Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals
Dr. Sarah GallupThis 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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This week's episode looks at the early years of McLean Psychiatric Hospital, originally called the Charlestown Asylum and Somerville Asylum. Find out what caused a delay in the funding and building of the asylum, as well as who was ... more
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IT'S MY 100th EPISODE!!! This week we wrap up the history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and find out which treatment was used over a two-week period in an attempt to discharge patients quickly from the hospital. Discover how... more
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This week we look at the expansion of the asylum around the turn of the 20th century. Find out what types of treatment were used, learn what unusual (and sad) reasons got people committed to the asylum, and discover who was setting ... more
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This week we start a series on Sarah's "holy grail" asylum! Learn about why it took 23 years for the asylum to be built and who was involved in the labor. Find out how the hospital took on an additional role in the history of the Am... more
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I came across this podcast because I live very close to Salem , OR and have always been interested in the history or the state hospital. I remember driving by before the remodel and it was sooo spooky looking. Anyways love this sooo much and hope more episodes come soon!
Apple Podcasts5tyelove
United States8 months ago - Absolutely Amazing
I am so happy to have found Dr. Gallup’s podcast. Just from listening you can tell the love and enthusiasm she has for the fascinating history of these awe-inspiring institutions. I can tell this as I myself fell in love with the subject of these places, having urban explored them as a young man in the early 90s. She takes her time to do the research and put together such interesting and captivating stories of these institutions. she explains the complete stories from the design and architecture... more
Apple Podcasts5Mike D New YorkUnited States8 months ago - Love this podcast
Thank you for bringing more people’s stories to light and helping everyone to hopefully do better in the future!
Apple Podcasts5organicmommy2018United States10 months ago - Highly recommend
Great show! It’s so interesting learning about these old hospitals.
Apple Podcasts5PanzozUnited Statesa year ago - Raw and Real
This podcast is absolutely brilliant—witty, informative, and backed by great sources. I love the personal touch, especially with local stories being included. The guest speaker episodes are a highlight for me, and I really appreciate the heads-up when sensitive topics are covered. It’s raw, real, and truly compelling.
Sarah, I genuinely love this podcast and am so grateful for the time and effort you put into sharing these stories you deliver it beautifully. As a 1st year nursing adult student,... more
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A history-focused show exploring defunct and abandoned psychiatric hospitals, with deep dives into architecture, care practices, notable figures, and the human stories behind the institutions. Across episodes, listeners get a careful blend of archival detail, patient and staff perspectives, and reflections on how mental health care has evolved and where it still falls short. A standout trait is the host's professional background in psychology, which informs respectful, nuanced storytelling and careful handling of sensitive topics. The format often pairs thorough historical context with compelling anecdotes, making it appealing for listeners who crave well-researched history, true crime elements, and conversations about the ethics of past tr... more
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