# Sawbones: Munchausen Syndrome

An episode of [Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/665149280), 26 Aug 2025, 41 min.

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There are many eponymous disorders and diseases, but Munchausen is an interesting case of a disease named after a character who is based on a real person. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about Hieronymus Karl Friedrich von Münchhausen and how his fantastic stories became stuck to his name forever. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

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