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132. Change your diet, Change your mind w/ Dr. Georgia Ede

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, informs on the profound connection between diet an...

131. Manufacturing Bipolar Disorder

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we review the staggering surge of Bipolar I and Bipolar II diagnoses in the post-drug era. We examine flaws in DSM criteria, uncover financ...

130. Naturopathic Insights into Mental Health Conditions w/ Dr. Julia Britz, ND

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who received her training from Bastyr University in San Diego, CA. She specializes in supporting peo...

129. Coddled into Crisis, A Gen Z perspective w/ Freya India

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Freya India, a freelance writer, provides her insightful perspective on the surging mental health issues among young women and girls shaped by the uni...

128. Can Alternative Perspectives Reveal Cancer's Cause? w/ Paul Leendertse

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Leendertse, the Pioneer and Author of 'The Root Cause of Cancer' shares his over 15 years of experience aiding individuals in overcoming daunting...

127. Fueling for Fertility: Nutrition to Conceive and Carry w/ Lily Nichols RDN

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Registered dietician nutritionist, author and fertility expert Lily Nichols provides guidance on the intricate world of fertility challenges and optim...

126. Anatomy of the teen mental health crisis

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. McFillin and Dr. Ahmad discuss what they have been witnessing in adolescent clients post-pandemic. Is phone addiction and social media, particular...

57. Beliefs, mindsets and the placebo effect (Rebroadcast)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting a classic episode on beliefs, mindsets, and the placebo effect. This episode originally aired on October 27 2022, but we've added a n...

125. Making Sense of Cancer w/ Dr. Jarle Breivik

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a staggering prediction of 35 million cancer cases by 2050, despite increased funding for cancer research yielding stagnant outcomes. Join us...

123. Clashing Perspectives: Personality Disorders and the DSM w/ Dr. Daniel J. Fox

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist based in Texas, a renowned international speaker, and a recipient of multiple awards for his work as ...

122. Inside the Troubled Teen Treatment Industry

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Elaine Walters as she recounts her journey within the controversial Straight Incorporated, a program claiming to reform teenage drug users throug...

121. History & Untold Harms of Hormonal Birth Control w/ Mike Gaskins

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Approximately 10.2 million women in the United States are presently utilizing oral contraceptives. However, there is limited awareness regarding the h...

120. Back from the borderline w/ Mollie Adler

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mollie Adler is the producer and host of the Back from the Borderline podcast, which, since itslaunch in 2021, has rapidly ascended the podcasting cha...

119. Treating Eating Disorders in a broken system w/ Dr. Anita Federici

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Dr. Anita Federici, a Clinical Psychologist and Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation, for a discussion on the treatmen...

118. Guided by dreams and medical intuition w/ Dr. Larry Burk

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Larry Burk, MD, CEHP, a seasoned medical professional with training from the University of Pittsburgh and 40-year career as a musculoskelet...

(With New Commentary) 22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up for a time warp! Dr. Roger McFillin and Sean revisit a January 21, 2022 episode, adding fresh insights and perspectives along the way.—---...

117. The Power of the Placebo Response in Mental Health

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Millions experience unwanted side effects from mental health medications. But what if a placebo could offer similar benefits, without the risks? Join ...

116. Resisting Illegitimate Authority w/ Dr. Bruce Levine

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce E. Levine, a practicing clinical psychologist and prominent writer, has been speaking out against injustices within psychiatry and questioning t...

115. How bad does it have to get to wake up? w/ Dr. Ben Rall

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to host Dr. Ben Rall, a chiropractic and wellness expert with a rich background on a diverse body of topics. Owning one of the largest ...

42. Antidepressant induced homicide (Rebroadcast)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2011, a paper was published in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine examining the relationship of antidepressants and akathisia side effects ...

114. How lies become truth

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The power of repetition is undeniable. A lie, repeated often enough, can become the accepted truth. This "illusion of truth effect" applies to all are...

113. When the Doctor Becomes the Patient w/ Dr. Kristin Reihman

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling podcast episode, we spoke with  Kristin Reihman, MD — physician, mother, author, and Lyme disease survivor — as she candidly s...

112. The Toxic War on Masculinity w/ Professor Nancy Pearcey

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Nancy Pearcey, a distinguished author and speaker is hailed as "America’s pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual" by The E...

