Mental History Podcast

About Mental History Podcast

Mental History | Storytelling, Psychology, & True Crime This podcast dives into the untold stories where history, psychology, and culture collide. From exploring the psychological toll of fame on iconic figures to unraveling the mysteries of history’s most intriguing events, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the human experience. This is Mental History. Thanks for listening. https://mentalhistorypod.wordpress.com Creations by Vi LLC

Publisher

Vi Heller

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Mar 2022

Latest episode

23 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Mar 2025

   Thelma Todd: Glamour, Gasoline, and a Locked Door | Mental History Podcast

   Thelma Todd: Glamour, Gasoline, and a Locked Door | Mental History Podcast She was a 1930s comedy star with over 120 film credits, a booming Hollywood café, and a circle of powerful men—some dangerous, some worse. Then, at 29 years old, Thelma Todd was found dead in her garage, dressed in mink and mystery. In this episode, we explore her rise to fame, the tangled relationships behind the scenes, and the conspiracy theories that refuse to die. The cameras stopped rolling, but the story never really ended. I know it’s been a while, so here’s a refresher on what we do here! If you like history, psychology, true crime, or stories lost to time, you’ll love it here. I’m Veronica, and this is Mental History, a podcast about the psychological undercurrents behind the headlines, especially the ones we’ve pushed into the shadows. Thank you for listening! To be the first to hear new episodes, be sure to follow, subscribe, and rate us wherever you get your podcasts! Stay curious, embrace learning, and question everything. Hosted By Veronica Heller --- Social Media https://www.instagram.com/mentalhistorypodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/mentalhistorypodcast/) https://www.pinterest.com/mentalhistory/ (https://www.pinterest.com/mentalhistory/) --- Own Your Stigma - Affiliate Link (I do receive a commission from this!) https://ownyourstigma.com/collections/all?ref=mentalhistory (https://ownyourstigma.com/collections/all?ref=mentalhistory) --- Sources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rakoHbDvdfhlh7cWseoESFIe_IrlhvW3g1f8TBw2Tjc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rakoHbDvdfhlh7cWseoESFIe_IrlhvW3g1f8TBw2Tjc/edit?usp=sharing) --- Music by Slip.stream https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMXt79m3P8HiaEYWqmE2J5mJrFAlt9ydPi1K84YqIdA/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMXt79m3P8HiaEYWqmE2J5mJrFAlt9ydPi1K84YqIdA/edit?usp=sharing) --- Mental History Podcast https://mentalhisorypod.wordpress.com (https://mentalhisorypod.wordpress.com) PodBuzz Productions

2. 

   2 Jan 2025

   Elvis Presley: Fame, Struggles, and the Mental Toll of Being a Cultural Icon | Mental History Podcast

   Explore the life of Elvis Presley beyond the spotlight in this thought-provoking episode of Mental History Podcast. From his meteoric rise as the King of Rock 'n' Roll to his struggles with addiction, isolation, and mental health, we examine the toll of extraordinary fame. Discover how a boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, captivated the world and the pressures that shaped his tragic journey. Join us as we delve into the cultural and personal challenges of an icon who changed music forever—and the human cost of his legendary status. (YouTube Videos are up about a week after the audio-only!) Hosted By Vi Heller Socials & YouTube https://www.instagram.com/mentalhistorypodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/mentalhistorypodcast/) https://www.youtube.com/@VisLibrary/podcasts (https://www.youtube.com/@VisLibrary/podcasts) Own Your Stigma - Affiliate Link (I do receive a commission from this!) https://ownyourstigma.com/collections/all?ref=mentalhistory (https://ownyourstigma.com/collections/all?ref=mentalhistory) Sources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FJg3llFl-0T5V3yif7ZCAWRHEmu5kfDkFabK_tAPuzc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FJg3llFl-0T5V3yif7ZCAWRHEmu5kfDkFabK_tAPuzc/edit?usp=sharing) --- Music by Slip.stream https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMXt79m3P8HiaEYWqmE2J5mJrFAlt9ydPi1K84YqIdA/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMXt79m3P8HiaEYWqmE2J5mJrFAlt9ydPi1K84YqIdA/edit?usp=sharing) --- Mental History Podcast Creations by Vi LLC https://creationsbyvillc.wordpress.com (https://creationsbyvillc.wordpress.com)

3. 

   1 Dec 2024

   RE-RELEASE: Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, & Hollywood in the 1930's

   With Wicked Part I having just released, enjoy this re-release of a previous episode about Judy Garland, her time in Oz, and the state of Hollywood in the 1930's! Shirley Temple and her life during this time was huge as well, I hope you enjoy the comparison between the two. This was originally released on 2/28/2023 Enjoy!!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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