Episode 192

Brooke Siem joins Something For Everybody this week. Brooke Siem is a writer, speaker, and advocate for the practice of safe de-prescribing for psychiatric drugs. Her debut memoir on antidepressant withdrawal, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS is the long version of work that has appeared in the Washington Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her newsletter, “Happiness is a Skill”, is devoted to antidepressant withdrawal education, healing from depression, and the skill of happiness. In addition to Brooke’s work in the world of mental health, she is an award-winning chef with over fifteen years in the industry.

In this conversation we talk about grief, depression, medication and mental health.