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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin209. A Combat Veteran Becomes a Prisoner of Psychiatric TortureArmy veteran Angie Peacock survived Iraq in 2003, only to become a prisoner of psychiatric torture. Between VA and civilian psychiatrists, she was prescribed 18 psychiatric drugs at once, then cold-turkeyed off benzodiazepines—leaving her unable to walk for 2.5 years and suicidal for three straight years.After losing 20 years to psychiatric "treatment," Angie escaped and has since helped over 1,000 people navigate psychiatric drug withdrawal. In this explosive conversation, she exposes how both military and civilian psychiatry systematically poison patients, why asking for help destroyed her military career, and delivers a radical truth: the mental health system isn't broken—it's designed to crea...
2025-11-201h 13Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin208. When Therapy Fails: Anna Runkle on Escaping Trauma's Grip & the Spiritual Battle for Mental HealthAnna Runkle, known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, has become one of the most influential voices in trauma recovery without a single day of clinical training. Her YouTube channel reaches over a million people. Her books 'Re-Regulated' and 'Connectability' are bestsellers. Anna shares her raw journey from a neglectful, chaotic childhood in Berkeley to 17 years of therapy that left her suicidal, and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening that transformed her life.https://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairy
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2025-11-131h 45Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin207. Why Are So Many Young Women Sick & Struggling with Infertility? w/ Dr. Kendra KautzDr. Roger McFillin sits down with Dr. Kendra Kautz, a chiropractor and functional nutritionist to discuss the alarming trends in women's health, particularly among younger generations. They explore the rise of chronic diseases, hormonal imbalances, fertility issues and mental health issues- emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift that addresses root causes rather than just symptoms. Dr. Kautz shares her personal journey into holistic health and the role of nutrition, stress management, and other lifestyle changes in achieving optimal health. The conversation also touches on the controversies surrounding conventional medicine, the impact of synthetic hormones, and the significance of u...
2025-10-301h 09Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin205. Can Faith and Prayer Really Heal You?What if the mental health crisis isn't just a medical problem—but a spiritual one being treated with the wrong tools? In this paradigm-shifting episode, Beatty Carmichael reveals how he's helped over 1,000 people find freedom from conditions labeled as mental illness, chronic pain, and addiction—often within 24 hours—by addressing what he calls the "spiritual roots" of suffering. After God took away his supernatural healing gift that worked 90% of the time, Carmichael was forced to develop a systematic approach that anyone can learn. Watch as he demonstrates his Prayer of Freedom process live with Dr. McFillin, producing real-time results that c...
2025-10-161h 33Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin204. The Nocebo Effect and How Doctors Unknowingly Create Chronic ConditionsYour doctor just became your worst enemy. When the medical establishment brands chronic dizziness conditions like PPPD, MDDS, and vestibular migraines as "incurable," they're not just wrong, they're actively destroying lives through calculated ignorance. Dr. Yonit Arthur, a board-certified audiologist with a doctorate from Purdue University, drops a bombshell: patients experiencing 24/7 sensory collapse, paralyzing terror, and complete disorientation aren't suffering from permanent damage. They're trapped in a fear loop that doctors reinforce with every "learn to manage it" prescription. After watching the medical system fail hundreds of desperate patients who've seen 20, 30, even 40 specialists, Dr. Arthur launched The Steady Coach...
2025-10-091h 10Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin203. ADHD Myths ExposedIs ADHD really a brain disorder or a label created to sell drugs? Dr. Roger McFillin speaks with filmmaker Roman Wyden, founder of the ADHD Is Over movement- that includes a book, podcast and upcoming documentary. Roman shares why he rejected the ADHD label for his son and what he uncovered about the system behind it: schools, pharma, and psychiatry pushing parents toward pills. Together they expose how 6 million children in America are prescribed stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, the billion-dollar ADHD industry that profits from it, and why more parents are waking up and saying: ADHD is over.
2025-10-021h 22Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin202. The Session That Made Me Question Everything I Know About HealingIn this mind-bending episode, Dr. Roger McFillin shares the therapy session that shattered his understanding of how healing actually works. Originally written on his substack he feels compelled to share the entire story (with his clients permission). What started as a routine Monday evening appointment with a client overwhelmed, ready to give up and go on psychiatric drugs became the most extraordinary 90 minutes of his career. By the end, he witnessed something that defied all explanation—and then his car did something in the parking lot that made him question reality itself. A powerful lesson in the abilities we all...
2025-09-2543 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin201. Could Poor Breathing Be Causing Anxiety, Fatigue, and Poor Sleep?Most of us never think about how we breathe but science shows it may be one of the most overlooked drivers of health and disease.Dr. Roger McFillin talks with Dr. Amy Lichon, a double-board-certified physician who left a successful hospital career to teach people how to heal through their breath. They explore why mouth breathing fuels anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue, how carbon dioxide and nasal breathing affect the nervous system, and why a century-old method called Buteyko could transform sleep, focus, and even athletic performance.You’ll learn practical tools from a simple “control pause” test to tec...
2025-09-181h 12Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin200. Psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff Exposes the Antidepressant Lies & Chemical Imbalance MythJoanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and academic. She is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London and a member of the Critical Psychiatry Network. She is the author of The Myth of the Chemical Cure and The Bitterest Pills, which are considered central texts in the critical psychiatry movement. Moncrieff is critical of mainstream psychiatry’s medical model of mental illness. Professor Moncrief's 2022 paper in molecular psychiatry didn't just make waves, it created a tsunami. Leading a systemic review of five decades of research, she and her team definitively demonstrated what no one had dared to...
2025-09-111h 24Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin199. The Barbaric Truth About Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)Most people think electroshock therapy was abandoned decades ago. The unfortunate truth is it’s still widely used, with well over 100,000 (probably much higher) Americans receiving ECT every year.Yet the devices have never been properly safety tested.In this episode, Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Sarah Price Hancock, a certified rehabilitation counselor, educator, and survivor who underwent 116 ECT treatments. Sarah lost 85–90% of her memories from the first 36 years of her life, developed neurological complications, and later learned her original psychiatric symptoms weren’t even a mental illness.Life After ECT website
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2025-09-041h 27Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin198. The Hidden Mitochondrial Damage Caused By SSRI'sDr. Chris Masterjohn is the host of the Mastering Nutrition Podcast and founder of Mitome, where he helps people optimize their mitochondrial health through advanced analysis. He received his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut, completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois, and served as Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College before choosing to work independently - free from institutional constraints - in science research and education. His groundbreaking SSRI series on his substack hasn't just exposed the truth about these drugs. It's revealed that we've been looking at them completely wrong. Dr. McFillin and...
