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The rehab world sells hope, but what happens when the business model rewards volume over care? We sit down with Ronnie Costa, a recovery coach and chemical dependency counselor whose life began in Providence’s crime-heavy mob culture, where money, status, and violence looked like a plan. Ronnie shares how that environment shaped his choices, how opioid addiction with OxyContin and later heroin nearly ended everything, and what finally made sobriety stick after years of chaos, arrests, and close calls.

Then we go where most conversations stop: the treatment industry itself. Ronnie breaks down body brokering, referral kickbacks, and the “liquid gold” era of high-paid urine testing tied to insurance billing, plus why shady programs can disappear and reopen under a new name. If you’ve ever searched “rehab near me” or felt overwhelmed by salesy promises, this part will change how you hear the word “treatment.”

We also get practical about what actually helps people rebuild: sober living homes, re-entry support, and what a sober companion does (and how that differs from an AA or NA sponsor). Ronnie and we share real vetting advice, red flags, and the kinds of questions ethical providers can answer without spinning. If you care about addiction recovery, ethical mental health care, opioid addiction, or how to choose a trustworthy rehab program, this conversation is for you.

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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.
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Are 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
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A federal plan says it wants to curb psychiatric overprescribing and elevate informed consent. That sounds like progress until you remember informed consent was always supposed to be the standard, and most people never received it.

We unpack the HHS MAHA action plan and the “dear colleague” guidance that urges shared decision making, regular risk-benefit reviews, and more non-medication approaches like psychotherapy, nutrition, and movement. We also cut through the noise about the messenger and keep the focus where it belongs: patient autonomy, psych med injury, withdrawal-aware care, and what safe deprescribing actually demands in the real world. If you’ve ever been handed a prescription in a rushed appointment, you’ll recognize the core problem fast: ethics take time, and the system doesn’t fund time.

Then we name the gap that’s getting ignored. Therapists, social workers, and counselors are being positioned as a major part of the solution, but our training rarely includes practical psychopharmacology, tapering basics, or the psychology of coming off psychiatric medications. That sets therapists up to become default “gatekeepers” without support, while prescribers stay trapped in 7 to 15-minute med checks. We talk about why that’s risky for patients, frustrating for clinicians, and how it can stall real change.

If you care about informed consent, safe tapering, and mental health reform that actually works in clinics, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend or your therapist, and leave a review so these messages travel further.
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💊 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 show
Are 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.  
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Rehab can make millions and still send people home sicker, more medicated, and more likely to relapse. That’s the uncomfortable starting point for our conversation with Dr. Cali Estes, a global leader in addiction recovery who’s trained tens of thousands of professionals and also paid the personal price of loving someone who couldn’t stop using.

We dig into the addiction treatment industry from the inside: rushed assessments during detox, questionable diagnosing, and the quiet incentives that reward “attendance” more than healing. Dr. Cali Estes breaks down body brokering and kickback-style referral practices, why the “30 days and you’re fixed” story collapses the moment someone returns to real life, and how the relapse revolving door can become a business model. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels like the system needs repeat clients to survive, we put language to that feeling.

Then we get practical about what actually improves outcomes in addiction recovery: trauma-informed therapy, somatic work, EMDR, and supporting the brain and body through post-acute withdrawal with labs, nutrition, supplements, and recovery planning that follows you home. We also talk about Sober on Demand, Cali’s wraparound, at-home detox and support model, and where psychiatric medication tapering fits when SSRIs or benzodiazepines are involved.

If you’re a clinician, a family member, or someone trying to get well, this one will challenge what you’ve been told and offer a clearer map forward. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs better options, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re bringing with you.
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💊 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 show
Are 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.  
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You can walk into family court feeling certain you’re the “good parent” and your ex is the “toxic one,” then walk out stunned that the judge didn’t seem to care. That shock is exactly what we’re tackling with award-winning Austin family law attorney Jason Wright, a straight-talking divorce and custody lawyer who reminds clients that family law is about what’s legal, not what feels fair.

We dig into the myths that spread online and quietly sabotage cases: the idea that labels like narcissist or gaslighting automatically matter, that “moms always win,” or that a 50-50 custody schedule means nobody pays child support. Jason explains what courts actually use to make decisions, including the best interest of the child, the power of the status quo in parenting routines, and why “principle fights” can burn through money while solving nothing. If you’ve ever felt tempted to keep fighting just to be understood, this conversation shows why court rarely gives that kind of validation.

We also get specific about mental health in family court: when diagnoses and substance use are relevant, why allegations need a direct connection to the children, and the uncomfortable “why now?” question judges often ask. Then we shift to therapy notes, guardians ad litem, privacy, and the ethical limits of therapists in custody disputes, including why an individual therapist generally can’t evaluate custody or diagnose a third party they’ve never met.

If you’re navigating divorce, child custody, or a high-conflict co-parenting situation, listen, share this with someone who’s spiraling on internet advice, and leave a review so more people can find the reality check. What family court myth did you believe before you learned better?
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💊 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 show
Are 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.  
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GLP-1 drugs are being sold like a clean shortcut, but the body is not a simple math problem. We sit down with returning guest Dr. Josh Hellman, MD (Harvard-trained physician and lifestyle medicine expert), to get painfully honest about peptides, GLP-1 agonists, and what patients often do not hear before starting semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide.

We break down what peptides actually are, why dose and delivery can change everything, and how GLP-1 medications can push signaling to extreme levels compared to normal physiology. Then we get into the stuff that gets minimized: nausea and vomiting from slowed gastric emptying, gallbladder disease and pancreatitis risk, and why “weight loss” can quietly include meaningful muscle loss. We also talk about reward pathways and the reports of reduced pleasure, low drive, and even suicidality concerns, plus why early post-market reporting and pharma incentives can leave the public with an incomplete picture.

We don’t land on fear or fandom. We talk “low and slow,” the importance of nutrition and resistance training, and why lifestyle medicine still matters the moment the weekly shot stops. Dr. Hellman also shares where he sees cautious promise for brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention research, and why he pushes glutathione support as toxin exposure rises. If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication, this gives you better questions to ask before you start.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge medical marketing, share this with someone considering GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and leave a review if you want more deep dives like this. What’s the one risk or trade-off you wish every prescriber would say out loud?
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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 checkout
Good 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 show
Are 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
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Therapist Jenn: 
Instagram @TherapistJen
TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz