In 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 than just managing thoughts and feelings.

Brett Deacon, PhD serves as an Associate Professor and Program Convener for Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. His academic journey includes obtaining a PhD in clinical psychology from Northern Illinois University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Over the past 15 years, he has contributed to academia and dedicated five years to full-time private practice.

Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

9:30 - Classical and operant conditioning (with examples) (article) | Khan Academy

17:30 - Good Will Hunting (1997) - IMDb

24:00 - The Coddling of the American Mind

39:30 - Sedated: How Modern Capitalism Created Our Mental Health Crisis - Medical Humanities

41:30 - The Happiness Trap: Free Resources from Dr. Russ Harris

56:00 - Concept Creep and Psychiatrization

1:05:00 - Explained: China Social Credit System, Punishments, Rewards - Business Insider

1:11:00 - Are most published research findings false? Trends in statistical power, publication selection bias, and the false discovery rate in psychology (1975–2017) - PMC

1:14:00 - Abigail Shrier Substack | Media Blizzard: Bad Therapy Book

1:28:00 - Scott Lilienfeld: Science Perspectives on Psychological - Psychology Treatments That Cause Harm

Christian Hegarty, a bone cancer survivor, and his brother John Hegarty share their journey of exploring alternative approaches to cancer treatment. Christian was given a 15% chance of survival and underwent conventional treatments, including harsh chemotherapy. However, when his cancer recurred, Jon began researching alternative treatments and they decided to try a comprehensive, natural, and holistic approach. The Hegarty brothers share the development of their nonprofit organization, goingwell.org, which connects cancer survivors with patients in the early stages of their journey. They emphasize the power of community, hope, and the belief in the body's ability to heal.

GoingWell

Instagram | @goingwellhealth

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8:00 - Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, What Is It & Treatment

9:00 - MAPIE Failed to Improve Responses in High-grade Osteosarcoma

24:00 - Heal (2017) - IMDb

26:00 - Intravenous High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy - NCI

27:00 - High-dose intravenous vitamin C, a promising multi-targeting agent in the treatment of cancer

31:00 - Ketogenic Diets and Cancer: Emerging Evidence - PMC

32:00 - Researchers Look to Fasting as a Next Step in Cancer Treatment | Cedars-Sinai

39:00 - U.S. Study of Intravenous Mistletoe Extract to Treat Advanced Cancer | Johns Hopkins Medicine

42:00 - Phase I Trial of Intravenous Mistletoe Extract in Advanced Cancer

Neseret Bemient is the owner of Return to Wholeness Healing Services and the creator of the popular YouTube channel “Confessions of a Psych Nurse.” With 17 years of experience as a Mental Health and Addiction Nurse/RN in the conventional mental health system, Neseret is a dedicated Holistic Mental Health Advocate. She discusses the lack of trauma-informed care and the overreliance on psychiatric medications without fully informed consent. Neseret overcame a diagnosis of “antidepressant induced bipolar disorder” and successfully reversed the condition. Through this transformative experience, she regained mental clarity, creativity, vitality, improved mood and energy, hormonal balance, and an inner sense of aliveness. This personal triumph fuels her passion and commitment to helping others on their path to mental well-being.

Neseret Bemient - YouTube

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Top 10 Foods for Improving Your Brain/Mental Health

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24:00 - What Is A Psychiatric Nurse? | Nursejournal.org

28:00 - Informed Consent to Treatment in Psychiatry - PMC

39:00 - Blind Authority Fallacy

42:00 - Medical student residency preferences and motivational factors: a longitudinal, single-institution perspective - PMC

47:30 - Hyperthyroidism Masquerading as an Anxiety Disorder: A Report on a Misdiagnosed Case - PMC.

Dr. Florian Birkmayer shares his journey from mainstream psychiatry to questioning the profession and witnessing the creation of professional patients. He became frustrated by the use of psychiatric drugs to cover up symptoms and co-founded AromaGnosis. We discuss the harmful effects of labeling and diagnosing mental illness, and the conditioning of society to believe that something is wrong with them. It touches on the importance of cultural traditions and the need for alternative approaches to healing.

AromaGnosis

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Substack | Befriending the Shadow

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

17:00 - Bleuler's Psychopathological Perspective on Schizophrenia Delusions: Towards New Tools in Psychotherapy Treatment - PMC

23:00 - A Historical Overview of Pharmacology | Carrington College

29:00 - Escitalopram (Lexapro) Approved for Children Despite Increased Suicide Risk

33:00 - Harry Stack Sullivan: Interpersonal Theory and Psychotherapy | American Journal of Psychiatry

36:00 - Book of Lamentations – The New Inquiry

40:00 - Radical Psychiatry Caucus About Us

50:00 - Default Mode Network - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

53:00 - THIS IS WATER! by David Foster Wallace

1:02:00 - Unbecoming - Mad In America

1:15:00 - Tripping on Utopia – Benjamin Breen

How We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental Healthcare

How 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 designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.

*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

7:00 - This Is Your Brain...This Is Your Brain On Drugs - 80s Partnership For A Drug Free America

14:00 - Kramer Gets Hooked On Kenny Roger's Chicken | The Chicken Roaster | Seinfeld

31:00 - Tom Cruise's Heated Interview With Matt Lauer | Archives | TODAY

42:30 - Surveillance Under the Patriot Act | American Civil Liberties Union

46:00 - Models of drug action | Joanna Moncrieff

54:00 - Zoloft for Social Anxiety - Commercial

Dr. 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 a fundraising goal of $150,000 to build the infrastructure and hire a team to support its initiatives.

thecccollective.org

Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.

*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

7:00 - Dr. Roger McFillin Appearances - YouTube

14:00 - Abigail Shrier

16:00 - Great Barrington Declaration

32:00 - Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin | 53. Drug safety advocate Kim Witczak

34:00 - Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin | 85. Ending Antidepressant Deaths: A Mother’s response to tragedy

35:00 - 115. How bad does it have to get to wake up? w/ Dr. Ben Rall

38:00 - 113. When the Doctor Becomes the Patient w/ Dr. Kristin Reihman