Behind 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. Roger McFillin and Dr. Bills as they expose the dark underbelly of psychiatric holds, forced medication, and how the mental health system often traumatizes those it claims to help.

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00:00 Understanding Mental Health Biases

03:27 The Journey Through Community Mental Health

11:33 The Impact of Over-Intervention

18:02 A Personal Experience in the Mental Health System

31:28 The Consequences of Psychiatric Holds

40:30 The Dehumanizing Nature of Psychiatric Facilities

45:27 The Role of Education in Mental Health

50:27 Challenging the DSM and Mental Health Labels

55:25 The Impact of Labels on Identity and Treatment

01:00:35 Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health

01:05:28 The Commodification of Mental Health

01:10:42 The Importance of Self-Determination in Therapy

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Karen 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.

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00:00The Hidden Predators Among Us

02:55 Understanding Dark Personalities

05:56 The Research Journey into Dark Personalities

09:00 Defining Dark Personalities

11:50 Shared Attributes of Dark Personalities

15:13 The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

18:03 Identifying Early Signs of Dark Personalities

20:51 Prevalence and Impact of Dark Personalities

24:07 The Emotional Experience of Dark Personalities

26:48 Manipulation and Control Tactics

29:53 The Role of Dark Personalities in Politics

45:05 The Challenge of Exposure to Dark Personalities

46:00 The Dangerous Alliance of Power and Deceit

49:22 Coercive Control and the Tactics of Dark Personalities

51:35 The Lack of Accountability at High Levels

52:14 The Compelling Nature of Dark Personalities

55:41 The Threat of Dark Personalities in Society

58:26 Education as a Tool for Protection

01:04:27 The Role of Good Men in Society

01:11:53 The Cycle of History and Revolution

01:12:23 Understanding Dark Personalities in Women

01:17:56 The Impact of Dark Personalities on Children

01:24:31 Spiritual Perspectives on Dark Personalities

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Laura 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 the world seeking guidance and support for psychiatric drug withdrawal and life post-psychiatry.

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00:00 The Allure of Simple Explanations

02:53 The Awakening of Laura Delano

05:51 The Journey into Psychiatry

08:47 The Impact of Diagnosis

12:04 The Role of Family and Society

15:00 The Medicalization of Mental Health

18:08 The Influence of Pharmaceutical Industry

21:00 The Consequences of Early Diagnosis

24:04 The Quest for True Healing

35:25 The Ethics of Experimental Drugs

36:09 Understanding Perspectives in Psychiatry

39:32 The Role of Responsibility in Prescribing

43:16 Navigating Personal Identity and Mental Health

47:45 Desperation and the Path to Psychiatry

52:42 Cultural Reflections on Mental Health

56:01 The Value of Pain and Suffering

01:09:52 The Confusion of Psychiatric Treatment

01:12:45 The Flaws in the Therapy Industry

01:17:15 The Challenge of Questioning Authority

01:19:46 The Trap of Psychiatric Diagnosis

01:22:29 The Power Dynamics in Psychiatry

01:26:46 The Disembodiment and Exploitation of Human Nature

01:30:37 The Need for Medical Freedom

01:34:39 The Importance of Compassion in Psychiatry

01:39:30 Reclaiming Embodiment and True Nature

01:41:54 Navigating the Path to Recovery

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Reposting this important episode from 2 years ago. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder is a modern concept. Manic depressive episodes have historically been rare. Once recognized in approximately 1 in every 5,000 people, it has since ballooned to a nearly 5% prevalence rate over the last 50 years. Further expansion into children and the creation of Bipolar II places more people at risk of misdiagnosis. 

On today’s podcast we discuss bipolar 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 with a skilled trained counselor.

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3:00 - What Is Mania, and What a Manic Episode Is Like?

4:00 - Historical Underpinnings of Bipolar Disorder Diagnostic Criteria - PMC

6:00 - Does Homeland sensationalize Carrie Mathison's bipolar disorder? | Hannah Jane Parkinson | The Guardian

7:00 - NIMH » Bipolar Disorder

7:30 - Anatomy of an Epidemic | Robert Whitaker Books

9:30 - Chris Palmer, MD

10:00 - Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Bipolar Disorder | FOCUS

14:00 - An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders

16:00 - Bipolar II disorder - Wikipedia

31:00 - Why Bipolar Disorder Is Often Wrongly Diagnosed | Everyday Health

33:00 - New FDA Pregnancy Categories Explained - Drugs.com

36:00 - Influence of Prenatal Drug Exposure, Maternal Inflammation, and Parental Aging on the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder - PMC

43:00 - A randomized, controlled, pilot study of dialectical behavior therapy skills in a psychoeducational group for individuals with bipolar disorder - ScienceDirect

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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.

