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.
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
All My Links: https://beacons.ai/drjosef
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.

Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Life on Less Meds is a podcast that reveals the truth about drug side effects and the best strategies to manage them.
Your host, Josef Witt-Doerring interviews patients, victims, and experts to cover topics such as adverse reactions, post-acute withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawals, PSSD, and drug tapering. His mission is to raise awareness about the side effects and injuries caused by psychiatric medications to improve informed consent.
This podcast is brought to you Witt-Doerring Psychiatry, a private practice that specializes in
1) the treatment and management of adverse drug reactions2) the management of most psychiatric conditions for patients who are seeking psychiatrists who try to manage their conditions with the lowest necessary medication use.
Come visit us at:
https://www.wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/
Or watch our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@witt-doerringpsychiatry
Disclaimer: All of the information on this podcast is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/ personal medical advice from me to you. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
The views and opinions of the podcast guests are their own and should not be taken as medical advice.







