We Are Creators (Not Victims) with Beatrice Birch

<p>Beatrice Birch is the Founder and Executive Director of Inner Fire, a proactive healing community in Brattleboro, Vermont. Inner Fire offers adults a safe place to recover from debilitating and traumatic life challenges without the use of psychotropic medications.</p> <p>Today’s conversation between Beatrice Birch and Dr. Fred touches upon:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The holistic philosophy and lifestyle of Inner Fire, and how it trains participants to be creators, not victims</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The artistic therapies and work programs at the heart of Inner Fire</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why Beatrice remains “pro-choice” when it comes to medication</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The startling correlation between suicide and psychotropic medication</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Rhythm as a secret to healing</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why Beatrice prefers the term “soul health” over “mental health”</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Episode Length: 55:48</p> <p> </p> <p>BEATRICE BIRCH’S RESOURCES</p> <p><a href='http://innerfire.us/'>innerfire.us</a></p> <p> </p> <p>CONTACT</p> <p>email > info at innerfire [dot] us</p> <p>email > beatrice.innerfire at gmail [dot] com</p> <p>Phone > 802.221.8051</p> <p> </p> <p>Inner Fire Videos (includes link to the East Wing Grand Opening video that Beatrice mentioned) > <a href='http://innerfire.us/tv-radio-and-podcast-interviews/'>innerfire.us/tv-radio-and-podcast-interviews/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>ALSO MENTIONED</p> <p>Mad In America (book) > <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Mad-America-Medicine-Enduring-Mistreatment-ebook/dp/B003HO5UW4'>www.amazon.com/Mad-America-Medicine-Enduring-Mistreatment-ebook/dp/B003HO5UW4</a></p> <p>Dr. Fred’s Interview with Robert Whitaker > <a href='https://welcometohumanity.net/podcast/2020/5/19/002-exposing-the-myths-of-mental-illness-with-robert-whitaker-1'>welcometohumanity.net/podcast/2020/5/19/002-exposing-the-myths-of-mental-illness-with-robert-whitaker-1</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>