The Gaslit Truth Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you been told your pain will never get better? That surgery is your only option? That you just need to learn to live with it? Dr. Clayton Durr, performance physical therapist who has worked with champion athletes across powerlifting, strongman, and CrossFit, joins the Gaslit Truth Podcast to challenge everything you've been told about chronic pain. Sharing eye-opening in...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been conditioned to believe that nutrition's only purpose is weight management? This groundbreaking conversation with mental health nutritionist Dr. David Wiss shatters that myth, revealing how the food industry has deliberately gaslit us into focusing on calories rather than food quality. Drawing from his journey as a registered dietitian turned whistleblower, Dr. W...

Send us Fan Mail Mental health readiness is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of college preparation. While academic credentials and test scores dominate the conversation, students are rarely assessed for their emotional resilience and social readiness – the very skills that often determine their success. Our conversation with Joanna Lilley, a therapeutic consultant who works exclusively with col...

Send us Fan Mail The AI therapy revolution promises accessible mental healthcare at your fingertips, but is this technological quick fix actually gaslighting us all? In this revealing exploration, we test ChatGPT's capabilities as a Freudian therapist and uncover both the appeal and the deeply concerning limitations of algorithm-based mental health support. When we prompted ChatGPT to analyze...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a decorated psychiatric nurse discovers the medications he's been administering for years might be causing more harm than good? David Wayne's world turned upside down in 2017—ironically the same year he won his hospital's Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award—when he read Robert Whitaker's "Anatomy of an Epidemic" and could no longe...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what really happens during electroconvulsive therapy? Not what's shown in glossy brochures or described in sanitized consent forms, but the raw, unfiltered truth from someone who's experienced it firsthand? In this eye-opening conversation, we're joined by Deborah Schwartzkopff, a retired level one trauma nurse and the founder of ECT Justice,...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the very system designed to heal you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? Sarah Trueb's life changed forever when, at just 39 years old, she suffered a stroke after years of medication mismanagement and medical dismissal. Once a successful massage therapist helping others heal, Sarah found herself fighting for her own survival against a healthcare syst...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when institutions weaponize psychiatric care to silence whistleblowers? In this eye-opening conversation, former community college professor Gina Fournier shares her traumatic experience with what she terms "psychiatric human trafficking" – a harrowing journey that began when she questioned academic standards at her workplace. Gina's story unfolds like...

Send us Fan Mail You've been gaslit into believing medication tapering means cutting pills in half and taking them every other day until you're done. The reality? Your brain requires a much more sophisticated approach. In this final installment of our medication tapering series, we reveal the neurological science behind why standard tapering methods fail so many patients. Discover what&a...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to break free from psychiatric medications? The journey isn't simple, but it is possible—and we're here to guide you through the complex reality of medication tapering in this revealing second installment of our deprescribing series. Many people believe they're destined to take antidepressants forever, a misconception often reinforced by healthcare providers w...

Send us Fan Mail ⚠️ Ready to stop your psych meds? Don’t make a move until you’ve heard this. In this powerful episode of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, Deprescribing Consultants Dr. Teralyn and Jenn reveal the science-backed truth behind what your brain really needs before tapering off psychiatric medications. 💥 Spoiler: It’s not just about cutting pills. It’s about rebuilding what meds may have depl...

Send us Fan Mail The truth about psychiatric medications is far more troubling than most people realize. In this eye-opening conversation with medical journalist Bob Whitaker, founder of Mad in America and author of groundbreaking books challenging psychiatric orthodoxy, we uncover the deceptive science behind the "chemical imbalance" theory and how it has harmed countless patients. Whit...

Send us Fan Mail Talking about trauma doesn't always lead to healing – in fact, it can sometimes make things worse. This groundbreaking episode features EMDR expert Jeremy Fox, who reveals why traditional talk therapy approaches sometimes fall short when treating trauma and introduces a powerful alternative. Jeremy explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works throug...

Send us Fan Mail "Is your pancreas suddenly malfunctioning, or could it be your antidepressant?" That's the question at the heart of this explosive episode where we reveal the shocking disconnect between existing research and what medical providers tell patients about SSRI side effects. When co-host Jen called her doctor about concerning blood glucose results during her Lexapro tape...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a medical professional becomes the victim of the very medications they once prescribed? Nicole Lamberson, physician assistant and medical director for the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, takes us through her harrowing journey from stressed PA student to polypharmacy casualty to powerful advocate for medication safety. Nicole's story begins with work-re...

Send us Fan Mail Angie Peacock's life changed forever when she sought psychiatric help after serving in Iraq. What followed was a 13-year nightmare on more than 40 psychiatric medications simultaneously – a pharmaceutical regimen that robbed her of her identity, relationships, and basic functioning. "I completely got robbed of my twenties and thirties," Angie reveals, describing how...

Send us Fan Mail The decision to send your child to therapy seems like responsible parenting, but what if that choice follows them long after childhood ends? As licensed therapists ourselves, we're pulling back the curtain on a troubling reality that few professionals discuss openly. Mental health diagnoses given to children as young as six or seven years old don't simply disappear when...

Send us Fan Mail Three therapists pull back the curtain on an uncomfortable truth: the mental health industry often keeps us trapped in cycles of symptom management rather than helping us truly thrive. "The Capacity Expert" Raquel Hopkins joins Dr. Tara Lynn and Therapist Jen to challenge mainstream mental health narratives that have created an emotionally fragile culture. With her uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Gundersen's story begins at age 12 when a doctor prescribed him Celexa for school anxiety. What followed was a two-decade nightmare of medication side effects, new symptoms, and medical gaslighting that robbed him of his youth and health. With raw honesty, Kevin recounts the vicious cycle familiar to many psychiatric patients: medication side effects misdiagnosed as wor...

Send us Fan Mail Mental health is a complex subject often lost in political rhetoric, and our latest episode of the Gaslit Truth Podcast brings this to the forefront. We challenge the commonly held beliefs surrounding civil commitment laws, particularly in Oregon, as we navigate the new proposed legislation that could redefine how mental health crises are handled.  Join us as we uncover the intric...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on an insightful journey with Jason Smith, the dynamic coach, speaker, and founder of the Enterus Society, as we unravel the intricate tapestry of mental health and personal development. This episode promises to challenge the ordinary by questioning conventional narratives and pushing us to transcend self-imposed limitations. Jason, with his unique perspective, prompts us...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when humor becomes a healing tool? Join us as we unravel the transformative journey of Heather Gray, a functional diagnostic nutritionist and bioenergetic practitioner, whose battle with chronic illness, including Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders, is both inspiring and deeply personal. Heather's story traces her path from a trauma-filled childhood and medica...

Send us Fan Mail Zelda Menard's story is one of transformation and empowerment, shaped by her journey from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder to becoming a mental health counselor. Her candid experience with the psychiatric treatment system shines a light on the critical need for dignity and humanity in mental health care. Zelda discusses her personal journey, which includes facing the cha...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how personal health struggles led Ryan Overcash to transform the wellness landscape as the founder of Habit Method Health. Faced with baffling symptoms like tachycardia and hypothyroidism during her late teens, Ryan’s relentless pursuit for answers inspired a unique practice focused on precision wellness and functional genetics. This episode unfolds her journey of self-ad...

Send us Fan Mail What if the narrative around antidepressants and mental health stigma has been all wrong? Join us as we, Dr. Teralyn and therapist Jen, unpack the controversial claims linking SSRIs to behaviors like school shootings, sparked by a fiery debate between Senator Tina Smith and Robert F Kennedy Jr., RFK Jr. Senator Smith opens up about her personal journey with SSRIs, shedding light o...