A Better Pill To Swallow
Just a spoonful of humor helps the medicine go down. Inspired by his brother’s suicide David unleashes his outlandish banter and passion for mental health with his good friends and experts alike. He challenges the over-medicated status quo, asking questions and exploring new holistic alternatives with his guests from a wide array of experience and discipline.
Podcasting since 2024 • 31 episodes
A Better Pill To Swallow
Latest Episodes
32. Thyroid Cancer, Holistic Healing, and Low Toxic-Living
On this week’s episode, I share my conversation with Jennifer Stevens, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and Thyroid Cancer Survivor. We talk all about Jen’s experiences with anxiety pre-cancer, leading to a very unexpected diagnosis in her late ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:26:48
Early Parenthood, Post-Partum Anxiety, and How Diet Affects Metal Health
Our first episode of season three kicks off with a very special, long-awaited guest…a woman who needs no introduction, but I’m giving her one anyway because she’s ‘a my wife—Amanda Neiman. We explain the reason for our truncated 2n...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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59:13
29. Love in Medicine, Liability Culture, and the Mystery of Dying
This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for people—not just as professionals, but as humans—especially in mom...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:27:13
28. The Discipline of Art, Navigating Unpredictability, and Protecting Your Mental Health as a Creative
This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an unpredictable industry. Betsy shares her wealth of wisdom on how to thrive...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:08:28
27. Microdosing, Recreational Psychedelics, Ayahuasca, and the Power of Struggle
Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a healing modality, but as a meaningful alternative to more add...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:25:40
