Best ABIHM Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4 of The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Stop Whipping Yourself to Get Tasks Done 10:56

28d ago10:56

10:56

Today's recording walks you through the Empower Energy Technique (EET) to help you address the habit of bossing yourself around to get tasks done. It was an EET template used during one of my sessions with a patient that I think many people would benefit from healing within themselves. Many struggle with attention, focus, and organization long befo…

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The Soul-Sucking, Energy-Draining Life of a Physician: How to Live a Life of Service Without Losing Yourself. Interview with Tomi Mitchell, MD 49:27

1M ago49:27

49:27

Hello and welcome to the Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast! Our podcast today is about Tomi Mitchell, MD's upcoming book: The Soul-Sucking, Energy-Draining Life of a Physician: How to Live a Life of Service Without Losing Yourself. We discuss aspects of work that cause burnout among so many physicians and other professionals in stressful careers. Over …

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Periodicity: A Universal Energetic Aspect of Health 12:51

1M ago12:51

12:51

Today's podcast provides a meditation directed toward healing problems with dysfunctional biorhythms and periodicity. What is periodicity? It means the quality, state, or fact of being regularly recurrent or having periods. It is an innate aspect of energy which carries a rhythmic quality that we detect in all vibrations. We can find periodicity an…

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Episode 1: Introduction to The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Negative Self-Judgment and Back Pain 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Introduction to The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Negative Self-Judgment and Back Pain I am excited to start The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series which share the EETs that I've done over the years with my patients that have been particularly useful for my patients and can be universally helpful for others.…

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Episode 2 of The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

Episode 2 of The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents I am excited to start The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series which share the EETs that I've done over the years with my patients that have been particularly useful for my patients and can be universally helpful for others. To start t…

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Episode 3 of The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Dependency on Psychiatric Medications 15:37

2M ago15:37

15:37

Episode 3 of The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series: Healing from Dependency on Psychiatric Medications I am excited to start The Empower Energy Technique (EET) Healing Series which share the EETs that I've done over the years with my patients that have been particularly useful for my patients and can be universally helpful for others. T…

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Not Just Why, But How: Practical Advice on Creating an Ideal Diet - Conversation with Dr. Cori Stern 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

For too long mental illness has been confined to brain health and neurotransmitter management. Today's conversation shifts the focus on the important impact of nutrition on mental health. Dr. Cori Stern shares her personal healing journey. In addition, I ask Dr. Stern some tough questions about how to handle all the many challenges that interfere w…

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What is Trauma Resolution Therapy? Interview with Michael Gurevich, MD 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Michael Gurevich, MD, a holistic psychiatrist with decades of holistic experience practicing in Glen Cove, New York, shares his unique and valuable expertise on Trauma Resolution Therapy, an effective method for helping people resolve traumas rapidly and effectively. Learn what caused Dr. Gurevich to turn to alternative techniques to help his psych…

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Strengthen Detoxification Through Energy Medicine for Glutathione and Metallothionein 25:26

3M ago25:26

25:26

Through my energy medicine training, I have learned to use energy testing techniques to assess patients' function. From my testing results, I have come to believe that many of my patients have difficulty with detoxification beyond the typical issues with methylation due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). They also struggle with inadequate m…

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Enhancing the Endocannabinoid System from the Thought Up 16:42

3M ago16:42

16:42

Building well-being from the thought up may be a novel idea, but as a holistic clinician, I've found the approach very versatile and helpful--not just in terms of psychotherapeutic benefits but as a way to support the physical healing process. This podcast provides a tool to help those whose endocannabinoid system (ECS) had been undermined by repea…

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Energy Healing Technique on Cigarette/Substance Addiction 14:42

4M ago14:42

14:42

Energy medicine can be applied to a wide variety of problems. However, instead of using a pill or machine, energy medicine uses focus, thoughts, intentions, words, and imagery to resolve difficult problems. Its healing potential is supported by true beliefs, receptivity, and gratitude. In this podcast, I share a short recording of an energy-healing…

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Advice for Families of Adult Children with Recurrent Mental Illness 42:01

4M ago42:01

42:01

Being a parent is often a challenge. However, being a parent to someone with recurrent mental illness is like being Ethan Hunt in a Mission Impossible movie. How do parents meet the needs of a beloved family member for safety, nurturing, and growth over their lifetime? Mary, a highly accomplished and loving mother, shares her accumulated wisdom fro…

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Zoloft and I: Conversation on Medication, Withdrawal, and Life 1:30:08

4M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

Interview with Author Russell Kramer on his podcast, Visitors at the Temple. Russell Kramer, the new author of Hocus Focus: Coming of Age With ADD and Its Medicines, interviews me on his podcast, Visitors at the Temple, about my experiences with using Zoloft and withdrawal from it. I had the honor of writing the forward for his insightful and coura…

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How Well is Empower Energy Technique (EET) Working for Other Clinicians? 56:52

8M ago56:52

56:52

Since my presentation of Empower Energy Technique (EET) on June 4, 2023 during the ACEP conference, I've been curious about how well EET has been working out for them. I've heard from several skilled energy medicine practitioners who began applying EET in their practices. One of them who emailed me about his use of EET is Mark Bottinick, LCSW, who …

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Healing the Endocrine System Holistically 57:47

9M ago57:47

57:47

Why it’s important: The endocrine system and the nervous system are two of the most important messenger systems in our bodies. They have tremendous influence over our emotions, energy levels, and cognition. Supporting and healing these systems may be difficult without a good understanding of energy medicine. Dr. Mary Sanders, a chiropractor and med…

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Eight Common Reasons for Adverse Reactions to Supplements 15:32

10M ago15:32

15:32

If supplements are good for you and provide natural support for your healing process, why do they sometimes create adverse side effects? Dr. Alice Lee explores eight common reasons for this mysterious and difficult-to-understand phenomenon. Sometimes, negative side effects may have nothing to do with the supplements but more to do with the person's…

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Being Kiki: Healing from Social Stressors or Mental Illness? 30:12

11M ago30:12

30:12

Sometimes psychiatrists reach for psychiatric medications to treat people who are socially different and struggling with their place in the world. When in kindergarten, Kiki tested at the college level. However, she was pressured to socialize and not skip any grades. She also struggled with Autism spectrum disorder and identified as being queer. Gr…

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Raising Russell: Resolving ADD/ADHD 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

Why It’s Important: ADD/ADHD is a common diagnosis that routinely leads to the use of stimulants to reduce symptoms. How well does this treatment work? Dr. Lee talks with Russell who used a holistic approach to resolve his symptoms. He shares his perspective and experiences as a child who took stimulants for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) an…

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What is a Good Supplement and How Can You Tell? 27:32

1y ago27:32

27:32

Why this is important: There are thousands of supplements available, each touting its effectiveness through influential ads. Which ones are really good brands? Which companies are reliable and appropriate for you? Is there an easy technique for judging them when you are in a grocery store? Dr. Lee discusses basic principles to guide the process of …

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Beyond Stimulants: A Practical and Holistic Approach to ADD/ADHD 28:21

1y ago28:21

28:21

Why this is important: Isn't it about time to have an understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) beyond prescribing stimulants? The current psychiatric treatment for ADD is to go from a diagnosis to prescribing medication, often starting in elementary school. These stimulants work on the same neurotransmitters as cocaine and cause long-term …

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What are the Top Three Mindsets in Holistic Psychiatry? 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

Why this is important: Holistic psychiatrists think differently. Most holistic and integrative psychiatrists evolved from traditional training programs that taught clinicians how to approach mental illness medically. In order to become holistic practitioners, three key shifts in mindset must occur. These changes may take years to fully evolve in or…

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How to Heal From Food Sensitivities Holistically 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

People underestimate the amount of damage that prolonged, severe food sensitivities can cause biologically and mentally. Certainly, Dr. Lee has learned the hard way the importance of healing her patients from food sensitivities! From motor tics and distractibility to mood disorders and psychosis, the inflammation and oxidative stress caused by food…

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How A Holistic Psychiatrist Interprets Psychiatric History Differently 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

39:37

In holistic psychiatry, treatment for mental illness often leads to the resolution of symptoms, gradual tapering of medications, and eventual freedom from treatment. Integrating three fields of medicine: psychiatry, functional medicine, and energy medicine, a holistic psychiatrist begins by listening differently to patients' histories. The goal of …

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Why am I a Holistic Psychiatrist? 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

This is my personal story of how I learned about holistic psychiatry and its ability to create optimum healing for mental health. Jack Rome and I discuss the powerful, paradigm-altering experiences that transformed my perspectives and motivated me to become a holistic psychiatrist despite ten years of medical training! We also discuss the many rewa…

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Transforming Jack: One Update at a Time 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

50:54

I was totally surprised and delighted by a recent conversation I had with Jack Rome and wanted to share his comments with you on this podcast. As a music producer, rap musician, editor, and IT specialist, Jack wears many interesting hats. Our conversation centered around how much he had changed since he started working with me in 2018. I had no ide…

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Empowering Emily: Holistic Healing from Almost Everything 1:13:25