111. The Medicalization of the Human Condition w/ Brett Deacon, PhD

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The biomedical model views mental disorders as brain diseases and emphasizes pharmacological treatments to address presumed biological abnormalities. ...

110. Biohacking Your Nutrition

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The growing field of biohacking in nutrition encompasses a wide range of techniques aimed at optimizing physical performance and potentially extending...

109. Therapists as influencers—Authenticity & the evolving role of therapists w/ Sara London

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the fascinating world of psychotherapy, identity, and performance art with our guest, Sara London, M.A. Sara is a freelance journalist and ...

108. Protecting the Next Generation from Mental Health Indoctrination

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. McFillin presents five principles to help you inoculate your young ones against the pitfalls of the mental health system. These principles are not...

107. Psychology of Freedom, Groupthink and Fragilization w/ Dr. Chloe Carmichael

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist with a strong presence in the national media. Dr. Chloe is a trusted guide for high-achieving individu...

105. Danny Carroll: Terminal Cancer is a Misdiagnosis

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by author Danny Carroll, who takes us on his personal journey into the realm of health and wellness. Danny has studied the body of medic...

104. A Path to Optimal Health w/ Leland Stillman MD

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leland Stillman, MD, has dedicated his career to exploring holistic, natural, and functional medicine as a means to achieve genuine health instead of ...

103. Psychedelics and the Spiritual Journey Within w/ Dr. Susan Hannan

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing interest in psychedelics as tools for therapeutic healing, and it raises several important questions: Who are these therapies meant...

102. Cracking the Happiness Code

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we discuss the intricate nature of happiness. Although we may grapple with the challenge of defining happiness, we can easily...

101. The FDA’s prescription for corruption w/ Kim Witczak

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Kim Witczak, Consumer Representative on the FDA Advisory committee, to share her insights gained from 20-years of advocacy work and ex...

100. Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Postpartum: What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Adam Urato

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to recent data, roughly ten percent of pregnant women take an antidepressant. Numerous research studies have shown that antidepressants cros...

99. At the Crossroads of Psychiatry, Psychedelics and Spirituality w/ Dr. Craig Heacock

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock to discuss the state of psychiatry, informed consent, and the intersection of psychede...

97. Dr. Jessica Taylor: Trauma is not an illness

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jessica Taylor is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a PhD holder, and the Director of VictimFocus. Dr. Taylor is also recognized as a Sunday ...

96. BREAKING: Schools pilot Mental Health Apps behind Parents' backs

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health apps are being introduced with the goal of addressing underdiagnosed and undertreated psychiatric disorders using AI technologies. Kooth...

95. Brooke Siem’s Candid Encounter with Antidepressant Hell: Part 2

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Brooke Siem is a writer, speaker, and passionate advocate for the crucial practice of safe de-prescribing for psy...

94. Brooke Siem’s Candid Encounter with Antidepressant Hell: Part 1

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Siem is a writer, speaker, and passionate advocate for the crucial practice of safe de-prescribing for psychiatric drugs. Her debut memoir, tit...

93. You are listening to the wrong mind!

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embodied leadership is a leadership approach that integrates mind, body, and emotions to influence others. "The Mind-Body Way," a practical guide by D...

91. Cured w/ Sarah Fay

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Fay's latest memoir, 'Cured,' serves as a sequel to her previous work, 'Pathological,' and revolves around mental health recovery. 'Cured' is be...

90. Pathological w/ Sarah Fay

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Fay is an award-winning author, creative writing teacher, and keynote speaker. Her journalistic memoir Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdi...

89. Myths of Mental Illness w/ Chuck Ruby PhD: Part 2

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chuck Ruby is the Executive Director of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP), a non-profit organization of prof...

88. Myths of Mental Illness w/ Chuck Ruby PhD: Part 1

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chuck Ruby is the Executive Director of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP), a non-profit organization of prof...

87. Loneliness kills

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feelings of loneliness can arise when individuals do not have sufficient social connections or experience limited interactions with others. Loneliness...

86. Blind faith in the medical authority has ended

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan Hannan returns as a guest to discuss flaws in scientific medical research and the broad definition of evidence-based care, leading to eroded...

