Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP
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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

The Radically Genuine Podcast cuts through the noise of conventional mental health advice, offering an unfiltered exploration of what it truly takes to overcome life’s challenges. Dr. McFillin doesn’t shy away from controversial topics, tackling head-on the failings of the mental health industry and exposing the often-ignored realities of resilience. Each episode features raw, honest conversations with survivors, experts, and freethinkers who challenge the status quo. From dismantling harmful psychiatric practices to uncovering ancient wisdom for modern well-being, this podcast goes where others fear to tread. It’s more than just talk – it’s a revolution in how we approach mental health and personal growth.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    157. Messages From Beyond: Are We Experiencing A Spiritual And Conscious Awakening?

    Throughout history, humans have sought to bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine, searching for wisdom beyond our mortal understanding. Channeling represents one of humanity's most profound attempts to access higher consciousness, serving as a direct conduit between our physical reality and the infinite wisdom of the universe. Dr. Roger McFillin interviews David Strickel, a channeler, creator of the popular "The Stream of David Podcast" and author of The TYA Practice, to explore the profound connection between consciousness, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation. Strickel, who transitioned from corporate success to becoming a spiritual teacher after his own awakening experience, shares practical wisdom about understanding our energetic nature, transforming trauma into growth, and consciously creating our reality. Whether you're spiritually inclined or skeptically curious, this conversation bridges ancient wisdom with modern understanding, providing actionable insights for personal growth and conscious living. David Strickel Socials:TikTokInstagramYoutubeFacebookFacebook TYA Group RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 34m

  2. OCT 24

    156. How SSRIs and Birth Control Shaped One Teen's Gender Identity w/ Taylor Murphy

    In this conversation, Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Taylor Murphy who shares her personal journey of experiencing gender dysphoria, the impact of SSRIs on her identity, and the importance of understanding the implications of medical interventions during critical developmental periods. They discuss the alarming rise in the prescription of SSRIs and hormonal birth control among young girls. They explore the potential long-term consequences of these medications, including emotional and sexual dysfunction, and the lack of informed consent in prescribing practices. In this conversation, Taylor shares her journey through gender identity, mental health struggles, and the impact of SSRIs and hormonal birth control on her life. Chapters 00:00 The Alarming Rise of SSRIs and Hormonal Birth Control 06:34 Personal Journey: Taylor Murphy's Experience with SSRIs 23:30 Understanding Gender Dysphoria and Its Implications 30:38 The Intersection of Identity and Neurochemistry 32:18 Navigating Gender Identity in Adolescence 35:25 Family Dynamics and Support in Transition 36:38 Shifting Perspectives on Transitioning 38:09 The Case for Non-Medical Approaches 41:03 The Impact of SSRIs and Hormonal Birth Control 44:52 Overcoming Withdrawal and Finding Self 49:06 Emotional Sensitivity and Personal Growth 51:27 Rediscovering Femininity and Sexuality 54:59 Transforming Anger into Advocacy 56:02 Advice to Younger Self and Future Generations RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 6m

  3. OCT 17

    155. Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control, Period Repair & Women's Health w/ Dr. Lara Briden

    Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. She is internationally recognized as an expert in women's hormonal health and how to recover from hormonal dysfunction that masks itself as a range of other diseases and disorders that are dangerously treated in the allopathic western medical system. Dr. Briden Website (00:00) - (01:05) - The Importance of Menstrual Health (04:20) - Lara Bryden's Journey in Women's Health (07:20) - Understanding Ovulation and Hormonal Health (12:05) - The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign (18:49) - Common Period Problems and Underlying Health Issues (19:17) - Signs of Anovulation (24:32) - Multiple Cycles and Their Implications (30:09) - The Rise of PCOS and Environmental Factors (34:46) - The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control (35:23) - Transitioning Off Hormonal Birth Control (43:55) - Dietary Interventions for Menstrual Health (59:12) - Supplements for Menstrual Health (01:05:19) - Navigating the Medical System for Women's Health RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 25m

