#473: Are We Medicating Normal? Psychiatric Drugs, Trauma &…

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SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors to learn more. BS FREE MD REWIND Are we treating mental illness—or increasingly medicalizing the normal struggles of being human? In this BS Free MD Rewind, Drs. May and Tim revisit a powerful conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Roger McFillin, host of the Radically Genuine Podcast and founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective. Dr. McFillin challenges conventional approaches to mental health care, from the widespread use of psychiatric medications to the way anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional experiences are diagnosed and treated. He shares how his early work with children in psychiatric hospitals changed his perspective on the system and ultimately led him to question the "chemical imbalance" model and the growing reliance on medication. The conversation also explores trauma, informed consent, psychiatric drug withdrawal, the importance of resilience, and whether our attempts to protect people from discomfort may actually make it harder for them to develop the tools needed to navigate life. May also opens up about her own experience with childhood trauma, eating disorders, faith, forgiveness, and the growth that can emerge from suffering. In This Episode Why Dr. McFillin began questioning conventional psychiatric care The medicalization of normal emotions and life struggles Psychiatric medications, side effects, dependency, and informed consent Why trauma doesn't always require immediate intervention The difference between supporting healing and creating dependence Resilience and the importance of learning to tolerate discomfort How diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, and screen time affect mental health May's personal experience with trauma, forgiveness, faith, and healing Why Dr. McFillin believes clinicians need to rethink the way mental health care is delivered The mission behind the Conscious Clinician Collective About Dr. Roger McFillin Dr. Roger McFillin is a board-certified clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and host of the Radically Genuine Podcast. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health and founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective, a nonprofit focused on informed consent, medical freedom, personal autonomy, and access to ethical healthcare professionals. Connect with Dr. Roger McFillin Website: DrMcFillin.com Podcast: Radically Genuine Podcast Substack: Radically Genuine Instagram: @radicallygenuine X: @DrMcFillin Conscious Clinician Collective: TheCCCollective.org Stay Connected with BS Free MD Follow BS Free MD for more raw, real, and honest conversations about medicine, healthcare, life, and everything in between. Website: BSFreeMD.com Instagram: @BSFreeMD Facebook: @BSFreeMD If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more listeners discover the show. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional regarding your individual medical needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.