What Collin Gosselin has said about Psychiatric hospitalization of minors
2 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 12, 2026
Collin Gosselin, Former child reality-TV subject on Jon & Kate Plus 8 and author of the memoir In the Shadow of Eight, has been quoted on Psychiatric hospitalization of minors 2 times in 1 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, most recently on October 12, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Gosselin says he believes there was foul play behind his prolonged confinement, given his mother's influence at the time.
“I believe that there was foul play somewhere in there, definitely, 100%. I mean, my mom was a very powerful person back then”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families (Oct 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:02:11
Gosselin believes his mother had him rapidly transferred to another facility to keep his father from getting him once custody proceedings began.
“So I believe my mom was playing a game of hot potato and moved me very fast so that my dad couldn't get me”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families (Oct 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:05:32
Episodes
COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched FamiliesOn Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 12, 2026 · 1 h 36 min
Collin Gosselin tells Jay Shetty about growing up on Jon & Kate Plus 8, alleged abuse by his mother, his 20-month institutionalization, and his child-protection advocacy.
Collin Gosselin on other topics
- Fairmount Behavioral Health System · 3 quotes
- Child Protective Services · 3 quotes
- Child abuse · 3 quotes
- Recruit Depot Parris Island · 2 quotes
- Exploitation of children on social media · 2 quotes
- In the Shadow of Eight · 1 quote
- Defamation · 1 quote
- Psychological trauma · 1 quote