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.
Latest episodes
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 27min
22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?
Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, but simply an idea, or the threat of an occurrence.Examples such as the Salem Witch Trials, the Dancing Mania, and Nazi Germany often leave us asking the question, “How did this happen?”The phenomenon of Mass Formation Psychosis has been applied as a possible explanation. In September 2021, a professor of clinical psychology at Ghent University in Belgium suggested Mass Formation as a possible explanation for the global response around the Covid pandemic. At the start of January 2022, Dr. Robert Malone shared this topic on the Joe Rogan Podcast, effectively becoming the most memorable part of their 3 hour conversation. Thus the need for more education on this psychological phenomenon. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Mass Formation Psychosis. 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:4:00 - Joe Rogan Podcast #1757 December 31, 20215:07 - Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan10:40 - Psychosis Definition17:15 - Robert Malone Credentials 18:00 - Mattias Desmet 4 Conditions for Mass Formation 25:00 - Tulip Mania25:45 - Dancing Mania29:00 - Nocebo Effect32:00 - Vaccine Definition36:40 - The Sociopath Next Door1:01:20 - The Loneliness Epidemic1:01:30 - UK Minister of Loneliness1:04:50 - Mattias Desmet: How to end the Phenomenon of Mass Formation
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Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 34min
21. Building character in the agony of defeat
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said. But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is team sports or individual, those failures along the way help shape us. With the right coaches and parenting, those moments of struggle and loss can really build character. As a parent, we must avoid the “parent trap” where we live out our goals through our children. Instead we must focus on the process over the outcome. And that can be hard, especially when dealing with adolescents. Scott Desmond has a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Psychology. Scott is currently working as a Performance Coach. On today’s podcast Roger and Kelly welcome Scott Desmond into the studio to discuss the psychology of youth sports. 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:13:00 - Red Hawk Wrestling Club23:20 - Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours49:05 - Youth Sports Financial Investment52:40 - Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset54:49 - Jordan Burroughs Tweet1:02:00 - Todd Marinovitch Sports Illustrated1:12:00 - High School Athletes and college scholarships
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Dec 23, 2021 • 49min
20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. Ahmad
The longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true in sports, music and yes, as a clinician working in mental health. In this part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Ahmad, he touches on common struggles he experienced early in his clinical rotations and how clinical training needs to evolve towards deliberate practice. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. Dr. Ahmad specializes in working with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages, with expertise in the application of CBT for individuals struggling with a variety of mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.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:18:00 Imposter Syndrome27:50 Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours
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Dec 16, 2021 • 58min
19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. Ahmad
Context matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standard of care to issue a "diagnosis". In fact, it may be the first step towards a life of misery. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. Dr. Ahmad specializes in working with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages, with expertise in the application of CBT for individuals struggling with a variety of mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.On today’s podcast Roger, Sean and Dr. Rizwan Ahmad discuss the consequences of standard mental healthcare and the need for more evidence based therapy.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:1:45 U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis
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Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 4min
18. Trigger warning! A discussion on victim mentality
Where does the victimhood mindset come from?What we have learned in previous discussions is that resilience and wisdom play an important role. A difference of opinion may be an opportunity to learn. The person slowing you down in traffic, could possibly be having the worst day of her life. Everything is not an attack. We need to recalibrate. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss victim mentality.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:Psychology Today - Victimhood Culture May Be Ruining Your HealthScientific American - Unraveling the Mindset of Victimhood28:20 Christine Sefein: An Alarming Trend in Psychotherapy 53:00 Correction - Lean on Me Film: Joe Louis Clark from Paterson, NJ
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Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 27min
17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicist
Seeking out help for a mental health episode can be an overwhelming process. Where should I start? Who is the best therapist for me? What should I expect?Choosing a clinician who specializes in the psychological intervention to handle my situation, is vital towards a successful outcome. Unfortunately, effective evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are not top of mind when we perform our google searches. On today’s podcast Roger and Sean welcome Dr. Agnes Lenda into the studio to discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy.If 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.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------Additional Resources:Dialectical Behavior TherapyBorderline Film: Marsha Linehan Interviews
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Nov 18, 2021 • 1h 11min
16. Depression?...It depends.
Multiple periods of sadness will happen in our lifetime. How quickly we overcome this emotion will vary by the individual. It’s difficult for most to recognize when sadness or struggle become severe enough that an intervention may be required. For ourselves or someone we care about. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss depression.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:10:52 Depressive realism24:35 American Psychiatric Association definition of depression
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Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 12min
15. What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls?
Over the last 20 years we have witnessed a rise in life threatening behaviors and mental health issues in adolescents and teens. Especially girls. Isolation, social media, pornography and an entertainment industry that rewards “image” are all major contributors. These exist in our world. And we need solutions to protect our current and future generations.On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean ask the question, what the hell is Society doing to teenage girls. 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.comAdditional Resources:3:20 Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health 4:30 Facebook aware of Instagram’s harmful effect on teenage girls8:00 Emergency Department suspected suicide attempts8:48 Suicide 2nd Cause of death amongst teenagers 9:15 Criteria for eating disorders10:40 Antidepressant use among teenagers in the U.S..17:00 Self Harm 20:30 Sexual Assault Statistics
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Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 25min
14. Are you brainwashed or am I?
Knowing our mind is flawed with cognitive bias and may be easily influenced by others and our experiences, is there an extreme version of influence? This discussion is a natural progression to Episode 13: How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Brainwashing. 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.comAdditional Resources:10:50 - Milgram Experiments17:55 - Brainwashing defined46:30 - The Asch Conformity Experiment50:20 - Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity1:05:20 - Former KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov1:07:30 - The Sociopath Next Door - Martha Stout, PH.D.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
13. How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking
As human beings we are prone to bias in our thinking. Personal experiences, culture and beliefs all shape our view of the world. If we know we have evolved with this imperfection in our thought process, what can we do to manage it? On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Cognitive Biases. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Additional Resources:10:30 - Theories of Decision Making - Cognitive Bias Infographic12:10 - Naive Realism13:30 - MedCram - Medical Lectures Explained17:30 - Origins of the term Gaslighting23:30 - What is informed consent?25:40 - History of vaccines28:30 - Israeli natural immunity34:45 - Harris / Pence VP debate - vaccines48:20 - Danish Mask Study55:30 - Dr. Scott Atlas
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