Dr. Fred Moss – Welcome to Humanity

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Dr. Fred Moss. A college dropout who found a job at a state mental health facility for adolescent boys. However, he didn't like how these kids were treated and decided to do something about it. So, he returned to college, and the rest is history. Dr. Fred Moss, MD, is a pioneering psychiatrist and the founder of Welcome to Humanity. With nearly four decades of experience in the field, Dr. Moss has dedicated his career to transforming the conversation around mental health and well-being. Educated at Northwestern University Medical School and board-certified in psychiatry, he has treated over 30,000 patients across various settings, including telepsychiatry, private practice, and correctional healthcare. Dr. Moss is best known for his unconventional approach to psychiatry, which emphasizes holistic healing through communication, connection, creativity, and self-expression. He challenges the traditional reliance on psychiatric diagnoses and medications, advocating instead for more human-centered and empathetic methods. This philosophy is encapsulated in his Creative 8™ methodology, which encourages activities like music, art, writing, and gardening as therapeutic practices and in his True Voice Methodology which assists people in finding their authentic voice through unconventional means and becoming comfortable speaking it authentically as a form of self-expression. . Throughout his career, Dr. Moss has been a vocal critic of the overprescription of psychiatric medications and the profit-driven nature of the mental health industry. He believes that true healing comes from understanding and embracing one's authentic self and fostering genuine human connections. His work has led him to develop a range of services, including mental health coaching, public speaking, telepsychiatry training, podcasting, teaching, and consulting. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Moss is an accomplished author and podcaster. His books, "Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression" and "Find Your True Voice," explore the foundational principles of his approach and offer practical guidance for personal growth and healing. He also hosts the Welcome to Humanity Podcast and the Healthy Healer Podcast, where he helps individuals find and express their true selves. He has also been a guest on over 200 podcasts, speaking about his practice and the importance of transforming the narrative of mental health on a global scale. His career highlights include serving as a psychiatric consultant to over 40 nursing homes, working as an expert witness in court, and founding Mastering TeleHealth, a training service dedicated to enhancing virtual care in healthcare organizations. Dr. Moss's diverse experience and innovative approach make him a leading voice in the field of mental health, advocating for a compassionate, authentic, and holistic approach to well-being. He firmly believes that at the center of all healing is a human connection. Dr. Fred Moss continues to inspire and guide individuals worldwide through his various platforms, helping them to reclaim their lives and embrace their full potential. His life's work is a testament to the power of communication, creativity, and authentic self-expression in achieving holistic health and well-being.  To find out more about Dr. Moss and the amazing work that he is doing, check out his website at https://www.drfred360.com/.