Have you ever lied awake for hours because you couldn't fall asleep? Of course you have, because if you're anything like me (which you must be if you're listening), then you too have ~anxiety~. But did you know there is a disease that causes insomnia which will literally kill you? Join me and let's discuss it!SOURCES:https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fatal-familial-insomnia/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_insomnia Fatal Familial Insomnia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Sleep 101: Why Sleep Is So Important to Your Health | The Pursuit | University of Michigan School of Public Health | Adolescent Health | Child Health | Chronic Disease | Epidemic | Mental Health | Obesity (umich.edu) Why Sleep Matters: Benefits of Sleep | Sleep Medicine (harvard.edu) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

I'm sure we're all familiar with oil Tycoon John D. Rockefeller, but did you know in 1961 his great-great grandson went missing during an expedition and was never seen or heard from again? Let's talk about Michael Rockefeller and the theories behind his mysterious disappearance.SOURCES:Art and Culture of the Asmat (wichita.edu)Michael Rockefeller - WikipediaMichael Rockefeller, The Heir Who May Have Been Eaten By Cannibals (allthatsinteresting.com)Michael C. Rockefeller | Fredonia.eduBetween two worlds: struggles of the Asmat people – in pictures | Global Development Professionals Network | The GuardianThe Gruesome Story Of A Billionaire Heir Who Was Eaten By Cannibals! | by Mehek Kapoor | The Collector | MediumMissing millionaire spotted living amongst cannibal tribe in long lost footage - World News - Mirror OnlineDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Join the happy hour with my friend, Whitney, and me as we talk about the infamous and technically unsolved murder of Biggie Smalls, AKA The Notorious B.I.G.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Notorious_B.I.G. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notorious_B.I.G. https://www.biography.com/musicians/biggie-smalls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0857263/bio/ https://vault.fbi.gov/Christopher%20%28Biggie%20Smalls%29%20Wallace%20/christopher-biggie-smalls-wallace-part-1-of-3/view https://www.hiphopscriptures.com/notorious-big https://www.foxla.com/news/true-crime-files-who-shot-biggie-smalls https://andscape.com/features/a-hustlers-prayer-biggie-smalls-final-24-hours-encapsulated-the-man-he-wanted-to-become/ https://www.musicgrotto.com/who-killed-biggie-smalls/ Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered why your head is shaped the way it is? Why it has all those bumps? Well today we're going to take about the (debunked) science behind that very thing!Sources: Aphasia: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Frontal Lobe: Function, Location, and Structure (spinalcord.com) Neuroanatomy: The Basics - Dana Foundation Phrenology - WikipediaPhrenology: The Study of Skull Shape and Behavior (simplypsychology.org)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Trigger warning: suicideIn today's episode, join me while we talk about the infamous Aokigahara forest, AKA, The Suicide Forest. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are worried about a loved one, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free, confidential, and emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekSources: 15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest (mentalfloss.com)Inside Japan’s ‘suicide forest’ | CNNAokigahara - WikipediaWhy is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'? | HowStuffWorksSuicide Forest of Japan | Times of India Travel (indiatimes.com)Inside Aokigahara, The Haunting 'Suicide Forest' Of Japan (allthatsinteresting.com)Aokigahara Forest: The Reality of Japan's "Suicide Forest" - Zimmin Around the WorldAokigahara: An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide (nationalgeographic.com)The Eerie History of Aokigahara: Japan’s Suicide Forest - Travel Noire(2) The Mystery of the Abandoned White Van Parked Outside the "Suicide Forest" in Japan (Read More) : RBI (reddit.com)These Real Stories From The Japanese Suicide Forest Will Make You Afraid Of The Woods (bustle.com)Inside the Dark History of Aokigahara, Japan’s Most Haunted Forest | by Rahul Anand | ILLUMINATION | MediumWho Screamed At Rebecca Ferguson? These Actors Got Ruled Out (bustle.com) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to Weird Wednesday! Today's topic is a true crime story, which coincides well with Black History Month.  In this episode, we discuss one of the catalysts inn the Civil Rights Movement, the murder of Emmett Till. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1957 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

