Episode 1: Dead Tired, Still Licensed

Welcome to Dead Inside and Board Certified. In our first episode, we introduce who we are, how we ended up in psychiatry, and why we decided to start this podcast in the first place. We talk about the realities of working in mental health that nobody prepares you for — the burnout, the dark humor, the moral injury, and the moments that quietly change you forever. We also unpack the meaning behind our name, the “Occult” vibe, and our mission: pulling back the curtain on what psych really looks like behind closed doors. This isn’t therapy talk or toxic positivity. It’s the truth about what it costs to care for people in crisis — and why we keep showing up anyway. If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens behind the psych scenes… this is where we start.