Mind Behind the Curtain
Welcome to "Mind Behind the Curtain" —a show about the stories of incredible physician entrepreneurs who’ve navigated the chaos, doubt, and growth that comes with creating something new. In each episode, we pull back the curtain on their journeys, sharing the triumphs and struggles that led them to where they are today.
Join your host, Jennie Eckstrom of Uncluttered Mind, MD. Let’s take this journey together. It’s time to look beyond the curtain.
Mind Behind the Curtain
Breaking Barriers in Psychiatry: Innovation, Resilience, and Hope ft. Dr. Erin Amato
In this episode of Mind Behind the Curtain, Dr. Amato shares how the devastating loss of her first patient to suicide sparked her search for better answers and ultimately reshaped her career. From embracing TMS and ketamine before they were mainstream to incorporating sleep, nutrition, trauma, and hormones into her practice, she reveals what it means to deliver truly integrative mental health care. Beyond the clinical side, Dr. Amato reflects on leadership, delegating, setting boundaries, and embracing conflict as a catalyst for growth. This conversation is about resilience, vision, and creating care models that honor both patients and physicians.
Dr. Amato’s book, Think Outside the Bottle, challenges the conventional, medication-first approach to psychiatry. It offers a fresh perspective on healing that goes beyond prescriptions, encouraging readers to explore holistic, root-cause solutions for mental health.