Topic: Antidepressants

Antidepressants comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to March 2026.

February 2012 March 2026

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Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 10:22 - 13:38

Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Political Radicalization, COVID-19 Anxiety, Suicide Attempt

During her recovery from pharmaceutical use, Kara Mosher reflects on her previous identity as a liberal feminist and her intense fear during the early COVID-19 pandemic. She describes a shift in perspective triggered by a loving-kindness meditation focused on Donald Trump and her discovery of the "Save the Children" movement. This period of transition culminated in a suicide attempt during severe antidepressant withdrawal in June 2020.

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David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 25:31 - 27:17

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

SSRIs and the FBI Manufactured War on Terror

The prevalence of SSRIs and antidepressants among mass shooters is discussed as a factor in their potential manipulation. Trevor Aronson's book, The FBI's Manufactured War on Terror, is referenced to illustrate how agents find and coax unstable individuals into committing violent acts. These events are described as a modern continuation of MKUltra-style psychological programs.

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 4:01 - 9:19

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes

Pharmaceutical Industry Bias and Antidepressant Meta-Analysis

Dr. Andrew Kaufman describes his transition from conventional clinical training to a skeptical view of the pharmaceutical industry. He cites a specific Freedom of Information Act request that revealed drug companies often suppress negative trial data when seeking FDA approval. A meta-analysis of these trials suggested that many antidepressants perform no better than placebos, leading Kaufman to reduce his reliance on prescriptions.

KJ Ozborne | The Beast System, The Spiritual Battle, & The Old Plan For New Man
• 1:03:01 - 1:06:21

KJ Ozborne | The Beast System, The Spiritual Battle, & The Old Plan For New Man

Greg Carlwood Post-Interview Reflections and Brody Stevens

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives within the conspiracy community. He addresses the sensitivity of discussing gender and sexuality, reiterating his desire for listener well-being. The suicide of comedian Brody Stevens is mentioned as a catalyst for the discussion on antidepressant medication and the potential dangers of pharmaceutical dependency.

Patrick Jordan & Annette | Weaponized Ticks, Lyme Disease, & The Medical Machine
• 33:02 - 37:06

Patrick Jordan & Annette | Weaponized Ticks, Lyme Disease, & The Medical Machine

Immunosuppressive Properties of Antidepressants and Unmasking Disease

Patrick Jordan presents the theory that antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications act as immunosuppressive agents similar to anti-rejection drugs. He argues that Annette's lupus diagnosis was an "unmasking" of a long-smoldering Lyme infection that had been suppressed by her medication. This segment claims that the medical system uses these drugs to hide underlying infections from detection.

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David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling
• 2:07:00 - 2:10:49

David Rodriguez | The Education Conspiracy And The History Of Forced Schooling

Personal Schooling Anecdotes, Psychological Counseling, and Dark Poetry

Greg shares personal stories of his own rebellion against school authority, including being sent to psychological counseling for writing dark poetry. He recounts a traumatic incident from kindergarten where fear of authority led him to avoid asking to use the bathroom. These experiences shaped his view of school as a place of arbitrary authority and emotional manipulation.

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THC 43:  Andrew Colvin | The Mothman, Mind Control Memes, & The Corporate Conspiracies of West Virginia
• 52:49 - 55:26

THC 43: Andrew Colvin | The Mothman, Mind Control Memes, & The Corporate Conspiracies of West Virginia

Mothman Prophecies, School Shooters, Psychiatric Drugs

The hosts discuss how the Mothman phenomenon included premonitions of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination, which authorities sought to suppress. They pivot to modern school shootings, questioning if they are the result of "Manchurian Candidate" style MK Ultra programming or a byproduct of a society deadened by psychiatric drugs and antidepressants.

THC 43:  Andrew Colvin | The Mothman, Mind Control Memes, & The Corporate Conspiracies of West Virginia
• 1:44:26 - 1:46:22

THC 43: Andrew Colvin | The Mothman, Mind Control Memes, & The Corporate Conspiracies of West Virginia

Rockefeller Medicine, Antidepressants, Medical Indoctrination

Colvin details how the Rockefeller family infiltrated and manipulated American medical education and municipal boards over the last century. He argues that modern doctors are "oil company doctors" trained to prescribe antidepressants and other drugs for life without addressing underlying health, effectively milking the population for profit.

THC 14: The Shroomfest Special w/ Paul Herrmann, Mike Vinn, & Ari Shaffir
• 12:25 - 15:02

THC 14: The Shroomfest Special w/ Paul Herrmann, Mike Vinn, & Ari Shaffir

Pharmaceutical Criticism, Creativity, George Carlin Writing Process

The group criticizes the widespread use of antidepressants like Prozac and stimulants like Adderall while natural substances remain stigmatized. They discuss how psychedelics can spark introspection regarding labor and social control, referencing George Carlin's strategy of using substances to refine punchlines during his creative process.