1+ y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Can someone heal from over 20 years of mental illness and successfully come off five psychiatric medications? Emily did! One year ago, Emily began working with Alice W. Lee, MD to help her in the middle of a poorly managed antipsychotic withdrawal. For much of Emily's life, she experienced problems with debilitating depression, anxiety, fatigue, br…

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Teaching and Walking the Holistic Path 38:09

2y ago38:09

38:09

"Easier said than done," is a common saying that we can all relate to. When it comes to walking the holistic path for a holistic psychiatrist, the treatment/healing process is intimately connected to the developmental stage of the psychiatrist. Today's recording discusses how the evolution and healing of self for a holistic psychiatrist informs and…

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Is Mental Illness Really Mental? Interview with Helena Amos M.Ac., L.Ac. 41:10

2y ago41:10

41:10

Is mental illness really mental? Helena Amos, voted one of Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s best alternative healthcare providers by the Washingtonian magazine, discusses her holistic views on treating patients with mental health problems. We discuss her use of a biomeridian scanner and underlying causes for psychiatric symptoms which can resol…

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What If and Why Not? 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

Jack Rome and I have a lively discussion about various possible life scenarios and the responses I would have to them. In particular, we talk about what if I had to practice as a conventional psychiatrist rather than a holistic psychiatrist. Given what I know now, would I do it? Life presents us with all sorts of choices that make us stop and think…

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Using Acupuncture for Healing Mental Illness with Heather Wisely 1:07:03

2y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Why it’s important: I’ve often referred patients to acupuncturists to support their healing process because I believe it compliments the functional and energy healing work I do at my holistic psychiatry practice. But, I think it’s important for all of us to hear from an acupuncturist about why acupuncture can be such an important aspect of healing …

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How Does Intention Work? 39:12

2y ago39:12

39:12

Why It's Important: Jack Rome and I are back in this podcast to provide a spontaneous, free-flowing discussion on how intentions can be used to help support our lives in every way. We explore the differences between making intentional choices and the kind of intentional work that helps us manifest our dreams or get unstuck in difficult situations. …

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Shacara's Successful Healing from Hypertension and Premenstrual Symptoms 55:22

2y ago55:22

55:22

Why It's Important: If a patient fails to improve on traditional medications for hypertension or premenstrual symptoms, an integrative and holistic approach may provide a surprisingly effective alternative for resolving these issues. Shacara took Amlodipine for her hypertension, but she wanted me to apply a holistic approach to heal her "whole pers…

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Applying Energy Medicine on Immune Hypersensitivity and an Overactive Sympathetic Nervous System 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

Based on my energy testing methods, many of my patients suffer from hypersensitivity to their own neurotransmitter systems and other substances that increase inflammation and oxidative stress. These problems interfere with their ability to reach a state of well-being and are hard to eliminate using functional/nutritional interventions. In addition,…

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The Secret Cause Behind Tough Withdrawals 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

Today's podcast explores a hidden cause behind many failed medication withdrawals. Usually, we will see signs of this secret underlying cause in patients who react badly to taking medications yet find it hard to lower them without experiencing intense "withdrawal" symptoms. When patients stop taking their medications, they may feel good for a few d…

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Withdrawing from Lamictal and Olanzapine After Recovering from a Brain Tumor 46:21

2y ago46:21

46:21

Is it possible to safely come off psychiatric medications associated with the consequences of a brain tumor? 29 y.o. Tina and her mom, Janine, share their experiences as Tina heals from a cerebellar tumor at 17 y.o. and then a mental health crisis ten years later. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder and medicated with Lamictal and Olanzapine, Tina felt…

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The Impact of Betrayal and the Importance of Post Betrayal Transformation with Dr. Debi Silber 50:19

2y ago50:19

50:19

How does betrayal affect our health, work, and relationships? Dr. Debi Silber is a pioneer in the field of betrayal and how it affects people’s lives. She helps us clarify why betrayal hurts, what are its impacts, and what it can create. Through her Ph.D. study, she shares three discoveries about betrayal that clarifies its nature and consequences.…

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Let’s Talk About Burnout in the Workplace with Rachel Druckenmiller 1:05:17

2+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

High achieving people in the workplace often put 110% of themselves into their work, pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion and hiding their stress behind a cheery facade. In the article, We Don’t Talk about Burnout, No, No, No! Rachel Druckenmiller, who was the Director of Wellbeing at her company and was named # 1 Health Promotion Professi…

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My Favorite Supplements for Bipolar Disorder and Lamictal/Lamotrigine Withdrawal 28:51

