Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring: The truth about psychiatric medications no one tells you.
episode 174.
Hey friend.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about taking a psychiatric medication… If you’ve wondered why your doctor never mentioned side effects, withdrawal, or what coming off the meds might look like… Or if you’ve been told that your mental health struggles are simply a “chemical imbalance” — and something about that just didn’t sit right with you… Today’s episode is one you cannot miss.
I’m hanging out with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former pharmaceutical researcher who now dedicates his career to helping people safely taper off psychiatric medications. He’s one of the few voices in medicine willing to speak out — and what he shares may just change the way you think about mental health treatment forever.
In today’s conversation, we’re talking about...
What psychiatrists are actually taught about mental health in medical school
How drug companies influence the mental health narrative
Why medications continue to be prescribed despite their risks
The turning point that led Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring to question everything he once believed about psychiatric drugs and mental illness
What he believes drives anxiety and depression
Why those who speak out against the mainstream mental health narrative are often labeled as “the bad guys”
Why some people credit medications with saving their lives, while others feel deeply harmed by them
The real story behind side effects, drug tolerance, and psychiatric drug injury
The impact psychiatric medications have on fertility
The three essential rules for coming off medication safely
How to know when it might be the right time to begin tapering
What to know before starting a psychiatric medication
How parents can best support their child’s mental health journey
...and so much more!
Whether you’re on meds, off meds, or somewhere in between — you deserve the full story. Listen now on your fave podcast platform.
Want more from Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring…
Check out his website
Hang out with him on Instagram
Watch his YouTube channel
Listen to his podcast Side Effects
I’d love to know what resonates with you as you listen — your thoughts, reactions, or biggest takeaways. Screenshot this episode and tag me @thetarabixby on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going.
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