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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 44 MIN

The Undoctor: Why a Psychiatrist Says Human Connection Heals More Than Any Prescription, Featuring Dr. Fred Moss, EP 239

from Thriving Practice with Tracy Cherpeski · host Tracy Cherpeski

What if the most healing thing a healthcare provider can do has nothing to do with a diagnosis or a prescription? In this episode, Tracy Cherpeski sits down with Dr. Fred Moss—a psychiatrist with 46 years in the mental health system who believes that human connection, not medication, is at the heart of all healing.  Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  Dr. Fred is the founder of Welcome To Humanity, a coaching practice that helps people undiagnose, unmedicate, and step away from conventional mental health models that treat discomfort as pathology. He shares why he calls himself an “undoctor,” how diagnoses can become identity traps, and why discomfort is a feature of being human—not a sign that something is wrong with you.  In this episode, you’ll hear about Dr. Fred’s journey from childhood communicator to psychiatric rebel, his work in prisons, orphanages, and homeless shelters, and why he believes anyone can practice the art of genuine healing through connection. Tracy shares a personal aha moment that will resonate with any provider who’s questioned the limits of conventional care.  Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy’s LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

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