2025-08-281h 44Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin197. Are Synthetic Food Dyes Creating an ADHD Epidemic?When Brandon and Whitney Cawood's three-year-old son was expelled from daycare for aggressive behavior, they faced a crossroads that would change not only their lives but potentially millions of others. Rather than accepting the psychiatric diagnoses being pushed on them, they discovered something shocking: their son's severe behavioral issues weren't psychological at all—they were chemical reactions to synthetic food dyes hiding in his daily allergy medication and antibiotics.Within 48 hours of removing these petroleum-based chemicals from his diet, they met their real son for the first time. This revelation launched them on a journey that would le...
2025-08-211h 13Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin196. Can Microdosing Psilocybin Revolutionize Mental Health?Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Charity Mills, CEO of Colorado Teletherapy Services and Grow Your Own Thoughts, to discuss the science, stigma, and life-changing stories behind psilocybin microdosing. From PTSD to treatment-resistant depression, they discuss why traditional therapies and pharmaceuticals often fall short, and how microdosing may offer a safer, more sustainable path to healing for those struggling to recover. Charity shares her personal journey, clinical experience, and the protocols she’s developed for hundreds of clients. Dr. McFillin also reveals his own surprising experience using psilocybin and his discoveries.
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2025-08-141h 31Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin195. My FDA Panel Testimony on Antidepressants in Pregnancy - And the Media ResponseThe FDA held a panel discussion on antidepressants used during pregnancy. I was one of the expert presenters, and what I witnessed should alarm anyone who cares about honest medicine. In this episode, I break down the mainstream media response and what they kept out: SSRIs cross the placenta, change fetal brain development, and there is no proof they work at all- let alone prevent postpartum depression. You’ll also hear why this is bigger than one drug class. It's about a system that medicalizes emotions and protects profit over people. If you want the truth the headlines won’t gi...
2025-08-0742 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin194. Richard Taite on Beating Addiction and America's Fentanyl CrisisEvery 19 minutes, someone in America dies from a drug overdose. 70% of street drugs now contain fentanyl. This isn’t the opioid crisis of the 2000s. This is far worse. Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Richard Taite one of the most recognized voices in addiction treatment. If you've followed addiction treatment or the opioid crisis over the past two decades, you've probably seen him. He's been featured on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, ABC's Nightline, CBS This Morning, and Entertainment Tonight. He was the addiction expert featured in the award-winning documentary 'Prescription Thugs.' He's one of the mos...
2025-07-311h 03Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin193. World Renowned Neurosurgeon Dies and Returned To Tell About the ExperienceEben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. He experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe.
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2025-07-241h 33Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin192. The First Openly Transgender Army Officer DetransitionsOnce paraded in the media as a hero, Dr. James Henry became the symbol of a “progressive” military—the first openly transgender active-duty officer. But the story the public saw was only part of the truth. In this episode, Dr. Henry shares what really happened behind the scenes. The early struggles with identity. The weight of religious shame. The celebration that came with transitioning—and the breakdown that followed. He opens up about being misdiagnosed, overmedicated, and failed by the very systems meant to protect him. Now, years later, Dr. Henry faces a federal indictment after a confrontation with the FBI...
2025-07-172h 18Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin191. Heated Debate with Columbia University Professor of PsychiatryIn this explosive and highly anticipated episode, Dr. Roger McFillin hosts Dr. Ragy Girgis, a Columbia University Professor of Psychiatry and researcher, for a no-holds-barred confrontation that exposes the shocking divisions tearing apart the mental health field. What begins as a conversation about mass violence research rapidly explodes into a devastating examination of psychiatric medicine's crumbling foundations, questionable effectiveness, and devastating potential harms. The two clash in fierce, unrelenting disagreements over fundamental issues including the validity of DSM diagnoses, the debunked "chemical imbalance" theory of depression, dangerous SSRI safety cover-ups and black box warnings, corrupted research quality and pharmaceutical...
2025-07-102h 23Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin190. The Insanity of Our Culture Made Me Question If We Live In a SimulationOur mental health crisis isn't mysterious - it's the predictable result of systematic cultural programming designed to keep us medicated, divided, and compliant. Dr. Roger McFillin conducts a disturbing deep-dive investigation into America's most popular cultural content to uncover the hidden forces driving our unprecedented mental health epidemic. His shocking discoveries include the Call Her Daddy podcast, where thousands of teenage girls celebrate STDs as feminist achievements, and mainstream media outlets that casually normalize genocide and mass violence as dinner table conversation. Dr. McFillin exposes what he believes is a coordinated three-phase assault on human psychological well-being: first, destroy...
2025-07-0323 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin189. Can Near-Death Experiences & Past Lives Research Reveal Life's Deeper Purpose?Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Stephanie Chevrier, creator of the viral Instagram account @live.deathless, where she shares scientific research on consciousness that most people have never heard of. After discovering the Bigelow Institute of Consciousness Studies, Stephanie went from skeptical agnostic to passionate researcher, uncovering rigorous scientific work happening in areas that challenge our understanding of reality itself. Her Instagram account has become a hub for evidence-based spirituality, attracting thousands who are curious about what mainstream science isn't telling us about consciousness, death, and human potential.
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2025-06-261h 21Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin188. Vaccine Injured Doctor Exposes Medical Groupthink That Nearly Killed HimDr. Robert Sullivan, a 49-year-old anesthesiologist in peak physical condition, was featured in the Wall Street Journal for his aerial circus arts just months before getting his COVID vaccine. Within weeks of his second shot, he could barely walk upstairs without gasping for air. Diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension—a condition so rare it affects 1 in a million people and typically kills within 3-7 years—Dr. Sullivan found himself trapped between two devastating realities: his medical colleagues' dismissive silence and his own desperate search for answers. When the scientific method becomes subordinate to pharmaceutical profits and government narratives, medicine dies and...
2025-06-192h 10Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin187. Vaccine Safety Epidemiologist Exposes Truth Behind Vaccine Safety TrialsVaccines have become one of the most polarizing topics in public health, and frankly, for valid reasons. What we've witnessed over the past few years is an unprecedented breakdown in trust between medical institutions and the public - and that didn't happen in a vacuum.What is the truth about Vaccine Safety and Efficacy? Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with vaccine safety epidemiologist Allison Krug to expose the hidden forces shaping public health, from vaccine safety to the weaponization of fear. They dive deep into the failures of placebo-controlled trials, the truth about natural immunity vs. vaccine-induced...
2025-06-122h 10Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin186. Doctors Couldn't Help Her...What Saved Her Life Should Change Medicine ForeverDr. Sina McCullough possessed every credential that should have saved her—PhD in nutrition, functional medicine training, master herbalist certification. Instead, she was dying. Too weak to hold a cup. Watching her children from the floor because she couldn't stand. When twenty specialists across two decades dismissed her suffering as "all in your head," this elite-trained scientist made a desperate plea that shattered everything. What happened next defies every principle of conventional healing.Today, Dr. McCullough is a disease reversal expert, author of Hands Off My Food and Beyond Labels, co-host of the Beyond Labels Podcast, creator of the Go...
