Episodes

  • Bernadette Soubirous:The Healing Broom
    Mar 20 2025

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book!


    In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Bernadette Soubirous; a French Saint known for her visions of the Virgin Mary, in the small town of Lourdes, France.


    Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the 70 medical miracles at Lourdes, recognised by the Catholic Church; the complex interplay between religion and medical science; the role of poverty and illness in faith; skepticism; and Bernadette's spiritual legacy.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


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    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins
  • A Case of Denied Pregnancy
    Mar 13 2025

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into denied pregnancy; a condition where a woman is unaware she is pregnant.


    Listener sneak peek: Hear about Janine's case of denied pregnancy; the tragic consequences, such as neonaticide; and the psychological and emotional impact it has.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


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    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    8 mins
  • Harold Lasseter: Flying Too Close to the Sun
    Mar 6 2025

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book!


    In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into the mystery of Harold Lasseter’s fabled gold reef, in the Australian Outback.


    Listener sneak peek: Hear about Lasseter’s ill-fated expedition into the Outback; the dangers of obsession; and the enduring legend of treasure lost to the desert.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
  • The Hammer-Wielding Neighbour from Hell
    Feb 27 2025

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into a patient case about Ellen, a woman who attacked her neighbour with a hammer.


    Listener sneak peek: Discover why Ellen attacked her neighbour; what happened next; and what she was diagnosed with.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    8 mins
  • Trebitsch-Lincoln: The Conman of the Century
    Feb 20 2025

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book!


    In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Ignaz Trebitsch-Lincoln; a Jewish, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Anglican, German Nazi, British MP, coup conspirator, white-nationalist-terrorist, Czech spy, Buddhist monk, Japanese propagandist, and Dalai Lama.


    Listener sneak peek: Hear about how Trebitsch-Lincoln led a complex life full of deception; reinvention; and assumed numerous identities and roles across different cultures and political landscapes.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins
  • Frida Kahlo: The Patron Saint of Pain
    Feb 13 2025

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into pain, central to Frida Kahlo’s life, and examined within the wider scope of chronic pain research.


    Listener sneak peek: Learn about Kahlo's relationship with pain; the evolution of pain relief; discover what phantom limb pain is; and how psychological treatments can help.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • Body Fluids are the Best
    Feb 6 2025

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the atypical uses of body fluids.


    Listener sneak peek: Hear about historical beliefs surrounding the healing powers of body fluids; a case of unconventional medical treatment; and the critique of home remedies.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    5 mins
  • A Hole in the Head and the Leaking of Modern Minds
    Jan 30 2025

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book!


    In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into trepanation; claimed to be the oldest surgical operation.


    Listener sneak peek: Discover what trepanation is; how far back it has been traced; it's uses; and some DIY cases.


    Listen now to find out more!


    *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.


    Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

    Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

    Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

    Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

    Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/


    ....


    Credits:


    “Rob Kaplans Theme”

    Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

    Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

    Used with permission.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    11 mins