The Holistic Psychiatrist

In the second part of Dr. Alexander’s interview, we explore fascinating case studies from her hypnotherapy sessions. She also shares her experiences using evolutionary astrology and discusses the quantum and spiritual nature of this approach. In addition, she reveals the most surprising and rewarding experiences she had, as well as the most important lesson she learned, from her practice. Click he...

In this first of a two-part interview with Dr. Annie Alexander, Ph. D., CH, we learn about hypnosis from a basic definition to its role in the treatment of traumas and mental illness. Dr. Alexander has over 30 years of clinical experience as a psychologist and over a decade integrating hypnosis and evolutionary astrology into her practice. She uses her skills to help people overcome traumas, addic...

Children are often put on medications without an initial trial on natural supplements that support their innate ability to heal. This podcast explores the advantages of using a holistic approach for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and ADHD in a 9-year-old girl, who had been prescribed an antipsychotic medication called Abilify by a conventional psychiatrist. Her mother shares her story of wh...

Purpose: To share the surprising experiences that led Dr. Lee to her career as a holistic psychiatrist. What does it require to have a traditional psychiatrist overcome the brainwashing/ conditioning from ten years of medical training and risk all of it to become a holistic psychiatrist? What challenges get in the way of being open to using nutritional supplements and applying them in a functional...

Part 2 of 2 : Ana continues to share the secrets to her successful withdrawal from six psychiatric medications. In addition, we discuss authors and books that provide more information and tools that empower well-being. Finally, we share other major benefits from using these therapeutic tools that go beyond coming off medications. For more about Dr. Lee, please visit:  Website: www.holisticpsychiat...

Part 1 of 2 : Ana is an exceptional woman who is coming off six psychiatric medications with ease! What are the secrets to her amazingly successful healing journey? What does she have to share with us that can transform how we view medication withdrawal? For more about Dr. Lee, please visit: Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.com YouTube: The Holistic Psychiatrist Click on the Holistic Updates Sign...

In part 3 of our 3 part series,  Dr. Kopacz and I explore the challenges of activism and social responsibility in the face of dangerous lies that create illness within society. We discuss how to treat others with respect despite polarized politics and how to address unresolved issues within society as healers within our community. Dr. David Kopacz is the author of three books: Re-humanizing Medici...

In part 2 of our 3 part series,  Dr. Lee and Dr. Kopacz explore the idea of the medicine wheel and how life evolves through circles. The discussion centers around the “Hero’s Journey” and the “wounded healer” and how to create resilience in the face of suffering. Dr. David Kopacz is the author of three books: Re-humanizing Medicine, Walking the Medicine Wheel, and Becoming Medicine. He is a holist...

Purpose: to explore what “being fully human” means to a holistic psychiatrist In part 1 of our 3 part series,  Dr. Kopacz discusses his perspectives on holistic psychiatry and his insights on how to re-humanize medicine. We explore how physicians can be conditioned to become technicians rather than healers and how we become de-humanized as we de-humanize our patients. Dr. David Kopacz is the autho...

Purpose: To show that even bipolar disorder is no match against the incredible healing power of a holistic psychiatric approach. Liz had struggled with mental illness since she was 8 years old and began taking medications in high school. When she began working with me she was 32 years old and was taking Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) and Risperdal (Risperidone). We discuss how life was for her, how she...

Purpose: To provide a holistic understanding of antipsychotic withdrawal Withdrawing from an antipsychotic is completely different from withdrawing from an antidepressant. Dr. Lee shares her clinical experiences and critical information on antipsychotic withdrawal that helps this process flow more easily, predictably, and safely. She will provide a basic understanding of psychosis and common antip...

Purpose: Exploring the nature of mysticism with a mystic: Karan Tumasz How is it possible, that some people can know what will happen years before it occurs? How can we also develop our intuitive abilities and access divine guidance? Karan Tumasz, mystic and author, shares her life-long experiences as a teacher of the psychic sciences. She shares fascinating stories from her work with others and e...

Purpose: Showing how powerful a holistic and integrative approach can be for Effexor XR withdrawal. Peter shares his unbelievable healing journey coming off Effexor XR and how he faced and overcame two simultaneous, catastrophic challenges—his own cancer and the death of his mother from cancer--weathering both catastrophic events without depression! The holistic healing held! For more about Dr. Le...

Purpose: To answer the most pressing questions about SSRI withdrawal A review of SSRI withdrawal from a holistic psychiatrist’s perspective. What is an SSRI antidepressant? What are withdrawal side effects? How to withdraw from an SSRI safely and how to avoid an unsuccessful SSRI withdrawal.  For more information on SSRI withdrawal from Alice W. Lee, MD, please visit: For more about Dr. Lee, pleas...

Purpose: How to overcome and heal common barriers to mental health. Description: Applying energy medicine in psychotherapy results in amazing outcomes. Mark Bottinick LCSW-C has decades of experience in treating clients through tools in energy medicine. He shares his wisdom and experiences on how to help clients overcome barriers to healing from trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs. For more abou...

Purpose: Learn how a holistic and integrative approach can help a person withdraw from Geodon (Ziprasidone), Lamictal (Lamotrigine), and Wellbutrin (Bupropion) easily and successfully! Allyson is a beautiful, vivacious businesswoman who had taken three psychiatric medications for 11 years when she began working with me to help her withdraw safely. We talk about her healing process: her motivations...

The Holistic Psychiatrist podcast is the place for insights, information and inspiration on holistic mental health. Discover critical information on safe, effective psychiatric medication withdrawal. Learn to apply easy energy medicine techniques that can help heal effortlessly from traumas, toxins, and infections.  Understand which nutritional supplements and detoxification products are useful an...