2025-06-051h 56Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin185. Trapped! Why Millions Can't Stop Psychiatric Drugs & How to EscapeAnders Sorensen is a Danish clinical psychologist with a PhD in psychiatry who has dedicated his career to an area that most professionals won't touch—and that most patients don't even know exists. He's one of the world's leading authorities on psychiatric drug dependence and the complex science of safely discontinuing these medications. His upcoming book represents years of clinical research and hands-on experience helping hundreds of people navigate what may be one of the most misunderstood medical challenges of our time. This isn't just another podcast about mental health. This is a conversation that could fundamentally change how yo...
2025-05-292h 19Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to ParentDr. Roger McFillin explores a troubling cultural shift happening right under our noses: parents who are increasingly terrified of their own children's emotions & behaviors. From panicked mothers frantically searching for iPads in waiting rooms to parents walking on eggshells around teenagers, McFillin challenges the modern narrative that children are inherently fragile & discusses important principles in raising resilient and emotionally stable kids. Why are parents increasingly paralyzed by fear when making what used to be typical parenting decisions? Chapters00:00 Introduction to Radically Genuine Podcast01:22 The Shift in Parenting Culture05:15 Fear-Based Parenting Complex
2025-05-1547 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin183. The Rise in Cancer, Medical Miracles & Freedom From the Medical AuthorityDr. Mamta Singhvi defies every stereotype you thought you knew. A Trump supporter with degrees from UCLA and Harvard. Board Certified in Radiation Oncology & Integrative Medicine a scientist who speaks openly about miracles. The daughter of Indian immigrants who advocates for stronger borders. She graduated summa cum laude from UCLA, became the youngest graduate in her medical school class, earned a Masters from Harvard School of Public Health, and has practiced in rural America while jetting to over 40 countries. She's visited India more than 50 times- where she received her Yoga teacher training and provided free medical care from El...
2025-05-081h 23Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin182. Manufactured Evidence-The Systematic Fraud Behind Adolescent SSRI PrescribingProfessor Jon Jureidini is a child psychiatrist who leads the Critical and Ethical Mental Health research group at Adelaide University in Australia. His forensic deconstruction of industry-sponsored clinical trials has exposed how pharmaceutical companies manipulate data, employ ghostwriters, and cultivate academic figureheads to create an illusion of scientific consensus around their products. Prof. Jureidini has revealed how medications prescribed to our most vulnerable populations—children and adolescents—gained approval based on studies that were fundamentally misrepresented in the scientific literature. In his groundbreaking book, 'The Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine: Exposing the crisis of credibility in clinical research,' co-authored with...
2025-05-011h 10Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin181. Overcoming Panic Attacks & the Fear of Anxiety- ForeverDr. Roger McFillin challenges standard treatments that keep patients trapped in fear cycles. He reveals why panic disorder—one of the most common presenting mental health concerns—is HIGHLY treatable without drugs, and provides actionable steps to transform your relationship with anxiety. Discover the fundamental principles that could free you from panic attacks and learn why conventional approaches might be blocking your recovery. This foundational episode delivers the evidence-based perspective needed to understand what's really happening during panic and how to overcome it for good.Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr...
2025-04-2429 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin180. The Myth of Safety in Maternal Medicine & the Propaganda Behind It w/ Dr. Adam UratoThe Radically Genuine podcast welcomes back renowned Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician Dr. Adam Urato as he pulls back the curtain on what pregnant women aren't being told about medication risks. Why are doctors spending less than ten minutes on "informed consent" when your child's future is at stake? What caused one medical intervention to be injected into 350,000 pregnant women despite not actually working? Dr. Urato reveals why corporate medicine makes it nearly impossible for physicians to tell patients the truth and explains his bold mission to change FDA labeling. This conversation will force you to question everything you thought...
2025-04-171h 26Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin179. Misleading Medical Claims Are Now the NormDr. McFillin shares a personal health experiment that accidentally exposed a troubling reality about our medical system. What began as self-experimentation led to a shocking revelation about how patients can be misdiagnosed, medicated, and misled.Dr. McFillin pulls back the curtain on the pharmaceutical establishment's questionable claims and the corporate takeover of medicine that has transformed doctors from healers into protocol followers. He reveals a disturbing conversation with a client that demonstrates just how far medical ethics have eroded. This eye-opening discussion challenges everything you've been told about "safe and effective" treatments and offers practical strategies to...
2025-04-1055 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin178. When Women's Physical Symptoms Are Dismissed as Mental IllnessBehind every psychiatric label lies a question: Is this person mentally ill, or just misunderstood by medicine? When Dr. Kaycee Bills, a social work professor with a PhD, experienced a medical emergency from low blood pressure, she was handcuffed, sedated, and locked in a psychiatric ward instead of receiving proper care. Her crime? Being a woman whose scattered Adderall pills looked "suspicious" to authorities. This shocking personal account reveals how women are systematically disbelieved by the medical establishment—diagnosed with depression and anxiety at twice the rate of men, while serious physical conditions go untreated for years. Join Dr. Ro...
2025-04-031h 20Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin177. How To Spot Dark & Predatory Personalities w/ Dr. Karen MitchellKaren Mitchell, PhD. is a pioneering researcher who has created what may be the world's most accurate and nuanced representation of dark and predatory personalities. Her groundbreaking work synthesizes data from expert practitioners across diverse fields – from cult deprogrammers to FBI profilers who've caught serial killers, from domestic violence experts to those working with toxic leaders in business and politics. Dr. Mitchell has done what no one else has accomplished: creating a unified framework that makes these dangerous individuals easier to identify than ever before. Chapters00:00The Hidden Predators Among Us02:55 Understanding Dark Pe...
2025-03-271h 32Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin176. Misdiagnosed & Drugged at 14 Laura Delano Played Russian Roulette w/ PsychiatryLaura Delano is the author of “Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance”. Her story serves as a powerful lesson, illuminating the all too familiar path toward iatrogenic harm that continues to affect patients within our mental healthcare system. She is the Executive Director of Inner Compass Initiative, a charitable organization that she founded to help people make more informed choices about psychiatric diagnoses, drugs, and drug withdrawal. She is a leading voice in the international movement of people who’ve left behind the medicalized & professionalized mental health industry to build something different. Laura works with individuals and families around...
