Here’s how it starts. An innocuous flu. A malaise. Within weeks paranoia, hallucinations and sleepless nights. Sometimes hyper sexuality and rage. Next writhing movement and grunts. Anger and torment replaced by vacant stares and silence. Relentless seizures, catatonia and coma.

Over 6 episodes I lobe you will take you to the Salem witch trials, modern day exorcisms, and uncover two cases of murder. We will delve into the science, diagnosis and modern treatment and hear the raw and personal stories behind anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis sometimes known as the ‘brain on fire disease’. Join me and our survivors, physician, neuroscientist and loved ones to unpack this elusive neurological condition.