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210. The Mental Health Psyop: How Fear and Pharmaceuticals Create Lifelong Dependence Dec 04, 2025

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Dr. Roger McFillin was interviewed by Renaud Beauchard from Tocsin Media—France's leading independent media platform with 30 million monthly views. In this unflinching conversation, Dr. Roger McFillin exposes what he calls a deliberate psychological operation on the American people: a system designed not to heal but to create lifelong customers, sever your connection to God, and make you dependent on medical authority for problems that were never diseases in the first place. The chemical imbalance theory? Born in pharmaceutical marketing rooms, not laboratories. ADHD? A label that stops investigation into the real causes poisoning our children. This isn't incompetence. It's an attack on human consciousness itself. And the first step to freedom is understanding exactly how they did it to you.

98. A pediatrician’s warning about American pediatrics Nov 27, 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are re-releasing this episode from 2023 where we discuss the growing reluctance to fully trust medical professionals, particularly in the realm of pediatrics. Shocking statistics reveal that 40% of school-age children struggle with chronic health conditions. Compounding the concerns, a more than 13% of teenagers are now relying on psychiatric medications (likely more). Join us as we sit down with Dr. Adrian Gaty, a practicing pediatrician based in Texas and a contributor to prominent platforms like the Federalist and his substack "Unofficial Pediatrics." Together, we explore whether modern pediatric care is influenced by compromised standards or remains rooted in independent medical practice.

Dr. Adrian Gaty Substack: Unofficial Pediatrics

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.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

4:30 - The Big Money Behind ADD, Depression & Anxiety Medication | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 822

15:30 - Big Pharma Almost Completely Controls U.S. Medical Education

23:30 - Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management | Pediatrics

Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part II. Treatment and Ongoing Management | Pediatrics

29:00 - Saint Elizabeth of Hungary | Franciscan Media

34:00 - What if Depression & Anxiety Were A Gift?

35:30 - Female hysteria: The history of a controversial 'condition'

42:00 - Jay Bhattacharya | Substack

45:00 - Stanford president resigns over manipulated research, will retract at least three papers

60:00 - That Hideous Strength - Wikipedia

209. A Combat Veteran Becomes a Prisoner of Psychiatric Torture Nov 20, 2025

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Army veteran Angie Peacock survived Iraq in 2003, only to become a prisoner of psychiatric torture. Between VA and civilian psychiatrists, she was prescribed 18 psychiatric drugs at once, then cold-turkeyed off benzodiazepines—leaving her unable to walk for 2.5 years and suicidal for three straight years.After losing 20 years to psychiatric "treatment," Angie escaped and has since helped over 1,000 people navigate psychiatric drug withdrawal. In this explosive conversation, she exposes how both military and civilian psychiatry systematically poison patients, why asking for help destroyed her military career, and delivers a radical truth: the mental health system isn't broken—it's designed to create lifelong patients.

For anyone trapped in psychiatric dependency or questioning their "treatment resistant" label, this episode proves you're not crazy. They are.

208. When Therapy Fails: Anna Runkle on Escaping Trauma's Grip & the Spiritual Battle for Mental Health Nov 13, 2025

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Anna Runkle, known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, has become one of the most influential voices in trauma recovery without a single day of clinical training. Her YouTube channel reaches over a million people. Her books 'Re-Regulated' and 'Connectability' are bestsellers. Anna shares her raw journey from a neglectful, chaotic childhood in Berkeley to 17 years of therapy that left her suicidal, and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening that transformed her life.
https://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairy

106. We Need Way Less Psychiatrists w/ Psychiatrist Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring Nov 06, 2025

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Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring's journey, spanning from his time at the FDA to his transition into the pharmaceutical industry and eventual establishment of a private practice, is marked by its uniqueness. His commitment to vocalizing his concerns and upholding ethical standards challenges the traditional practices often associated with his field.

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist who specializes in tapering patients off psychiatric medications. Over the last four years he has helped hundreds of patients successfully stop their psychiatric medications. He is a trained expert in psychiatric medicine and in the identification and treatment of adverse drug reactions. Dr. Witt-Doerring has also had the privilege of helping several patients with litigation related to psychiatric drug injuries.

Witt-Doerring Psychiatry

Dr. Josef: Social Media and Professional Links

Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.

