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Delusional beliefs have a long and varied history, with false beliefs ranging from those as minor as imposter syndrome to those as significant as thinking we are dead or decapitated. Victoria Shepherd, author of A History of Delusions, has dedicated her career to exploring the history of fixed false beliefs and the context in which false beliefs can develop. On this episode of POTC, she and Yael discuss the importance of understanding the function of delusions within social context. Join us in this episode for practical advice on caring for loved ones who experience delusions, evidence-based methods of being compassionate towards yourself and others when dealing with delusional beliefs, and much, much more, today!\nListen and Learn:\n\nYael and Jill\u2019s take on delusional thinking and fixed false beliefs\n\nThe importance of understanding the functionality of delusions within a context\n\nPractical advice for caring for loved ones who experience delusions\n\nCommon delusions we all frequently experience\n\nThree ways delusions might be helpful for distressed individuals\n\nExpert-approved strategies for becoming more aware of your own delusional thinking and managing overwhelm and uncertainty\xa0\n\nHow the human desire for agency over a situation plays into delusional thinking\n\nSome of the experiences of the intriguing characters in Victoria\u2019s book!\n\nPerceptions of individuals in power that influence widely held beliefs\xa0\n\nHow biological causes contribute to delusions\n\nEvidence-based methods of being compassionate towards yourself and others when dealing with delusional beliefs\n\n\nResources:\n\nGrab your copy of Victoria\u2019s book, A History of Delusions: The Glass King, a Substitute Husband, and a Walking Corpse!\n\nLearn more about Charles The Mad\n\n\nGrab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych.\n\nCheck out Debbie, Diana, Yael, and Jill\u2019s websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!\xa0\n\n\nAbout Victoria Shepherd:\nVictoria Shepherd, a born and bred south Londoner, has an M.A. from the University of East Anglia in creative writing. She\u2019s an experienced audio producer for BBC Radio making documentaries and podcasts, and her short film documentary, 2 Princelet Street, was selected by the National Film School Docs program. Many of her documentaries can be found on BBC Sounds, and recent highlights include: \u2018A History of Delusions\u2019, presented by Professor Daniel Freeman (co-produced by Eve Streeter), \u2018The Glass Delusion\u2019, presented by Adam Phillips; \u2018A History of the Future\u2019, and \u2018Experiments in Living\u2019 presented by Juliet Gardiner; \u2018This Old Heart of Mine\u2019 presented by Giles Fraser, \u2018A Natural History of the Banker\u2019 presented by Andrew Ross Sorkin, \u2018The Periodic Table\u2019 presented by Chris Addison; \u2018Headstrong and Proud\u2019 presented by Michael Crick, \u2018The Wizard of Oz\u2019, presented by Salman Rushdie. Learn more about her work here, and buy her book A History of Delusions: The Glass King, a Substitute Husband, and a Walking Corpse now.\nRelated Episodes:\n\nEpisode 235. The Urge: The Shaping of Addiction & Mental Health with Carl Erik Fisher\n\nEpisode 251. Wonder with Frank Keil\n\nEpisode 118. Moral Injury and Shame with Lauren Borges and Jacob Farnsworth\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices