Live, Laugh, Lobotomy

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we dive into one of the most controversial and unsettling chapters in the history of medicine: the lobotomy. This procedure, which involved the surgical severing of brain connections via drilled holes in the head or an icepick to the eye socket, was once hailed as the ultimate cure for any mental illness you could ever imagine - but sadly, it came with a hefty price. We also discuss the infamous botched lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy, performed at the hands of madman neurologist, Walter Freeman. Buckle up guys, this is a rough one!Today's Sources Include:https://people.com/books/why-rosemary-kennedys-siblings-didnt-see-her-after-her-lobotomy/https://www.npr.org/2005/11/16/5014576/a-lobotomy-timelinehttps://www.bbc.com/news/stories-55854145.amphttps://www.theindy.org/article/3304Dark History Podcast - Bailey Sarian: Mind Games - The Dark History of Lobotomy The Last Podcast on the Left: Lobotomies (Part I and II)The Sins of the Father - Ronald KesslerSupport the showLike our podcast? Be sure to follow us on Facebook at The Ghosty Girls Podcast!Love our podcast? Check out our Merch: https://theghostygirls-shop.fourthwall.com/You can also leave us some love on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostyGirlsPodcastHave feedback or an idea for a show? E-mail us at:[email protected]