In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves further into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo.

Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions, enduring trauma, and vanished victims.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo.

Listener sneak peek: Explore the story of the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions, enduring trauma, and vanished victims.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Delusional Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its consequences.

Listener sneak peek: Learn about a man who suffered from severe delusional body dysmorphia; how he went untreated for years; and what triggered him to commit a violent crime.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the persistence of self-destructive behaviour, despite devastating consequences.

Listener sneak peek: Hear a case about a woman, whose repeated relationships with truck drivers unravel into a deadly pattern of obsession, jealousy, and control.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the curious world of eponymous syndromes!

Listener sneak peek: Learn how medical conditions get their names; why some are renamed or erased; and their cultural and fictional origins.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Apotemnophilia; a rare condition where individuals feel an overwhelming need to amputate part of their body.

Listener sneak peek: Discover the desire to amputate a healthy limb; what the psychological, neurological and ethical dimensions are; as well as medical controversies; and treatment challenges.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book!

In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Bernadette Soubirous; a French Saint known for her visions of the Virgin Mary, in the small town of Lourdes, France.

Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the 70 medical miracles at Lourdes, recognised by the Catholic Church; the complex interplay between religion and medical science; the role of poverty and illness in faith; skepticism; and Bernadette's spiritual legacy.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into denied pregnancy; a condition where a woman is unaware she is pregnant.

Listener sneak peek: Hear about Janine's case of denied pregnancy; the tragic consequences, such as neonaticide; and the psychological and emotional impact it has.

Listen now to find out more!

*Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care.

Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au

Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia

Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions

Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com

Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/

....

Credits:

“Rob Kaplans Theme”

Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo

Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA)

Used with permission.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.