The Gaslit Truth Podcast

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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.
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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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  
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Thanks for listening!

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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 a
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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 [email protected]
While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  
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Thanks for listening!

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Chronic pain gets treated like a character flaw far too often, and that’s the first injury. When you’re told “the scans look fine” or “it must be anxiety,” you’re left holding pain that is real while also being made to feel crazy for having it. We wanted a smarter, more honest conversation about what chronic pain is, how the brain and nervous system can keep the signal alive, and what “pain recovery” looks like when the goal is function, meaning, and getting your life back.

We’re joined by Dr. Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM, a family physician and addiction medicine leader who has spent decades working with people at the intersection of chronic pain, substance use, and long-term recovery. Together we break down the difference between acute pain and chronic pain, why emotions and attention can amplify symptoms, and how catastrophizing and a broken pain scale keep people stuck. We also talk about practical nervous system retraining ideas like mindfulness, meditation, and expressive writing so the story gets witnessed without becoming a life sentence.

Then we tackle marijuana for chronic pain with the informed-consent lens most people never get. Today’s THC potency is nothing like the past, and the “relief” many feel may be intoxication and distraction rather than true analgesia. We dig into cannabis dependence, withdrawal, psychosis risk, and why normalizing high-potency THC is especially dangerous for teens and developing brains. If you’re weighing cannabis as an opioid alternative, struggling with sleep and anxiety, or trying to understand why your pain changes with focus and mood, this conversation gives you language and a clearer map.

If this helped you feel seen, subscribe, share it with someone who lives with chronic pain, and leave a review so more people find it. What part of the conversation challenged your view the most?
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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 [email protected]
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:
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Therapist Jenn: 
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Gum recession. Tooth loss. Bone density dropping fast. When those problems hit, most people get handed a brush-up-your-hygiene lecture or a “that’s just aging” shrug. We wanted a deeper answer, especially because we keep seeing oral health fall apart in people taking psychiatric medications and other prescriptions, and in people carrying a heavy toxic exposure history.

We bring on Stephen Hewer, trained in nutrition and known for clinical work focused on structural health, jawbone integrity, gum health, and restoring bone density. He breaks down a key idea many supplement labels ignore: ionic calcium and how the parathyroid response to low usable calcium can push the body toward bone loss and even soft tissue calcification. We also talk through a systems view of osteoporosis risk, dental breakdown, and gum disease that includes pH balance, kidney and liver workload, and why “treating symptoms” often misses the root.

Stephen also shares his personal story of mercury exposure from dental amalgams, the gut shutdown that followed, and what it took to rebuild over time. From there we move into gut microbiome repair, probiotic strategies, fermented nut yogurt, short chain fatty acids like butyrate, and why mineral deficiency can show up as cravings, anxiety, or dependence on stimulation and sedation. We even touch on brain nutrition and peptides through the lens of neuroplasticity and habit change.

If you care about oral health, gum recession, bone density, osteoporosis prevention, and the connection between mental health and nutrition, this one will stretch how you think. Subscribe, share this with someone dealing with dental or bone loss, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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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 [email protected]
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
Tik Tok @Dr_Teralyn
Therapist Jenn: 
Instagram @TherapistJen
TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz