The Med Free Mental Fitness Podcast
The Med Free Mental Fitness Podcast
Podcast Description
I’m Katinka Blackford Newman— life coach, bestselling author and journalist.
This podcast is a space for real, honest conversations about mental health, medication, and the alternative paths people have taken to heal. I’ll be talking to those who’ve experienced the darker side of psychiatric drugs, as well as experts who can shed light on safer, more empowering solutions
If you’re curious about mental health beyond the prescription pad, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
www.kbnlifecoaching.co.uk
[email protected]
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast centers on mental health topics, alternative healing methods, and personal recovery stories, with episodes exploring experiences of psychiatric medication, holistic strategies for well-being, and discussions on resilience. For example, a recent episode features bestselling author Rachel Kelly, who shares her journey of overcoming depression without medication.
I’m your host, Katinka Blackford Newman— life coach, bestselling author and health journalist contributing to Daily Mail, The Times and The Independent.
This podcast is a space for real, honest conversations about mental health, medication, and the alternative paths people have taken to heal. I’ll be talking to those who’ve experienced the darker side of psychiatric drugs, as well as experts who can shed light on safer, more empowering solutions
If you’re curious about mental health beyond the prescription pad, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
And, as a special bonus, I’m offering a FREE 1 hour coaching call to three people. To apply:
• Leave a review of this podcast.
• Email a screenshot of your review to [email protected] with a paragraph on a topic you would like to be coached on.
Simple as that!
If you’d love to watch the video version of our interviews, be sure to subscribe to the podcast’s YouTube channel here.
https://www.youtube.com/@KatinkaBlackfordNewman/podcasts
If you’re inspired by these conversations and want to have discuss working with me as your life coach, contact me via my website or email below to book a free consultation.
www.kbnlifecoaching.co.uk
[email protected]
The Hidden Harms of Psychiatric Medications: A Conversation with Robert Whitaker
In this episode of the Med Free Mental Fitness podcast, host Katinka Blackford Newman interviews Robert Whitaker, an award-winning journalist and founder of MAD in America. They discuss the long-term harms of psychiatric medications, particularly antidepressants and ADHD stimulants, and challenge the mainstream narrative that these drugs are universally beneficial. Whitaker shares insights from his groundbreaking book, ‘Anatomy of an Epidemic,’ and reveals the disturbing lack of long-term efficacy data for these medications. The episode delves into the consequences of the widespread use of psychiatric drugs, the failures of the current medical model, and the necessity for more supportive, non-pharmaceutical interventions.
00:00 Introduction to Med Free Mental Fitness
00:45 Robert Whitaker’s Journey and Impact
01:52 The Tragic Consequences of Psychiatric Medications
04:01 ADHD and the Long-Term Effects of Stimulants
06:13 Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Psychiatric Drugs
07:55 The False Narrative of Chemical Imbalances
22:46 The Reality of Antidepressant Withdrawal
32:27 Mad in America: A Platform for Change
35:12 A New Narrative for Mental Health
41:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
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