The Truth About Mental Health: What They Don’t Tell You

Andrea Clark
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Mainstream mental health is flawed and I’m pulling back the curtain. I’m Andrea Clark, a former family therapist, who walked away from the system to expose the truth. After my own journey from medication maze to holistic healing, I’m here to challenge the status quo and reveal the mental health truths most people don’t know. ‎ ”The Truth About Mental Health” is your radical roadmap to wellness. Raw stories, expert insights, breakthrough solutions – this is where traditional modalities end and real healing begins.

  1. 42. The Healing Power of Far Infrared: Science, Soul, and Sauna

    JAN 16

    42. The Healing Power of Far Infrared: Science, Soul, and Sauna

    As I close out Season 1 of The Truth About Mental Health, I wanted to end with a conversation that brings us back into the body, into presence, and into what healing can look like when science and soul are no longer separated. In this episode, I sit down with Phillip Wilson, a pioneer in holistic health and far infrared therapy, to explore the profound healing potential of far infrared light. We talk about the science behind infrared therapy, how it differs from red light, and why far infrared has such a powerful impact on both mental and physical health. Phillip shares decades of lived experience, from his early spiritual awakening to witnessing tens of hundreds of people experience real, tangible shifts through far infrared sauna therapy. But this conversation goes beyond protocols and products. We talk about presence, nervous system regulation, and how creating space for the body to feel safe can open the door to deeper healing. This episode is about remembering that healing is not just something we chase or fix. It is something we allow when we slow down enough to be with ourselves. 🤍 Thank you for being here for Season 1. For listening. For questioning. For feeling. And for being willing to explore what healing can truly look like outside the system. 💻 Check out Relax Saunas website relaxsaunas.com  📱 Discover Relax Saunas on Instagram @relax_saunas & Facebook ---------------------If you're interested in the $100 offer we mentioned in the episode, visit relaxsaunas.com select your product and get a discount with my code: ANDREA25 --------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on Instagram Follow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    55 min
  2. 41. A Silent Sisterhood No One Wants To Join: Mother Hunger

    12/19/2025

    41. A Silent Sisterhood No One Wants To Join: Mother Hunger

    So many women carry the ache of Mother Hunger in silence. We grow up believing our childhood was “fine,” yet our bodies tell a different story. The emptiness. The over-functioning. The longing we can’t name. And for so many of us, it takes becoming women, or mothers ourselves, to finally see what we survived. A raw conversation between best friends who read “Mother Hunger,” lived it, and are healing it. In this episode, I sit down with Jen Wernicke, a holistic nurse and nervous system expert, to talk about the mother wound, emotional neglect, and the grief that lives inside women who never got the nurturing they needed. We share our own experiences of childhood trauma and disconnection, the deep hunger for safety and attunement, and how these patterns show up in adulthood, in our relationships, our parenting, and our sense of self. We also explore the insights from the book “Mother Hunger” and why naming this wound is such a powerful part of healing. Jen brings a raw, grounded perspective shaped by her own survival story and the work she now does helping women shift out of chronic stress and finally feel safe in their bodies. If you’ve ever felt alone in your pain, confused by your triggers, or unsure why you carry so much responsibility and grief, this conversation will help you feel seen. You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic. You’re responding to a wound that began long before you knew how to name it. 📕Grab this book: “Mother Hunger” by Kelly McDaniel, the inspiration for this episode. 🔖 Check out Jen’s Free Guide "Mom Stress Reset: 3 Little-Known Ways to Chill Out"✅ Join Jen's Facebook Community: Mom's Who Snap💌 Subscribe to Jen’s Substack📱 Follow Jen on Instagram @jenwernicke & Facebook ---------------------If you're interested in my recommended red light therapy tools, visit boncharge.com and get a 15% discount with my code: MHM--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    1h 17m
  3. 40. Raising Emotionally Well Kids: What Conscious Parenting Really Means

    12/05/2025

    40. Raising Emotionally Well Kids: What Conscious Parenting Really Means

    So many parents are trying to raise emotionally intelligent kids, but no one tells them how much of the work begins inside themselves. Conscious parenting is not about perfection. It is about awareness, connection, and learning to respond instead of react. But most parents are never taught what that actually looks like in real life. In this episode, I sit down with Sammy and Cameron Millach to talk about what it really means to raise emotionally well children. We explore childhood brain development, boundaries with love, and the difference between control and connection. Sammy and Cameron bring a grounded blend of psychology and behavioral science to the conversation, helping parents understand why their kids act the way they do and what they truly need to thrive. We also talk about the reality of modern parenting. The pressures. The technology. The overstimulation. The moments where you feel triggered because your child touches something unhealed in you. This conversation will help you understand natural consequences, gratitude, emotional regulation, and why reparenting yourself is often the key to parenting your child well. If you want to raise kids who feel safe, seen, and emotionally equipped for the world ahead, this episode gives you the clarity, compassion, and practical tools to get there. 💻 Join the Village Community and connect with supportive parents📚 Check out all of Raising The Future’s resources💌 Get in touch with Sammy and Cameron on Instagram @raisingthe.future ---------------------If you're interested in my recommended sensory swing, visit https://outree.com/ and get a 24% discount with my code: MHM--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    1h 12m
  4. 39. Redefining Birth: Trauma Prevention, Autonomy, and Informed Consent

    11/21/2025

    39. Redefining Birth: Trauma Prevention, Autonomy, and Informed Consent

    So many women walk away from birth feeling unheard, dismissed, or even traumatized, yet most are told to just be grateful their baby is “healthy.” But what if we started telling the truth about birth trauma and why it happens in the first place? In this episode, I sit down with HeHe Stewart, a childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert, to unpack the hidden realities of modern birth. We talk about how systemic issues in healthcare, lack of informed consent, and cultural conditioning strip women of autonomy in one of the most sacred moments of their lives. HeHe shares powerful insights from over a decade of work helping families prepare for birth with evidence-based education and emotional support. Together, we explore how women can reclaim their agency, prevent birth trauma, and navigate the system without losing their power in the process. If you’ve ever felt like something about your birth experience didn’t sit right or you’re preparing to give birth and want to do it differently, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and tools to advocate for yourself every step of the way. 📕 Grab HeHe’s Pitocin Guide💻 Get on HeHe’s “Avoid a C-section” Class💡 Check out all of HeHe’s resources www.thebirthlounge.com 💌 Get in touch with HeHe on Instagram @tranquilitybyhehe ---------------------If you're interested in my recommended sensory swing, visit outree.com and get a 24% discount with my code: MHM--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    1h 8m
  5. 38. The Truth About Psychiatric Meds: What They’re Not Telling You

    11/07/2025

    38. The Truth About Psychiatric Meds: What They’re Not Telling You

    We’ve been told that mental illness is caused by a chemical imbalance. That medication is the fix. But what if that story isn’t the whole truth? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA Medical Officer, to unpack the truth about psychiatric medications: what they do, what they don’t do, and what most people are never told before they start taking them. Dr. Josef shares his journey from inside the system to founding Taper Clinic, the world’s largest psychiatric drug tapering program, where he helps people safely reduce and come off medications. We talk about what really drives mental health struggles, how meds affect the brain long term, and why self-advocacy and lifestyle changes matter more than most doctors admit. If you’ve ever questioned your diagnosis, felt trapped in the medication maze, or wondered what healing looks like beyond the prescription pad, this conversation will open your eyes. ❤️‍🩹 Get on Dr. Josef’s Free Drug Tapering Course💡 Check out all of Dr. Josef’s resources www.taperclinic.com💌 Get in touch with Dr. Josef on Instagram @drjosefwittdoerring | TikTok | YouTube ---------------------If you're interested in my recommended red light therapy tools, visit boncharge.com and get a 15% discount with my code: MHM--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    1h 4m
  6. 37. The Truth About What’s Really in Your Food and What It’s Doing to Your Hormones

