Side Effects with Dr. Josef
A podcast investigating the hidden costs of modern psychiatric care. Hosted by Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a former FDA medical officer and internationally recognized drug safety expert, this show examines what patients are rarely told about psychiatric medications, including overlooked withdrawal syndromes, long-term risks, and the real-world outcomes many experience after treatment.Through in-depth expert interviews and candid conversations, we explore where mainstream psychiatry falls short and what informed, ethical care should actually look like. If you or someone you care about is questioning psychiatric treatment, struggling with medication side effects, or considering tapering, you’ll find clear education, critical context, and evidence-based guidance here.Learn more about safe, physician-guided tapering and educational resources at taperclinic.com. Learn more about our Tapering Program.
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Matthew Perry's death on October 28, 2023 was ruled the result of the acute effects of ketamine, which left him unconscious and led to his drowning. The media focused on his addiction and the le...
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Everything You Want to Know About Benzo Withdrawal
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WWE and Olympic legend Kurt Angle is one of the toughest competitors to ever step in the ring but his most dangerous battle happened away from the cameras. In this video, we break down Angle's h...
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A psychiatrist breaks down the career decline and sleeping pill addiction of English footballer Dele Alli and what his story reveals about the link between childhood trauma and addiction.
Dele Alli's early life was marked by severe tr...
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Stevie Nicks & Klonopin: How One Prescription Nearly Destroyed Her Career
For eight years, Stevie Nicks lived in what she called a "black hole." After leaving rehab for cocaine, a psychiatrist prescribed her Klonopin to prevent relapse, a benzodiazepine typically recommended for no...
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Cold Plunge Cam is an Instagram influencer who has gained hundreds of thousands of followers, while sharing his mental health stories and experience with protracted withdrawal.
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This video goes over everything you would possibly need to know about antidepressant protracted withdrawal.
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Is Depression Really a "Chemical Imbalance"? A Psychiatrist Breaks Down the Myth
For decades we were told that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain, too little serotonin, and that antidepressants simply correct it. But what does the evidence actually say?
In this video, I (a board-certi...
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Is Depression Really a "Chemical Imbalance"? A Psychiatrist Breaks Down the Myth
For decades we were told that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain, too little serotonin, and that antidepressants simply correct it. But what does the evidence actually say?
In this video, I (a board-certi...
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Today we're listening to the story of how a mother took whole foods to improve their family's mental health problems and get off their medications.
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Doctors are prescribing Seroquel for sleep and that's a problem, in this video I explain why.
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Insomnia didn't care about my medical degree. In this candid sit-down, I open up about my own struggle with sleepless nights and team up with my sleep coach to break down what actually worked for me.
We cover the things no one told me about insomnia, the mistakes that kept me stuck, and the practical guid...
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Thinking about getting off Xanax? In this video I break down what a safe approach to stopping actually looks like. Why tapering matters, what withdrawal can feel like, and why working with a doctor is essential. Quitting benzodiazepines cold turkey can be dangerous, so this is about doing it the right way...
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Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin are among the most commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and insomnia but what happens to your brain when they're used over months or years? In this video, we break down what current research says about the long-term effects of benzos on memory, cogni...
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After years in medicine, there are a few common pills I've quietly crossed off my own list and in this video, I'll tell you exactly which ones and why. From side effects most patients aren't warned about to better alternatives hiding in plain sight, here's what I'd want my own family to know.
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Think you know ADHD? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, a psychiatrist breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about ADHD and reveals what's really going on in the brain.
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Ever wondered what taking Xanax actually feels like? In this video, I break down the three distinct stages you experience when on Xanax, from the initial onset to the peak effects and what happens as it wears off.
Whether you've been prescribed it, are curious about how it works, or want to understand a l...
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If you're on a prescribed benzodiazepine and thinking about going to a detox center, please watch this first.
Most detox centers are built for addiction, not prescription dependence. I've seen too many people get pushed through a rapid taper, leave on more medications than they started with, and end up de...
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When someone starts an antidepressant, they're usually the one being asked how they feel. Their spouse rarely is.
But the people living with them often notice things the patient can't see from the inside. Emotional flatness. Loss of interest. Changes in intimacy. A partner who is technically "better" but ...
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