Psychiatry Isn’t What It Used to Be - Dr. Barry Lieberman, MD Psychiatrist - Ask Kati Anything

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Psychiatry Isn’t What It Used to Be - Dr. Barry Lieberman, MD Psychiatrist

May 27, 2025 • 65 mins

What does a psychiatrist with decades in emergency medicine, psychotherapy, and the military have to say about mental health today? A lot. In this powerful episode of Ask Kati Anything, Dr. Barry Lieberman shares his deeply personal journey from rebellious teen to compassionate healer. With stories from his time in the Navy, emergency rooms, and private psychiatric practice, Dr. Lieberman discusses: • Why he believes the best doctors break rules • What it was like to be a therapist before managed care • How human connection beats clinical rigidity • The impact of trauma on brain and body • Why he walked away from the hospital system • This is a heartfelt, funny, and wise conversation you won’t forget. 🎧 Listen now to hear how psychiatry, medicine, and meaning evolve over a lifetime. Available for PRE-ORDER now: Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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