

Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP
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.
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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Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 9min
9. How to raise resilient kids
In episode 7, Roger, Kelly and Sean discussed whether we have grown less resilient as a nation. An effort to build self-confidence during the millennial generation may have contributed to an inability to cope. On today’s podcast, we want to provide solutions. We continue the conversation and provide practical advice on how to improve resilience. Dr. 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
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Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 17min
8. Going through hell to a life worth living: An interview with country music artist Jeremiah James
Being Radically Genuine is difficult, especially when one shares an experience of a traumatic event. It is powerful in your recovery and powerful to listen to. On today’s podcast we welcome country musician Jeremiah James into the studio to share the most difficult period in his life and how he has worked towards creating a life worth living. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSJeremiah James Website - https://www.jeremiahjames.biz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahJamesOnlineYoutube - Jeremiah James Caleb’s SongApple MusicSpotifyAmazon
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Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 11min
7. Are we becoming less resilient?
Human beings have an innate ability to adapt. Throughout history, mankind has endured famines, war, migrations and periods of tremendous uncertainty. As a nation of immigrants, the United States is built upon the notion that human beings are resilient.On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss resilience and question whether the recent shift in society has created a lack of coping skills. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSBackground ReadingMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck The Coddling of the the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure - Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
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Jul 19, 2021 • 51min
6. Britney Spears exposing flaws in the mental health system
Back on June 23, Britney Spears spoke to a Los Angeles judge and requested that her conservatorship be terminated. For over 13 years, she alleged that she has been subjected to numerous psych evaluations, medications and trauma. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean use the “Free Britney” movement to discuss the labeling of mental disorders, restricting individual freedoms during a mental health episode and recovery. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSBackground Reading New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears Diagnostic and Statistical Manual History
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Jul 7, 2021 • 51min
5. Do Antidepressants even work?
When a product is launched in a particular category we expect it to satisfy an unmet consumer need or perform as intended. Shampoo, caffeinated coffee, or running shoes. If the product doesn’t work, it won’t sell. How often are we scrutinizing our use of pharmaceuticals? Instead, we rely upon the recommendations of our healthcare providers. What if those drugs don’t work? And, what if the established guidelines for standard of care are flawed?On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the efficacy of antidepressants and the subjective process used by doctors to apply the label of “depressed” on us all. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSBackground ReadingAttorney Michael Baum: Antidepressants & Teens Relabeling the Medications We Call Antidepressants Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 & PHQ-2)
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Jun 29, 2021 • 36min
4. Social fear conditioning and the COVID response
Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived danger or threat. It has been used throughout history as a tool in psychological warfare, as a mechanism in films for entertainment and as a motivator to train harder in athletics. How one responds to fear encompasses a wide spectrum. Mid-March 2020 is the moment the global pandemic became real in the United States. Rising COVID cases in many states led to astronomical projections and images of overwhelmed hospitals. In the face of uncertainty, tactics such as curfews, stay-at-home orders and mask mandates were pursued to slow the spread. On today's episode, Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the consequences of those actions and how fear influences our behavior. Dr. 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
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Jun 7, 2021 • 38min
3. Did Tony Soprano receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
For many of us, our idea of mental health therapy treatment has been formed by portrayals in film and television shows. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a very specific intervention, but how do you know if you are receiving CBT as intended? In this episode Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the key components of CBT and how somebody would know they have or are receiving CBT. Dr. 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
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Jun 7, 2021 • 34min
2. 10 steps to a life of misery
What things can you do everyday to be happy? Well, one thing you can do is stop trying to be happy all the time. In this episode, Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss actions you may be doing everyday that will prevent you from feeling good. Listen all the way to the end to hear Roger’s most embarrassing moment. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSBackground reading:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6511486/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945717303507?via%3Dihub
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Jun 1, 2021 • 44min
1. Chemical Imbalance - One of the most effective marketing campaigns in human history
Dr. Roger McFillin, Kelly Wetherhold and Sean McFillin discuss a campaign so effective it has led to billions in annual sales and changed the way society views emotional experiences. A message so influential it remains assumed to be true to this day.... even by physicians.Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSReferences: Antidepressant Commercial - Zoloft (2002)https://youtu.be/twhvtzd6gXA“Over the past year, U.S. prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications such as Klonopin and Ativan jumped 10.2% from 8.8 million in March 2019 to 9.7 million in March 2020, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of data from health-research firm IQVIA. And prescriptions for antidepressants like Lexapro and Prozac rose 9.2% from 27.2 million to 29.7 million in the same window.”Anatomy of an Epidemic - Robert Whitakerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036S4EGE/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0NFL Television Commercial - Chemical Imbalance referencehttps://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zqs7/nfl-my-cause-my-cleats-suicide-prevention-featuring-solomon-thomasAdditional Sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1518691/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080303164507.htmhttp://www.brown.uk.com/diagnosis/france.pdfhttps://jonabram.web.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2968/2013/09/Deacon_biomedical_model_2013.pdfhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12115-007-9047-3
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