2025-03-201h 51Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin175. Is EMDR a Revolutionary Psychotherapy or Pseudoscientific Sham?Is EMDR therapy legitimate science or pseudoscientific sham? In this provocative debate, Dr. Roger McFillin challenges Taraleigh Stemler, a certified EMDR practitioner and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), on whether the popular trauma treatment's signature eye movements and bilateral stimulation offer any real benefit, or if exposure therapy—simply facing painful memories—is doing all the heavy lifting. As both clinicians clash over research validity, the "medicalization" of normal emotions, and whether we've created a therapy-dependent culture, this raw conversation exposes the tribal warfare happening within mental health treatment that directly impacts which therapies patients receive.Chap...
2025-03-061h 37Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin174. Why Your Anxiety, Depression and ADHD Might Actually Be Gut Health IssuesJosh Dech is a Holistic Nutritionist and Physician's Consultant who specializes in Crohn's, Colitis, and severe IBS. After successfully reversing over 300 cases of inflammatory bowel diseases—conditions previously deemed incurable—he has collaborated with world-renowned medical experts. As host of "Reversible," a globally top-ranked podcast on gut health, Josh shares his groundbreaking approach with audiences worldwide. He also serves as a medical lecturer at Priority Health Academy, where he educates physicians on holistic strategies for treating gut health issues and inflammatory bowel disease.The Gut Health Solution Website
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2025-02-271h 02Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin173. Make America Resilient Again & the Courage to Feel w/ Kim WitczakAfter losing her husband Woody to medication-induced suicide, Kim Witczak transformed devastating grief into a powerful mission for drug safety reform. As an FDA Consumer Representative, she has spent two decades fearlessly challenging pharmaceutical industry narratives about antidepressant safety. Recorded on the historic day after RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary and the launch of the Make America Healthy Again commission, Kim shares her vision for restoring human resilience in a culture that has prioritized pills over personal power. Through her story, we discover why true healing requires the courage to feel rather than numb our pain.
2025-02-201h 32Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin172. Can Thoughts & Emotions Create Disease? Spontaneous Healing & Mind-Body Medicine w/ Dr. Moshe Daniel BlockDr. Moshe Daniel Block, is a naturopathic doctor, author, and innovator in mind-body medicine. He was able to achieve spontaneous healing from an autoimmune disease which influenced the Vis Dialogue method, a transformative mind-body healing technique that has helped thousands achieve life-changing results.Chapters00:00 The Garden of Healing: A Metaphor for Health02:47 Understanding Symptoms: Messages from the Body04:42 Dr. Moshe's Journey: From Illness to Healing13:14 Critique of Modern Medicine: A Call for Change15:10 Functional vs. Holistic Medicine: A Deeper Look20:11 The Privilege of Illness: A Shift...
2025-02-131h 43Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin171. Morality, Money & Medicine w/ Psychiatrist Dr. Ethan ShortDr. Ethan Short, a practicing psychiatrist and host of the Renegade Psych podcast, joins Dr. Roger McFillin for a bold examination of the crisis in American mental healthcare. From the opioid epidemic that devastated his Kentucky hometown to the broader corruption plaguing psychiatric care, Dr. Short exposes how corporate interests and profit motives have transformed mental healthcare into what critics call a "pill mill" system. This candid conversation explores controversial topics including addiction treatment, pharmaceutical industry influence, the suppression of dissenting medical voices, the anti psychiatry movement & systemic barriers toward informed consent. A must-listen for anyone concerned about the s...
2025-02-061h 56Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin170. Silicon Valley Sociopaths: How Big Tech Plans to Steal Your HumanityDr. Roger McFillin examines the growing transhumanist movement and its push to "upgrade" human biology through AI and genetic engineering. He warns how tech billionaires are investing billions in technologies like Project Stargate that aim to merge human consciousness with artificial intelligence, challenging listeners to question whether our emotions and struggles really need technological "fixing." Drawing on insights from experts like Dr. Greg Braden and Dr. Eben Alexander he makes a compelling case for protecting our fundamental human nature against those who view it as something to be optimized and controlled.What is Transhumanism videoX...
2025-01-3044 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin169. The SSRI Reality Check: Hidden Data, Consequences, and Better OptionsOn Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 Dr. Roger McFillin was interviewed by Dr. Nikki Johnson, a pediatrician and the Director of FAIR (Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) in Medicine for a live webinar event. The webinar, titled "Informed Consent and SSRIs Revisited: Side Effects and Treatment Alternatives," tackles one of the most pressing issues in mental healthcare today. It was too important to not get out on a podcast episode. Medical freedom and Informed consent are one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism ("FAIR")is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to challenging threats to...
2025-01-231h 22Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin168. Nature Doesn't Make Mistakes: A Functional Approach to Mental Health w/ Dr. Riz AhmadDr. Roger McFillin welcomes back Clinical Psychologist Dr. Riz Ahmad to explore a fundamental question: "Does nature make mistakes?" Challenging conventional psychiatric approaches, they argue that what we label as mental illness is actually be the body's natural signals for change. The psychologists contrast traditional mental health treatment with 'functional mental health', which focuses on root causes and the interconnection between physical and mental well-being rather than subjective labels and drugs. Through practical examples, they advocate for a paradigm shift that considers the whole person - from lifestyle and nutrition to relationships and spiritual health - ultimately calling for...
2025-01-161h 34Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin167. Telepathy, Near-Death Experiences & Past Lives: The Suppression of Post-Materialist ScienceFollowing his profound discussion with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell on the "telepathy tapes" documenting verified telepathic communication among non-speaking autistic individuals, Dr. Roger McFillin delves deeper into the implications of post-materialist science. Drawing from rigorous research at the University of Virginia, including documented cases of past-life memories and verifiable near-death experiences, McFillin examines how these findings align with Powell's groundbreaking work to challenge conventional psychiatric models. Together, these episodes present compelling evidence that consciousness extends beyond the brain, suggesting that what we label as mental disorders might instead be natural adaptations to our rapidly changing environment. Evolving science points t...
2025-01-0951 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin166. Children Who Read Minds: The Research Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell Risked Her Career to ExposeNeuroscientist and Psychiatrist Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, author of "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific Case for Psychic Phenomena," is a pioneering researcher challenging our fundamental understanding of human consciousness. Her groundbreaking work, documented in "The Telepathy Tapes" series, presents rigorous scientific evidence of telepathic abilities in non-speaking autistic children - abilities that defy modern neuroscience and psychiatry. In this transformative episode, Dr. Powell reveals her controlled studies and the remarkable case of Haley, a non-speaking autistic who demonstrated extraordinary telepathic capabilities. Her research suggests consciousness isn't generated by the brain but channeled through it, challenging everything we know about...
