
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 • 129 episodes
Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
Latest Episodes
Desperately seeking safety -- A trauma healing journey with Koelle Simpson
Craig sits down with Colorado-based equine and somatic therapist Koelle Simpson to witness her harrowing and moving story of healing from repeated sexual assaults through a deep psychospiritual connection with horses, then learning how to trust...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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2:05:54

The Art of Deprescribing
Dr. H breaks down the complex task of deprescribing into six clear steps, starting with the most important and challenging question of all: Who is the patient and why are they suffering?"Bringing Therapy into Med Management"-- a p...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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22:39

Developing field awareness: Working with transference and countertransference
This is an interview that Dr. H recently did on a podcast called "The Web: Weaving Psychology and Soul in Circle" where he goes deep into his own journey learning how to work with transference and countertransference.Carrie Ha...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:10:36

Sex Hormones and Psychiatric Illness with Dr. Neill Epperson
Dr. H sits down with Dr. Neill Epperson, chair of the University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry, to talk all things hormonal."I Love You, I Hate You, Are You My Mom?" A intensive experiential workshop exploring tra...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:03:40

Adventures in Exposure Therapy (Re-release)
This is a re-release of an episode called "Adventures in Exposure Therapy" which first published in 2020. That episode was the second of a two part exploration of OCD, the first episode was called "OCD in the Time of Corona." In brief, "OCD in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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44:49
