusions Through the Ages with BBC Documenta...

What happens when you seemingly have everything — and still don't feel OK? TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie opens up about the severe depression that followed his departure from the company he built. What initially felt like a mild depression gradually became a years-long strugg ...  Show more

If you've ever convinced yourself a headache was a brain tumor or spent hours Googling symptoms only to feel even more anxious, you're not alone. In this episode, our host sits down with former Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) president Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday ...  Show more

Psychologist Professor Daniel Freeman concludes his exploration of delusions, looking at both historic and contemporary case studies. In the final programme he examines the latest thinking on the causes of and treatment for delusional thinking. Daniel looks at the latest research ...  Show more

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In 1422, King Charles VI died after ruling France for more than 40 years. He was also remembered as Charles the Mad, in part because he was convinced that his body was made of glass and would shatter upon contact with other people. In today's classic episode, we will revisit this ...  Show more

Why are we so attracted to stories of people suffering on television? And what happens after the cameras turn off? In our final episode, Jonathan explores the origins of reality TV and uncovers his family’s shocking connection to a very early reality TV game show. Angelina is an ...  Show more