A Better Pill To Swallow
Just a spoonful of humor helps the medicine go down. Inspired by his brother’s suicide David unleashes his outlandish banter and passion for mental health with his good friends and experts alike. He challenges the over-medicated status quo, asking questions and exploring new holistic alternatives with his guests from a wide array of experience and discipline.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
29. Love in Medicine, Liability Culture, and the Mystery of Dying
This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for people—not just as p…
28. The Discipline of Art, Navigating Unpredictability, and Protecting Your Mental Health as a Creative
This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an unpredictable industry. Betsy…
27. Microdosing, Recreational Psychedelics, Ayahuasca, and the Power of Struggle
Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a healing modality, but…
26. The History of Childbirth, Obstetrics vs. Midwifery, Reproductive Justice, and How to Birth in Power
Today’s episode features my fascinating conversation with Birdie Condon, Hudson Valley-based midwife and sex educator. We talk all about the history of childbirth including how and why it became indu…
25. Adult ADHD, Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation & Setting Yourself Up for Success
Today, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach, Steev Hodgson, to discuss his journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. We get into practical tips and tricks as well as…
24. OCD, Fatherhood, Letting Go, Raising Relaxed Kids, and Managing Intrusive Thoughts
This week, I’m sharing my candid and irreverent conversation with my close friend, Mark Priceman. As fellow neurotic Jews who have wrestled with OCD tendencies, we compare notes on how partnership ha…
23. The Emptiness of Fame, Spiritual Awakening, and Growing through Struggle
This week’s episode features my enriching conversation with spiritual alchemist, guide, and yoga/meditation teacher, Maya Kramer. We go deep into Maya’s beginnings as a model in NYC, exploring how th…
22. Part 2: How Grief Changes Us, Holding Space for Big Emotions, and Honoring the Dead
In part two of my conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt, we're taking an abrupt turn from our conversation on sex, into a deep dive on grief. Elizabeth discusses the loss of one of her …
21. Part 1: Sex Education as a Human Rights Issue, Abstinence-Only Education, & The Challenges of Social Change.
This week, I’m sharing my enlightening (not to mention fun) conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt. We delve deep into her experiences as a high schooler volunteering at Planned Parentho…
20. Conquering Panic Attacks, Transforming Child Therapy, and Carving a Unique Career Path
In the premiere of Season 2, I have an inspiring conversation with Rosey Rouhana, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist. Rosey opens up about her journey in helping childre…
19. Beauty Standards, Grieving with Kids, The Value of Struggle, and Authentically Teaching Teens
In part two of my conversation with Emily Abramson, we look deeper at parenthood, grief, and the importance of “doing the work.” Emily shares how she models healthy body image and navigates intense e…
18. Exploring New Cultures, Learning Foreign Languages and Navigating a Meaningful Life, Part 1
On today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my conversation with Emily Abramson. Emily is a foreign language teacher who speaks five languages, and PhD student on a mission to bring more depth and me…
17. The Music Industry, Artistic Growth and Motherhood
On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter Jen Hirsh, aka Monogem. Jen opens up about her journey to discovering her authentic voice as an artist: from the lessons…
16. On Nature Therapy, Diversity, World Travel and ADHD.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Zach Jones, associate director for Wild Earth Middle School Initiative. Zach is an avid world traveler and nature expert who has a wealth of experience worki…
15. Life Coaching, Questioning & Sustaining Healthy Relationships
In this episode, Pam Dunn, leader of "Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company" discusses her journey from a stay-at-home mom to life coach, the differences between coaching and therapy, the ro…
14. Part 2: Non-Toxic Living, Relational Mental Health & A.I.
In part two of our podcast with Marilyn Manno, I discuss non-toxic living and cancer prevention, specifically as it pertains to living with the BRACA gene. We dive into the trials of finding balance …
13. Part 1: Mania, Meds, & Loss: Finding Your Footing after Trauma
Marilyn Manno is a writer, creative director, and dear friend living medication-free after being hospitalized for a manic episode in 2011. In this episode, we talk about her lifestyle that led to her…
12. Xanax, IBS, Reiki & Journal Speak: How Life As A Highly Sensitive Person Can Make You A Jedi
We now welcome to "A Better Pill," Amy Eidelman. She has struggled her entire life with food and environmental allergies. In her early 20s, her sensitivities devolved into full-blown IBS, leading her…
11. Living With ADHD, Part 2: Seeing Around The Corner
Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Lou about living with ADHD. Diving deeper into our discussion of the benefits and challenges of having an ADHD brain, we also address the impacts of variou…
10. Living with ADHD, Part 1: "I can run like the devil, but I just can't swim..."
On this week’s episode, we focus on the ADHD brain. Our guest is Lou, an IT specialist, who was diagnosed with severe ADHD and put on Ritalin at age 5. Today at 44, Lou has managed to build a success…