Beyond the Prescription

To stress is human – but when does stress cross into distress? Dr. Lucy McBride talks with Scott Stossel, journalist, national editor of The Atlantic, and best-selling author about his lifelong battle with debilitating anxiety

In a fascinatingly raw conversation, they delve into how Scott manages the pressure of his high-powered and public-facing job alongside the emotional, behavioral and physical manifestations of anxiety.. Drawing from his best-selling book, My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind, Scott candidly discusses the stigma around mental health; the benefits of medications versus therapy versus both; and the complex roots of his mental illness. Scott’s insight and humor offer a refreshing look at an affliction faced by 40 million Americans—and helps us reconceptualize what it means to be truly “healthy.” 

A new episode launches every Tuesday. Beyond the Prescription is hosted by Dr. Lucy McBride (https://lucymcbride.com/podcast) and produced by kglobal (https://kglobal.com/podcast-studio)

What do gymnastics, mental health, and success have in common? 

Jennifer Sey. 

Dr. Lucy McBride talks with former Levi Strauss & Company executive, elite gymnast, author and producer Jennifer Sey about the emotional and physical abuse she endured on her path to becoming the 1986 National Gymnastics Champion; her journey from post-traumatic stress toward post-traumatic growth; and why she walked away from a million dollars and the top job at Levi’s.

They unpack the anatomy of pain, disordered eating, shame, and the ability to own your narrative in order to be healthy, mentally and physically. 

A new episode launches every Tuesday. Beyond the Prescription is hosted by Dr. Lucy McBride (https://lucymcbride.com/podcast) and produced by kglobal. (https://kglobal.com/podcast-studio)

How do people at the top of their fields marry their physical and mental health to reach the height of success? Every week we bring guests into Dr. McBride’s office to break down how a comprehensive approach to their health has propelled them to greatness. Health isn’t just blood pressure and BMI. Our bodies are complex systems, and our symptoms are just the beginning. We dig deep into the lives of our guests to understand their often unpredictable rise to the top and how their health played a role in it all. A new episode launches every Tuesday. Beyond the Prescription is hosted by Dr. Lucy McBride (https://lucymcbride.com/beyond-the-prescription) and produced by kglobal (https://kglobal.com/podcast-studio)