Ep 41 The Schizophrenia: A Tale of Lexicography, Madness & Mixology

In this episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we shake up history, psychology, and mixology with our featured drink—the Schizophrenia cocktail. Inspired by the movie and book, The Professor and The Madman, the incredible true story of Dr. William Chester Minor and the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, the impact of schizophrenia on creativity, and how the media portrays mental illness. Sip along as we uncover how a troubled surgeon behind asylum walls helped shape one of the greatest works in the English language. Film & Literature The Professor and the Madman (2019 film): Wikipedia The Surgeon of Crowthorne / The Professor and the Madman (book by Simon Winchester): Wikipedia Amazon listing for The Professor and the Madman: Amazon “The Strange Tale of the Dictionary” (Accuracy Matters): Link Catchplay article: EDSays Historical Figure William Chester Minor biography: Wikipedia Psychiatry & Genius Schizophrenia overview (APA): Psychiatry.org Five Types of Schizophrenia: Columbia Psychiatry “Association Between Major Mental Disorders and Geniuses”: Psychiatric Times “Thin Line Between Genius and Insanity”: Psychology Today Cocktail Inspiration Instagram cocktail post: Instagram Episodes every Monday ⭐️ Subscribe, Rate and Review! 🍸 Recipes drop on socials Discounts: 15% off Comfrt apparel Purple Carrot: 40% off your first box ClassPass: 2 weeks free 15% off non-alcoholic spirits at The Zero Proof 💳 Support us on Patreon | ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee Contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.