We've all heard the phrase, "You only use 10% of your brain," but today's case discusses a man who literally only had that 10%...and lived to tell the tale!SOURCES: Hydrocephalus – Causes, Symptom and Surgical Treatments (aans.org)These Are Some Of The Strangest Medical Cases Of All Time | IFLScience Man Living with 10% of His Brain? - NeuroLogica Blog (theness.com) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Today we continue our discussion about the plague, diving into the history, treatments, and consequences.Sources:Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great Pandemics - JMVHHistory of the Plague: An Ancient Pandemic for the Age of COVID-19 (amjmed.com)The Black Death (uiowa.edu)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Heeeeeeelllllllloooooooo everyone! Let's kick off this two parter all about the plague!Sources: Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great Pandemics - JMVHHistory of the Plague: An Ancient Pandemic for the Age of COVID-19 (amjmed.com)The Black Death (uiowa.edu)Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Today, let's talk about the horribly tragic murder of Polly Klaas. SOURCES:Richard Allen Davis - Wikipedia Murder of Polly Klaas - WikipediaEverything to Know About the Polly Klaas Case 30 Years After Her Remains Were Found (people.com) Polly Klaas' murder 30 years later: Investigators remember dogged work to crack case - ABC News (go.com)Polly Klaas Was Kidnapped And Murdered In 1993, And Her Story Still Haunts Us 30 Years Later (ranker.com) Richard Allen Davis | Criminal Minds Wiki | FandomMotorcycle Mama — All about Polly Klaas and Richard Allen Davis — Crime Library Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

As we continue hauling through this flu/COVID season, let's talk about another respiratory infection that caused quite the epidemic following a summer convention.SOURCES: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351747 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legionnaires-disease/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17750-legionnaires-diseasehttps://legionellacontrol.com/legionella/when-was-first-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease The History of Legionnaires Disease Cases and Outbreaks (thelegionnaireslawyer.com)Legionnaires Disease Signs and Symptoms | CDCAbout Legionnaires Disease | Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment (legionellacontrol.com)Forensic Files, Season 1 Ep 7 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Join Jess and me as we talk about the tragic death of Conrad Roy. *TRIGGER WARNING*: suicideSources: Michelle Carter's texting suicide trial revisited, death of Conrad Roy in 20/20 True Crime 'Words to Die By' - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com) How Did Conrad Roy Die? Cause of Death, Michelle Carter Texts, Trial – StyleCaster Parents of boy, 18, who killed himself after being encouraged by Michelle Carter speak out | Daily Mail Online Michelle Carter: 5 Facts About The 2014 Conrad Roy Suicide Texting Case | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation DiscoveryAll the texts between Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy the day he died – Boston 25 News The Death of Conrad Roy: Michelle Carter's 'Virtual Presence' and 'Failure to Act' in Texting Case - A&E True Crime (aetv.com) Death of Conrad Roy - WikipediaMichelle Carter: The 'Texting-Suicide' Case Five Years After Sentencing (people.com) If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are worried about a loved one, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free, confidential, and emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever needed a blood transfusion? What would you think if your doctor came to you and said "what you need is 150 cc of cow milk through that IV"? Pretty insane right? Well, it happened! Let's talk about it.SOURCES: https://bigthink.com/health/milk-transfusion/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1537-2995.1969.tb04920.x https://www.iflscience.com/nineteenth-century-doctors-used-milk-for-blood-transfusions-67580 https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/#:~:text=Milk%20transfusions,successful%2C%20many%20resulted%20in%20death. https://www.popsci.com/weirdest-thing-milk-transfusion-uranium-glass-poppers/ https://www.aabb.org/news-resources/resources/transfusion-medicine/highlights-of-transfusion-medicine-history https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/lifestyle/others/evolution-of-blood-transfusion-through-milk-and-saline-transfusion Karl Landsteiner – Facts - NobelPrize.orgDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Today, let's talk about the insane survival story of badass Jennifer Morey!Sources: Forge of Fears (wordpress.com)How Jennifer Morey Survived A Brutal Knife Attack (blurredbylines.com) Jennifer Morey: What happened to Jennifer Morey and where is she now? | Women Who Survived Explainer - 9Honey (nine.com.au) Don’t Answer the Door: The Survivor Story of Jennifer Morey | by Verity Partington | Medium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXX5eVMwgY Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Happy New Year! Let's start both the new year and the return to posting with the incredible and inspirational story of Ryan White and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. - ASOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpXW5rHmZg https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/remembering-ryan-white-the-teen-who-fought-against-the-stigma-of-aids https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_White https://www.ryanwhiteatl.org/who-is-ryan-white-2/ https://www.kff.org/hivaids/fact-sheet/the-ryan-white-hivaids-program-the-basics/ https://time.com/6340507/ryan-white-world-aids-day/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ryan-White What is Hemophilia | CDC Hemophilia A: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Happy official spooky season everyone! Sorry for the delay, but today let's dive into some of folklore's most notable creatures and their potential medically related origins.Sources:CDC, Queen's University Gazette, UVA Today, Cheminst, Discover Magazine, NIH, Wikiepedia, MDLinxDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever found yourself curious about the insane phenomenon that is conjoined twins? Let's talk about it today!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Can we talk about the badass Mary Vincent in today's true crime case? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Shout out to Rylee for recommending this episode. Today, join me as I talk about the mysterious and insane case of Gloria Ramirez, AKA, the toxic woman.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

For today's episode, let's talk about the tragic murder suicide of Phil Hartman and his wife Brynn Omdahl.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com