Podcasts about Moncrieff

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

On July 21st 2025, the FDA convened a hearing on maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy and the impact this use has on fetal development. Around 400,000 children in the United States are born each year whose mothers took antidepressants while pregnant, and so it's easy to see the societal importance of this topic. What are the risks to the fetus, the newborn, and the long-term development of that child? Adam Urato and Joanna Moncrieff were members of that FDA panel, and so too were several others well-known to MIA readers, including David Healy and Joseph Witt-Doerring. The purpose of the panel was to assess whether the FDA needed to put a warning on antidepressants related to their use in pregnancy, and most on the panel spoke of research that told of the need to do so. However, after the panel concluded, the American Psychiatric Association and other medical associations, most notably the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, responded with what can only be described as howls of outrage, issuing press releases and telling the public that the panel was biased and that the real risk during pregnancy was untreated mental illness. These medical organizations asserted that the increased risk of adverse outcomes for children born to depressed mothers is due to the illness and not the drug, and that there was plenty of evidence that antidepressants were a helpful and even life-saving treatment for maternal depression. Here is where we are today. That FDA hearing put two narratives on public display, and most media reports embraced the narrative put forth by the medical organizations. What we will do today is review the evidence that exists on this topic and the response by the medical guilds to a public airing of that evidence. Dr. Adam Urato is Chief of Maternal and Fetal Medicine at the Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, and he has been speaking and writing about the risk of medications used during pregnancy for years. Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a UK psychiatrist and researcher who was a co-founder of the Critical Psychiatry Network and is well known for her research on the safety and efficacy of psychiatric drugs. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2025. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Welcome to part two of my Healing 101 conversation with psychiatrist and researcher Joanna Moncrieff. If you haven't yet listened to part one, I'd encourage you to go back - it lays the groundwork for this shorter bonus episode.Here, Joanna answers some of the most pressing questions about antidepressants: what they're really doing in the brain, why withdrawal can be so difficult, and how we might need to rethink depression altogether.It's a concise but powerful follow-on to our main discussion and one that might just change the way you think about medication and mental health.Try Bettervits for yourself, head on over to bettervits.co.uk and get 15% off your 1st order with my code PANDORA15.Find Joanna:Website: https://joannamoncrieff.com/Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healingSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

For decades, we've been told that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain - something wrong with our serotonin that only a pill can fix. But what if that story was never actually backed by science?In this Healing 101 episode - part one of a two-part conversation - I'm joined by psychiatrist and researcher Joanna Moncrieff, whose groundbreaking work has challenged one of the biggest myths in modern mental health. Together, we explore where the chemical imbalance theory came from, why it was so heavily promoted, and what antidepressants are really doing to our brains.We also look at why so many of us still buy into this idea, the role of the placebo effect, and what it means for anyone currently taking or considering antidepressants.This is an empowering, myth-busting conversation that will help you make more informed choices about your mental health.Try Bettervits for yourself, head on over to bettervits.co.uk and get 15% off your 1st order with my code PANDORA15.Find Joanna:Website: https://joannamoncrieff.com/Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healingSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Declan Buckley, Mary McEvoy and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

On this episode, Tudor sits down with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding antidepressants. Together, they examine whether depression is truly caused by a serotonin imbalance and uncover the often-overlooked consequences of these medications. The discussion delves into the rising use of antidepressants—especially among teenagers—and the hidden costs, from emotional numbness to sexual dysfunction. They also question the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in shaping public perception and prescribing practices. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Joanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and academic. She is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London and a member of the Critical Psychiatry Network. She is the author of The Myth of the Chemical Cure and The Bitterest Pills, which are considered central texts in the critical psychiatry movement. Moncrieff is critical of mainstream psychiatry's medical model of mental illness. Professor Moncrief's 2022 paper in molecular psychiatry didn't just make waves, it created a tsunami. Leading a systemic review of five decades of research, she and her team definitively demonstrated what no one had dared to state so clearly that there's no convincing evidence that depression is caused by a serotonin imbalance or any chemical imbalance at all. This paper became one of the most widely read scientific papers in modern history, ranking in the top 5 % of all research ever tracked. The world took notice because the world needed to know. Her groundbreaking new book, Chemically Imbalanced, The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth, meticulously documents how an entire medical narrative was constructed without scientific foundation marketed to billions and defended by institutions that should know better.https://joannamoncrieff.com/2022 paper in molecular psychiatry on Serotonin Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

