142. Rogue Doctor Turned Poker Pro Overcomes Chronic Depression

Dr. Jaclynn Moskow is a trained physician scientist, writer, healthcare business consultant, and well known professional poker player. The medical industrial complex, much like a high-stakes poker game, operates on a grand scale where the players are institutions, corporations, and policy makers, but the chips are human lives and well-being. Just as a skilled poker player might exploit less experienced opponents, we're seeing a system that prioritizes profit over patient care. The 'house' - in this case, big pharma, insurance companies, and certain healthcare conglomerates - seems to hold all the cards, making rules that benefit their bottom line rather than public health. On todays episode we learn more about medical school training, how a physician is trained to think, what happens when the doctor becomes the patient, what does it mean to overcome mental health or health problems, psychedelics and what poker can teach us about life. Chapters00:00 The Flaws of the Medical Industrial Complex00:58 The Rigged Nature of the Healthcare System27:48 Feeling Pathologized by Psychiatry29:16 Flaws in the Psychiatric Model32:50 Holistic Approaches to Mental Health40:47 Transitioning to a Professional Poker Player56:46 Sleep Deprivation and Unconventional Coping Mechanisms57:44 The Profitability of Playing Poker at Odd Hours58:14 Getting Good at Open Face Chinese Poker01:00:00 Shifting Mindset: Gratitude and Understanding Emotions01:13:08 The Limitations of the Current Mental Health System01:37:07 Action-Oriented Therapy: Empowering Individuals to Create Change01:56:00 Consciousness and Reality: The Interconnectedness of All Things02:01:27 Personal Growth and Transformation: Embracing Change and Learning from the PastNote: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------