Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals
This podcast examines the history of now-defunct or abandoned psychiatric hospitals. Listen every week to learn about the history of mental health care and the true stories of the people who lived and worked behind the walls.
Podcasting since 2022 • 70 episodes
Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals
Latest Episodes
Ep. 70: People of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 1 (Jean/Erin)
This week's episode tells the story of Jean, who later went by Erin, and her experience at multiple adolescent treatment facilities in Queensland, including Goodna/Wolston Park Mental Hospital. She also discusses the lasting effects her childho...
September 15, 2024
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Episode 70
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33:31
Ep. 69: History of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 2 (1937-2001)
This week's episode examines the history of Goodna Mental Hospital, which also went by Brisbane Mental Hospital, Brisbane Special Hospital, and Wolston Park Mental Hospital during the years between 1937 and its closure in 2001. Find out what co...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 69
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36:39
Ep. 68: History of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 1 (1865-1936)
This week's episode discusses the early history of Woogaroo Lunatic Asylum/Goodna Hospital for the Insane. Find out why the asylum had to be moved and rebuilt several times during its early years. Learn about the superintendents that were cruci...
September 02, 2024
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Episode 68
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37:41
Ep. 67: History of Ipswich Mental Hospital
This week we head down under to Queensland to learn about Ipswich Mental Hospital, which went by many other names during its 120 year history. Find out which name is the reason this hospital was selected (I promise you'll be able to tell!). Dis...
August 25, 2024
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Episode 67
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38:15
Ep. 66: History and Lore of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital
This week we travel to South Korea to the defunct Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, which was once named the third most haunted place in South Korea and one of the freakiest places in the world. Learn about the legends and myths surrounding the fac...
August 05, 2024
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Episode 66
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27:17
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