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.
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Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 12min
42. Antidepressant induced homicide
In 2011, a paper was published in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine examining the relationship of antidepressants and akathisia side effects in those with genetic mutations in the metabolizing genes of the CYP450 family. In the study, eight of the subjects had committed homicide and many more became extremely violent while on antidepressants. On today’s podcast we welcome one of the co-authors, Christopher Crotty, and subject, David Carmichael, to share their stories.Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESLucire, & Crotty, C. (2011). Antidepressant-induced akathisia-related homicides associated with diminishing mutations in metabolizing genes of the CYP450 family. Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, 65. https://doi.org/10.2147/pgpm.s17445 16:00 Zhou, Y., Ingelman-Sundberg, M., & Lauschke, V. (2017). Worldwide Distribution of Cytochrome P450 Alleles: A Meta-analysis of Population-scale Sequencing Projects. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 102(4), 688–700. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpt.69030:00 - Know Your Drugs39:30 - David Carmichael v. GlaxoSmithKline Inc.40:00 - Carmichael, D. Calm, organized, homicidal behaviour – my connection to school shooters. Mad In America.46:15 - RxISK Prescription Drug Side Effects
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Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 32min
41. Recovering from Post-traumatic Stress
Chances are at some point in your lifetime you will experience an event that could be traumatic. You may witness this. Or it may physically happen to you. But what is trauma and how does the brain and body respond? What are the effective treatments for post-traumatic stress? On today’s podcast Dr. Susan Hannan joins us to discuss post-traumatic stress and approaches to treatment. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESDr. Susan Hannan10:30 - Trauma and shock40:30 - Goodness of Fit47:00 - Understanding the impact of trauma56:00 - Cognitive Processing Therapy1:00:00 - What is the RIE Parenting Method?1:09:00 - Prolonged Exposure Therapy1:12:00 - Taco Bell 1:15:00 - Inhibitory Learning Model1:20:00 - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies1:24:00 - What is Ayahuasca?
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Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 1min
40. Chris Palmer, MD
Dr. Chris Palmer is pioneering the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. He is a Harvard Medical School Physician and Researcher dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering from mental illness. Dr. Palmer has been leading the movement at the interface of metabolism, metabolic disorders and mental health. Preorder Brain Energy By Christopher M. Palmer, MDOn today’s podcast Dr. Chris Palmer joins us for a radically genuine conversation. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESDr. Chris Palmer Website18:00 - Ketogenic diet as a metabolic treatment for mental illness19:00 - What is Autophagy?20:30 - Maffetone Method - Low Heart Rate Training 27:00 - Ketogenic diets for drug-resistant epilepsy
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Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
39. Mass shootings
Mass Shootings are, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Why? Since 2014, mass shootings in the United States have increased 157%. Many groups are advocating for change, which we can all agree is necessary. Identifying the root cause is where we have a lot of debate and are often left asking more questions. On today’s podcast we discuss the role of mental health in mass shootings. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources3:05 - Gun Violence Archive12:40 - Katelyn Jetelina: Mass shootings and mental illness13:30 - Dr. Marc Zimmerman16:50 - The Violence Project20:00 - Antidepressant-induced akathisia-related homicides23:00 - Steve Kerr Plea for Gun Control30:30 - Contagion in Mass Killings and School Shootings30:35 - Large Scale Massacres and Mass Media Coverage49:00 - Worldwide Distribution of Cytochrome P450 Alleles
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May 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
38. Fear based parenting
Do you tiptoe around your child? Our children are subjected to messages and negative influences that put them at risk of proceeding down a path towards misery. Parenting during this period can be overwhelming if you do not have the core values to guide you. It’s important to define your personal core values and live them everyday as you raise your children. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Dr. McFillin’s Parental Core Values22:00 - 1. You have a responsibility to utilize your god given talents to fulfill your purpose. Your life is meaningful24:20 - 2. Only through hard work and commitment can you realize that purpose31:20 - 3. Life is difficult, you will have to learn how to respond to challenges and adversity46:50 - 4. Life is not fair. Do not expect life to be fair. You cannot control what happens to you, only how you respond. 55:30 - 5. Treat others with respect and dignity. Be strong and stand up for those who require your assistance. Help others. Be kind. 1:00:00 - 6. Approach this day with a passion and enthusiasm unknown to mankind. Embrace this day no matter how you feel. Each day is a gift. 1:04:20 - 7. Don’t lie. Your words matter. Follow through on commitments. Be trustworthy and accountable. 1:06:20 - 8. Apologize when you make a mistake and learn from it
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May 19, 2022 • 53min
37. Dr. Jessica Taylor
Dr. Jessica Taylor is an author, lecturer, speaker and researcher with a PhD from University of Birmingham in Forensic Psychology. Her latest book, Sexy But Psycho argues that there is a specific purpose to convincing women and girls that they are mentally ill, as the world avoids addressing violence against women and their centuries of ignored trauma. On today’s podcast Dr. Jessica Taylor joins us for a radically genuine conversation. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Dr. Jessica Taylor:Buy the book - Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Women’s Trauma Against ThemTwitter- @DrJessTaylorInstagram - @DrJessTaylorFacebook - @DrJessTaylorTikTok - @DrJessTaylorVictimFocus
