At Free Range, we specialize in helping patients safely stop their psychiatric medications by using a root cause/holistic approach. We have had a lot of patients tell us horror stories about their previous attempts and failures to stop their psych meds. It's our mission to help support people during this process so that they are [...]
A few weeks ago, I had my first viral video on TikTok. It was amazing to suddenly have so many followers overnight, and it started out with a huge positive response. However, after some other TikTokers posted hostile responses to my videos, I experienced the online version of a witch hunt. An angry virtual mob [...]
Most of us are familiar with the idea of intention. You’ve probably heard about setting an intention for the day or for a yoga class, or maybe you’ve learned about the importance of having a clear intention when entering certain situations. As Elena shares in this conversation, many of us were initially exposed to the [...]
We’ve all heard about the incredible power of human thought. Perhaps you’ve even gotten curious about how your thoughts affect your lived experience. Maybe, in a difficult situation, you’ve asked other people to send you thoughts, or prayers, or love. And if you’ve been in the presence of such people as they expressed their intentions [...]
I start each episode by welcoming you to a conversation about soul healing and everything that might mean. There is a lot that this might mean. I’ve had conversations about everything from deeply rooted psychological trauma to the benefits of acupuncture. One thing that almost all of the modalities I’ve discussed have in common is [...]
A few days ago, I shuttled my children in the bitter Chicagoland cold to my 8-year old daughter’s swim meet. As my son and I settled in among the fans on the bleachers, the logo on a fellow mom’s sweatshirt caught my eye. ‘Your Reality Is Ruining My Life’, it read. Wow, I thought, as [...]
Having one-on-one support from a mental health professional is excellent and a resource that has so many benefits. In fact, much of our practice here at Free Range Psychiatry revolves around the interactions directly between our psychiatrists and their patients and we know how valuable this is. However, we think that there is so much [...]
How can we actually define and understand trauma? How does trauma show up in our bodies, beliefs, behaviors, and in our lives? What if we could actually heal our trauma and not just "cope" with it? There is good news! You can learn how to become aware of trauma, how it presents, and how we can [...]
Do you find yourself depressed and dwelling on the past, or always anxious about the uncertainty of the future? Do you want to let go and learn to exist in the present moment? What if you could bring non-judgmental awareness to every part of your human experience? There is good news! You can learn how [...]
Do you sometimes wonder if your anxiety will last forever? Do you feel like you're constantly looking for a way out? Have you ever noticed changes in your body when you feel anxious? There is good news! You can now join our new support group for people living with anxiety - DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH. Anxiety [...]