TV Reviewer James Dempsey joined Seán Moncrieff for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio…

Barbara Scully, Declan Buckley and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas!

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…

CAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off medication without proper guidance can lead to withdrawal symptoms. In this episode we're joined by Professor Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Chemically Imbalanced - a bold book that challenges one of modern medicine's most accepted beliefs: that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” of serotonin in the brain.We saw Joanna on Dr Chatterjee's Feel Better, Live More podcast and really hoped she'd agree to come onto ours - which she thankfully did!In the UK alone, antidepressant prescriptions have almost doubled in the past decade – from 47 million in 2011 to 85.6 million in 2022–23. That's over 8.6 million adults now taking them each year.But what if we've been sold the wrong story? And what are the real effects of these drugs - especially for those of us navigating the complex emotional terrain of midlife?In this episode, we explore the truth about the “chemical imbalance” theory, what psychiatric drugs actually do to the brain, the long term potential dangers, and what you can do to support your mental health without relying solely on medication.Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that could change the way you think about mental health and what really drives healing.Chemically Imbalanced: The Making And Unmaking Of The Serotonin Myth:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chemically-Imbalanced-Making-Unmaking-Serotonin-ebook/dp/B0DHV5LJX8/Ibiza Retreat: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

CAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off these medications without proper guidance can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms. Always seek professional advice before making changes to your treatment.   Did you know that nearly one in five UK adults - and almost one in four women - are currently taking antidepressants? Yet according to my guest this week, the fundamental theory behind these prescriptions may be built on remarkably shaky ground. Joanna Moncrieff is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London, consultant psychiatrist for the NHS, and the author of the groundbreaking book, Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth. In our thought-provoking conversation, Joanna explains how the widely accepted belief that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance or serotonin deficiency has little scientific evidence to support it. This theory, which became popularised in the 1990s through pharmaceutical industry marketing, has fundamentally changed how we view our emotions and mental health. Joanna and I discuss: Why the difference between antidepressants and placebos in clinical trials is just two points on a 54-point depression scale - a remarkably small difference that may not be clinically significant How the diagnosis of depression itself is subjective and based on criteria that Joanna describes as "completely made up", rather than objective biological markers The concerning side effects of SSRIs that are often underreported - including emotional numbness, sexual dysfunction that can persist even after stopping medication, and in some cases, an increase in suicidal thoughts How pharmaceutical marketing campaigns in the 1990s fundamentally changed our cultural understanding of depression from a natural human response to life circumstances to a "chemical imbalance" requiring medication Why withdrawal from antidepressants can be extremely challenging, particularly at lower doses, and why reducing medication requires careful, gradual reduction that many doctors aren't trained to manage Whether visiting your GP should be your first option when experiencing low mood, and how alternatives like exercise, mindfulness and addressing underlying life issues might be more effective Throughout the episode, Joanna encourages us to view our emotional responses as meaningful signals rather than medical disorders that need chemical correction. She believes we've been disempowering people by teaching them that negative emotions represent a deficiency rather than a natural human experience that can guide us toward necessary changes in our lives. This conversation isn't about telling anyone what to do with their current medication, but rather providing information to make truly informed decisions. If you or someone you know has ever taken antidepressants or been diagnosed with depression, this episode offers a perspective that could fundamentally change how you view mental health treatment in the future. I hope you enjoy listening. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://boncharge.com/livemore https://airbnb.co.uk/host https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://join.whoop.com/livemore    Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/563   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.