Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin
The Radically Genuine Podcast cuts through the noise of conventional mental health advice, offering an unfiltered exploration of what it truly takes to overcome life’s challenges. Dr. McFillin doesn’t shy away from controversial topics, tackling head-on the failings of the mental health industry and exposing the often-ignored realities of resilience.
Each episode features raw, honest conversations with survivors, experts, and freethinkers who challenge the status quo. From dismantling harmful psychiatric practices to uncovering ancient wisdom for modern well-being, this podcast goes where others fear to tread.
It’s more than just talk – it’s a revolution in how we approach mental health and personal growth.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 205
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
25. The Sociopath Next Door
Pop culture and film have characterized sociopaths, or psychopaths, as manipulative murderers and criminals. Individuals like that surely exist, but portrayals are based upon those in the news or inc…
24. February: You asked. We answer.
Our goal as a podcast is to take a critical approach, to educate each other and hopefully motivate you to investigate for yourself and be more informed.
We also want our community of listeners to eng…
23. Mass producing obedience in public schools
During the early 1900’s, the United States went through a period of rapid expansion establishing a free public school system. Educators believed that higher levels of education would improve citizens…
22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?
Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, b…
21. Building character in the agony of defeat
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said.
But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is team sports or individual, those failures along the way h…
20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. Ahmad
The longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.
Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true in sports, music and yes, as a clinician working …
19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. Ahmad
Context matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standard of care to issue a "diagnosis". In fact, it ma…
18. Trigger warning! A discussion on victim mentality
Where does the victimhood mindset come from?
What we have learned in previous discussions is that resilience and wisdom play an important role. A difference of opinion may be an opportunity to learn. …
17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicist
Seeking out help for a mental health episode can be an overwhelming process. Where should I start? Who is the best therapist for me? What should I expect?
Choosing a clinician who specializes in the p…
16. Depression?...It depends.
Multiple periods of sadness will happen in our lifetime. How quickly we overcome this emotion will vary by the individual. It’s difficult for most to recognize when sadness or struggle become severe …
15. What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls?
Over the last 20 years we have witnessed a rise in life threatening behaviors and mental health issues in adolescents and teens. Especially girls.
Isolation, social media, pornography and an entertai…
14. Are you brainwashed or am I?
Knowing our mind is flawed with cognitive bias and may be easily influenced by others and our experiences, is there an extreme version of influence? This discussion is a natural progression to Episod…
13. How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking
As human beings we are prone to bias in our thinking. Personal experiences, culture and beliefs all shape our view of the world. If we know we have evolved with this imperfection in our thought proce…
12. Life changing habits
Sun exposure, being active early in the day are all positive steps towards improving your wellbeing. But what other simple changes can we incorporate into our day? On today's podcast, Roger, Kelly an…
11. How to manage anxiety and worry
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some practical strategies to manage anxiety and worry. Spoiler alert! Stress and anxiety are normal emotions designed to protect you. Accept them and let the…
10. How to improve your sleep
On today’s podcast, Roger and Kelly share some simple techniques to help you through a period of impared sleep.
9. How to raise resilient kids
In episode 7, Roger, Kelly and Sean discussed whether we have grown less resilient as a nation. An effort to build self-confidence during the millennial generation may have contributed to an inabilit…
8. Going through hell to a life worth living: An interview with country music artist Jeremiah James
Being Radically Genuine is difficult, especially when one shares an experience of a traumatic event. It is powerful in your recovery and powerful to listen to.
On today’s podcast we welcome country m…
7. Are we becoming less resilient?
Human beings have an innate ability to adapt. Throughout history, mankind has endured famines, war, migrations and periods of tremendous uncertainty. As a nation of immigrants, the United States is b…
6. Britney Spears exposing flaws in the mental health system
Back on June 23, Britney Spears spoke to a Los Angeles judge and requested that her conservatorship be terminated. For over 13 years, she alleged that she has been subjected to numerous psych evaluat…