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Please welcome Brooke Siem to our show! Brooke Siem (@brookesiem) is both a chef to professional athletes and the surprising face of psychiatric drug withdrawal awareness and advocacy. Her book, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS won the 2023 BIBA Prize for memoir and was named as one of Good Morning America's most anticipated reads. Her work on antidepressant withdrawal has also appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. She is a Food Network "Chopped" Champion, founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill, and creator of the Fuckit Bucket™. 

Navigating the treacherous waters of mental health treatment and antidepressant withdrawal requires courage and insight—a journey all three of us have personally trekked for over two decades. As we wade through the realities and controversies surrounding long-term SSRI use, we engage in a raw discussion that spans from the trials of book promotion fatigue to the extraordinary responsibility of advocating for mental health without overmedication. Our conversation sails towards the humorous shores of Bob Ross, using his calming painting sessions to illustrate the nuanced art of balancing creative output with meaningful dialogue.

The heart of our discussion beats with the pulse of challenging established norms, as we contemplate the ethical dilemmas of prescribing medications, especially to children. We share stories of the emotional upheaval akin to a 'second puberty,' faced when stepping away from years of medication dependency. Our discourse leads us to examine the societal pressure to endure side effects for promised future gains, questioning the practice within the context of informed consent. This episode isn't just about my own experiences; it's an open forum inviting others, into the fold to discuss and debate the complexities of mental health care, including proposals of over-the-counter antidepressants.

This episode paints a portrait of self-discovery and personal growth, exploring the profound impact that medications can have on our emotional development. We dissect the potential for drugs to hinder our journey towards self-actualization, with a focus on how this can affect personal growth and understanding of social cues. Recognizing the

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