    10/24/2025

    37. The Truth About What’s Really in Your Food and What It’s Doing to Your Hormones

    We’ve been told to count calories, trust labels, and eat “healthy.” But what if the real story isn’t about what you eat, it’s about what’s actually in your food, and what it’s doing to your hormones? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexandra MacKillop, a functional medicine doctor and women’s health specialist, to unpack the truth about how stress, toxins, and nutrient-depleted foods are quietly disrupting women’s hormonal balance. We talk about how most women are taught to manage symptoms instead of understanding root causes, and why midlife so often becomes the turning point, the moment we finally wake up to what our bodies have been trying to say all along. Dr. Alexandra shares her journey from food science to functional medicine and reveals what true healing looks like when we stop outsourcing our health and start listening to our bodies. She brings the perfect mix of science and soul, helping you reconnect with your natural rhythms and restore hormonal balance from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt betrayed by “healthy eating” or wondered why you still feel off even when you’re doing everything “right,” this conversation will open your eyes to what’s really going on behind the scenes, and how to take your power back. 🗞️ Jump on Dr. Alexandra’s Substack 💻 Check out Dr. Alexandra’s Hormone Guide📕 Order your copy of Dr. Alexandra’s revolutionary guide “Go with your flow”💌 Get in touch with Dr. Alexandra on Instagram @dralexandramackillop ---------------------If you're interested in testing your mineral levels, check out hormonehealingrd.com and get 20% off with my code: MHM20--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    53 min
  7. 36. The Truth about Birth Control And Your Mental Health

    10/17/2025

    36. The Truth about Birth Control And Your Mental Health

    Most women are told that birth control is safe, simple, and the solution to their problems. But what if the truth is far more complicated, and your mental health is paying the price? In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Lechner, Registered Dietitian and founder of Nourished by Taylor, to uncover the often-overlooked connection between hormonal contraceptives and mental health. Taylor shares her journey from conventional nutrition into women’s health advocacy, and we explore the realities women aren’t being told when they’re handed a prescription. We talk about informed consent, the impact of hormonal birth control on mood and well-being, and the critical importance of self-advocacy in the medical system. Taylor also shares natural alternatives and root-cause approaches that help women restore balance without relying on quick fixes. Have you ever wondered if the pill (or another hormonal contraceptive) might be affecting more than just your cycle?This conversation is about education, awareness, and empowerment, so you can make the health decisions that truly serve you. 📺 Jump on Taylor’s Breakup with Birth Control Free Masterclass🎧 Listen to She's in Sync Podcast to learn more about birth control🤍 Explore ways to work with Taylor 1:1💌 Get in touch with Taylor on Instagram @nourishedbytay ---------------------If you're interested in testing your mineral levels, check out hormonehealingrd.com and get 20% off with my code: MHM20--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    58 min
  8. 35. Wealth Isn’t Just About Working More or Spending Less

    10/10/2025

    35. Wealth Isn’t Just About Working More or Spending Less

    Most people think building wealth comes down to two levers: working harder or cutting back. But what if true wealth isn’t about either, and actually begins with values, mindset, and alignment? In this episode, I sit down with Morgan Blackman, Holistic Wealth Coach, to talk about what it really means to create wealth you can feel at peace with. We unpack the unique financial challenges women face, the role of agency and responsibility in money decisions, and how mental health directly impacts financial well-being. Morgan shares her journey of becoming a self-taught investor, her trauma-informed approach to financial coaching, and why guilt around pricing your services can keep you from your fullest potential. We also explore the role of intuition, wellness, and even AI in reshaping how we think about money. Have you ever wondered why making more money, or spending less, still doesn’t make you feel wealthy? This conversation is an invitation to reimagine wealth as wholeness: financial, emotional, and spiritual alignment that supports your life, not just your bank account. 📹 Jump on Morgan’s free webinar: From Financial Confusion to Clarity📚 Follow Morgan’s Substack & Youtube💻 Check out more of Morgan’s free resources https://morganblackman.myflodesk.com/c6rzr1olbq https://morganblackman.myflodesk.com/ulhyyrz8fdwww.morganblackman.com💌 Get in touch with Morgan on Instagram @morgannblackman ---------------------If you're interested in my recommended red light therapy tools, visit boncharge.com and get a 15% discount with my code: MHM--------------------- Reach out to me on Instagram @andrea.clark.mft Follow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok

    1h 16m
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Mainstream mental health is flawed and I’m pulling back the curtain. I’m Andrea Clark, a former family therapist, who walked away from the system to expose the truth. After my own journey from medication maze to holistic healing, I’m here to challenge the status quo and reveal the mental health truths most people don’t know. ‎ ”The Truth About Mental Health” is your radical roadmap to wellness. Raw stories, expert insights, breakthrough solutions – this is where traditional modalities end and real healing begins.

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