  4. OCT 10

    154. Breaking Free From Psychiatric Drug Dependency w/ Pharmacist Dr. Shawn Gill

    An alarming number of individuals find themselves dependent on antidepressants and psychiatric medications, desperately seeking guidance on how to safely discontinue their use. The general medical community has failed to assist people in safely getting off these drugs. The dependency can create severe withdrawal symptoms. Most doctors have no clue how to get their patients off safely keeping them in a cycle of drug dependency. The worst of prescribers will frame the withdrawal symptoms as worsening "depression" and justification for staying on drugs. On Episode 154 of the Radically Genuine Podcast Dr. Roger McFillin dives into the topic of deprescribing and tapering off psychiatric drugs with a pharmacist. Dr. Shawn Gill, PharmD, is a pharmacist, writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur dedicated to sparking change in healthcare through deprescribing. He is the founder of Deprescribe Solutions, an independent consulting practice focused on reversing early-stage chronic conditions in mental health, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. He hosts the "Deprescribe" podcast and writes the Substack newsletter "B.U.D.S," where he explores topics in health, deprescribing, parenting, and personal growth. Chapters 00:00 The Silent Epidemic of Over-Prescription 03:06 The Role of Pharmacists in Mental Health 06:11 Understanding Compounding Pharmacy 09:01 Polypharmacy: A Growing Concern 11:58 The Dangers of SSRIs and SNRIs 15:12 The Ethics of Prescribing Practices 18:01 Navigating Withdrawal and Tapering 20:57 Hyperbolic vs. Linear Tapering 24:14 Protracted Withdrawal: Understanding the Risks 26:49 Preventing Dependency: Education and Awareness 29:58 The Future of Mental Health Treatment Resources: Systematic review detailing the relationship between SERT occupancy and SSRI dosing. - This is a great systematic review that breaks down the hyperbolic nature of SSRIs. It also elucidates on the potential pharmacology and mechanism behind protracted withdrawal, which we touched upon. RELEASE Clinical Trial - RCT which will be investigating hyperbolic tapering vs. linear tapering. The trial will begin in 2025.Outro Health - Fantastic organization trying to scale and make hyperbolic tapering accessible to the US.  Dr. Sean Gill SubstackDeprescribe Podcast w/ Dr. Sean Gill RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 26m

  5. OCT 3

    153. Uncovering The Greatest Mental Health Fraud In American History w/ Robert Whitaker

    In this explosive episode, award-winning journalist Robert Whitaker and Dr. Roger McFillin blow the lid off one of the biggest medical scandals of our time. Whitaker reveals shocking evidence of widespread fraud, corruption, scientific misconduct  and deliberate misinformation that has shaped mental health care for decades. From manipulated drug trials to buried research and conflicts of interest reaching the highest levels of the medical establishment, this conversation exposes a web of deception that has potentially harmed millions. A must listen and one of the most important Radically Genuine Podcast episodes for the millions of people experimenting on psychiatric drugs and those who are prescribing them under the pretense of "safe and effective". Robert Whitaker is an American journalist and author who has won numerous awards as a journalist covering medicine and science, including the George Polk Award for Medical Writing and a National Association for Science Writers’ Award for best magazine article. In 1998, he co-wrote a series on psychiatric research for the Boston Globe that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. His first book, Mad in America, was named by Discover magazine as one of the best science books of 2002. Anatomy of an Epidemic won the 2010 Investigative Reporters and Editors book award for best investigative journalism. He is the publisher of madinamerica.com. Chapters 00:00 The Crisis in Mental Health and Misinformation 03:09 Robert Whitaker: A Journalist's Journey 14:20 The Rise of Prozac and the Chemical Imbalance Theory 35:21 The STAR-D Trial: A Deceptive Narrative 49:20 Institutional Corruption and the Medical Establishment 01:00:24 The Need for Informed Consent and Alternatives Original STAR*D PaperWhitaker MAD in America Story and links to scientific misconduct papersCounterPunch StoryMcFillin Radically Genuine Substack on STAR*D RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 45m

  6. SEP 26

    152. Two Family Physicians Issue Warning About American Healthcare

    In this explosive episode, insiders Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh, hosts of the BS Free MD’s podcast, blow the whistle on a medical system they claim is fundamentally broken. From the death of independent practices to the insidious influence of Big Pharma, these veteran family physicians pull no punches. They expose how insurance companies manipulate care, why your doctor's recommendations might be driven by profit rather than health, and how "preventative medicine" could be making you sicker. The Hindmarshes argue that the Affordable Care Act, far from fixing healthcare, has made it worse - and more expensive. They reveal why nutrition is ignored in medical schools and how standardized screenings could be harming patients. But it's not all doom and gloom - our guests offer radical solutions to fix the system, challenging listeners to take control of their own health. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare provider, or just someone who cares about the future of medicine, this episode is a wake-up call you can't afford to miss. BS Free MD Podcast RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 16m

  7. SEP 19

    151. Rebranding Depression: The Billion Dollar Brainwashing of the American Psyche

    Dr. McFillin analyzes the manipulation tactics employed by the pharmaceutical industry to alter our perceptions of depression and mental health. He breaks down the notorious Zoloft "blob" commercial from 2001, uncovering its powerful role in shaping public understanding of depression and how we treat it. Many of these psychological manipulation techniques are still in use today. Without awareness of these strategies, we risk falling prey to well-documented methods of mind control. The first step in this resistance isn't anger or action—it's awareness. Open your eyes. See the manipulation for what it is. Because once you can spot the strings of the puppet masters, you can begin to cut them.  Your mind is your own. Guard it fiercely. Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Power of Propaganda06:48 The Infamous Zoloft Sad Blob Commercial09:16 The Medicalization of Emotions17:32 Only Your Doctor Can Diagnose Depression22:43 The Deceptive Nature of Antidepressants26:03 When You Know What Is Wrong, You Can Make It Right32:33 Reclaiming Our Collective Consciousness39:31 Conclusion: Guarding Our Minds Original Zoloft Commerical (2001) RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    46 min

  8. SEP 12

    150. The Globalization of the American Psyche w/ Ethan Watters

    On Episode 150 of the Radically Genuine Podcast I interview Ethan Watters an investigative journalist and author. He is most widely known for his book “Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche” published in 2010. He has also appeared on a number of media outlets such as Good Morning America, Talk of the Nation, and CNN and written articles published in The New York Times Magazine, Spin, Details, Mother Jones, Glamour, GQ, Esquire, and the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine. Does our western conceptualization of mental illness actually create more harm than good? We explore how the export of Western mental health concepts is changing the nature of mental illness globally, examining the impact of Western narratives on depression, schizophrenia and PTSD in non-Western societies. The conversation critiques the assumption that Western therapy is universally applicable and discusses the medicalization of emotional distress in Western cultures. Chapters 00:00 The Globalization of Mental Health 09:28 The Cultural Construction of Mental Illness 18:40 Altering Cultural Responses to Suffering 25:52 The Importance of Cultural Context in Mental Health 39:32 The Impact of Western Narratives on Trauma 43:16 The Limitations of Western Notions of Healing 45:30 The Medicalization of Emotional Distress in Western Societies 47:48 Challenging the Immediate Intervention Paradigm 53:19 Culture's Influence on Mental Health and Individual Choice RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here —----------- FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

    1h 25m
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The Radically Genuine Podcast cuts through the noise of conventional mental health advice, offering an unfiltered exploration of what it truly takes to overcome life’s challenges. Dr. McFillin doesn’t shy away from controversial topics, tackling head-on the failings of the mental health industry and exposing the often-ignored realities of resilience. Each episode features raw, honest conversations with survivors, experts, and freethinkers who challenge the status quo. From dismantling harmful psychiatric practices to uncovering ancient wisdom for modern well-being, this podcast goes where others fear to tread. It’s more than just talk – it’s a revolution in how we approach mental health and personal growth.

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