85. Ending Antidepressant Deaths: A Mother’s response to tragedy

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristina Kaiser, a passionate drug safety advocate, shares her personal story about her daughter’s medical harm. Through her heartbreaking experienc...

84. Tania Elfersy on the Medicalization of Menopause

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tania Elfersy is a transformative coach, speaker and award-winning author, specializing in midlife women's health. Tania has spent years researching w...

83. Screw fear, trust yourself

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conformity impacts our perception of reality. Having the tools and opportunities to manage our own life provides an excellent chance to develop indepe...

82. They want you sick and dependent

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For over a hundred years, corporate interests have been steering the direction of healthcare in the United States. Checklists have been implemented as...

81. Drug tapering and withdrawal w/ Adele Framer

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adele Framer is the founder of SurvivingAntidepressants.org, a peer-support website that features several thousand case histories of psychiatric drug ...

80. Your Consent Is Not Required w/ Rob Wipond

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More law-abiding Americans today are being involuntarily committed and forcibly treated “for their own good” than at any time in history. Rob Wipo...

79. SSRIs and Violence: A hard pill to swallow

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Receiving information or research that contradicts your beliefs can be discomforting. Place that evidence into the conversation of a controversial sub...

77. Dr. McFillin debates a Psychiatrist

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the previous 76 episodes, The Radically Genuine Podcast has informed and taken a position on a number of key issues—advocating for those who ha...

76. Safe spaces, microaggressions and trigger warnings

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Universities and college campuses have traditionally been a place for debate and the exploration of ideas. However, over the last few decades, the est...

75. Manufacturing depression

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last century Americans have experienced extreme changes in how we go about our daily lives. Many of these modern conveniences are contributin...

74. The key to health and happiness

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harvard’s study on adult development has tracked the physical and emotional well-being of over 700 people over the course of 80 years. The on-going ...

73. The Gender Dysphoria Debate: Balancing Compassion and Caution

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The numbers of young people questioning their gender have skyrocketed, with a 2000% rise in the number of young people questioning their gender observ...

72. The Antidepressant Paradox

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of people have taken antidepressant drugs. Many experience adverse side effects such as Akathisia and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). So...

71. Cannabis and mental health

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United State’s relationship with Cannabis is long and complicated. Designated as a schedule one narcotic by the Federal Government, to state leg...

70. Digital Detox: Promoting Mental Health in the Screen Age

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social media use is harmful to the mental health of teens. Depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, and suicide have all increased significantly over ...

69. Declining Mental Health in America: Psychologist Roundtable discussion

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture is sick—physically and emotionally. The quick fix approach to normal human struggle has misled many down a path to misery. The system is...

68. Power of meditation

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of meditation is a powerful health intervention.  Historically, meditation has been a form of spiritual development, but scientific stud...

67. Concerns over Antidepressants for Children and Adolescents

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Utilization of antidepressant medications among children and teens continue to rise despite poor efficacy. The assumption in many communities is that ...

66. Censoring science

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Elon Musk purchased Twitter, he promised to release information on Twitter's policies that resulted in the suspension of accounts. The Twitter fi...

12. Life changing habits (Rebroadcast)

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sun exposure, being active early in the day are all positive steps towards improving your wellbeing. But what other simple changes can we incorporate ...

65. Meditation, spirituality and emotional wellness w/ Beth Lynch

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Lynch is a Medium, Speaker, Author and founder of Inner Light Teachings. She has been helping families heal the loss of loved ones for over 28 ye...

64. Medication Induced Akathisia: Chris Paige, LCSW

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Akathisia is a common side effect of psychiatric medications characterized by severe restlessness, where the person feels that they are unable to sit ...

63. Sex and Hook-Up Culture

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hook-up culture has evolved through the decades. Physically meeting someone at a party, or a club, has migrated to a digital platform where connection...

62. James M. Greenblatt, MD: Nutritional interventions in psychiatry

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients since 1988. Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally ...

61. Ken Berry, MD: Lies My Doctor Told Me

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ken Berry is a board certified family physician practicing family medicine. His book, Lies My Doctor Told Me, dispels the myths and misinformation...

60. Twitter trolls and the decline in civil discourse

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trolls are people who create and spread offensive messages over the internet. These people usually select easy targets like public figures. Some peopl...

59. Pain Psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re joined by global pain expert and pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness to discuss how pain works and how we can alleviate the root causes of p...

58. Mental benefits of doing hard things

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are wired to move toward things that make us feel good and away from things that make us feel uncomfortable. It’s that narrative in our mind that...

57. Beliefs, mindsets and the placebo effect

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are familiar with the placebo effect, a beneficial effect produced due to the patient’s belief in that treatment. Psychological factors l...

7. Are we becoming less resilient? (Rebroadcast)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings have an innate ability to adapt. Throughout history, mankind has endured famines, war, migrations and periods of tremendous uncertainty. ...

56. TikTok’s corrosive effect on mental health

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to social media, your views are their source of revenue. Mental health is big business, which provokes some to create content specifical...

55. Post antidepressant sexual dysfunction

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a disorder that reduces sexual functioning despite stopping treatment with SSRI or SNRI medications. Lack of aw...

54. Is Dr. Google making us cyberchondriacs?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having access to an enormous amount of information in the palm of your hand is powerful and dangerous. Googling health symptoms can send you in a dire...

53. Drug safety advocate Kim Witczak

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Witczak is a leading global drug safety advocate and speaker with over 25 years professional experience in advocacy, advertising and marketing com...

52. You have the right to remain silent

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

52. You have the right to remain silentEPISODE NOTESWho determines the truth? Despite resistance from physicians fearing government overreach, Califor...

51. The Zyprexa Papers scandal w/ Jim Gottstein

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The investigation into the illegal promotion of the drug Zyprexa by the US justice department resulted in the largest sum for both a corporate whistle...

5. Do Antidepressants even work? (Rebroadcast)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the last two months we have had a number of insightful conversations on psychiatric medications and harm caused by the overprescription of drugs. ...

50. Helicopter Parents

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the past 25 years we have witnessed the rise of a new parenting style commonly referred to as “helicopter parenting”. These overprotective and ...

49. Antidepressed by Beverley Thomson

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beverley Thomson is a writer, researcher and speaker with a focus on psychiatric medication including antidepressants, benzodiazepines and ADHD drugs;...

48. Chemical Imbalance Revisited

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On July 20, 2022 a review was published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry. This review compiled 30 years of research into serotonin and depressio...

47. The ADHD controversy

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why did we begin to interpret common childhood and adolescent behaviors as symptoms? The United States has utilized the school environment to determi...

46. Obedience Pills

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of children are dangerously being drugged under a label of ADHD.In his latest book Obedience Pills, author Patrick Hahn has documented the hi...

45. Wounds into wisdom

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The collective wellbeing in America has been on a steady decline. Is it because we look too quickly to medicalize human distress, rather than acceptin...

44. The war on masculinity

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, the APA released guidelines to help psychologists work with men and boys. These guidelines recognize that some traditional masculine traits a...

43. Jesse Zook Mann

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Zook Mann is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer and film director who became disabled due to the harsh side effects from an anti-anxiety medicati...

42. Antidepressant induced homicide

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2011, a paper was published in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine examining the relationship of antidepressants and akathisia side effects ...

41. Recovering from Post-traumatic Stress

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are at some point in your lifetime you will experience an event that could be traumatic. You may witness this. Or it may physically happen to ...

40. Chris Palmer, MD

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Palmer is pioneering the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. He is a Harvard Medical School Physician and Re...

39. Mass shootings

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mass Shootings are, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Why? Since 2014, mass shootings in the United States have increased 157%. Many groups a...

38. Fear based parenting

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you tiptoe around your child? Our children are subjected to messages and negative influences that put them at risk of proceeding down a path toward...

37. Dr. Jessica Taylor

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jessica Taylor is an author, lecturer, speaker and researcher with a PhD from University of Birmingham in Forensic Psychology. Her latest book, Se...

36. May: You asked. We answer.

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to our community of listeners who engage with us through our social channels and send questions to our email. For this episode of “You Ask...

35. Is your diet making you depressed?

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 150 years, the western diet has shifted away from locally sourced whole foods towards affordable, mass produced processed foods. Our pop...

34. Benzodiazepines. Everything you don't know but should.

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In September 2020, the FDA announced a benzodiazepine boxed warning. Drugs commonly known as: Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin® n...