Dr Josef Witt Doerring on Deprescribing Psychiatry | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz
Podcast:The Gaslit Truth Podcast Published On: Tue Mar 03 2026 Description: Send a textThe Gaslit Truth Podcast is hosted by Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz, exploring mental health, psychiatric medication withdrawal, therapy culture, and informed consent.In this episode, Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz talk about the problems when a spouse diagnoses the other with a mental health disorder. What if the story you’ve been told about mental health—diagnose fast, medicate faster—misses the point of why you’re suffering? We sit with psychiatrist Dr. Josef Whitt Doerring, a specialist in deprescribing and withdrawal management, to unpack how incentives, marketing, and habit have shaped care more than science. He explains why the celebrated biopsychosocial model rarely guides practice, how normal stress and grief get pathologized, and why short trials can’t answer decades-long safety questions.We dig into hot-button topics with nuance: the ADHD wave across classrooms and midlife women, the absence of definitive brain or blood tests, and the predictable boost stimulants give almost anyone. Dr. During shares an inside view from the FDA and pharma on how adverse events are processed aSavorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. EUse promo code GASLIT at checkout! https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT Kenshō Cocktails by RSRV Collective are premium, non-alcoholic drinks crafted to deliver bold, sophisticated flavors inspired by classic cocktails—alcohol-free indulgence. Enjoy an exclusive discount 30% off using code GASLIT at checkoutGood for anything purchased; it’s the best deal, and can’t be found anywhere else.https://rsrvcollective.com/discount/GASLIT 💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.Support the showAre you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at thegaslittruthpodcast@gmail.com While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast. Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes! Thanks for listening!Follow Us individually at Dr. Teralyn: Instagram @Dr_Teralyn Facebook @DrTeralyn Tik Tok @Dr_Teralyn Therapist Jenn: Instagram @TherapistJen TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz