Radically Genuine Podcast
In therapy, Radically Genuine is reached when one is being truly authentic, communicating freely and openly as equals. The Radically Genuine podcast strives to do just that. We will question areas of mental health, culture, societal norms and what is truly needed to improve the lives of others. Dr. Roger McFillin is a clinical psychologist and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2022-04-28 15:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
2022-04-28 15:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters - Abigail Shrier
18:00 - Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls
20:20 - Maladaptive coping strategy
45:10 - Sweden drastically changes protocol, prioritizes psychotherapy
45:25 - UK use of puberty blockers
45:50 - France: 'Sterilization risk' from gender medicine
46:30 - Finland prioritizes psychotherapy over hormones
49:20 - Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria
55:20 - APA Ethical Guidelines
1:01:15 - 68 Terms for Gender Identity
2022-04-21 15:00:00
32. The art of not panicking
How do you react in a crisis moment? Hopefully the answer changes over the course of your life, because every experience is an opportunity for growth. We have to learn how to respond in a healthy way and not let our emotions drive our actions.
On today’s podcast we discuss the art of not panicking.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
1:00 - SNL Digital Short: I’m on a boat
45:00 - Interoceptive Exposure
1:00:30 - Jordan Peterson: The first 4 years of your child’s life
2022-04-14 15:00:00
31. Grief. You have 180 days to get over it.
Grief is a normal human response to loss. However, Prolonged Grief Disorder was recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This attempts to establish an “acceptable” duration to mourn the loss of a loved one. The consequences of this could be profound. We need to openly share and normalize our experiences with grief.
On today’s podcast we discuss prolonged grief disorder.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder
9:25 - Prolonged Grief Disorder-13 (PG-13)
37:00 - Growing around grief
44:00 - Naltrexone clinical trial
2022-04-07 15:00:00
30. Do we create our own heaven and hell?
If today was the last day of your life, how would you live? By defining your values and purpose in this world, those virtues will provide the guardrails on your path every day. The wisdom of the stoics has been passed down through centuries. However, we ignore that wisdom and let the noise of today distract us from what is truly important.
On today’s podcast we look to the stoics for the ideas and lessons to create a life worth living.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
2022-03-24 15:00:00
29. Predicting the future
The world is moving fast. The global pandemic forced many industries to accelerate their digital transformation forward in order to survive. And the mental health system is no different. The need for mental health services forced clients to become comfortable with telehealth services, direct-to-consumer apps or simply into an already overwhelmed and often dubious system. A system that soon probably won’t look like the system that exists today.
On today’s podcast we look forward to the year 2030 to predict the future of the mental health system.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address Our National Mental Health Crisis
2022-03-17 15:00:00
28. Kelly’s Edge Thoughts Vol. 1
Back in Episode 12, Roger, Kelly and Sean shared daily habits they incorporate into their day to improve their overall well-being. Kelly shared his journaling routine where he writes ideas or thoughts inspired by his exposure to other readings. He calls this journal his “Edge Thoughts”. We’ve challenged him to share a few as prompts to an open, free-flowing conversation.
On today’s podcast Kelly opens his notebook to share his edge thoughts.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
2:00 - Episode 12: Life changing habits
8:45 - Monkey Experiment
14:00 - Class Dismissed | Homeschool Documentary
1:07:00 - The Bridge | Documentary
2022-03-10 16:00:00
27. Should I fire my therapist?
Can therapy be harmful? The belief that “just talking” leads to change is a common misconception. For many, it’s their behaviors in life that contribute to a pattern of negativity. Ineffective therapy creates emotional dependence with no purpose, no direction or scientific backing. Good therapy prepares you for the end of therapy.
On today’s podcast we discuss when therapy can be harmful.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
3:00 - Need for Mental Health Services
3:15 - Zippia: Mental Health Professional Statistics
3:30 - PsychCentral: US Statistics
2022-03-03 16:00:00
26. Is mental illness contagious?
There is a disturbing trend amongst teens in the U.S. seeking to identify as “mentally ill” and achieve a diagnosis as a means of establishing a group identity.
Human behaviors and emotions are contagious. We learn behaviors through the modeling of others to be accepted into the group. This has always existed.
What is contributing to this dramatic increase?