2025-01-021h 34Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin165. OCD: Why Your Therapy Might Be Making It Worse Dr. Roger McFillin challenges everything we think we know about OCD treatment, arguing that many standard approaches aren't just ineffective – they're actively harmful. He delivers a scathing critique of the mental health establishment's reliance on SSRIs and traditional talk therapy, suggesting that what's often labeled "treatment-resistant" OCD might actually be the result of incompetent treatment. McFillin controversially reframes OCD not as a brain disorder, but as an evolutionary adaptation that can become problematic in certain contexts. He exposes two critical processes that most treatments miss – thought-action fusion and intolerance of uncertainty – while arguing that trying to suppress or control intrusi...
2024-12-261h 05Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin164. Beyond Willpower: A Former Biochemist's Guide to Sobriety w/ Gill TietzGill Tietz is the host of the popular Sober Powered podcast and founder of the Sober Powered community. Drawing from both scientific research and personal experience, Tietz shares game-changing insights about why some people struggle with alcohol while others don't, and provides effective strategies for navigating social pressure to drink. Whether you're sober curious, supporting someone in recovery, or simply want to understand the science behind alcohol's effects, this episode offers a perfect blend of hard facts and practical wisdom for anyone questioning society's relationship with alcohol—especially during the challenging holiday season. Our authentic discussion moves beyond stereotypes to...
2024-12-191h 00Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin163. Make Medical Decisions Simple Again with the Founder of "Just the Inserts"Alexandra, founder of "Just the Inserts," transforms complex medical information into accessible resources for the public. Sparked by her daughter's adverse vaccine reaction and her military background, she created a platform that helps Americans understand pharmaceutical product inserts and make informed healthcare decisions. Her investigation revealed concerning practices in the medical system, including limited adverse event reporting and diminishing standards of informed consent. Despite facing challenges when sharing FDA data, Alexandra continues to advocate for medical transparency through her new book and by building networks of healthcare providers committed to thorough patient education. Her work emphasizes the difference between...
2024-12-121h 05Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin162. A Method To The Madness? Mental Illness From Disorder to Design w/ Justin GarsonJustin Garson, professor of philosophy at Hunter College and the Graduate Center City University of New York and author of "Madness: A Philosophical Exploration," has emerged as one of psychiatry's most compelling critics. In this explosive episode, he challenges everything we've been told about mental illness, revealing why depression, ADHD, and even schizophrenia aren't brain diseases – they're adaptive responses that may have kept our ancestors alive. From his father's struggle with schizophrenia in the Nixon era to his own teenage experience with depression, Garson exposes how the "broken brain" narrative has robbed us of agency, created dependency on psychiatric dr...
2024-12-051h 33Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin161. Wasted Billions- The True Cost of a Broken SystemThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has wasted more than $40 billion on genetic/biological research for mental health while suicide rates have soared and communities have lost crucial support resources. This massive investment has produced little in the way of improved outcomes, betraying the public trust and enriching pharmaceutical companies. Dr. McFillin calls for a revolution in mental health research and language, emphasizing the need for accountability and shift in priorities.
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2024-11-2833 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin160. Optimizing Sleep with Dr. Nerina RamlakhanDr. Nerina Ramlakhan, an internationally renowned sleep physiologist, reveals game-changing strategies for deep, restorative rest in our digital age. From conquering her own insomnia to developing a revolutionary five-step sleep framework, she shares evidence-based solutions that go far beyond standard sleep advice. Learn why common "sleep fixes" might be sabotaging your rest and discover how to transform your relationship with sleep – starting with your morning routine.
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2024-11-211h 09Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin159. Why They Want You Numb-Exposing The Mental Health Industrial ComplexAs America responded with a mandate for Donald Trump, Dr. McFillin issues a powerful call to action: Making America Healthy Again demands more than policy change—it requires reclaiming our fundamental emotional sovereignty. In this compelling episode, he exposes how the modern mental health system has conditioned us to fear natural emotional responses, creating cycles of dependency and spiritual disconnection.Dr. McFillin argues that depression and anxiety aren't disorders but transformative spiritual forces that have been pathologized through decades of pharmaceutical marketing. Drawing from ancient wisdom, he reveals how suppressing these emotional states serves a broader system of...
2024-11-141h 02Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin158. The Disturbing Truth Behind The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials w/ Amy Kelly"Safe and effective." With these three words, President Biden and public health officials launched an unprecedented campaign to vaccinate the American public with a novel mRNA technology. Today, we know those words were demonstrably false.In a groundbreaking interview on the Radically Genuine Podcast, Amy Kelly, Chief Operations Officer of Daily Clout and director of the Pfizer Documents Analysis Project, reveals the chilling truth behind the clinical trials. Working with thousands of medical and scientific experts, Kelly's team analyzed over 450,000 pages of Pfizer's own data – documents the FDA initially tried to hide from the public for 75 years....
2024-11-071h 11Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin157. Messages From Beyond: Are We Experiencing A Spiritual And Conscious Awakening?Throughout history, humans have sought to bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine, searching for wisdom beyond our mortal understanding. Channeling represents one of humanity's most profound attempts to access higher consciousness, serving as a direct conduit between our physical reality and the infinite wisdom of the universe. Dr. Roger McFillin interviews David Strickel, a channeler, creator of the popular "The Stream of David Podcast" and author of The TYA Practice, to explore the profound connection between consciousness, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation. Strickel, who transitioned from corporate success to becoming a spiritual teacher after his own...
2024-10-311h 33Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin156. How SSRIs and Birth Control Shaped One Teen's Gender Identity w/ Taylor MurphyIn this conversation, Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Taylor Murphy who shares her personal journey of experiencing gender dysphoria, the impact of SSRIs on her identity, and the importance of understanding the implications of medical interventions during critical developmental periods.They discuss the alarming rise in the prescription of SSRIs and hormonal birth control among young girls. They explore the potential long-term consequences of these medications, including emotional and sexual dysfunction, and the lack of informed consent in prescribing practices. In this conversation, Taylor shares her journey through gender identity, mental health struggles, and the impact of SSRIs...
2024-10-241h 05Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin155. Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control, Period Repair & Women's Health w/ Dr. Lara BridenDr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. She is internationally recognized as an expert in women's hormonal health and how to recover from hormonal dysfunction that masks itself as a range of other diseases and disorders that are dangerously treated in the allopathic western medical system. Dr. Briden Website
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2024-10-171h 24Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin154. Breaking Free From Psychiatric Drug Dependency w/ Pharmacist Dr. Shawn GillAn alarming number of individuals find themselves dependent on antidepressants and psychiatric medications, desperately seeking guidance on how to safely discontinue their use. The general medical community has failed to assist people in safely getting off these drugs. The dependency can create severe withdrawal symptoms. Most doctors have no clue how to get their patients off safely keeping them in a cycle of drug dependency. The worst of prescribers will frame the withdrawal symptoms as worsening "depression" and justification for staying on drugs. On Episode 154 of the Radically Genuine Podcast Dr. Roger McFillin dives into the topic of deprescribing...
