The Mad Shrink

Could the best treatment for depression involve not a pill, but your sleep-wake cycle and exposure to light? In this episode, Dr. G explores chronotherapy, a scientifically supported yet often overlooked method for treating depression by adjusting light exposure and sleep timing. He discusses why this approach is rarely taught in medical schools or mentioned by doctors, and how the financial focus...

What if trying harder to fall asleep is actually what keeps you awake? In this episode, Dr. G breaks down the science of insomnia and why so many common approaches to fixing it backfire. Sleeplessness isn't just about feeling tired. It triggers a stress response that makes the problem worse, locking millions of people into a cycle that's hard to escape on willpower alone. Dr. G draws on the work o...

What if trance isn't some mysterious altered state, but something you experience every day? In this episode, Dr. G explores one of psychology's most misunderstood phenomena: trance. Far from being rare or exotic, trance is a natural state of focused attention. Most people move in and out of it throughout the day without realizing it. From becoming absorbed in a movie to driving on autopilot, Dr. G...

What if grief isn’t something to “fix,” but something you have to move through? In this episode, Dr. G unpacks one of the most misunderstood areas in mental health: the difference between grief and clinical depression. With clarity, nuance, and zero clichés, he explains why grief is not a disorder, why suppressing it often makes things worse, and how our culture’s obsession with “getting over it”...

What if therapy isn’t helping because no one ever defined what “better” was supposed to look like? In this episode, Dr. G takes a hard look at modern therapy culture and challenges many of the assumptions people have been taught to accept. From endless sessions with no measurable progress to the overemphasis on insight and coping, he explains why therapy that feels productive isn’t always producin...

What if anxiety isn’t something you “have”, but something you’re doing? In this episode, Dr. G breaks down anxiety with clarity, precision, and zero fluff. He unpacks what’s actually happening in your brain and body when anxiety hits, why it spirals the way it does, and, most importantly, how to interrupt it in real time. From the physiology of breathing to the psychology of thought patterns, this...

What if your ADHD diagnosis is only telling part of the story? In this episode, Dr. G challenges the way ADHD is commonly diagnosed and treated. He argues that millions of people may be managing symptoms without ever addressing the real cause. From the overreliance on stimulant medications to overlooked biological and lifestyle factors, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what's actually d...

Meet Dr. G, a board-certified psychiatrist and your guide to all things mental health. In this trailer, Dr. G introduces what the show is all about: cutting through the noise, offering real information and advice, and flipping everything you thought you knew about mental health on its head. Follow along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. The Mad Shrink is in — and the ses...