*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

2:00 - Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring Open Letter to Psychiatric and Family Medicine Colleagues

23:30 - Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 & PHQ-2)

24:00 - Enduring pain: how a 1996 opioid policy change had long-lasting effects

24:30 - Liability and Patient Suicide - PMC

25:00 - Reframing the Key Questions Regarding Screening for Suicide Risk | Depressive Disorders | JAMA

28:00 - The Treatment for Adolescents With Depression Study (TADS): Long-term Effectiveness and Safety Outcomes

30:30 - Accutane: iPLEDGE

41:00 - PDUFA VII: Fiscal Years 2023 – 2027 | FDA

49:00 - Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials and Its Influence on Apparent Efficacy

51:00 - Dr. Josef YouTube: Antidepressants Nearly Ruined my Marriage

1:02:00 - David Healy: Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction | RxISK

1:08:00 - Antidepressants and Mass Shootings/Murder Suicide: An interview with Dr. David Healy

1:13:00 - Your Consent is Not Required - Rob Wipond

1:46:00 - The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure: Lukianoff, Greg, Haidt, Jonathan

207. Why Are So Many Young Women Sick & Struggling with Infertility? w/ Dr. Kendra Kautz Oct 30, 2025

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Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Dr. Kendra Kautz, a chiropractor and functional nutritionist to discuss the alarming trends in women's health, particularly among younger generations. They explore the rise of chronic diseases, hormonal imbalances, fertility issues and mental health issues- emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift that addresses root causes rather than just symptoms. Dr. Kautz shares her personal journey into holistic health and the role of nutrition, stress management, and other lifestyle changes in achieving optimal health. The conversation also touches on the controversies surrounding conventional medicine, the impact of synthetic hormones, and the significance of understanding the interconnectedness of physical and mental health.

Dr. Kautz is available for services through Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. Read a description of her bio and schedule here.

206. EXPLOSIVE ADHD Debate You Need to Hear with Psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Sultan Oct 23, 2025

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Dr. Ryan Sultan is a Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist, researcher and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is also in private practice with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD. One in six American boys is now diagnosed with ADHD. In France, it's one in 200. American children are diagnosed with ADHD at rates 30 times higher than other Western nations. We consume 80% of the world's ADHD stimulants despite being 4% of the population.There's no blood test, no brain scan, no biological evidence this "disorder" actually exists - just subjective checklists and lines of questioning. In this essential episode, Dr. McFillin challenges the validity and reliability of ADHD diagnosis, and what unfolds is a stunning revelation about how 7 million children ended up on amphetamines.

References:

MTA Study (Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD):

MTA Cooperative Group. (1999). A 14-month randomized clinical trial of treatment strategies for ADHD. Archives of General Psychiatry, 56(12), 1073-1086.
Molina, B. S., et al. (2009). MTA at 8 years: Prospective follow-up of children treated for combined-type ADHD. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 48(5), 484-500.
Key finding: No difference in outcomes between medicated and non-medicated groups at 3-year and 8-year follow-ups

CDC ADHD Statistics:

CDC. (2022). Data and Statistics About ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
7.1 million US children diagnosed with ADHD (11.4% of all children)
15.5% of boys diagnosed vs. 7.5% of girls
1 in 6 boys aged 4-17 diagnosed with ADHD
3.3 million children aged 3-17 currently on ADHD medication

Racial Disparities in Diagnosis of ADHD

DSM-5 Field Trial Reliability:

Regier, D. A., et al. (2013). DSM-5 field trials in the United States and Canada. American Journal of Psychiatry, 170(1), 59-70.
ADHD kappa reliability: 0.61 (research settings) to 0.35 (clinical practice)

Financial Data:

ADHD medication market: $19.8 billion (2024, Market Research Reports)
10-fold increase in stimulant prescriptions: 1990-2024 (DEA production quotas)

Faraone, S.V., Sergeant, J., Gillberg, C., & Biederman, J. (2003). The worldwide prevalence of ADHD: Is it an American condition? World Psychiatry, 2(2), 104-113.