2024-10-101h 25Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin153. Uncovering The Greatest Mental Health Fraud In American History w/ Robert WhitakerIn this explosive episode, award-winning journalist Robert Whitaker and Dr. Roger McFillin blow the lid off one of the biggest medical scandals of our time. Whitaker reveals shocking evidence of widespread fraud, corruption, scientific misconduct and deliberate misinformation that has shaped mental health care for decades. From manipulated drug trials to buried research and conflicts of interest reaching the highest levels of the medical establishment, this conversation exposes a web of deception that has potentially harmed millions. A must listen and one of the most important Radically Genuine Podcast episodes for the millions of people experimenting on psychiatric drugs a...
2024-10-031h 44Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin152. Two Family Physicians Issue Warning About American HealthcareIn this explosive episode, insiders Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh, hosts of the BS Free MD’s podcast, blow the whistle on a medical system they claim is fundamentally broken. From the death of independent practices to the insidious influence of Big Pharma, these veteran family physicians pull no punches. They expose how insurance companies manipulate care, why your doctor's recommendations might be driven by profit rather than health, and how "preventative medicine" could be making you sicker. The Hindmarshes argue that the Affordable Care Act, far from fixing healthcare, has made it worse - and more expensive. They re...
2024-09-261h 16Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin151. Rebranding Depression: The Billion Dollar Brainwashing of the American PsycheDr. McFillin analyzes the manipulation tactics employed by the pharmaceutical industry to alter our perceptions of depression and mental health. He breaks down the notorious Zoloft "blob" commercial from 2001, uncovering its powerful role in shaping public understanding of depression and how we treat it. Many of these psychological manipulation techniques are still in use today. Without awareness of these strategies, we risk falling prey to well-documented methods of mind control. The first step in this resistance isn't anger or action—it's awareness. Open your eyes. See the manipulation for what it is. Because once you can spot the strings of...
2024-09-1946 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin150. The Globalization of the American Psyche w/ Ethan WattersOn Episode 150 of the Radically Genuine Podcast I interview Ethan Watters an investigative journalist and author. He is most widely known for his book “Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche” published in 2010. He has also appeared on a number of media outlets such as Good Morning America, Talk of the Nation, and CNN and written articles published in The New York Times Magazine, Spin, Details, Mother Jones, Glamour, GQ, Esquire, and the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine. Does our western conceptualization of mental illness actually create more harm than good? We explore how the export of Weste...
2024-09-121h 25Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin149. The Secret Power of 528 Hz w/ Sigmar BergOn episode 149 of the Radically Genuine Podcast Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Sigmar Berg, who is the founder of Love Tuner - a fascinating tool that produces the 528 hz frequency, also known as the “Love Vibration.” And Miracle Tone. Recent advances in quantum physics are reshaping our understanding of human nature at a fundamental level. Our bodies, cognitive processes, and even consciousness can be conceptualized as intricate energy patterns. The 528 Hertz frequency, known as the Love Vibration and Miracle Tone, has been shown to have various positive effects on the body and mind. It can reduce stress, increase relaxation, lower tens...
2024-09-051h 14Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin148. The Rise of Ideological Indoctrination in Public SchoolsThis episode rips the mask off America's educational farce, exposing a system designed not to enlighten, but to indoctrinate and pacify. We're churning out obedient drones, not free thinkers. From rote memorization to ideological brainwashing, our schools are assembly lines for mediocrity. Dr. Roger McFillin welcomes back award winning teacher and Radically Genuine OG Kelly Wetherhold with Daniel Herbruger, a Guatemalan-American who has founded “Critical Thinking Schooling”. He taught at Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala which is known as The University of Free Marketeers and has been featured regularly on Telemunda. We dissect the Marxist rot infecting our classrooms, the i...
2024-08-291h 40Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin147. Trauma, Healing and Transformation with Author Lindsay GibsonIn this episode, Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Lindsay Gibson, author of the memoir 'Just Be: How My Stillborn Son Taught Me to Surrender.' Lindsay was a normal, happy teenager, but at the tender age of sixteen, she found herself terrorized by the hands of a rapist…with a mission to end her life and whose brutal force robbed her innocence. For thirteen years she was left with numbing pain and silence…until one cold November morning, sitting in her doctor’s office - her life changed forever. She was six months pregnant with her second baby, a son and th...
2024-08-221h 46Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin146. On God, Love, Religion and Escaping the Mental Health Trap with Eric Maisel, PhDDr. Eric Maisel discussed the profound and often contentious issues surrounding mental health, religion, psychiatry, and the nature of human consciousness. Dr. Maisel, a prolific author and critical thinker, shares his insights on the pathologization of everyday struggles, the impact of psychiatric diagnoses, and the importance of reclaiming personal meaning and resilience. Dr. Eric Maisel is a psychotherapist, coach, teacher and author of more than 50 books that include “ Rethinking Depression: How to shed mental health labels and create personal meaning” published in 2012 , “The Future of Mental Health: Deconstructing the Mental Disorder Paradigm in 2015 and his most recent book “Redesign Your Min...
2024-08-151h 42Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin145. Privacy Violations & Forced Psychiatric Detentions with Rob WipondWe cannot consent unless we are informed. In this episode I welcome back Rob Wipond, a freelance journalist known for his work on psychiatry, civil rights, and privacy, and we explore the troubling reality behind the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline, launched in July 2022. While intended as a compassionate step forward, this lifeline has led to privacy violations and forced psychiatric detentions, raising concerns about the mental health system's impact on vulnerable individuals. We discuss how psychiatric hospitalizations can often be traumatic and may even increase suicidal tendencies, challenging the effectiveness of current crisis interventions....
2024-08-081h 07Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin143. "The Placebo Effect in Surgery: Are Common Operations Ineffective? with Orthopedic Surgeon Ian Harris"In this episode of the Radically Genuine Podcast, Dr. Roger McFillin is joined by Dr. Ian Harris, an esteemed orthopedic surgeon in clinical practice in Sydney, Australia. He is a professor of orthopedic surgery with a PhD in evidence based medicine and surgery. He directs a research unit that focuses on outcomes of surgery and has published and presented widely in the field of surgical outcomes. He is the author of “Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo” and co-authored the book “Hippocrasy: How doctors are betraying their oath.”They explore the power of the mind in healing...
2024-07-251h 05Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin142. Rogue Doctor Turned Poker Pro Overcomes Chronic DepressionDr. Jaclynn Moskow is a trained physician scientist, writer, healthcare business consultant, and well known professional poker player. The medical industrial complex, much like a high-stakes poker game, operates on a grand scale where the players are institutions, corporations, and policy makers, but the chips are human lives and well-being. Just as a skilled poker player might exploit less experienced opponents, we're seeing a system that prioritizes profit over patient care. The 'house' - in this case, big pharma, insurance companies, and certain healthcare conglomerates - seems to hold all the cards, making rules that benefit their bottom line...
