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The Gaslit Truth Podcast

The Gaslit Truth Podcast

By: Dr. Teralyn Sell & Therapist Jenn Schmitz
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The Gaslit Truth Podcast is a mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz, focused on psychiatric medication harm, withdrawal, therapy culture, and informed consent.

Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz bring clinical experience, research literacy, and compassionate honesty to conversations about psychiatric medication withdrawal, tapering strategies, the psychology of dependence, and the long-term impacts of mental health treatment.

The Gaslit Truth Podcast challenges outdated mental health narratives while empowering listeners with evidence-based insight, critical thinking, and practical understanding of therapy and psychiatric medications.

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  • The Dark Side of Psych Meds on Oral Health | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz
    Apr 28 2026

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    Gum recession. Tooth loss. Bone density dropping fast. When those problems hit, most people get handed a brush-up-your-hygiene lecture or a “that’s just aging” shrug. We wanted a deeper answer, especially because we keep seeing oral health fall apart in people taking psychiatric medications and other prescriptions, and in people carrying a heavy toxic exposure history.

    We bring on Stephen Hewer, trained in nutrition and known for clinical work focused on structural health, jawbone integrity, gum health, and restoring bone density. He breaks down a key idea many supplement labels ignore: ionic calcium and how the parathyroid response to low usable calcium can push the body toward bone loss and even soft tissue calcification. We also talk through a systems view of osteoporosis risk, dental breakdown, and gum disease that includes pH balance, kidney and liver workload, and why “treating symptoms” often misses the root.

    Stephen also shares his personal story of mercury exposure from dental amalgams, the gut shutdown that followed, and what it took to rebuild over time. From there we move into gut microbiome repair, probiotic strategies, fermented nut yo

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    💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?

    Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health

    🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.

    Support the show

    Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at thegaslittruthpodcast@gmail.com

    While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.
    Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes!

    Thanks for listening!

    Follow Us individually at

    Dr. Teralyn:

    • Instagram @Dr_Teralyn
    • Facebook @DrTeralyn
    • Tik Tok @Dr_Teralyn

    Therapist Jenn:

    • Instagram @TherapistJen
    • TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz





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    39 mins
  • Is it Relapse or Withdrawal: The Truth About Protracted Withdrawal from Psychiatric Medication | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz
    Apr 21 2026

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    Your doctor says withdrawal should be short because the drug “leaves your body.” Then you stop an SSRI and months later your sleep collapses, anxiety spikes, your body hurts, and you’re told it must be your “condition” coming back. That gap between what you were promised and what you’re living is exactly where protracted withdrawal hides.

    We walk through what protracted withdrawal and PAWS can look like after antidepressant tapering and other psychiatric medication tapering, including delayed symptoms that hit long after the final dose. We get into the why: neuroadaptation, receptor changes, nervous system hypersensitivity, and why “windows and waves” make recovery feel unpredictable. We also name the symptoms people often get dismissed for, from panic and intrusive thoughts to brain zaps, sensory overload, GI issues, and surprising pain sensitivity that can send you back to the prescriber looking for relief.

    Then we shift to what actually helps. We talk risk factors like rapid tapering, polypharmacy, and stop-start cycles that can contribute to kindling. We share practical ways to manage withdrawal by lowering nervous system load, tracking patter

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    Kenshō Cocktails by RSRV Collective are premium, non-alcoholic drinks crafted to deliver bold, sophisticated flavors inspired by classic cocktails—alcohol-free indulgence. Enjoy an exclusive discount 30% off using code GASLIT at checkout

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    💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?

    Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health

    🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.

    Support the show

    Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at thegaslittruthpodcast@gmail.com

    While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.
    Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes!

    Thanks for listening!

    Follow Us individually at

    Dr. Teralyn:

    • Instagram @Dr_Teralyn
    • Facebook @DrTeralyn
    • Tik Tok @Dr_Teralyn

    Therapist Jenn:

    • Instagram @TherapistJen
    • TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz





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    59 mins
  • 'Til SSRIs Do Us Part: Falling Out of Love, an Antidepressant Side Effect | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz
    Apr 14 2026

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    One bad assumption can burn down a life: “It’s just stress” or “you’re just falling out of love.” We sit down with Sabrina Lane from Loving Through the Storm to talk about what happens when antidepressants and antidepressant withdrawal collide with marriage, grief, and trust. Her story starts the way so many do, with a therapist recommending Lexapro at a specific dose to “take the edge off,” and it escalates into a chain of medication changes, emotional blunting, and a home that stops feeling like home.

    We dig into the hard parts partners rarely say out loud: the moment your spouse tells you they feel nothing for you or for anyone, the way prescribers can gaslight real side effects, and how a sudden switch from an SSRI to an SNRI like Effexor can set the stage for instability. We also talk about personality shifts that look like a completely different person, reward-seeking behavior, increased drinking, and why friends and coworkers may not notice what’s obvious inside the relationship. Along the way, we keep coming back to informed consent, FDA warnings, and why “it’s out of your system” is not the same thing as “your nervous system is healed.”

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    Kenshō Cocktails by RSRV Collective are premium, non-alcoholic drinks crafted to deliver bold, sophisticated flavors inspired by classic cocktails—alcohol-free indulgence. Enjoy an exclusive discount 30% off using code GASLIT at checkout

    Good for anything purchased; it’s the best deal, and can’t be found anywhere else.

    https://rsrvcollective.com/discount/GASLIT

    💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?

    Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health

    🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.

    Support the show

    Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at thegaslittruthpodcast@gmail.com

    While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.
    Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes!

    Thanks for listening!

    Follow Us individually at

    Dr. Teralyn:

    • Instagram @Dr_Teralyn
    • Facebook @DrTeralyn
    • Tik Tok @Dr_Teralyn

    Therapist Jenn:

    • Instagram @TherapistJen
    • TikTok @Jenn.Schmitz





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    44 mins
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