2+ y ago28:51

28:51

What does a holistic psychiatrist use to help resolve bipolar disorder and Lamictal/Lamotrigine withdrawal? Dr. Lee explains the core issue in bipolar illness from a holistic psychiatric perspective and goes over her favorite supplements for treating bipolar disorder and Lamictal/Lamotrigine withdrawal. Listen as she goes over each supplement and p…

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Critical Insights I Learned from Medication Withdrawal Challenges 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

In this discussion, Dr. Lee shares stories of challenges she initially faced as a holistic psychiatrist. By observing empirical outcomes, facing difficulties, and finding solutions, she came to understand critical information that helped her patients withdraw from their psychiatric medications with greater safety and ease. Since traditional psychia…

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Caroline: Reclaiming Her Energy 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

48:39

Caroline began her healing journey feeling drained of energy. She had tried many different medications in the past as well as supplements, but they never resolved her symptoms. By the time we began working together, Caroline was desperate to find a way to clear her chronic fatigue, brain fog, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, hair loss, weight los…

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The Art, Science, and Practice of Creative Freedom 31:32

2+ y ago31:32

31:32

What is more important and essential to life than even happiness? Creative Freedom. In this podcast, Dr. Lee reflects on how to develop creative freedom at all levels of being: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. What types of issues may block our way to freedom? How do we protect and create ways to enhance our ability to …

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The Heroes' Journey PT3 - The Return 18:50

2+ y ago18:50

18:50

For the first anniversary of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast, I want to honor the outstanding people I've encountered in my holistic psychiatric practice. These individuals (patients and a mother of a patient) have shown true grit and courage when facing the challenges of mental illness. I admire them and have grown from knowing them. In The Hero…

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The Heroes' Journey PT2 - The Initiation 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

38:00

For the first anniversary of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast, I want to honor the outstanding people I've encountered in my holistic psychiatric practice. These individuals (patients and a mother of a patient) have shown true grit and courage when facing the challenges of mental illness. I admire them and have grown from knowing them. In The Hero…

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The Heroes' Journey PT1 - The Departure into the Unknown 1:14:58

2+ y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

For the first anniversary of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast, I want to honor the outstanding people I've encountered in my holistic psychiatric practice. These individuals (patients and a mother of a patient) have shown true grit and courage when facing the challenges of mental illness. I admire them and have grown from knowing them. In The Hero…

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Alex: Blazing Passion and Living Fully! 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

39:57

For her initial intake form, Alex wrote that her goal was "to be balanced mentally, physically, spiritually so that I can pursue my music with a blazing passion and give it all I've got!" Alex is a vivacious, creative professional musician who struggled with ADD and bulimia in college. Although she wasn’t on any medications when we began working to…

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How Can Families Make a Difference in a Patient's Healing Journey? 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

43:48

Dr. Lee and Jack Rome discuss how families and home environments impact the healing process for a patient. What are the best ways to support a loved one who is going on a healing journey? Can families benefit from the healing journey as well? Dr. Lee shares stories and experiences that illustrate the importance of the environment and family—either …

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Why Do I Feel So Bad? Understanding Psychiatric Medication Withdrawal in Less than 10 Minutes 9:57

2+ y ago9:57

9:57

Most people don’t really understand psychiatric medication withdrawal, so it’s easy to assume that all one has to do is lower the medication slowly and the body will do the rest. That is why so many people fail to successfully get off their medications, just as people may fail in trying to quit smoking. Here’s a brief explanation of the nature of m…

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Out of the Abyss and On to Amazing 49:13

2+ y ago49:13

49:13

Jack M. experienced a shocking trauma that almost paralyzed his ability to move forward in life for years. (Some of the events involve graphic descriptions of suffering and violence that may be difficult for some to handle). Despite regular therapy, he was stuck in almost every aspect of his life. Jack shares his healing journey using functional an…

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You’ve Made Medication Withdrawal Mistakes: Now What!? 56:09

2+ y ago56:09

56:09

In my holistic update article from December 14, 2021, “Top Five Mistakes During Medication Withdrawal,” I described five common mistakes that lead to poor withdrawal outcomes. For those who've already "been there and done that,” the next, and most important question is, “now what!?” This podcast presents five practical suggestions to help people re…

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Jane’s Journey: Getting off Lamotrigine/Lamictal after 36 Years 35:09

2+ y ago35:09

35:09

Although Jane never believed she had bipolar disorder, she was prescribed Lamotrigine/Lamictal for bipolar disorder in 1982. In 2018, after taking Lamictal for over 36 years, she wanted to get off of it safely. Is it possible to come off a medication after taking it for over three decades? What needed to happen in order for her to have a safe withd…

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