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Side Effects with Dr. Josef

Josef Witt-Doerring
Side Effects with Dr. Josef
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  • Side Effects with Dr. Josef

    As a Doctor I'll Never Take These Pills Again

    27/05/2026 | 7 mins.
    Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast 

    After years in medicine, there are a few common pills I've quietly crossed off my own list and in this video, I'll tell you exactly which ones and why. From side effects most patients aren't warned about to better alternatives hiding in plain sight, here's what I'd want my own family to know.

    Get our free tapering course: https://taperclinic.com/free-guide/  

    Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter  

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
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    - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD 
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ 

    DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare for your discussion with him. We do our best to spread awareness with these videos, but for legal reasons we can’t answer health questions in the comments. If you leave questions, we’ll make videos about common questions in the future! If we catch incorrect health information, hate speech, illegal solicitation of drugs in the comments, we will remove them.
  • Side Effects with Dr. Josef

    ADHD Isn’t What You’ve Been Told: Psychiatrist Explains

    25/05/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
    Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast 

    Think you know ADHD? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, a psychiatrist breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about ADHD and reveals what's really going on in the brain.

    Get our free tapering course: https://taperclinic.com/free-guide/  

    Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter  

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring 
    - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD 
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ 

    DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare for your discussion with him. We do our best to spread awareness with these videos, but for legal reasons we can’t answer health questions in the comments. If you leave questions, we’ll make videos about common questions in the future! If we catch incorrect health information, hate speech, illegal solicitation of drugs in the comments, we will remove them.
  • Side Effects with Dr. Josef

    The 3 Stages You Go Through on Xanax

    21/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast 

    Ever wondered what taking Xanax actually feels like? In this video, I break down the three distinct stages you experience when on Xanax, from the initial onset to the peak effects and what happens as it wears off.

    Whether you've been prescribed it, are curious about how it works, or want to understand a loved one's experience, this video covers what to expect.

    Get our free tapering course: https://taperclinic.com/free-guide/  

    Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter  

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring 
    - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD 
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ 

    DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare for your discussion with him. We do our best to spread awareness with these videos, but for legal reasons we can’t answer health questions in the comments. If you leave questions, we’ll make videos about common questions in the future! If we catch incorrect health information, hate speech, illegal solicitation of drugs in the comments, we will remove them.
  • Side Effects with Dr. Josef

    Why Detox Centers Fail You

    16/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast 

    If you're on a prescribed benzodiazepine and thinking about going to a detox center, please watch this first.

    Most detox centers are built for addiction, not prescription dependence. I've seen too many people get pushed through a rapid taper, leave on more medications than they started with, and end up destabilized for months or even years.

    In this video, I break down why benzo detox is so often the wrong answer, what an aggressive taper can actually do to your nervous system, and the slower, patient-led approach I recommend instead.

    If you're trying to come off a benzodiazepine, you need a plan that takes this seriously. My free tapering guide is linked below.

    Get our free tapering course: https://taperclinic.com/free-guide/  

    Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter  

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring 
    - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD 
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ 

    DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare for your discussion with him. We do our best to spread awareness with these videos, but for legal reasons we can’t answer health questions in the comments. If you leave questions, we’ll make videos about common questions in the future! If we catch incorrect health information, hate speech, illegal solicitation of drugs in the comments, we will remove them.
  • Side Effects with Dr. Josef

    I Asked 100 Spouses What Antidepressants Did to Their Marriage

    14/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast 

    When someone starts an antidepressant, they're usually the one being asked how they feel. Their spouse rarely is.

    But the people living with them often notice things the patient can't see from the inside. Emotional flatness. Loss of interest. Changes in intimacy. A partner who is technically "better" but somehow not quite there anymore.

    In this video, I walk through what they told me, what it tells us about how these medications actually affect people, and what I think every couple deserves to know before one of them starts an antidepressant or decides whether to stay on one.

    Get our free tapering course: https://membership.taperclinic.com/free-taper-guide 

    Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter  

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring 
    - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD 
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ 
    - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ 

    DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe help you prepare for your discussion with him. We do our best to spread awareness with these videos, but for legal reasons we can’t answer health questions in the comments. If you leave questions, we’ll make videos about common questions in the future! If we catch incorrect health information, hate speech, illegal solicitation of drugs in the comments, we will remove them.
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About Side Effects with Dr. Josef
A podcast investigating the hidden costs of modern psychiatric care. Hosted by Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a former FDA medical officer and internationally recognized drug safety expert, this show examines what patients are rarely told about psychiatric medications, including overlooked withdrawal syndromes, long-term risks, and the real-world outcomes many experience after treatment.Through in-depth expert interviews and candid conversations, we explore where mainstream psychiatry falls short and what informed, ethical care should actually look like. If you or someone you care about is questioning psychiatric treatment, struggling with medication side effects, or considering tapering, you’ll find clear education, critical context, and evidence-based guidance here.Learn more about safe, physician-guided tapering and educational resources at taperclinic.com. Learn more about our Tapering Program.
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