2024-07-182h 09Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin140. When Psychotherapy Creates HarmIn this episode, Dr. Roger McFillin and Dr. Brett Deacon examine the state of the mental health field and the potential harms of certain therapeutic practices. The conversation skillfully weaves insights from the film "Good Will Hunting" to explore multifaceted themes, including the limitations of the biomedical model in addressing human experiences, the nuanced role of boundaries and self-disclosure in relationships, and the broader cultural tendency to pathologize emotional expressions. They discuss the need for ethical, evidence-based care amid the field's splintered nature and our need to reframe happiness as living a meaningful life aligned with one's values, rather...
2024-06-272h 00Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin135. How We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental HealthcareHow We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental HealthcareHow did we come to a situation where over 20% of the population depends on at least one psychiatric drug, with this figure continuing to rise? Why are these drugs being prescribed by nonspecialists seemingly without consideration of their consequences? There has been a societal shift in how drugs are viewed and normalized as mental health care. The discussion touches on the role of advertising, industry influence, and the medical establishment in shaping this shift. Note: This podcast episode is d...
2024-05-231h 09Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin134. Major Announcement! The Conscious Clinician CollectiveDr. Roger McFillin has launched a nonprofit organization called The Conscious Clinician Collective. The collective aims to cultivate a community of ethical mental health specialists and healthcare professionals who uphold principles of informed consent, medical freedom, and respect for personal autonomy. The organization also seeks to provide access to science-based information across disciplines to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their mental health and wellbeing. The collective has two major goals: uniting like-minded clinicians and healthcare professionals globally and creating a searchable database to connect individuals and families with ethical mental health specialists. The organization is launching with...
2024-05-1642 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin131. Manufacturing Bipolar DisorderJoin 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 financial conflicts of interest, and discuss the overdiagnosis and overmedication rampant in psychiatry. Are normal mood fluctuations being pathologized? We explore the role of psychiatric drugs, their side effects, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on mood regulation. Ultimately, we advocate for informed consent and holistic approaches to mental health.Manufacturing Bipolar Disorder - by Dr. Roger McFillinNote: This podcast episode...
2024-04-251h 01Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin122. Inside the Troubled Teen Treatment IndustryJoin Elaine Walters as she recounts her journey within the controversial Straight Incorporated, a program claiming to reform teenage drug users through tough love and AA principles. However, the reality was starkly different: with no professional counseling, Straight Incorporated relied on coercive tactics, peer pressure, and mind control to recondition its participants. Elaine sheds light on the absence of adult supervision, the program's detrimental effects, and her struggle with misdiagnosis and overmedication within the psychiatric system. Surviving Straight IncNote: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational p...
2024-02-151h 23Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin(With New Commentary) 22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?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.—-------Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, but simply an idea, or the threat of an occurrence. Examples such as the Salem Witch Trials, the Dancing Mania, and Nazi Germany often leave us asking the question, “How did this happen?”The phenomenon of Mass Formation Psychosis has been a...
2024-01-112h 25Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin101. The FDA’s prescription for corruption w/ Kim WitczakWe welcome back Kim Witczak, Consumer Representative on the FDA Advisory committee, to share her insights gained from 20-years of advocacy work and experience in advertising and marketing. Her extensive experience has not only honed her skills but also equipped her with the ability to connect the dots, revealing the complex relationships between Washington, the FDA, Big Pharma, Medical Schools and the healthcare system. Kim Witczak 💜 (@woodymatters) / TwitterKim Witczak(UN)Acceptable Collateral Damagehttps://www.woodymatters.com/If you are in a cris...
2023-09-071h 16Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin93. You are listening to the wrong mind!Embodied leadership is a leadership approach that integrates mind, body, and emotions to influence others. "The Mind-Body Way," a practical guide by Dr. Julie Beaulac, Casey Berglund and Courtney Amo, explores six pillars of embodiment. It helps leaders deepen their connection with their bodies, listen to its wisdom, and make important decisions with confidence. Dr. Beaulac is a registered clinical psychologist, while Casey Berglund is an embodiment guide and coach, known for helping clients live purposefully while honoring their bodies' wisdom.The Mind Body WayBeyond Thinking - Dr. Julie B...
2023-07-131h 22Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin90. Pathological w/ Sarah FaySarah Fay is an award-winning author, creative writing teacher, and keynote speaker. Her journalistic memoir Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses was an Apple Best Books pick, hailed in The New York Times as a “fiery manifesto of a memoir,” and named by Parade Magazine as one of the sixteen best mental health memoirs to read.Sarah FayPathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses - Sarah FaySarah Fay (@sarahfayauthor) • Instagram photos and videosIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call y...
2023-06-221h 05Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin89. Myths of Mental Illness w/ Chuck Ruby PhD: Part 2Dr. Chuck Ruby is the Executive Director of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP), a non-profit organization of professionals and consumers of the psychiatric industry. The focus of ISEPP is to challenge the traditional notion of "mental illness" and "mental health," and to call for alternative and humane ways to assess and help those who suffer from emotional distress. He is the author of Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental Illness - An Insider's Warning To Consumers.Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin88. Myths of Mental Illness w/ Chuck Ruby PhD: Part 1Dr. Chuck Ruby is the Executive Director of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP), a non-profit organization of professionals and consumers of the psychiatric industry. The focus of ISEPP is to challenge the traditional notion of "mental illness" and "mental health," and to call for alternative and humane ways to assess and help those who suffer from emotional distress. He is the author of Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental Illness - An Insider's Warning To Consumers.Smoke and Mirrors: How You Are Being Fooled About Mental...
2023-06-0856 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin81. Drug tapering and withdrawal w/ Adele FramerAdele Framer is the founder of SurvivingAntidepressants.org, a peer-support website that features several thousand case histories of psychiatric drug withdrawal. The site is a hub of information on the topic, highlighting methods of safe drug tapering and recovery and underscoring the humanity of those in the grips of withdrawal.Kindly #deprescribe -- taper psychiatric drugs (@Altostrata) / TwitterIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled t...
2023-04-201h 19Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin79. SSRIs and Violence: A hard pill to swallowReceiving information or research that contradicts your beliefs can be discomforting. Place that evidence into the conversation of a controversial subject and the environment is ripe for elevated conflict. What is happening here in the United States? Evidence suggests known risks from drugs may induce violence—contributing to the problem, not solving the problem.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE POD...
2023-04-061h 12Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin77. Dr. McFillin debates a PsychiatristOver the previous 76 episodes, The Radically Genuine Podcast has informed and taken a position on a number of key issues—advocating for those who have been harmed by the mental health system. Dr. Roger McFillin’s plea for a psychiatrist to challenge some of those key issues has been answered by Dr. Doug Beech. Doug Beech, MD, is a psychiatrist that has been in practice in Columbus Ohio for thirty-two years, the last twenty-four in full-time outpatient practice, where he specializes in individual psychotherapy and pharmacologic therapies. We welcome Dr. Beech for an open discu...
