Join host Katinka Blackford Newman on The Med Free Mental Fitness Podcast as she dives into the topic of psychosis with Eugene Larkin, author of 'Seeking Soteria.' Eugene shares his experiences at the radical Soteria House project, where individuals with schizophrenia and psychosis were supported without medication. Discover the origins of Soteria Houses, the significant impact of offering presence over medication, and real-life success stories of those who thrived under this compassionate care model. This episode challenges the conventional views on mental illness and explores the potential of non-medicated approaches in mental health treatment.
00:00 Introduction to the Med Free Mental Fitness Podcast
00:40 Origins of Soteria House
03:04 Eugene's Journey to Soteria House
06:47 First Impressions and Early Experiences
09:45 Success Stories and Therapeutic Approaches
16:42 Understanding Psychosis and Mental Health Labels
19:37 Empathy and Understanding at TER
20:09 A Real-Life Example of Psychosis
20:41 The Journey of Rebirth
22:16 The Heroic Transformation
23:52 Reunion and Reflections
28:17 The Impact of Medication
31:26 The Satter Model's Influence
32:39 Medication: Choice vs. Force
36:06 The Misconception of Medication
38:10 Concluding Thoughts
Katinka Blackford Newman is a life coach, journalist and CEO of the nonprofit Antidepressantrisks.org
She can be reached at Katinka@kbnlifecoaching.co.uk
