Wanting Can Be Scary by Rue Hass

I came across this essay by Rue Hass, a master EFT therapist who works with highly sensitive people, which I found very helpful and comforting. It’s perfect for those times in our lives when we go for something new and embrace a lot of change.
Wherever You Go There You Are

As I move to a new location, I will try to remember this important phrase: “wherever you go there you are,” so that I can make every experience a step towards self-awareness and personal growth.
A Preliminary Peek at The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast!

The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast is going to show the impossible, the miraculous, and the existing state of holistic psychiatry: what is currently possible and the patients who have succeeded and are ready to share their amazing healing journeys. Here’s a preliminary peek at some of the material that we’ve already recorded and will be coming out on a weekly basis soon!
A Holistic Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Serotonin Syndrome

Should 5-HTP be used to help patients during their SSRI withdrawal? In this article, I share a holistic psychiatrist’s perspective on serotonin syndrome and the risks and benefits of using 5-HTP during SSRI withdrawal.
A Tale About Meditation and Murder

Here’s a story about how my daily morning meditations led me to almost murdering a couple of birds—with hopefully a few helpful insights mixed in!
Creating an Extraordinary Life

What I learned from my patients is that miracles take work and dedication. As part of my own personal commitment to creating miracles in my life, I am reading and applying the principles in “The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod. I am excited about empowering and changing my life by using his approach and hope that you’ll join me in this amazing process.
Navigating SSRI Withdrawal in a Nutshell

This article is an overview of all that I know about SSRI withdrawal in a nutshell. Though this summary is not meant to replace proper medical care, it may help you avoid rushing into a process that you are not ready to face.
Reclaiming Our Creativity

Have you ever felt creatively stifled by your circumstances or career? Let’s learn how to recognize the Creator in you, redefine the essence of creativity, and integrate more creativity into your life, to help you feel more whole and complete.
Understanding How Social Stress Affects Medication Withdrawal and Mental Health

When I began to learn about functional and energy medicine as an integrative psychiatrist, I learned critical information that helped me to understand how social stressors affect mental health and how to intervene to restabilize patients who have withdrawn from their psychiatric medications. Read on to learn more.
Groups, Riots, and Dissent

Living during this historic time gives us the opportunity to observe how groups may influence our perspectives in subtle and powerful ways. I hope that you will be alert to these influences, protect your values, and keep your inner compass pointed true north.