A Better Pill To Swallow
David Neiman
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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.
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S3E37 37. From Broadway to Motherhood: Postpartum Depression and Finding Yourself Again
There’s a moment in this conversation where Emily says she doesn’t recognize herself anymore—and somehow, it opens the door to something more honest.Emily Walton—Broadway actress (Come From Away)…
S3E36 36. The Grief of Losing A Child: "You Lose The Future"
A healthy baby. A seizure in the middle of the night. And a reality no parent is prepared to face. Susan Weissman shares the story of losing her son Nathan just weeks before his second birthday —…
S3E35 35. Advanced Voice Biofeedback: How It Can Help Your Mental Health
At the heart of A Better Pill to Swallow is the belief that mental health in the modern era demands new modalities—approaches that go beyond insight alone and actually meet the body and brain where…
S3E34 34. Teaching Young Teens, Finding Purpose, and Shaping Our Future
On this week’s episode, I share my conversation with Karl Mauks-Kopke — eighth grade math teacher and not-so-secret philosopher. Karl is a dear friend and one of the most thoughtful people I know.…
S3E33 Supporting a Mentally Ill Child, Grieving a Son, and Leaning on Community
Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the grief of losing him,…
S3E32 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,…
S3E31 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…
S2E29 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…
S2E28 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…
S2E27 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…
S2E26 26. The History of Childbirth, Obstetrics vs. Midwifery, Reproductive Justice, and How to Birth in Power
Today’s episode features my fascinating conversation with Birdie Condon, Hudson Valley-based midwife and sex educator. We talk all about the history of childbirth including how and why it became…
S2E25 25. Adult ADHD, Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation & Setting Yourself Up for Success
Today, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach, Steev Hodgson, to discuss his journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. We get into practical tips and tricks as well as…
S2E5 24. OCD, Fatherhood, Letting Go, Raising Relaxed Kids, and Managing Intrusive Thoughts
This week, I’m sharing my candid and irreverent conversation with my close friend, Mark Priceman. As fellow neurotic Jews who have wrestled with OCD tendencies, we compare notes on how partnership…
S2E4 23. The Emptiness of Fame, Spiritual Awakening, and Growing through Struggle
This week’s episode features my enriching conversation with spiritual alchemist, guide, and yoga/meditation teacher, Maya Kramer. We go deep into Maya’s beginnings as a model in NYC, exploring how…
S2E3 22. Part 2: How Grief Changes Us, Holding Space for Big Emotions, and Honoring the Dead
In part two of my conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt, we're taking an abrupt turn from our conversation on sex, into a deep dive on grief. Elizabeth discusses the loss of one of her…
S2E2 21. Part 1: Sex Education as a Human Rights Issue, Abstinence-Only Education, & The Challenges of Social Change.
This week, I’m sharing my enlightening (not to mention fun) conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt. We delve deep into her experiences as a high schooler volunteering at Planned…
S2E20 20. Conquering Panic Attacks, Transforming Child Therapy, and Carving a Unique Career Path
In the premiere of Season 2, I have an inspiring conversation with Rosey Rouhana, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist. Rosey opens up about her journey in helping…
S1E19 19. Beauty Standards, Grieving with Kids, The Value of Struggle, and Authentically Teaching Teens
In part two of my conversation with Emily Abramson, we look deeper at parenthood, grief, and the importance of “doing the work.” Emily shares how she models healthy body image and navigates intense…
S1E18 18. Exploring New Cultures, Learning Foreign Languages and Navigating a Meaningful Life, Part 1
On today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my conversation with Emily Abramson. Emily is a foreign language teacher who speaks five languages, and PhD student on a mission to bring more depth and…
S1E17 17. The Music Industry, Artistic Growth and Motherhood
On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter Jen Hirsh, aka Monogem. Jen opens up about her journey to discovering her authentic voice as an artist: from the lessons…
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