{"podcast":{"title":"Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin","slug":"radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946","podcast_index_feed_id":3930946,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/radically-genuine-podcast","website_url":"https://www.drmcfillin.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QJMM1syxBZMk99z0g3C8teDzb4z0zOJir9JHNk5Kc78/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNDMyLzE2ODYx/NzI1NTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP","episode_count":245,"summary":"The Radically Genuine Podcast cuts through the noise of conventional mental health advice, offering an unfiltered exploration of what it truly takes to overcome life’s challenges. Dr. McFillin doesn’t shy away from controversial topics, tackling head-on the failings of the mental health industry and exposing the often-ignored realities of resilience. Each episode features raw, honest conversations with survivors, experts, and freethinkers who challenge the status quo. From dismantling harmful psychiatric practices to uncovering ancient wisdom for modern well-being, this podcast goes where others fear to tread. It’s more than just talk – it’s a revolution in how we approach mental health and personal growth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T20:20:31.660272+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946"},"episode":{"title":"216. I Was A Prisoner Of My Own Mind w/ Dr. Riz Ahmad","slug":"216-i-was-a-prisoner-of-my-own-mind-w-dr-riz-ahmad","published_at":"2026-01-22T11:09:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946/216-i-was-a-prisoner-of-my-own-mind-w-dr-riz-ahmad","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946","url":"https://radicallygenuinepodcast.transistor.fm/216","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/81ec4cd7/66a9efd2.mp3","summary":"Dr. Riz Ahmad could have been diagnosed with social anxiety, autism spectrum, and depression as a teenager. Instead, he became one of the most talented psychologists I've ever worked with. In this episode, Riz shares his journey from fear-driven perfectionist—completely fused with his mind and disconnected from his body—to an eight-week stay at a Zen Buddhist monastery that changed everything. What happened when his mind finally went quiet? And what does his story reveal about the dangers of how we label and treat human suffering today? A radically genuine conversation about ego, consciousness, and what mainstream psychology is missing.","meta_description":"Dr. Riz Ahmad could have been diagnosed with social anxiety, autism spectrum, and depression as a teenager. Instead, he became one of the most talented ps…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7197,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946/episodes/216-i-was-a-prisoner-of-my-own-mind-w-dr-riz-ahmad/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radically-genuine-podcast-with-dr-roger-mcfillin-3930946/216-i-was-a-prisoner-of-my-own-mind-w-dr-riz-ahmad.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}