In this provocative conversation on Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt peel back the layers of modern psychiatry’s love affair with medication. How did pills become the first—and sometimes only—response to human distress?

We’ll start by tracing the shift from talk therapy to chemical treatments, examining why antidepressant use has soared over 400% in just a few decades. You’ll hear the promises: quick relief, insurance coverage, the allure of scientific authority. And you’ll hear the trade-offs: overprescription, side effects, and the quiet inflation of psychiatric diagnoses.

Next, we’ll get honest about what meds can—and can’t—do. They can stabilize you enough to step into therapy or get through a crisis. But they can’t heal trauma, teach skills, or cultivate connection. Are we treating pain—or simply silencing signals that something deeper needs tending?

Finally, we’ll explore the complex dance between biology, capitalism, and personal choice. From pharmaceutical marketing to the DSM’s double life as both a diagnostic and billing tool, we’ll ask: Are we genuinely informed about what we’re taking—and why?

This episode isn’t about demonizing medication. It’s about reclaiming nuance. About seeing pharmaceuticals as one tool—not the whole toolbox.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a chemical imbalance tells the whole story, or how to honor both biology and biography in mental health care, this is your invitation to think critically—and compassionately.

🎧 Tune in and explore the power of clear information, real consent, and the radical possibility of choosing what healing looks like for you.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

In this episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt are diving into one of the biggest questions in modern mental health: Can AI really help us heal?

From ChatGPT to therapy apps, AI-powered tools are everywhere, offering instant advice and support. But are they a useful supplement—or a risky replacement?

Join us as we unpack:

• When AI can be a lifeline for reflection, reframing, and in-the-moment support
• Why AI isn’t equipped to fully replace human connection and professional care
• The surprising ways AI mirrors your mindset—and why that can be both comforting and limiting
• Ethical concerns around privacy and sharing sensitive information
• AI Energy consumption and biases
• Tips to use AI wisely while staying grounded in self-awareness and real-life relationships

Whether you’ve experimented with AI chatbots yourself or are simply curious about what’s ahead, this conversation will help you explore the benefits, risks, and nuances of our evolving relationship with technology.

🔗 Listen now and join the conversation.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

We teach reading. We teach math. We even teach driver’s ed.
But when it comes to communication—arguably one of the most essential life skills—we leave people to figure it out through trial, error, and emotional bruises.

In this episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt explore how our society’s lack of formal communication education fuels conflict, burnout, disconnection, and underdeveloped leadership. This is definitely a hot topic for Iman!

You’ll learn:

• How gender, family systems, and media shape our early communication styles
• Why communication is a health behavior, not just a “soft skill”
• What a real curriculum would look like—from emotional regulation to repair after rupture

We share real-life examples, actionable takeaways, and a powerful call to shift communication from an afterthought to a foundational skill in school, work, and life.

🧠 “Imagine building IKEA furniture with no instructions—that’s how most people communicate.”

Let’s stop tossing people into the deep end of relationships without teaching them how to float. Communication isn’t optional. It’s survival.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."