Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

Dr. Jaclynn Moskow is a trained physician scientist, writer, healthcare business consultant, and well known professional poker player. The medical industrial complex, much like a high-stakes poker game, operates on a grand scale where the players are institutions, corporations, and policy makers, but the chips are human lives and well-being. Just as a skilled poker player might exploit less experi...

The FDA has approved the first pill for postpartum depression, Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) on August 4th, 2023. We discuss this and more with Katie Galvin, a former speech language pathologist turned women's functional nutrition practitioner, holistic life coach, and postpartum doula, who shares her personal experience with postpartum health challenges and the flaws in the standard allopathic medical mo...

We're revisiting a classic episode that originally aired on April 27, 2023. For over a hundred years, corporate interests have been steering the direction of healthcare in the United States. Checklists have been implemented as a way to reduce medical mistakes, but this approach has led to overzealous use of treatments and medications, creating a cycle of ongoing care that is often not required. No...

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-disclos...

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 hol...

In a time of global political radicalization under the pretext of various crises, THE INDOCTRINATED BRAIN by the medical doctor and molecular geneticist Michael Nehls confronts us with his alarming findings about a silent war against the human brain. Dr. Nehls explains the role of mRNA technology and its potential dangers, including the impact on our mental capacities. The conversation also touche...

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 m...

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...

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 men...

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...

Laura Dodsworth, journalist and author of the book Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation and How To Resist It was a Sunday Times best seller. The conversation explores the use of fear and psychological techniques to manipulate and control behavior. The discussion also touches on the role of the Nudge Unit and the use of propaganda and advertising to instill fear and shape public behavior....

Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, informs on the profound connection between diet and mental well-being. Drawing from her latest book, "CHANGE YOUR DIET, CHANGE YOUR MIND: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Health," Dr. Ede shares how our food choices significantly influen...

Join us as we review the staggering surge of Bipolar I and Bipolar II diagnoses in the post-drug era. We examine flaws in DSM criteria, uncover financial conflicts of interest, and discuss the overdiagnosis and overmedication rampant in psychiatry. Are normal mood fluctuations being pathologized? We explore the role of psychiatric drugs, their side effects, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyl...

Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who received her training from Bastyr University in San Diego, CA. She specializes in supporting people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, disorders eating and psychiatric medication tapering. Dr. Britz discusses the challenges of achieving health in modern living and the need for a holistic approach. She highlights the impor...

Freya India, a freelance writer, provides her insightful perspective on the surging mental health issues among young women and girls shaped by the unique characteristics of Generation Z. She highlights how factors like the coddling of this generation and a slower transition to adulthood, coupled with a risk-averse approach, contribute to the surge in mental health issues. Examining the impact of s...

Paul Leendertse, the Pioneer and Author of 'The Root Cause of Cancer' shares his over 15 years of experience aiding individuals in overcoming daunting health challenges, particularly stage 3 or 4 cancer. Paul believes the root cause of cancer lies in psycho-emotional stress complexes that deeply impact the physical body. Through his unique approach, Paul discovered that identifying and resolving t...

Registered dietician nutritionist, author and fertility expert Lily Nichols provides guidance on the intricate world of fertility challenges and optimal nutrition. There is a significant disparity between existing prenatal guidelines and what is optimal for both the mother and the baby. In her latest book Real Food for Fertility , she shares the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and en...

Dr. McFillin and Dr. Ahmad discuss what they have been witnessing in adolescent clients post-pandemic. Is phone addiction and social media, particularly platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, harming teens' mental health, especially when it comes to body image, self-esteem, and social anxiety? This podcast episode explores this question, along with the concerning trend of self-diagnosis a...

We're revisiting a classic episode on beliefs, mindsets, and the placebo effect. This episode originally aired on October 27 2022, but we've added a new intro to provide some context and insights. The placebo effect is a fascinating example of how our minds can influence our bodies. In this episode, we explore the science behind the placebo effect and how our mindsets and expectations can impact o...

There is a staggering prediction of 35 million cancer cases by 2050, despite increased funding for cancer research yielding stagnant outcomes. Join us as we explore insights from Dr. Jarle Breivik, a distinguished professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, renowned for his pioneering work in cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Breivik's thought-provoking analyses have ignited crucial debates on cancer...

Daniel J. Fox, Ph. D., is a licensed psychologist based in Texas, a renowned international speaker, and a recipient of multiple awards for his work as an author. Dr. Fox's expertise lies in personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. We examine the cultural nuances and developmental aspects of narcissism, alongside the complexities of diagnosing and categorizing...

Join Elaine Walters as she recounts her journey within the controversial Straight Incorporated, a program claiming to reform teenage drug users through tough love and AA principles. However, the reality was starkly different: with no professional counseling, Straight Incorporated relied on coercive tactics, peer pressure, and mind control to recondition its participants. Elaine sheds light on the...

Approximately 10.2 million women in the United States are presently utilizing oral contraceptives. However, there is limited awareness regarding the history of these medications' approval and a tendency to underestimate their potential risks. Mike Gaskins, an author and media producer, embarked on his path as a women's health advocate following an encounter with a renowned physician who misled him...

Mollie Adler is the producer and host of the Back from the Borderline podcast, which, since its launch in 2021, has rapidly ascended the podcasting charts. It landed in the top 1% of most downloaded podcasts on Apple Podcasts and the top 1% of most followed on Spotify as early as 2022. After realizing her alignment with traits commonly associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Mollie...

We welcome Dr. Anita Federici, a Clinical Psychologist and Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation, for a discussion on the treatment of eating disorders. The conversation covers the significance of case conceptualization, explores factors contributing to eating disorders, including biological components, metabolic conditions, and neurobiology. Dr. Federici also emphasizes the im...