Funded by Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceutical company)
Co-authored by Joseph Biederman (who later had to admit taking $1.6 million from drug companies without disclosure)

What This Article Inadvertently Reveals:

The Diagnosis Shopping Game: The article admits that using DSM-IV criteria produces the "highest prevalence rates" compared to other diagnostic systems. Translation: American psychiatry created diagnostic criteria that captures the most kids. This isn't discovering disease - it's widening the net.
The 20-Fold Difference They Can't Explain: The article acknowledges a "20-fold greater prevalence of childhood hyperactivity in North America compared with England" in 1970s studies. Their explanation? Different diagnostic practices, not different children. So they're admitting the "disease" depends entirely on who's doing the diagnosing.
The Admission Hidden in Plain Sight: The authors state that differences in prevalence "reflect differences in diagnostic practice rather than true differences in behavior." They're literally admitting ADHD prevalence is about diagnostic opinion, not biological reality.
Even establishment researchers like Faraone admit that ADHD prevalence varies 20-fold based on diagnostic criteria used, not actual differences in children's behavior. They acknowledge it's diagnostic practice, not disease prevalence, that creates these massive variations. This 2003 paper proves psychiatry has known for decades that ADHD rates are artificially inflated by American diagnostic criteria.

The Irony: This paper, trying to prove ADHD is universal, actually proves it's a diagnostic construct that changes based on which manual you use. That's not how real diseases work.

205. Can Faith and Prayer Really Heal You? Oct 16, 2025

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What if the mental health crisis isn't just a medical problem—but a spiritual one being treated with the wrong tools? In this paradigm-shifting episode, Beatty Carmichael reveals how he's helped over 1,000 people find freedom from conditions labeled as mental illness, chronic pain, and addiction—often within 24 hours—by addressing what he calls the "spiritual roots" of suffering. After God took away his supernatural healing gift that worked 90% of the time, Carmichael was forced to develop a systematic approach that anyone can learn. Watch as he demonstrates his Prayer of Freedom process live with Dr. McFillin, producing real-time results that challenge everything we think we know about healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or simply curious about the intersection of spirituality and health, this conversation offers a radically different perspective on why traditional approaches may be failing—and what actually works when we address the invisible forces at play.

About Beatty Carmichael:

Beatty Carmichael is a former business executive who comes from seven generations of medical doctors. After 25 years in marketing and helping real estate agents generate listings, his life took an unexpected turn when God gave him a gift of healing that resulted in 90% of people he prayed for experiencing instant relief from conditions ranging from chronic pain to mental illness. When God removed this gift to teach him how to systematize the process, Carmichael developed The Prayer of Freedom—a step-by-step guide that enables anyone to address the spiritual roots of their suffering. He is the founder of Get Radical Faith Ministries, reaching audiences worldwide through live events, podcasts, and video broadcasts. Carmichael regularly teaches at one of America's largest addiction recovery centers, where he's documented an 87% success rate using his methods. His unique approach bridges the gap between ancient spiritual wisdom and practical application, offering hope to those who've found limited relief through conventional treatments.

Beatty Carmichael Website

204. The Nocebo Effect and How Doctors Unknowingly Create Chronic Conditions Oct 09, 2025

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Your doctor just became your worst enemy. When the medical establishment brands chronic dizziness conditions like PPPD, MDDS, and vestibular migraines as "incurable," they're not just wrong, they're actively destroying lives through calculated ignorance. Dr. Yonit Arthur, a board-certified audiologist with a doctorate from Purdue University, drops a bombshell: patients experiencing 24/7 sensory collapse, paralyzing terror, and complete disorientation aren't suffering from permanent damage. They're trapped in a fear loop that doctors reinforce with every "learn to manage it" prescription. After watching the medical system fail hundreds of desperate patients who've seen 20, 30, even 40 specialists, Dr. Arthur launched The Steady Coach a popular YouTube channel with free courses to expose an uncomfortable truth. These "chronic" conditions persist because patients have been programmed to believe they're broken. We discuss the way out.

https://thesteadycoach.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@thesteadycoach

203. ADHD Myths Exposed Oct 02, 2025

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Is ADHD really a brain disorder or a label created to sell drugs? Dr. Roger McFillin speaks with filmmaker Roman Wyden, founder of the ADHD Is Over movement- that includes a book, podcast and upcoming documentary. Roman shares why he rejected the ADHD label for his son and what he uncovered about the system behind it: schools, pharma, and psychiatry pushing parents toward pills. Together they expose how 6 million children in America are prescribed stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, the billion-dollar ADHD industry that profits from it, and why more parents are waking up and saying: ADHD is over.

ADHD is OVER Website

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