Ed explores the transition from childhood into early adulthood, where unresolved trauma collides with newfound independence. Drawing on his own escape into the military at 17, he explains how to detect red flags in dating and why the “800 Questions” in his book matter most during this vulnerable stage.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & disclaimer

01:00 – Chapter 2: “Shedding the Parental Skin”

02:15 – Trauma that lingers into adulthood

03:10 – Ed’s military escape from a toxic home

04:30 – Signs of untreated mental illness in dating

06:00 – Chaos chasers vs. fog lifters

07:10 – Preview of next episode

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Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

In the debut episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, host Ed Rieger lays the groundwork for his mission: revealing the root causes of mental illness by focusing on induced mental illness—especially childhood trauma. Ed shares his own story of growing up with severely mentally ill parents and introduces his book How Not to Date or Marry the Mentally Ill.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome & disclaimer

01:15 – Overview of Ed’s book & its purpose

02:10 – Chapter 1: “Ready or Not? Here I Come”

03:00 – Induced mental illness from parents/guardians

04:20 – PTSD from childhood trauma

06:00 – How brain chemistry changes due to trauma

07:20 – Adult consequences of early abuse

08:45 – Why some trauma never heals

09:30 – Caution about reading the book

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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

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Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

Psychological Paradigm Shift: Unpacking Mental Illness and Its Global Impact

In the first episode of the Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast, host Ed Rieger introduces the podcast's mission to foster deep understanding and open conversation about mental illness. Ed discusses his personal experiences and research, emphasizing the need for a psychological paradigm shift in society. He outlines three phases of this shift: examining the origins of mental disorders, educating youth about mental health, and introducing new political leadership approaches. Ed also highlights the staggering societal and economic costs of untreated mental illness and the urgency to address it comprehensively and transparently.

00:00 Welcome to the Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast

00:25 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:48 Host Background and Qualifications

03:03 The Need for a Psychological Paradigm Shift

04:32 Understanding Paradigm Shifts

05:25 The Impact of Mental Illness

16:12 The Cost of Mental Illness

23:32 Who is This Podcast For?

25:38 The Three Phases of the Psychological Paradigm Shift

29:14 Conclusion and Future Episodes