Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
How do we find a way out of the darkest depths of despair? Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock hosts a deep dive into powerfully moving stories of hope and healing, as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics.
Podcasting since 2019 • 114 episodes
Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
Latest Episodes
BFTA Summer Special-- How to Change Your Mind About Mushrooms with Dori Lewis
Craig sits down with Dori Lewis of Elemental Psychedelics to explore the myths and realities of working with psilocybin mushrooms, including: •What do people not understand about psilocybin mushrooms?•Can mushrooms treat depression?...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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59:17
Fishbowl 5
Chris and Craig go meta to deconstruct season 5, explore the art of storytelling and music selection, and answer listener questions.BFTA on IG @backfromtheabysspodcasthttp...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:00:39
When Mom is mentally ill-- A story of resilience
Christina grew up with a tumultuous and mentally ill Mother, an older brother who decompensated into psychosis and frightening aggression, and just one healthy family member, her Father. We explore both the wounding of having a desperate...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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54:02
A Psychiatrist Goes to War
Dr. Russell Carr was a career Navy psychiatrist for 20 years and served in Iraq, where today’s story begins. This is a story of a healer, then a terrible wounding, then the healer trying to find his way amidst the chaos of war. This story...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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49:06
My dog saved my life-- Understanding the story of depression
A huge problem with current psychiatric diagnosis is that it often lumps completely unrelated things under the same vast and vague tent, such as with the diagnosis of "Major Depressive Disorder". Here Craig sits down with his patient Reb...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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56:30