Chapters

00:00 The Wild West of Psychotherapy

06:01 The EMDR Process Explained

12:03 Challenging the Efficacy of EMDR

18:10 Post-Traumatic Growth: A Different Perspective

23:58 Critique of EMDR's Application

30:01 Comparing EMDR to Other Treatments

38:56 Therapeutic Approaches: EMDR vs. Traditional Methods

46:58 Bilateral Stimulation: A Controversial Tool

55:06 Client Experiences and Observations

01:01:54 The Scope of EMDR: A One-Size-Fits-All Solution?

01:07:04 The Need for Research and Evidence in Therapy

01:15:21 Research and Effectiveness of EMDR

01:23:03 The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships

01:29:55 The Power of Courage in Therapy

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Josh 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.

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After 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.

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Dr. 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.
Chapters

00:00 The Garden of Healing: A Metaphor for Health

02:47 Understanding Symptoms: Messages from the Body

04:42 Dr. Moshe's Journey: From Illness to Healing

13:14 Critique of Modern Medicine: A Call for Change

15:10 Functional vs. Holistic Medicine: A Deeper Look

20:11 The Privilege of Illness: A Shift in Consciousness

23:31 Preventing Chronic Disease: A Cultural Shift

26:23 Emotions as Vital Energy: The Power of Feelings

31:19 The Kingdom of Heaven: Inner Healing and Divine State

33:50 The Nature of Is-ness and Self-Awareness

36:00 Belief Systems and Their Impact on Well-Being

39:06 Healing from Trauma: Understanding the Root Causes

43:09 The Role of Control and Forgiveness in Healing

49:03 The Addiction to Thinking and the Power of Stillness

55:04 Transhumanism and the Denial of Our Divine Nature

01:05:22 The Impact of Food on Health

01:11:19 The Spiritual Warfare of Good and Evil

01:19:41 Discernment in a Conflicted World

01:25:30 Facilitating Personal Growth and Healing

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Dr. 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 state of mental healthcare in America.

00:00 The Mental Health Crisis: An Overview

02:39 Challenging the Status Quo in Psychiatry

06:36 The Dichotomy of Biological Psychiatry and Anti-Psychiatry

10:40 Understanding Severe Mental Illness: A Complex Perspective

12:46 The Role of Medication in Mental Health Treatment

17:27 The Uncertainty in Mental Health Knowledge

20:04 Common Sense Approaches to Mental Well-Being

22:55 Natural Remedies vs. Pharmaceutical Solutions

29:31 The Historical Context of Bipolar Disorder

31:21 The Marketing of Mental Health Diagnoses

34:31 The Interplay of Biology and Environment in Mental Health

38:16 The Value of Human Emotions

39:31 Cultural Perspectives on Suffering

40:29 The Role of Perspective in Recovery

43:34 Understanding Substance Abuse

44:02 The Opioid Epidemic and Personal Impact

51:04 Cultural Attitudes Towards Addiction

55:54 Navigating Treatment Options

58:40 The Spectrum of Addiction Treatment

01:10:05 Financial Incentives in Addiction Treatment

01:15:18 Individualized Treatment Approaches in Addiction

01:18:54 The Role of Community and Support in Recovery

01:19:10 Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy

01:21:37 Skepticism Towards Medical Authority

01:22:32 The Nuances of Vaccination and Public Health

01:25:04 Trust Erosion in Medical Institutions

01:28:25 Financial Conflicts of Interest in Healthcare

01:30:46 Understanding Virus Mutations and Public Perception

01:32:52 The Role of Liability in Pharmaceutical Safety

01:35:14 Ethics and Informed Consent in Medical Practice

01:38:34 The Importance of Nuanced Discussions in Medicine

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Dr. 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.

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00:00 The Illusion of Human Limits

02:49 Transhumanism: The War Against Our Nature

07:21The Dangers of Emotional Numbing

09:06 The Ethical Implications of AI and Genetic Engineering

11:57 The Spiritual Consequences of Transhumanism

14:47 Reclaiming Our Humanity

17:15 The Role of Suffering in Human Experience

20:04 The Call for Critical Thinking

24:05 The Future of Humanity: A Crossroads

26:27 Conclusion: Awakening to Our Divine Nature

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