Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin
Episodes
33. Why the rapid onset of gender dysphoria?
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally, Gender Dysphoria afflicted roughly 0.01% of the population and almost exclusively boys. In the United States, over the past decade the ...
32. The art of not panicking
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you react in a crisis moment? Hopefully the answer changes over the course of your life, because every experience is an opportunity for growth....
31. Grief. You have 180 days to get over it.
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is a normal human response to loss. However, Prolonged Grief Disorder was recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diso...
30. Do we create our own heaven and hell?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If today was the last day of your life, how would you live? By defining your values and purpose in this world, those virtues will provide the guardrai...
29. Predicting the future
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world is moving fast. The global pandemic forced many industries to accelerate their digital transformation forward in order to survive. And the m...
28. Kelly’s Edge Thoughts Vol. 1
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in Episode 12, Roger, Kelly and Sean shared daily habits they incorporate into their day to improve their overall well-being. Kelly shared his jo...
27. Should I fire my therapist?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can therapy be harmful? The belief that “just talking” leads to change is a common misconception. For many, it’s their behaviors in life that co...
26. Is mental illness contagious?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a disturbing trend amongst teens in the U.S. seeking to identify as “mentally ill” and achieve a diagnosis as a means of establishing a g...
25. The Sociopath Next Door
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pop culture and film have characterized sociopaths, or psychopaths, as manipulative murderers and criminals. Individuals like that surely exist, but p...
24. February: You asked. We answer.
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our goal as a podcast is to take a critical approach, to educate each other and hopefully motivate you to investigate for yourself and be more informe...
23. Mass producing obedience in public schools
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the early 1900’s, the United States went through a period of rapid expansion establishing a free public school system. Educators believed tha...
22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometim...
21. Building character in the agony of defeat
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said. But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is...
20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. Ahmad
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true ...
19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. Ahmad
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Context matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standa...
18. Trigger warning! A discussion on victim mentality
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the victimhood mindset come from?What we have learned in previous discussions is that resilience and wisdom play an important role. A diffe...
17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicist
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking out help for a mental health episode can be an overwhelming process. Where should I start? Who is the best therapist for me? What should I exp...
16. Depression?...It depends.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple periods of sadness will happen in our lifetime. How quickly we overcome this emotion will vary by the individual. It’s difficult for most t...
15. What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 20 years we have witnessed a rise in life threatening behaviors and mental health issues in adolescents and teens. Especially girls. Is...
14. Are you brainwashed or am I?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing our mind is flawed with cognitive bias and may be easily influenced by others and our experiences, is there an extreme version of influence? T...
13. How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As human beings we are prone to bias in our thinking. Personal experiences, culture and beliefs all shape our view of the world. If we know we have ev...
12. Life changing habits
21 Sep 2021
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 ...
11. How to manage anxiety and worry
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some practical strategies to manage anxiety and worry. Spoiler alert! Stress and anxiety are normal emotio...
10. How to improve your sleep
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some simple techniques to help you through a period of impared sleep. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genu...
9. How to raise resilient kids
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7, Roger, Kelly and Sean discussed whether we have grown less resilient as a nation. An effort to build self-confidence during the millenni...
8. Going through hell to a life worth living: An interview with country music artist Jeremiah James
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being Radically Genuine is difficult, especially when one shares an experience of a traumatic event. It is powerful in your recovery and powerful to l...
7. Are we becoming less resilient?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings have an innate ability to adapt. Throughout history, mankind has endured famines, war, migrations and periods of tremendous uncertainty. ...
6. Britney Spears exposing flaws in the mental health system
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back on June 23, Britney Spears spoke to a Los Angeles judge and requested that her conservatorship be terminated. For over 13 years, she alleged that...
5. Do Antidepressants even work?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When a product is launched in a particular category we expect it to satisfy an unmet consumer need or perform as intended. Shampoo, caffeinated coffee...
4. Social fear conditioning and the COVID response
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived danger or threat. It has been used throughout history as a tool in psychological warfare, as a mechanism in ...
3. Did Tony Soprano receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, our idea of mental health therapy treatment has been formed by portrayals in film and television shows. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (...
2. 10 steps to a life of misery
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What things can you do everyday to be happy? Well, one thing you can do is stop trying to be happy all the time. In this episode, Roger, Kelly and Sea...
1. Chemical Imbalance - One of the most effective marketing campaigns in human history
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Roger McFillin, Kelly Wetherhold and Sean McFillin discuss a campaign so effective it has led to billions in annual sales and changed the way soci...