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⚠️ Ready to stop your psych meds? Don’t make a move until you’ve heard this.

In this powerful episode of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, Deprescribing Consultants Dr. Teralyn and Jenn reveal the science-backed truth behind what your brain really needs before tapering off psychiatric medications.

💥 Spoiler: It’s not just about cutting pills.
It’s about rebuilding what meds may have depleted — your neurotransmitters, your nutrient stores, your resilience.

You’ll learn:

Why amino acids and protein are essential for brain health

The 4 pillars of tapering prep: Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness

How psychiatric meds deplete nutrients, harm your gut, and impact gray matter

Why HIIT may be hurting more than helping

What to do during the crucial “90-day warm-up” phase

🎧 Whether you’re considering tapering, already in the process, or supporting someone who is — this episode is for you.
⚠️ BUCKLE UP FOR SOME BASIC BULLSH*T YOU’VE BEEN SOLD:
You’ve been told nutrition doesn’t matter during a med taper?
WRONG.
Here’s the real deal 👇
🧠 Your brain’s neurotransmitters?
They’re made from amino acids.
Amino acids come from protein.
No protein = Broken Neurotransmitter Pathways = Brain chaos during your taper.
Read. That. Again.
💥 It’s that simple — and that serious.
Join Deprescribing Consultants Terri and Jenn, hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, as they rip apart myths and break down real brain science in everyday language — so you can finally understand what your body needs to come off meds safely.

Have you been told you'll need antidepressants forever? That narrative might be one of the biggest gaslights in modern mental healthcare. As we reveal in this eye-opening first episode of our two-part series, successfully tapering off psychiatric medications requires something most doctors never mention: preparation.

The journey to medication freedom begins long before you cut your first pill. We call it the "90-day warmup" – a comprehensive approach to strengthening your brain health through four essential pillars: nutrition, sleep, movement, and meditation. This isn't about perfection but progress; getting what we playfully call "a C on the assignment" is enough to make a substantial difference in your tapering experience.

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The truth about psychiatric medications is far more troubling than most people realize. In this eye-opening conversation with medical journalist Bob Whitaker, founder of Mad in America and author of groundbreaking books challenging psychiatric orthodoxy, we uncover the deceptive science behind the "chemical imbalance" theory and how it has harmed countless patients.

Whitaker shares his personal journey from conventional medical reporter to psychiatric whistleblower after discovering research that contradicted everything he'd been told about mental health treatments. Most shocking is his revelation that the chemical imbalance theory—the foundation of modern psychopharmacology—was debunked in psychiatry's own literature decades ago. "They knew it wasn't true starting in the 80s," Whitaker explains, "but then they kept saying it because it was a soundbite that made their drugs look good."

We dive deep into the corrupt research practices behind psychiatric drug trials, where exclusion criteria keep 85% of real-world patients out of studies, and "placebo" groups actually consist of people experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Even more disturbing is evidence showing psychiatric medications often create the very chemical imbalances they claim to correct, potentially explaining why long-term outcomes have worsened over decades of increasing medication use.

The conversation takes a powerful turn when we discuss how patients questioning their medications face dismissal and gaslighting from the medical establishment. As therapists who help people safely deprescribe, we share our perspectives on supporting clients through this journey and the pushback we've received for challenging dominant narratives.

Whether you're a mental health professional, someone taking psychiatric medications, or simply curious about the science behind mental health treatments, this episode will transform your understanding of psychiatry and medication. Join us in this crucial conversation about reclaiming patient agency and demanding better from our mental health systems.

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Talking about trauma doesn't always lead to healing – in fact, it can sometimes make things worse. This groundbreaking episode features EMDR expert Jeremy Fox, who reveals why traditional talk therapy approaches sometimes fall short when treating trauma and introduces a powerful alternative.

Jeremy explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works through a fundamentally different mechanism than conventional therapy. Rather than having clients deeply immerse themselves in traumatic narratives, EMDR creates what Jeremy calls a "dual attention process" – keeping one foot in the traumatic past and one in the present. Through guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR "taxes working memory," making it difficult for the brain to maintain the same intense emotional connection to traumatic memories.

We explore the fascinating science behind this approach, including Jeremy's published research on the Zeigarnik Effect – the psychological principle that explains why interrupted or incomplete experiences (like traumatic memories) remain more vivid in our minds than completed ones. Jeremy illuminates how EMDR leverages this effect to help the brain finally process what's been "stuck."

Perhaps most surprising is Jeremy's revelation that clients don't necessarily need to verbally share all the details of their trauma for EMDR to be effective. This makes the therapy particularly valuable for those who find it impossible to talk about their experiences or who have tried talk therapy without success.

The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about EMDR, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and how medication might impact trauma processing. Whether you're a therapy professional or someone seeking healing from past wounds, this episode offers valuable insights into how our brains process trauma and the innovative approaches that can lead to transformation.

Ready to explore new pathways to healing? Listen now and discover why sometimes the most effective therapy isn't about talking more – it's about processing differently.

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Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at thegaslittruthpodcast@gmail.com

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