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May 12, 2022 • 1h 9min
36. May: You asked. We answer.
Thank you to our community of listeners who engage with us through our social channels and send questions to our email. For this episode of “You Asked. We answer” we touch on the important differences between Psychology and Psychiatry, awareness of benzodiazepine harm and our top frustrations in the mental health industry.On today’s podcast we clean out the inbox and twitter feed to answer our listener questions. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Listener Questions:2:20 - Difference between psychology approach and psychiatry for the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety14:20 - Listener story and importance of educating on benzodiazepine harm 26:30 - Top frustrations in the mental health industry and what listeners should be aware of44:00 - Alternative therapies in conjunction with therapy46:30 - How a counseling therapist can help client get off medications49:45 - What is the story behind the name “Radically Genuine”? 54:30 - Sean’s change in viewpoints after working in mental health industry
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May 5, 2022 • 1h 12min
35. Is your diet making you depressed?
Over the last 150 years, the western diet has shifted away from locally sourced whole foods towards affordable, mass produced processed foods. Our population is now struggling with obesity, chronic inflammation, disease and our overall mental health is suffering. You are what you eat. Separating your physical health from your mental health is a mistake. On today’s podcast we discuss the impact of our industrial diet on mood. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources:8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood ImbalancesAit Chait, Y., Mottawea, W., Tompkins, T.A. et al. Unraveling the antimicrobial action of antidepressants on gut commensal microbes. How Depression May Be Linked to Gut MicrobesDepressed People Have Low Levels of Two Bacteria in Their Guts: Study70 Years of Nutritional Decline: Today’s Fruits and Vegetables are Lacking in Vitamins and MineralsGut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ - Giulia EndersViome Life Sciences
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Apr 28, 2022 • 48min
34. Benzodiazepines. Everything you don't know but should.
In September 2020, the FDA announced a benzodiazepine boxed warning. Drugs commonly known as: Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin® now include the risks of: abuse, addiction, physical dependence and withdrawal reaction. The warning is only the first step, because many problems have not been addressed. Especially the harmed patients that have been prescribed off-label and without proper informed consent.If you or someone you care about is currently taking benzodiazepines please visit the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition. Their mission is to educate about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines as prescribed On today’s podcast we discuss benzodiazepines. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources:Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
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Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 21min
33. Why the rapid onset of gender dysphoria?
Traditionally, Gender Dysphoria afflicted roughly 0.01% of the population and almost exclusively boys. In the United States, over the past decade the rates have increased significantly with some studies reporting nearly 2% of all high school students identify as transgender. Why this sudden rise? And why is it occurring in friend clusters? On today’s podcast we discuss the rise in gender dysphoria. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources:Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters - Abigail Shrier18:00 - Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls20:20 - Maladaptive coping strategy32:00 - Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria45:10 - Sweden drastically changes protocol, prioritizes psychotherapy45:25 - UK use of puberty blockers45:50 - France: 'Sterilization risk' from gender medicine46:30 - Finland prioritizes psychotherapy over hormones49:20 - Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria55:20 - APA Ethical Guidelines1:01:15 - 68 Terms for Gender Identity1:12:30 Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or Surgical Transition Who Subsequently Detransitioned: A Survey of 100 Detransitioners
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