557. Fighting Pfizer: The Dangers of Antidepressant Drugs & Healing Suicide Grief w/ Kim Witczak

There are few more pressing topics to the health of our society today than exposing the dangers of antidepressant drugs. That’s why I am honored to have Kim Witczak joining me in this episode, a global drug safety advocate, speaker, and advertising executive who became an "accidental advocate" after the tragic death of her husband, Woody, in 2003. Woody’s passing was due to an undisclosed side effect of antidepressants, and this devastating event set Kim on a path that would forever change the way she, and so many others, view the healthcare system.

In this episode, Kim shares her journey from profound grief to powerful advocacy. We’ll explore how she channeled her pain into action, becoming a key player in getting FDA Blackbox suicide warnings added to antidepressants. We’ll also delve into the many tools and practices she leaned on to navigate her healing journey, including the role of faith and the signs that guided her along the way. Kim’s story is a testament to the incredible growth that can emerge from even the darkest of times.

We’ll also take a hard look at the broader issues surrounding psychiatric medications—how they’re prescribed, the hidden dangers, and the flaws in the systems meant to protect us. Kim’s work with the FDA and her legal battles against Big Pharma have uncovered some harsh truths that we all need to be aware of. This conversation is not just about highlighting the problems, but also about seeking solutions, whether through advocacy, legal action, or even exploring alternative treatments like plant medicine. So, get ready for an eye-opening discussion that could change the way you think about mental health and medication.

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Opening
(00:00:00) Woody Matters: Kim’s Journey from Tragedy to Advocacy
(00:16:18) Kim’s Healing Toolkit: Faith, Advocacy & Finding Purpose in Pain
(00:43:16) Exposing Risks of Psychiatric Medications & Kim’s Legal Fight Against Big Pharma
(01:03:13) The Truth About FDA Approval & Tragic Irony Of The Addiction & Recovery Model
(01:16:22) Highlighting the System's Failures in Mental Health, Medication Harms & COVID-19
(01:45:04) Plant Medicine: A Solution For The Worldwide Mental Health Crisis?

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