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Strange Minds

Circle Of Insight Productions

Strange Minds: Rare Psychiatric Syndromes & Unusual Cases explores the most unusual, mysterious, and rarely discussed phenomena in psychology and psychiatry. From people who believe they are dead to patients convinced that loved ones have been replaced by identical impostors, each episode examines extraordinary cases that challenge our understanding of perception, identity, memory, and reality. We explore rare psychiatric syndromes, unusual delusions, cultural phenomena, neurological mysteries,

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2:49

When Your Family Becomes an Impostor: The Mystery of...

Strange Minds ·

2026/10/04

Imagine recognizing your spouse’s face perfectly while becoming convinced that the person standing before you is an identical impostor. Capgras syndrome is a rare delusional misidentification phenomenon that provides an extraordinary window into how recognition and emotion work together. In this episode of Strange Minds, we investigate what happens when a familiar face still looks familiar—but somehow no longer feels familiar.

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2:52

The People Who Believe They Are Dead: Inside Cotard...

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2026/10/03

What happens when a person becomes convinced that they are dead, no longer exist, or have lost their internal organs? Cotard syndrome is a rare psychiatric phenomenon in which the ordinary sense of being alive can become profoundly disrupted. In this episode of Strange Minds, we explore the history, psychology, and neuroscience behind one of psychiatry’s most extraordinary delusions.

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3:10

Episode 2: The Unabomber — When His Own Words Gave...

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2026/09/22

For seventeen years, the Unabomber conducted a bombing campaign while painstakingly attempting to avoid forensic identification. Investigators examined fragments, victims and possible motives without knowing who they were hunting. Eventually the clue that helped lead them to Theodore Kaczynski wasn’t a fingerprint but the way he wrote.

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3:33

Episode 1: BTK — The Floppy Disk That Ended a 30-Year...

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2026/09/22

For decades, the BTK killer murdered, disappeared, and taunted authorities while maintaining an ordinary public identity. Then he asked police a remarkable question about whether a floppy disk could be traced. The answer helped investigators identify Dennis Rader.

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88:49

Decoding Canine Aggression: What Your Dog's Behavior...

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2026/08/30

This episode breaks down the roots of aggression in dogs, from fear and resource guarding to poor socialization and misread body language. The discussion covers how owners can recognize early warning signs before a situation escalates, and what actually helps versus what makes aggressive behavior worse. It's a practical, behavior-focused conversation for any dog owner trying to better understand what's driving their pet's reactions.

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3:48

The Hidden Superpower of Your Dog’s Whiskers:...

Strange Minds ·

2026/05/03

Discover why a dog’s whiskers (vibrissae) are far more than facial hair—they’re deeply rooted sensory organs packed with neurons that let dogs “see” in total darkness by detecting tiny air currents. Explore the fascinating anatomy of Unger’s Line at The Whisker Hub, how these specialized vibrissae enhance navigation, protect your pet, and convey emotions in ways that transform how we understand canine behavior. Perfect for dog lovers, pet parents, and animal enthusiasts—uncover science-backed

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7:16

Why Your Dog Circles Before They Poop (The Scientific...

Strange Minds ·

2026/04/19

This episode breaks down the science behind why dogs take so long to “find a spot,” revealing their ability to sense and align with the Earth’s magnetic field. It explores magnetoreception, sensory biology, and how dogs process layers of environmental data humans can’t detect. At its core, it reframes everyday behavior as advanced navigation happening right in front of you.

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2:44

Neoteny: The Peter Pan Effect in Domestic Dogs

Strange Minds ·

2026/04/14

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4:31

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DOGS BRAIN

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2025/05/22

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88:49

UNDERSTANDING DOGS AND AGGRESSION AND MORE

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2023/10/22

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53:41

WE CHAT WITH FBI AGENT SONJA NORDSTROM ON K9 TRAIINING

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2023/10/08

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82:29

WE CHAT WITH DAVID OF THE DAVID THE DOG TRAINER...

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2023/09/30

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68:49

WE CHAT WITH CALI-K9 OWNER JAS AND DOG TRAINER ISAIAH

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2023/09/11

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1:21

THE DIFFERENT DOG TAIL WAGS AND THEIR MEANINGS

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2023/08/27

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3:00

HOW DO DOGS BRAINS COMPARE TO HUMANS

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2023/08/27

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