On today’s podcast we discuss the contagion effect on mental illness.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) on Instagram
18:30 - ABC News: Connection between TikTok and teens struggling with mental health
21:00 - Damon Centola How Behavior Spreads: the Science of Complex Contagions
2022-02-23 13:05:00
25. The Sociopath Next Door
Pop culture and film have characterized sociopaths, or psychopaths, as manipulative murderers and criminals. Individuals like that surely exist, but portrayals are based upon those in the news or incarcerated criminals. But who are the people that lie and manipulate to gain power without physically harming?
Harvard psychologist Martha Stout, Ph.D. published the book The Sociopath Next Door in 2006. She reveals 4% of the population meets the criteria for sociopaths. They possess no conscience, feel no guilt, or remorse.
On today’s podcast we discuss sociopathy.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
2:15 - Martha Stout, Ph.D. The Sociopath Next Door
7:30 - Antisocial Personality Disorder
16:00 - Sincerely, X: Lessons From a Sociopath
37:00 - Hare Psychopathy Checklist
2022-02-17 16:00:00
24. February: You asked. We answer.
Our goal as a podcast is to take a critical approach, to educate each other and hopefully motivate you to investigate for yourself and be more informed.
We also want our community of listeners to engage with us through our social channels, providing feedback and to ask questions. After 23 episodes, many of you have already asked some great questions, so this month we answer questions on Antidepressants, common psychiatric diagnosis and resilience.
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Listener Questions:
4:45 - Efficacy of Antidepressants: why are they prescribed and why do some say they help?
15:30 - Most common diagnosis for Psychiatrists and Psychologists
24:00 - Tactics to have productive discussions with irrational people regarding Covid
37:00 - Living life as a survivor of a traumatic event with constant media promotion of mental health, psych drugs and anti-stigma campaigns
51:30 - Recovering from depression brought upon by events outside one's control
57:45 - Do we consider our podcast Right Wing?
1:09:00 - What are your solutions to fix the mental health system?
2022-02-03 16:00:00
23. Mass producing obedience in public schools
During the early 1900’s, the United States went through a period of rapid expansion establishing a free public school system. Educators believed that higher levels of education would improve citizenship and produce the managerial and professional leadership needed for modernization.
The structure of education migrated towards a top-down hierarchy, with age based classrooms and a curriculum designed to meet societal needs. Critics describe this structure as a “factory model school” designed to teach obedience in preparation for a life spent working in factories.
Here we are in the year 2022. The United States is primarily a service based economy with many avenues for entrepreneurial exploration. And how has the public school system adapted? By pursuing a policy of “No Child Left Behind” that established standardized exams in math and language to determine federal funding. The unintended consequence of this approach is a curriculum designed to simply take the test.
Does the environment of the public school system limit individual thought, new ideas and innovation?
On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss the Public School System.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
8:30 - Rising cost of college tuition
20:00 - Factory Model School
2022-01-27 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
4:00 - Joe Rogan Podcast #1757 December 31, 2021
5:07 - Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan
10:40 - Psychosis Definition
17:15 - Robert Malone Credentials
18:00 - Mattias Desmet 4 Conditions for Mass Formation
25:00 - Tulip Mania
25:45 - Dancing Mania
29:00 - Nocebo Effect
32:00 - Vaccine Definition
36:40 - The Sociopath Next Door
1:01:20 - The Loneliness Epidemic
1:01:30 - UK Minister of Loneliness
1:04:50 - Mattias Desmet: How to end the Phenomenon of Mass Formation
2022-01-22 00:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
13:00 - Red Hawk Wrestling Club
23:20 - Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours
49:05 - Youth Sports Financial Investment
52:40 - Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
54:49 - Jordan Burroughs Tweet
1:02:00 - Todd Marinovitch Sports Illustrated
2022-01-12 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
18:00 Imposter Syndrome
2021-12-23 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
1:45 U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis
2021-12-16 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
Psychology Today - Victimhood Culture May Be Ruining Your Health
Scientific American - Unraveling the Mindset of Victimhood
28:20 Christine Sefein: An Alarming Trend in Psychotherapy
53:00 Correction - Lean on Me Film: Joe Louis Clark from Paterson, NJ
2021-12-09 16:00:00
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
Borderline Film: Marsha Linehan Interviews
2021-12-02 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
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.
