136. I drank the Kool-Aid for a while w/ Florian Birkmayer, MD

This podcast episode explores the limitations and criticisms of psychiatric care, highlighting the growing movement against traditional psychiatric practices and the need for alternative, holistic approaches to mental health. The speakers discuss the flaws of evidence-based medicine, the impact of capitalism on mental health treatment, the effects of colonialism on marginalized communities, and the challenges faced by psychiatrists within the system. They also delve into the concept of the default mode network and its influence on our sense of self, the potential of psychedelic therapy, and the importance of accepting unconscious realms. The conversation shifts towards the therapy industry and the need for a compassionate and inclusive approach to personal healing. Throughout the episode, there is an emphasis on the stigmatization and alienation experienced by individuals, the power of human connection in healing, and the need to shift consciousness to transform reality.