Dr. Diane McIntosh, co-founder of SwitchRx, is a respected psychiatrist, educator, author and advocate for better mental health care. With training in both pharmacy and psychiatry and more than two decades of clinical experience, she has devoted her career to helping people understand mental illness with clarity and compassion. Her latest project, the PsychedUp podcast, continues this mission by offering accessible and thoughtful conversations about a wide range of mental health topics.
PsychedUp is designed to educate, destigmatize and inspire. Each episode blends real lived experiences with Dr. McIntosh’s clinical insight to help listeners better understand the realities of mental illness and the treatments that can make a meaningful difference. The tone is warm and human, making complex psychiatric concepts easier to understand for patients, families and health care professionals alike.
Although the podcast is suitable for the general public, it is particularly valuable for health care professionals who want to deepen their understanding of common mental health conditions and learn how to better support the people they care for. By hearing personal stories and thoughtful explanations, listeners gain a richer perspective on the challenges patients face and the importance of compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Current Season Topics
In the latest season of PsychedUp, Dr. McIntosh explores a series of meaningful and timely subjects:
• Resilience, what it truly means, and how it helps people navigate difficult moments
• Psychosis and the importance of understanding what patients really experience
• Social anxiety disorder and how profoundly it can affect everyday life
• Dementia and its impact on identity, relationships and families
• Eating disorders and the complex emotional and medical challenges they bring
• How to support someone living with a mental illness, including practical guidance for loved ones and caregivers
Each episode reflects Dr. McIntosh’s belief that mental health education should be clear, compassionate and hopeful, offering insights that health care professionals can draw on and that patients and families can relate to.
Learn More
New episodes are released regularly, and each one includes additional resources to help listeners explore the topic more deeply. To learn more about the podcast and access all episodes, visit Dr. Diane McIntosh’s website at drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup. PsychedUp is available on all major podcast platforms.