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The Madman's Hotel

By: Niall Breslin
Narrated by: Niall Breslin
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About the Creator and Performer

Niall Breslin is a prominent Irish mental health campaigner, public speaker, author, podcaster, musician, and former athlete. He holds degrees in economics and sociology and a master's in mindfulness-based interventions. He is currently pursuing a PhD in mental health systems. As co-founder of the charity A Lust for Life, Niall has received numerous social entrepreneurship awards. He works with global leaders, organisations, and governments on mental health projects. Niall hosts the multi-award-winning Where Is My Mind podcast and has authored various books on mindfulness and emotional well-being for adults and children. His charity school program, which is in over 40% of Irish primary schools, aims to support young people in becoming better guardians of their own minds. Niall is also a successful musician and songwriter, a former coach on The Voice of Ireland, and a multi-disciplinary endurance and adventure athlete. His multifaceted career demonstrates his commitment to destigmatising mental health and promoting emotional well-being.

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Moving Personal Story • Compelling Historical Account • Compassionate Narration • Well-researched Content • Authentic Voice
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My eyes were opened to the inhumanity survived in early Ireland. This is a story that needed to be told. Thank you. Niall.

Fantastic story, heartbreaking

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The narrator takes you on a compassionate journey as a family searches to restore the history of loved ones journey through the mental heahealth treatment system in historical Ireland.

Poignant look at the treatment of mental illness in Ireland through the years

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Well done overall. Well paced. Engaging storyline. Pleasant narrator. Well thought out and respectfully written.

What an interesting and important story

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I loved that some level of dignity and respect was able to be restored to those mistreated and misunderstood.

Fascinating and Tragic

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Who knew? Without bringing things to light, society may never have known the details of what happened behind the walls of Ireland's Asylums. In order for there to be change, we must know the history.
My heart breaks for Julia Leonard and her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

History

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Perfect length, great writing, good pacing. The narrator was engaging and had the proper tempo

Great story, great narration

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This was such a powerful, informative listen. I enjoyed learning not only about Julia Leonard and her family but also considering the others that were placed in the “Madman’s Hotel” and what might have unfairly landed them there. Just learning about the process that Julia’s descendants had to go through and how much further work can be done to respectfully honor the memory of the patients was really moving.

Such an important listen

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This story was so sad. I'm happy that some of the families finally found some sort of justice and closure for their loved ones.

Very Well Written

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I’m living on the property of a former State Hospital with the same issues in the USA.

Commonalities with closed institutions throughout the world

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Wonderfully executed and performed, relatable to everyone. This is a concise but very well constructed memoir of a unique experience and place. A must listen.

Incredibly Thought Provoking

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