We’ve been told that mental illness is caused by a chemical imbalance. That medication is the fix. But what if that story isn’t the whole truth?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA Medical Officer, to unpack the truth about psychiatric medications: what they do, what they don’t do, and what most people are never told before they start taking them.
Dr. Josef shares his journey from inside the system to founding Taper Clinic, the world’s largest psychiatric drug tapering program, where he helps people safely reduce and come off medications. We talk about what really drives mental health struggles, how meds affect the brain long term, and why self-advocacy and lifestyle changes matter more than most doctors admit.
If you’ve ever questioned your diagnosis, felt trapped in the medication maze, or wondered what healing looks like beyond the prescription pad, this conversation will open your eyes.
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💌 Get in touch with Dr. Josef on Instagram @drjosefwittdoerring | TikTok | YouTube
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