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​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about the importance of self-care. He shares how his journey of returning to a consistent exercise routine and developing healthy eating habits is positively changing his life. He encourages us to identify what needs our attention – whether it’s exercise, diet, sleep, or focusing on our emotional and physical health. Whatever you need right now, pick one thing, and just get started! 
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— Bernedette Pajer
​This week, Bernadette Pajer of Informed Choice WA is back! She joins us to talk about psychotropic drugs and the Medicating Normal film. We discuss anxiety, depression, ADHD drugs, the importance of informed consent, even the possible connection between these psychopharmaceuticals and mass shootings, and so much more!
I never set out to do this work. But sometimes our greatest purposes choose us.
— Kim Witczak
Next, we meet Kim Witczak, co-founder of Woody Matters and Selling Sickness. Kim lost her husband to suicide not long after he was put on Prozac for insomnia. She now pours her life into advocating for drug safety and informed consent, educating people on side effects to watch for and alternative treatments that can be available.
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Title: Advocacy for Patient Safety: A Conversation with Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer

Introduction:
In this episode, we are joined by Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer to discuss their advocacy work for patient safety. Kim's journey started when her husband died by suicide after being prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia. Bernadette is a mother who has been advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent for over 20 years.

Key Points:
  • Kim's advocacy work started as an accidental journey
  • Her husband was prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia and died by suicide
  • Kim is working to raise awareness about the risks of prescription drugs 
  • Bernadette is advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent 1
  • Both Kim and Bernadette believe that patients should be informed about the medications and vaccines they are taking 1
  • They discuss the importance of informed consent and the risks associated with psychotropic drugs 1
  • They also discuss the connection between psychotropic drugs and mass shootings

Conclusion: Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer's advocacy work is an important reminder of the need for patient safety and informed consent. Their stories highlight the risks associated with prescription drugs and vaccines, and the importance of being informed about the medications and vaccines we take.
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​Summary
  • Intro to the show. 0:00
    • Dr Paul welcomes Bernadette back to the show.
    • Today's topic, self-care and exercise.
    • The importance of restorative sleep and emotional health.
    • Bernadette talks about disarming farmers.
  • What are the medications that are most concerning? 4:47
    • The dangers of medicating normal and normalizing injury.
    • The documentary, Medicating Normal.
    • Some of the most concerning medications given to children today.
    • The dangers of psychotropic drugs.
  • The violence report on psychotropic drugs. 9:56
    • Nearly 410 psychiatric drug warnings.
    • The violence report on psychotropic drugs.
    • Side effects can be horrendous.
    • There are people who are helped with ADHD medication.
    • Schools in California and Tennessee integrating yoga into the curriculum.
    • Millions of homes in the us today.
  • Bernadette’s journey to the truth. 16:48
    • Every day is a struggle.
    • The pharmaceutical industry is raking in money from Pfizer.
    • Zach talks about his drug safety reform advocacy.
    • Zach shares his personal journey.
  • The Black Box warning for antidepressants. 20:41
    • A big pharma spiderweb of influence on healthcare system.
    • The accidental journey advocate.
    • Zoloft for insomnia and insomnia.
    • The first three weeks of taking Zoloft.
  • Zoloft and suicide in teens. 25:07
    • The link between Zoloft and suicide in teens.
    • The FDA and suicide prevention hearings.
    • Pfizer Zoloft, wrongful death, failure to warn lawsuit against Pfizer.
    • Apathy zia, apatheia.
  • How do we know if a drug is causing suicide? 29:20
    • Unpacking the black box warning of suicide.
    • Why depression is a serious issue.
    • One of the two countries in the world that allow drug ads.
    • What to look for in antidepressants.
  • What does depression look like outside the body? 34:29
    • Impulsive behavior and impulsive behavior.
    • Having someone at home to check in.
    • FDA advisory committees and new drugs coming to market.
    • Informed consent and alternatives.
    • The importance of reading and having a med guide.
    • A game plan to get off.
  • Awareness campaign for children. 41:35
    • National public awareness campaign to educate the public.
    • Awareness of the harms of anti-depressants.
    • Reminding people of the history of covid-19.
    • The FDA and pharmaceutical side of things.
  • Who are the people who work on these committees? 46:21
    • The fox guarding the henhouse.
    • The importance of paying attention to who gets on committees.
    • The safety system is not set up to capture safety.
    • Don't be afraid to speak out.
    • Advice for parents, do research and be curious.
    • Other psychotropic drugs, anti-anxiety medications.
  • The link between drugs and violence in youth. 53:21
    • Antidepressants and antipsychotics are more potent than meth.
    • Lifestyle drugs are not meant for long term use.
    • Go natural first, clean up the diet and reduce stress.
    • Be your own advocates.
    • Chronic illness is a money stream for life.
    • Selling sickness is a smart business strategy.
  • How to work your way out of the broken system. 1:00:29
    • Work to work your way out of the broken system.
    • Acceptable collateral damage.
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