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Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories

Craig Heacock MD
Therapy
Repetition Compulsion
Ketamine
Substance Abuse
Recovery
Emotional Neglect
Mental Health
MDMA
Depression
Parenting
Addiction
Dissociation
Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatry
Developmental Trauma
Eating Disorders
Trauma
PTSD
Psychedelics
Homelessness

How do we find a way out of the darkest depths of despair? Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock hosts a deep dive into powerfully moving stories of hope and healing, as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics.

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Recent Guests

Antonio Sacre
Professional storyteller and children's book author
Episode: Chris, Craig, and Special Guest Fish in Fishbowl 6
Mandy Bliss
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a family nurse practitioner background
Episode: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in the Treatment Landscape
Neill Epperson
Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at University of Colorado
University of Colorado
Episode: Sex Hormones and Psychiatric Illness with Dr. Neill Epperson
Dr. Erin Jacklin
Psychologist and group practice owner from Denver
Episode: How do you learn to do psychotherapy? An exploration with Dr. Erin Jacklin
Dori Lewis
Expert in Ketamine Assisted Therapy and Psilocybin Mushrooms
Reflective Healing, Elemental Psychedelics
Episode: BFTA Summer Special-- How to Change Your Mind About Mushrooms with Dori Lewis
Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Internist and author of Sick Enough, A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders
Gaudiani Clinic
Episode: Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Building an Alliance-- A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Louise Barnett
Podcast host of Together SOBER, sharing her personal story of living with bipolar disorder
Together SOBER
Episode: Bipolar Mania-- Superpower or Kryptonite?
Carrie Haynes
Colleague and Colorado-based group therapist
Host of The Art of Groups
Episode: Moving from the head to the heart-- The gifts and challenges of group therapy
Dr. Dave Iverson
Psychiatrist and head of psychiatric services at Stout Street Clinic, dedicated to serving the homeless population of Denver.
Stout Street Clinic
Episode: Unhoused and Unwell-- The Nexus of Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Addiction

Host

Dr. Craig Heacock
Host of a series focusing on stories of hope and healing in psychiatric care, engaging with individuals and experts to explore therapeutic practices and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 796 ratings
  • A Sacred Space

    Dr. Heacock has created something truly magical with this podcast. And then, Chris adds to the magic with the music. It’s a beautiful combination… of patients so bravely and openly sharing their abyss stories, and how they found their way out… because healing is possible, even when it least feels like it. Of Dr. Heacock musing on his own thoughts and knowledge of all things psychiatry and what it means to be human… always with kindness and openness and acceptance and graceful humor and, with lov... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisaatp
    United States3 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 consistently

    🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

    Loved the recent episode on the Enneagram.

    Keep ‘em coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janeeleabq12395xht
    United States5 months ago
  • Storytelling at its most real.

    As a non-clinician interested in mental health, I find each of BFTA's episode formats informative and inspiring.

    The primary episode formats include:

    1— Discussions with people brave enough to share their stories in a semi-public setting -- one that Dr. H fashions into a safe container through which they (and we) can often find catharsis and transformation.

    2- Discussions with other mental health experts working in various clinical settings.

    3- Monologues in which Dr. H offers insights on ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    An_Odonian
    United States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful, honest, and insightful conversations

    Am important podcast for anyone personally or peripherally related to healing and mental health

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Victoria psychologist
    Canada6 months ago
  • Incredibly Helpful and Informative

    This podcast is so good! As a psychotherapist, I listen to this podcast to learn and I often visit an episode repeatedly. I’ve also recommended episodes to my clients. Dr. Craig is warm and smart and explores relevant and helpful topics. Thank you for this work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngieBac
    United States7 months ago

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While many highlight the unique perspectives offered, there are some concerns regarding the representation of male voices in discussions of mental health.
Listeners appreciate the punning use of storytelling to convey complex mental health issues and therapeutic discussions.
The host's blend of personal insight and professional expertise is often praised for being both relatable and informative.

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Desperately seeking safety -- A trauma healing journey with Koelle Simpson
Q: What worked for you throughout your healing journey?
Building safe relationships, getting in touch with my body through somatic therapy, and engaging with psychedelics were crucial in my healing process.
Desperately seeking safety -- A trauma healing journey with Koelle Simpson
Q: What aspects did not work for you in your healing journey?
The internal narrative of being broken and the coping strategies like becoming a workaholic were not helpful.
Can MDMA save a marriage? One couple's story
Q: How did the two of you carry that forward after your MDMA sessions?
We talked about it for days and spent many hours in the car driving home discussing how to bring that experience into our daily lives.
Can MDMA save a marriage? One couple's story
Q: How did you begin to do work with MDMA?
It was suggested by a good friend of mine who's a therapist who had been doing work in psychedelics for a long time, and had a connection to an MDMA couples therapist.
Therapists in the abyss: A journey back to self
Q: Tell me more about the decision to go, to do the process of becoming a therapist.
The guest reflects on her drive to help others and her own journey through trauma, considering this profession a means to wield her personal experiences positively.

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