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This week we talk to doctor chuck ruby about the truth behind mental illness and his new book, smoke and mirrors. You can emal us where its smart people podcast at g mail dot com. Or sign up for a news letter so you can be kept in the loop about who is coming up on interviews,. submit questions, connect with us and more. Taas bot: We talk to smart people, but not necessarily done by smart people.

Dr. Ruby earned his Ph.D. in 1995 at Florida State University. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military service as a criminal, counterintelligence, and counterespionage special agent and investigative psychologist in many capacities across the globe. Following his military career, Dr. Ruby has been a psychologist and coach in private practice.

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Why does Dr. Ruby believe calling mental illness an 'illness' is a problem?
What advice does Dr. Ruby give those who are dealing with depression and anxiety?

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