Additional Resources:
10:52 Depressive realism
24:35 American Psychiatric Association definition of depression
2021-11-18 16:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
Additional 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 girls
8:00 Emergency Department suspected suicide attempts
8:48 Suicide 2nd Cause of death amongst teenagers
9:15 Criteria for eating disorders
10:40 Antidepressant use among teenagers in the U.S..
17:00 Self Harm
2021-11-04 15:00:00
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=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com
Additional Resources:
10:50 - Milgram Experiments
17:55 - Brainwashing defined
46:30 - The Asch Conformity Experiment
50:20 - Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity
1:05:20 - Former KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov
2021-10-21 15:00:00
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=20
Additional Resources:
10:30 - Theories of Decision Making - Cognitive Bias Infographic
12:10 - Naive Realism
13:30 - MedCram - Medical Lectures Explained
17:30 - Origins of the term Gaslighting
23:30 - What is informed consent?
25:40 - History of vaccines
28:30 - Israeli natural immunity
34:45 - Harris / Pence VP debate - vaccines
48:20 - Danish Mask Study
55:30 - Dr. Scott Atlas
2021-10-04 15:00:00
12. Life changing habits
Sun exposure, being active early in the day are all positive steps towards improving your wellbeing. But what other simple changes can we incorporate into our day? On today's podcast, Roger, Kelly and Sean share some of the habits they have incorporated into their day to improve health and productivity.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading:
Roger's List
- 32 ounces of water with electrolytes first thing in the morning
- Forward ambulation and optic flow - 15-20 minute walk outside in natural light
- Exercise in a fasted state
- 15 minutes of meditation
- Delay coffee/caffeine intake until 90-minutes after waking
Kelly's List
- 30 minute exercise in the morning / 10 days of 10 reps with kids
- Exercise for post-knee surgery benefit
- "Edge thoughts" research and journaling
Sean's List
- Coffee routine as morning meditation
- Understanding own energy curve for personal productivity
- Don't wear sunglasses in the morning
- Cook dinner when need to feel a sense of accomplishment
- Strike a power pose before presentations
Additional Resources
3:25 Dr. Andrew Huberman Podcast - https://hubermanlab.com/
35:45 - Gate Control Theory of Pain
54:45 - Mouth breathing vs. Nasal breathing and testosterone
58:00 - Mirror neurons
2021-09-21 15:00:00
11. How to manage anxiety and worry
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some practical strategies to manage anxiety and worry. Spoiler alert! Stress and anxiety are normal emotions designed to protect you. Accept them and let them rise and fall on their own.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading:
2021-09-09 23:12:21
10. How to improve your sleep
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some simple techniques to help you through a period of impared sleep.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading:
Stanford Healthcare Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Sleepeducation.org Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Sleepfoundation.org Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Verywellhealth.com What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia?
National Institute of General Medical Sciences Circadian Rhythms
Sleepfoundation.org How to Pick the Best Sleep App for You
Verywellmind.com Best Sleep Apps of 2021
tomsguide.com Best sleep apps in 2021
2021-09-03 04:39:13
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
2021-08-25 02:41:57
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Jeremiah James
Website - https://www.jeremiahjames.biz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahJamesOnline
Youtube - Jeremiah James
Caleb’s Song
2021-08-10 23:50:09
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.
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Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck
2021-07-27 19:01:22
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading
New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual History
2021-07-20 01:27:18
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background Reading
Attorney Michael Baum: Antidepressants & Teens
Relabeling the Medications We Call Antidepressants
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 & PHQ-2)
2021-07-08 00:14:36
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
2021-06-29 22:24:52
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
2021-06-08 01:51:07
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Background reading:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6511486/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945717303507?via%3Dihub
2021-06-08 01:43:05
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.
Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
References:
Antidepressant Commercial - Zoloft (2002)
“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 Whitaker
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036S4EGE/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
NFL Television Commercial - Chemical Imbalance reference
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zqs7/nfl-my-cause-my-cleats-suicide-prevention-featuring-solomon-thomas
Additional Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1518691/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080303164507.htm
http://www.brown.uk.com/diagnosis/france.pdf
https://jonabram.web.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2968/2013/09/Deacon_biomedical_model_2013.pdf
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12115-007-9047-3
2021-06-02 00:09:58
