Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
How do we find a way out of the darkest depths of despair? Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock hosts a deep dive into powerfully moving stories of hope and healing, as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics.
Podcasting since 2019 • 134 episodes
Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
Latest Episodes
BFTA Summer Special-- The Wisdom of the Psychedelic Therapy Underground
In this fourth annual summer psychedelic special, Dr. H sits down to hear some hard-earned wisdom from a therapist colleague who has been doing underground MDMA and psilocybin work for years."I Love You, I Hate You, Are You My Mom?" ...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:01:39
Chris, Craig, and Special Guest Fish in Fishbowl 6
Chris and Craig invite Antonio Sacre, an LA-based professional storyteller, author, and BFTA super-advisor into the Fishbowl to deconstruct season 6.BFTA episode recommendations/Podcast page
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:51:33
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in the Treatment Landscape
Craig sits down with his mentee and colleague Mandy Bliss, a psychiatric NP in Louisville KY, to explore the compelling and complex challenges of meeting the ever-expanding need for psychiatric care. Unlike in psychiatric residencies, muc...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:02:13
The Enneagram in the Therapeutic Relationship
Craig sits down with Colorado-based psychotherapist and Enneagram expert Joy Gribble (Elemental Psychedelics; Reflective Healing) to explore how the Enneagram can predict the strengths, fears, and blind spots of both the therapist and the clien...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:18:09
Meds can't fill the trauma hole-- Attachment, maternal wounding, and the challenges of coming off meds
Here Dr. H sits down with Lisa, a pediatric nurse practitioner, to witness her story of developmental trauma, concomitant chronic depression, and eventually her path of healing and rebuilding trust and connection, largely through psychotherapy....
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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54:53