The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/28/13

My guest filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, creator of Generation Rx, talks with me about living a good life as a reformer.  Be inspired directing your life to make the choices you believe in.   You may not become rich and famous, but you will be satisfied with and deeply grateful for your life.   I strongly recommend this hour to everyone who wants to really live.   

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/21/13

You're a law abiding citizen and a vet, you  write something critical of the government on your Facebook, NSA detects it, a SWAT team seizes you in the dark of night, and you end up committed to a mental hospital.  My guest attorney John W. Whitehead blows the lid off America's emerging police state.  

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/14/13

In her first radio show appearance, social worker Rivka Edery LMSW speaks eloquently and from the heart about the place of spirituality and love in our personal lives and in our work as therapists.   This hour inspires and confirms the best in human nature.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/07/13

Dr. Brent Potter is a psychotherapist in the "old" tradition of taking people and life seriously.   We have an in-depth discussion about the roots of profound human suffering and how people heal.   You will feel like you are sitting together with us sharing a thoughtful evening of discussion.  Join us.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 07/31/13

Peter J. Gordon MD from Scotland talks with me about dementia and the elderly; Alzheimer's and its causes, known and unknown; the risks of early detection; and the truth that being elderly and suffering from dementia does not negate our humanity.  Informative and empathic!

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - A Psychiatrist In Transformation - 07/24/13

Kelly Brogan, MD is a NYC psychiatrist who specializes in helping women through nutrition, diet and other alternative approaches.   Listen to this extraordinary young doctor's honest coming to grips with her flawed professional training and her efforts to leave psychiatric drugs behind in her search for more helpful approaches to helping her patients.   A very lively discussion.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - Be Like Dathan! - 07/17/13

Psychologist, psychotherapists, clients--listen to my guest Dathan Paterno, PsyD who has bravely established a drug-free clinic and made it work.  Dr. Paterno profoundly addresses issues from psychospirituality in therapy to raising children who truly value themselves, and even to his work improving his local school system.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 07/10/13

Vicki Coppock, from Great Britain, a critical social scientist whose work aims to give to voice to children, talks with me about psychiatry, mental health, family life, and the needs of children.   From feminism to individualism, from behaviorism to relationship, she brings wisdom to a panorama of subjects.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 07/03/13

My guest Judge Lynn Tepper,  6th Judicial Circuit at Dade City, Florida, sees through the anger of children and adults, and their perpetrations, to understand the underlying childhood trauma and to give them new encouragement and direction, including putting limits on medication.  Great success stories.  Judge Tepper  is empathy in action!

Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - About Good Therapy - 06/26/13

After I talk briefly about the brain-disabling principle of psychiatry treatment, my guest Dr. Robert Witchel and I discuss therapy and life.   A great opportunity to learn or to confirm what makes good therapy.  Lots of illustrative vignettes.