Topic: Psychiatry

Psychiatry comes up in 21 chapters across 17 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2013 to March 2026.

July 2013 March 2026

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Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse
• 5:54 - 10:21

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

Psychiatry Pipeline, Bipolar Misdiagnosis, Pharmaceutical Recovery

Kara Mosher details her eight-year struggle within the psychiatric system, during which five different psychiatrists misdiagnosed her with bipolar disorder. She reports taking approximately 30,000 pills and reaching a peak of 20 medications daily before seeking help at the Mood Clinic at the University of Texas in Austin. After a four-hour evaluation determined she lacked manic symptoms, she successfully tapered off her medications in 2019 and 2020.

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns
• 49:41 - 54:26

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns

Quantum Consciousness, Spooky Action and Possession Research

The discussion concludes the interview by focusing on quantum consciousness and "spooky action at a distance." Rom X argues that supernatural phenomena like possession are cross-cultural and documented in the DSM, suggesting that while religious frameworks differ, the underlying mechanics of the experience remain consistent across the globe.

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Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative
• 0:00 - 4:31

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative

Dr. Kelly Brogan and the Psychology of Conspiracy Awakening

Greg Carlwood introduces Dr. Kelly Brogan, a holistic psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author known for her work on depression and female health. Brogan was labeled part of the "disinformation dozen" during the COVID-19 pandemic for her alternative health views. The discussion frames her expertise as a blend of systems neuroscience and a critique of Big Pharma, focusing on the psychological journey of becoming an "awakened truth seeker."

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Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties
• 23:32 - 25:41

Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties

Soul Centered Healing, Internal Family Systems

Greg Carlwood and Olajeh discuss the psychological aspects of healing from ritual abuse, specifically the concept of talking to younger "parts" or alters of oneself. This therapeutic approach, often used in soul-centered healing, involves acknowledging the survival mechanisms developed during childhood. Olajeh confirms that her fractured parts often retain the perspective and age of when the trauma occurred.

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Gordon White | Time Magic, Sky Country, & Tornado Weather
• 54:29 - 56:34

Gordon White | Time Magic, Sky Country, & Tornado Weather

Depression as a Signal for Life Changes

A brief discussion on predatory psychiatry frames depression and sadness as vital biological signals indicating a need for life changes rather than chemical imbalances to be suppressed. This concept is linked to the earlier theme of political exhaustion, suggesting both are calls to action. The segment transitions into the work of Dr. Jeff Kripal regarding the interface between the human imagination and external beings.

Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry
• 0:02 - 3:54

Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry

Predatory Psychiatry and the Pathologizing of Human Emotion

Greg Carlwood introduces Dr. Roger McFillan, a clinical psychologist and host of the Radically Genuine podcast, to discuss the "mood management industry." The conversation focuses on the cultural engineering operation that pathologizes basic human emotions and encourages the widespread adoption of mental illness labels. McFillan’s work through the Conscious Clinician Collective aims to provide a network for medical professionals who challenge mainstream psychiatric indoctrination.

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Erik Davis |  LSD, Drug Portals, Psychedelic Animism, & The Alien Interface
• 7:09 - 12:17

Erik Davis | LSD, Drug Portals, Psychedelic Animism, & The Alien Interface

Sandoz Corporation, Petrochemicals and the Industrial Origins of LSD

The discussion traces the origins of LSD to the Sandoz corporation and the 20th-century petrochemical industry. Albert Hoffman first synthesized the substance while researching ergot, a fungus with a long history of psychological effects. Davis explains how the medical and psychiatric communities struggled to categorize LSD, initially labeling it a "psychotomimetic" before exploring its use for treating alcoholism and other conditions.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:04:03 - 1:08:27

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Faustian Pacts, Dangers of Obsession and Possession

Dr. Skinner clarifies that the "Faustian pact" is largely a Christian invention designed to scare people, though real dangers like obsession and possession do exist for the unprotected. He criticizes modern psychiatry for its inability to recognize or treat genuine possession, often resorting to chemical sedation that turns patients into "vegetables." Like handling high-voltage electricity, magic requires proper "insulation" through ritual circles and phylacteries to avoid psychological or spiritual harm.

Dr. Feinstein explains his decision to leave the Laureate Institute for Brain Research to form the Float Research Collective. He felt that the slow, iterative pace of institutional research was insufficient to address the urgent addiction epidemic. By operating independently, he aims to accelerate the process of getting flotation recognized as a subsidized medical treatment by governments and insurance providers.

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Jerry M. Kantor | Sane Asylums: The Success of Homeopathy Before Psychiatry Lost Its Mind
• 1:35 - 4:28

Jerry M. Kantor | Sane Asylums: The Success of Homeopathy Before Psychiatry Lost Its Mind

Jerry M. Cantor, Sane Asylums and Homeopathic History

Jerry M. Cantor, a faculty member at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine, discusses his book Sane Asylums. The text explores the forgotten 19th-century history of effective homeopathic healing centers that were eventually marginalized by the rise of the pharmaceutical industry. Cantor shares his background as an acupuncturist at Harvard Medical School and his work in chronic illness reversal.

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World
• 2:30 - 4:07

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World

Paul Levy, Spiritual Awakening and Psychiatric Abuse

Guest Paul Levy discusses his life-transforming spiritual awakening from forty years ago, which was misdiagnosed by Western medicine as a psychotic break. He describes the subsequent abuse he faced within the psychiatric system, which nearly destroyed his life and family. Levy has since emerged as a spiritual teacher and author of books including Dispelling Wetiko and Wetiko: Healing the Mind Virus That Plagues Our World.

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Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife
• 3:59 - 7:32

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife

Evolution of Near-Death Experience Perceptions Since the 1960s

Dr. Raymond Moody reflects on his 50-year career, noting how NDEs transitioned from a novelty in the early 1970s to a recognized part of global civilization. He recounts his early academic exposure to the subject at the University of Virginia in 1962 through Plato’s Republic and the teachings of Professor Hammond. Moody also describes the profound impact of meeting Dr. George Ritchie, a psychiatry professor whose personal account of a near-death experience validated the phenomenon for him.

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation
• 8:08 - 11:07

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation

Psychiatric Practice, Low Income Patients and Systemic Corruption

Dr. Stuart Jean Bramhall reflects on her psychiatric practice in Seattle, where she treated low-income families, veterans, and individuals acting as low-level informants for federal agencies. She observed that many patients suffered from situational and economic depression that medical intervention could not resolve. Her exposure to local drug rings and burglary operations allegedly connected to intelligence agencies revealed a deep level of systemic corruption.

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 1:30 - 4:01

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

Dr. Andrew Kaufman and the Coronavirus Panic Critique

Dr. Andrew Kaufman joins the program to discuss the societal and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion focuses on the revision of viral models and claims that the CDC and World Health Organization have manipulated mortality data. Kaufman’s background in molecular biology and forensic psychiatry is highlighted as he begins to challenge the conventional medical paradigm.

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA
• 0:05 - 2:32

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA

Dr. Colin Ross, MKUltra and Mind Control History

Dr. Colin Ross, an expert in trauma-related disorders and founder of the Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma, joins the program to discuss the history of government mind control. The introduction highlights Ross's extensive background as a clinician and author of books such as The CIA Doctors and Military Mind Control. The discussion aims to separate fact from fantasy regarding the nefarious projects of alphabet agencies.

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA
• 39:03 - 44:14

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA

Satanic Ritual Abuse, Professional Denial and Evidence

The psychiatric profession's history with childhood sexual abuse transitioned from total denial to acknowledging its prevalence. Regarding Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA), the lack of hard objective court evidence for multi-generational cults leaves two possibilities: the accounts are false memories or the groups are extremely well-guarded at high levels of society. While individual crimes with satanic themes exist, high-level organized pedophile rings with occult themes remain difficult to prove legally.

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Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA
• 54:48 - 56:25

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA

Colin Ross Institute, Closing Remarks

Dr. Colin Ross concludes the interview by directing listeners to the Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma and his publishing company, Manitou Communications. He has authored numerous books available on Amazon covering the intersection of psychiatry and government mind control. The host expresses gratitude for Ross's willingness to discuss these deep-seated conspiracies from a professional medical perspective.

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J.M. DeBord | Dream Interpretation, Symbolism & The Subconscious
• 2:55 - 8:34

J.M. DeBord | Dream Interpretation, Symbolism & The Subconscious

Carl Jung, Personal Journey into Dream Analysis

J.M. DeBoard recounts his mid-20s transition into dream work, sparked by the writings of Larry Pescevento and the psychological theories of Carl Jung. He describes how Jung’s work provided a psychiatric language for spiritual experiences, leading him to help friends and eventually the Reddit community. This path culminated in a publishing contract and a mission to explain dreams as personal stories for growth.

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite
• 36:26 - 40:05

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite

Psychiatry and the Surveillance State

The segment explores the intersection of mental health surveillance and the state, noting President Obama's push for community mental health centers post-Sandy Hook. Rapoport criticizes new laws, such as those in New York, that require psychiatrists to report patients to authorities, effectively ending doctor-patient confidentiality. This system is described as a "psychiatric state" where subjective diagnoses are used to justify gun confiscation and social control.

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THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite
• 40:04 - 42:19

THC 66: Jon Rappoport | Snowden Suspicions & Control Methods of the Elite

The Pseudoscience of Psychiatric Diagnoses

John Rapoport asserts that none of the 300 official mental disorders have confirming diagnostic tests, such as blood tests or brain scans. He characterizes psychiatry as a pseudoscience and a psychological operation (PSYOP) designed to label and drug the population. While acknowledging that people suffer from emotional pain or nutritional deficiencies, he argues that the "disorder" labels are fictions used to sell toxic pharmaceutical treatments.

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