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Mentioned in 3 episodes

The Sleeping Beauties

Book • 2021

Suzanne O'Sullivan

In 'The Sleeping Beauties', Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan delves into the world of psychosomatic disorders, examining cases of mass hysteria and culture-bound syndromes across different cultures.

She travels to various locations, including Sweden, Kazakhstan, and Nicaragua, to document these phenomena with compassion and scientific insight.

The book challenges traditional views on illness, highlighting the role of societal pressures and cultural influences.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

, focusing on the case of Sophie in Sweden and the phenomenon of resignation syndrome.

153. We’re Not Getting Sicker — We’re Overdiagnosed

Mentioned by

Dax Shepard

as one of the author's previous books, focusing on mystery illnesses.

Suzanne O'Sullivan (on over diagnosis)

Mentioned as a horror novel

Stephen King

co-wrote with his son Owen.

Stephen King on 'The Shining' sequel and the novel he co-authored with his son

Mentioned by

John Blair

as a book by neurologist Suzanne Sullivan about psychosomatic episodes involving young women.

John Blair, "Killing the Dead: Vampire Epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Hannah Barnes

in the introduction, highlighting Suzanne O’Sullivan’s expertise in neurology and overdiagnosis.

Are we living through an overdiagnosis epidemic?

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