Oct 13, 2022
FINDING YOUR TRUE VOICE with DR. FRED MOSS
“Being a human being today means
the same thing it meant in Socrates time, same as it meant in
1492.” [4:07]
“Connecting, being actually
resonant with another group or another person is really where the
source of healing comes from. And we all need to heal.”
[5:59]
“Communication, connection and
creativity are at the heart of all healing.” [10:20]
– psychiatrist Dr. Fred
Moss
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Episode Summary:
Are you living your most
authentic life? Do you feel heard? Your voice matters. Your voice
can heal.
So says psychiatrist Dr. Fred
Moss. He is a firm believer that conversation, communication,
creativity, and human connection are ultimately at the source of
all healing.
Listen in to hear this
fascinating conversation about the reality of psychiatric
medicines. (Spoiler alert: they’re not always the best way
forward.) Learn simple and in-reach steps toward living your very
uniquely authentic life.
Topics We Discuss:
- [3:59] Being a human is the same as it has been
for all of humanity. Theology and the old philosophers got it
right, and it is timeless.
- [6:41] Dr. Fred’s born desire for human
communication, connection and creativity – via California in the
1970s, dropping out of college a couple times, and observing the
barbaric use of drugs to stifle mentally ill children - drove him
to psychiatry.
- [12:38] Introduced in 1987, Prozac changed the
field of psychiatry. The idea emerged that if you were
uncomfortable, there was something wrong with
you.
- [14:05] Dr. Fred describes the “soul-splitting”
reality of writing thousands of psychiatric prescriptions for
patients. In 2006 Dr. Fred started taking people OFF
medicine.
- [15:12] Some people benefit from psychiatric
medicines. But many more suffer from medicines. Many people are
paying a big price: removing all feelings so they don’t feel
anxious or depressed. Antidepressants by design worsen depression.
When people discontinue psychiatric meds, their symptoms will
spike. This is a well understood response.
- [19:47] Psychopharmacology has the
greatest profit margin in the history of planet Earth. We are
expected to feel neutral or pleasant.
- [22:33] Even if you’re totally miserable –
there may be nothing wrong with you! We are all
struggling.
- [25:54] The alternative Dr. Fred Moss
recommends: authenticity, finding and presenting your true self.
Being careful with what we put into our systems. Finding a
mindfulness practice. Recognizing what it means to be human.
Connecting with another.
- [28:22] Giving up sometimes -- for a while – is
part of the human experience. Connecting with others through
inquiry, curiosity, and wonder is key. Being with just yourself
means you can only rehash your old stuff.
- [32:02] Recognizing authenticity vs.
inauthenticity is innate. We can see pretension. We can see
duplicity. Authenticity feels resonant. We can feel
it.
- [34:52] The instantaneous healing when Dr Fred
connects with prisoners or inpatients who have not been heard,
maybe for decades.
- [35:54] Dr. Moss’ “Creative Eight”: art, music,
dancing, singing, drama, cooking, writing, and gardening. When
creating, negative symptoms disappear. Try doing three of these
each day for one minute.
- [40:42] The power of community. Find Your True
Voice community.
- [43:42] Without a true voice you will never be
known. Without a voice you can be herded. But not
heard.
- [44:55] Amy’s speed round questions: What is
spirituality? What is something people don’t know about you? What
is one thing you’re looking forward to right now? What’s one thing
you’re deeply grateful for? What book is on your nightstand? What
is your favorite spiritual or healing practice? What is the most
spiritually transformative experience of your life?
FOLLOW DR. FRED MOSS:
Dr. Amy Robbins’ listeners can
get a free copy of Dr. Moss’ book, “Find Your True Voice” at
findyourtruevoicebook.com.
Find out about his psychiatry
practice at welcometohumanity.net
Follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and
YouTube.
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