2023-03-231h 54Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin76. Safe spaces, microaggressions and trigger warningsUniversities and college campuses have traditionally been a place for debate and the exploration of ideas. However, over the last few decades, the establishment of safe spaces, the rise in trigger warnings and microaggressions is creating a divisive culture. This results in censoring opposing viewpoints, limits critical debate and inhibits emotional resilience. If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST...
2023-03-161h 11Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin75. Manufacturing depressionOver the last century Americans have experienced extreme changes in how we go about our daily lives. Many of these modern conveniences are contributing to chronic diseases and poor mental health. Why are young people at a higher risk of depression than their grandparents? And what can we do to improve our physical and mental health. If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RA...
2023-03-0945 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin74. The key to health and happinessHarvard’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 study reveals factors that contribute to true happiness and satisfaction. If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP...
2023-03-021h 13Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin73. The Gender Dysphoria Debate: Balancing Compassion and CautionThe numbers of young people questioning their gender have skyrocketed, with a 2000% rise in the number of young people questioning their gender observed in many countries. Supporting gender-divergent kids can be tough. GenSpect is working with professionals, parents and loved ones to navigate the complexities of distress around gender.Genspect.orggenspect | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | LinktreeIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a s...
2023-02-231h 30Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin72. The Antidepressant ParadoxMillions of people have taken antidepressant drugs. Many experience adverse side effects such as Akathisia and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). Some believe the drug saved their life. If antidepressant drugs are harmful, why do they continue to be prescribed? On today’s podcast Dr. Roger McFillin responds to the anecdotal reports of antidepressant benefits. IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STOP YOUR ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUDDENLY OR TOO FAST.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're cons...
2023-02-1653 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin69. Declining Mental Health in America: Psychologist Roundtable discussionOur 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 broken and we need better solutions. Today we welcome back Dr. Susan Hannan, Dr. Agnes Lenda and Dr. Rizwan Ahmad to share thoughts on what it means to be human, struggles, and the strengths and limitations of common therapeutic approaches.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273...
2023-01-261h 44Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin67. Concerns over Antidepressants for Children and AdolescentsUtilization of antidepressant medications among children and teens continue to rise despite poor efficacy. The assumption in many communities is that these drugs are safe and a front line treatment, but the hazards are rarely discussed and severely underestimated. In our opinion, the risks far outweigh any established benefits for antidepressant use in children, adolescents and young adults. Patients and families should be aware of the substantial risks associated with use.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1...
2023-01-1248 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin55. Post antidepressant sexual dysfunctionPost-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a disorder that reduces sexual functioning despite stopping treatment with SSRI or SNRI medications. Lack of awareness and the nature of the issue most likely contributes to the underreporting of this condition. On today's podcast we welcome Yassie Pirani & Emily Grey to discuss PSSD.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PO...
2022-10-061h 12Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin31. Grief. You have 180 days to get over it.Grief is a normal human response to loss. However, Prolonged Grief Disorder was recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This attempts to establish an “acceptable” duration to mourn the loss of a loved one. The consequences of this could be profound. We need to openly share and normalize our experiences with grief. On today’s podcast we discuss prolonged grief disorder. If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicistSeeking 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 expect?Choosing a clinician who specializes in the psychological intervention to handle my situation, is vital towards a successful outcome. Unfortunately, effective evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are not top of mind when we perform our google searches. On today’s podcast Roger and Sean welcome Dr. Agnes Lenda into the studio to discuss Dia...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin10. How to improve your sleepOn today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some simple techniques to help you through a period of impared sleep. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSBackground Reading:Stanford Healthcare Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin9. How to raise resilient kidsIn episode 7, Roger, Kelly and Sean discussed whether we have grown less resilient as a nation. An effort to build self-confidence during the millennial generation may have contributed to an inability to cope. On today’s podcast, we want to provide solutions. We continue the conversation and provide practical advice on how to improve resilience. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuine
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin8. Going through hell to a life worth living: An interview with country music artist Jeremiah JamesBeing Radically Genuine is difficult, especially when one shares an experience of a traumatic event. It is powerful in your recovery and powerful to listen to. On today’s podcast we welcome country musician Jeremiah James into the studio to share the most difficult period in his life and how he has worked towards creating a life worth living. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radi...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin7. Are we becoming less resilient?Human beings have an innate ability to adapt. Throughout history, mankind has endured famines, war, migrations and periods of tremendous uncertainty. As a nation of immigrants, the United States is built upon the notion that human beings are resilient.On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss resilience and question whether the recent shift in society has created a lack of coping skills. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Rog...
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin6. Britney Spears exposing flaws in the mental health systemBack 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 she has been subjected to numerous psych evaluations, medications and trauma. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean use the “Free Britney” movement to discuss the labeling of mental disorders, restricting individual freedoms during a mental health episode and recovery. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger...
2021-07-1951 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin5. Do Antidepressants even work?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, or running shoes. If the product doesn’t work, it won’t sell. How often are we scrutinizing our use of pharmaceuticals? Instead, we rely upon the recommendations of our healthcare providers. What if those drugs don’t work? And, what if the established guidelines for standard of care are flawed?On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the efficacy of antidepressants and the subjective process used by doctors t...
2021-07-0751 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin4. Social fear conditioning and the COVID responseFear 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 films for entertainment and as a motivator to train harder in athletics. How one responds to fear encompasses a wide spectrum. Mid-March 2020 is the moment the global pandemic became real in the United States. Rising COVID cases in many states led to astronomical projections and images of overwhelmed hospitals. In the face of uncertainty, tactics such as curfews, stay-at-home orders and mask mandates were pursued to slow t...
2021-06-2936 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin3. Did Tony Soprano receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?For many of us, our idea of mental health therapy treatment has been formed by portrayals in film and television shows. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a very specific intervention, but how do you know if you are receiving CBT as intended? In this episode Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the key components of CBT and how somebody would know they have or are receiving CBT. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin
2021-06-0738 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin2. 10 steps to a life of miseryWhat 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 Sean discuss actions you may be doing everyday that will prevent you from feeling good. Listen all the way to the end to hear Roger’s most embarrassing moment. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineC...
2021-06-0734 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin1. Chemical Imbalance - One of the most effective marketing campaigns in human historyDr. Roger McFillin, Kelly Wetherhold and Sean McFillin discuss a campaign so effective it has led to billions in annual sales and changed the way society views emotional experiences. A message so influential it remains assumed to be true to this day.... even by physicians.Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------...
2021-06-0144 min