Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused from psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions 2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.
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Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused from psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions 2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.
How I cured my schizophrenia - Interview with Lauren Kennedy West
Side Effects with Dr. Josef
1 hour 54 seconds
9 months ago
How I cured my schizophrenia - Interview with Lauren Kennedy West
In this conversation, Lauren Kennedy West shares her journey of living with schizoaffective disorder, detailing her experiences with mental health struggles, the impact of her diagnosis, and her relationship with medications. She discusses the importance of vulnerability in sharing her story and the evolution of her YouTube channel, which aims to connect and support others facing similar challenges. Lauren also explores her transition to a ketogenic diet as a non-drug approach to managing her symptoms, reflecting on the profound changes in her life after reducing her medications. In this conversation, Lauren Kennedy West and Dr. Josef explore the complexities of mental health treatment, particularly focusing on the use of antipsychotic medications and the impact on identity. They discuss the societal perceptions of mental illness, the importance of patient empowerment, and the need for a broader understanding of recovery that goes beyond medication. The conversation also critiques the healthcare system's reliance on pharmaceuticals and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on treatment narratives. Throughout, they emphasize the emotional challenges faced by individuals navigating mental illness and the importance of community support in the recovery process.
Side Effects with Dr. Josef
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused from psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions 2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.
